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Arrival
Day 1
Pick up from the Airport and transfer to Arusha City
Pick up from the Airport and transfer to Arusha City
After a pleasant arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha, you will be welcomed by one of the Passionate Guides representatives, who will initially meet and greet you. After a short introduction of himself, he will transfer you to your dedicated hotel within Arusha City for your overnight stay at Tulia Boutique Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park (2 hours drive)
Arusha to Tarangire National Park (2 hours drive)
Pick up from your hotel or airport and depart for Tarangire National Park The park is named after the Tarangire River, which runs through it. This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. In some places, the vegetation is quite dense, including elephant grass, acacia woodlands, and lush groundwater forests. The park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire than anywhere else on the planet. Giant baobab trees, which have been around for over 200 years, are scattered within the park. Late in the afternoon, drive to the Public Campsite in Mto wa Mbu for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park (5 hours drive)
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park (5 hours drive)
After an early breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on to Serengeti National Park, with game viewing en route. Serengeti is undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequaled for its natural beauty and scientific value. It has the greatest concentration of plains game in Africa. It is the migration for which the Serengeti is perhaps most famous. Over a million wildebeest and about 200,000 zebras flow south from the northern hills to the southern plains for the short rains every October and November. They then swirl west and north after the long rains in April, May, and June. So strong is the ancient instinct to move that no drought, gorge, or crocodile-infested river can hold them back. Serengeti is truly home to the legendary Great Wildebeest Migration. Late in the afternoon, drive back to Seronera Campsite for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater (3 hours drive)
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater (3 hours drive)
After breakfast at the camp, drive to Ngorongoro, then descend to the crater floor for a half-day game drive.
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most famous sites and is said to have the highest density of wildlife in Africa. Sometimes described as an ‘eighth Wonder of the World, the Crater has achieved world renown status, attracting an ever-increasing number of visitors each year. You are unlikely to escape other vehicles here, but you are guaranteed great wildlife viewing in a genuinely mind-blowing environment. There is nowhere else in Africa like Ngorongoro, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site! It is one of the best places in the country to see the endangered black rhinoceros. The park is home to the entirety of the Big Five and is particularly a good place to see lions and Cape buffalo all year-round. A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. Later on, you'll drive to Jambo Campsite for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Mto wa Mbu Village Tour - Arusha or Airport
Mto wa Mbu Village Tour - Arusha or Airport
Mto Wa Mbu, situated on the main road before Karatu town, surrounded by breathtaking scenery is believed to be home of representatives of all Tanzania's 120 tribal groups.
This melting pot of cultures is home to around 20000 people, that form a flourishing farming community.
Observe their farms, milling machines, schools, markets and churches. Visit the village banana plantation and a youth art group, where you'll see different painting techniques. Enter a workshop watching skillful members of the Makonde tribe carve detailed figurines, masks and household objects out of wood.
Do visit a local ‘bar’ to try Mbege. A traditional banana and millet beer is brewed and drunk mainly by the Chagga tribe.
After a brief refreshment don't miss the bustling local market. Take in the intoxicating scents of spices and feast your eyes on colourful fruit and vegetable stalls.
In the afternoon shall have a road transfer to Arusha city for your ongoing schedule.
- Main Destination:
- Mto Wa Mbu (Town)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
