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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon your arrival at the airport, we'll be there to pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. Our team from the office will meet with you to provide some essential information about your upcoming safari. Get ready for an exciting adventure with our professional wildlife safari guides who will accompany you to our popular destinations. Depending on your schedule, if time allows, you can also enjoy a guided town tour with your guide to explore Arusha, visit the Maasai market, and experience the local culture at the heritage center.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
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Karibu Heritage House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire
Arusha to Tarangire
Covering 120 kilometers with 2 hours of out-of-game viewing, today's safari begins after breakfast. We start in Arusha for any last-minute shopping, then head to Tarangire National Park. Known for its vast elephant population and iconic baobab trees, the park hosts up to 3,000 elephants, 2,000 wildebeest, and 30,000 zebras. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, ostriches, and warthogs are among the diverse wildlife in the acacia Savannah.
Our skilled safari guide ensures an uncrowded and informative game drive. We approach Tarangire River, a prime daytime watering hole, where you can witness wildlife activity, including hunting by predators. Later in the afternoon, we'll escort you to your lodge within the park.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire to Serengeti Park
Tarangire to Serengeti Park
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your accommodation, then set off on a scenic drive to Serengeti Park. En route, you'll travel through picturesque highlands cultivated by the Iraqw people, with fields of wheat, coffee, and corn. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, take a moment to snap some photos at the gate.
Continue your journey to a viewpoint overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater, where your safari guide will provide insights into the area. After capturing the breathtaking scenery, descend into the heart of the Serengeti National Park, where endless plains stretch as far as the eye can see.
Your destination is the wildlife-rich Seronera area, along the Seronera River, a vital water source attracting diverse Serengeti species. Arriving in time for lunch, enjoy your meal at Naabi gate or opt for a bush lunch. Then, embark on an afternoon game drive to explore and encounter the park's remarkable wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti Park
Serengeti Park
It's a beautiful day to embark on an adventure in Serengeti Park, where you can witness the breathtaking drama of the great wildebeest migration, depending on the season. Your experienced safari guide will ensure you are in the right place to witness this awe-inspiring spectacle throughout the day.
The park is also renowned as the habitat of the Big Five, and you'll explore its diverse landscapes by driving to the western or northern regions, particularly the Mara River. Here, you'll have the opportunity to witness the dramatic great wildebeest crossing, where the wildebeest brave attacks from crocodiles. This captivating migration unfolds from July to October.
Your safari guide will provide comprehensive explanations, enhancing your understanding of this remarkable natural event. You'll enjoy a picturesque lunch with a view of the wildlife, and later, you'll drive to your accommodation to conclude the day's adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti Park
Serengeti Park
Enjoy a day in the enchanting Serengeti Park alongside your seasoned safari guide. You have the option to either enjoy a packed lunch within the park or return to your hotel for a leisurely lunch.
The Serengeti boasts a rich diversity of wildlife, including impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo. However, it is most renowned for its awe-inspiring migrating herds of zebra and wildebeest. The trajectory of their migration is determined by the annual rainfall and may vary from year to year. In November and December, the herds journey from the northern woodlands and hills to the lush southern grassy plains. During the more extended rainy season from April to June, they make their way back north.
In addition to observing the migrating herds, you may also have the opportunity to spot elusive predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions, always on the prowl nearby. As the day on the plains draws to a close, you'll return to your accommodation in the late afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Start your day with an early cup of tea or coffee, taking a packed breakfast with you to ensure you stay energized for an exciting game drive. The early hours offer prime hunting opportunities as predators are most active during this time.
Venture away from the central Serengeti to the eastern region, where you'll seek out cheetahs, lions, and other wildlife, including those perched on rocky outcrops. We'll take you to less crowded, controlled areas for a serene and immersive experience.
As you explore, don't miss the chance to witness a spectacular Serengeti sunrise. Your game drive continues until early afternoon, and you can choose to return for a hot lunch or enjoy a packed lunch on the go. Afterward, we'll journey through the Serengeti, collect your belongings, and head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy another game drive with the potential to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and hyenas, enhancing your safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
We will take you directly to Ngorongoro Crater, where you'll descend over 600 meters into the crater to observe the abundant wildlife. Thanks to a year-round supply of water and fodder, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area hosts a wide array of animals, including wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, elks, warthogs, hippos, and majestic African elephants.
This scenic park is also renowned for its dense predator population, featuring lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. Our journey includes a visit to Lake Magadi, a vast shallow alkaline lake in the southwest corner of the crater. This lake is a prominent feature and is often home to flamingos, hippos, and various waterfowl.
Later, your safari guide will drive you to Engutoku tok, where you can enjoy a short walking safari near a hippo pool. There are restroom facilities available if needed. In the late afternoon, we'll provide lunch, and then it's time to exit the park.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Migombani Campsite
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Mto Wambu to Airport
Mto Wambu to Airport
Experience a unique blend of biking and walking safari on your final day. Start with a morning walking safari around Mto wa Mbu near Lake Manyara National Park, learning about the local way of life. Begin early with a sunrise view from the top of the Rift Valley, followed by breakfast at your accommodation.
Then, explore banana, coffee, and rice farms on a walking safari with a local guide. Enjoy biking with another guide, even riding to a Maasai village. Interact with the Maasai people, ask questions, dance, and taste their traditional food, all while wearing their traditional attire.
To conclude, return to Arusha, marking the end of your memorable journey.
- Main Destination:
- Mto Wa Mbu (Town)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
