$2,470 to $2,492 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at the airport at either Kilimanjaro international airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be met by one of our representatives who will welcome you and drive you straight to your carefully chosen accommodation for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Under the Shade Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Early morning after breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, we depart for Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park is found in the Northern circuit of Tanzania, a protected land filled with colossal baobab trees and herds of giant elephants.
The name Tarangire originates from the Mbugwe tribe, whereby Tara means river and ngire means warthog. Therefore, it is the river of warthogs.
Animals found in Tarangire are lions, leopards, hippos, zebras, antelopes, gazelles, and other prey graze in the park. Beautiful giraffes are seen picking at the tall thorny trees in the park alongside buffalos and wildebeest. Birds like the crested francolins, yellow-necked sparrows, and steppe eagles are among some of the beautiful birds known to peak the interest of dedicated birders.
Lunch will be served inside the park, and after further game viewing, we will drive straight to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Endoro Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park
Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast at your lodge, we depart for Ngorongoro Crater. Ngorongoro crater is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation area, which is 600m deep and has a diameter of approximately 20km. Ngorongoro crater is the world’s largest unbroken caldera, with more than 25000 mammals.
Ngorongoro Crater is a World Heritage site as well as a geo-park. Animals that can be found inside Ngorongoro Crater are lions, buffalos, hyenas, wildebeest, zebras, impalas, gazelles, hippos, and the endangered black rhino. Apart from the animals, the Ngorongoro crater is home to over 500 bird species like Hamerkop, Augur Buzzard, flamingo, superb starling, and many more.
Lunch will be served at the hippo pool, and afterward, we will drive straight to Serengeti National Park. You will arrive at your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Glimpse of Africa Tented Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full day in Serengeti National Park
Full day in Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, we start with an early game drive in Serengeti. Serengeti is derived from the Maasai word “stringent,” meaning endless plain, and covers an area of around 14,763 square km, more significant than Connecticut! Making it one of the most incredible National parks on the continent.
The park is also home to all of the big five lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, and the endangered black rhino; the park also has predators such as hyenas, wild dogs, and cheetahs roaming the green savannah.
The predators hunt prey such as zebras, elands, and antelopes. The majestic giraffes can be seen picking at the tall acacia trees in the park. Crocodiles are found in the Grumeti and Mara rivers, and Hippos are spotted in the adjacent rivers.
Lunch will be served inside the park, and after that, we will continue with our game drive until the evening, when we will drive straight to your accommodation for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Glimpse of Africa Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti to Karatu
Serengeti to Karatu
Early morning, we will have a heartful breakfast before continuing our final game drive inside Serengeti National Park. Animal viewing is incredible in this park. Lunch will be served inside the park, and after lunch, we will drive straight to Karatu at your luxury accommodation for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Endoro Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, we drive straight to Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara National Park is one of the most eye-catching national parks in the country. Large parts of the park are covered by Lake Manyara, a shallow alkaline water body that attracts both wildlife and birds; flocks of flamingoes can be seen in their thousands by the shore of the great lake, projecting a very extravagant scenery.
Lake Manyara is also considered the paradise of birds as it has more than 500 bird species, both native and migratory birds.
Animals that can be found inside the park are elephants. Buffalos can be seen roaming about the park’s woodland; tall majestic giraffes in the acacia-dotted plains are a standard attraction. The park’s exclusive tree-climbing lions are also widespread acts; warthogs, impalas, gazelles, Klipspringers, and the lesser and greater pink flamingoes can be seen decorating the shores of Lake Manyara.
After lunch and a game drive, we will drive straight to your lodge in Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Under the Shade Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Materuni Waterfalls to the airport
Materuni Waterfalls to the airport
Early morning after breakfast in Arusha, depart for Materuni Village. A tour of Materuni Village and Waterfalls is a great way to spend a day away from the bustle of town life.
The Materuni Waterfall tour starts with a walk through the area adjacent to the waterfall, which is rich in Tanzania's beautiful natural scenery. It is an opportunity to see how local fruit like avocados, mangos, lemons, and bananas grow and learn some of the local history, traditions, village economy, and agricultural and cultural life. When you get to the waterfall, you can refresh yourself in the natural pool, so that swimsuits will be handy!
The tour will continue with a visit to the local village lying in the coffee plantations. The villagers will demonstrate the process of coffee farming and guide you through the preparation of coffee from a bean to a cup. Sing and dance with the Chaga people as they grind, roast, and boil the beans.
After lunch, we will drive straight to the Airport.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
