Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be warmly greeted by your knowledgeable driver who will accompany you throughout your safari adventure. From there, you will embark on a scenic 45-minute journey to Arusha town, where your hotel awaits.
After settling into your hotel, you will take some time to explore the town and immerse yourself in the local culture. Arusha boasts vibrant markets, interesting museums, and a welcoming atmosphere. Sample delicious local cuisine or simply unwind, savoring the anticipation of the safari ahead.
This overnight stay in Arusha provides the perfect transition into your safari experience, allowing you to acclimate to the Tanzanian environment and soak in the excitement of what lies ahead. Rest well, for the following days will be filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters and breathtaking natural wonders.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
You will be picked up in the morning and after a short briefing, you will head off in the direction of the Tarangire National Park. The park with its savannah, baobab trees, and seasonal swamps is home to huge elephant herds. Animals gather at the life-giving Tarangire River and you should see a selection of mammals ranging from giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests to zebras and warthogs. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions. Leopards are seen now and then but cheetahs are rarely spotted. From the open roof of the safari vehicle, you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the animals. In the late afternoon, you will leave the park and head to a nearby campsite, where you will spend the night in a tent.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Luxury Glamping)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Mto wa Mbu to Lake Natron
Mto wa Mbu to Lake Natron
After breakfast, you will leave the area Mto wa Mbu. From here you will travel on a spectacular and very bumpy gravel road along the Rift Valley Escarpment with Ol Doinyo Lengai “the holy mountain” of the Masai in the distance. Today’s destination is the typical Masai village of Ngare Sero in the hot and dusty Rift Valley. In the distance, you might see a pink glow from flamingos breeding and feeding on the algae of the alkaline Lake Natron (seasonal and depending on the water level). In the afternoon, you will join a Masai guide on a walk to a nearby waterfall before you return to the campsite for your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Luxury Glamping)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Natron to Serengeti National Park
Lake Natron to Serengeti National Park
After an early start, you will travel along adventurous dirt tracks with breathtaking views as your vehicle climbs out of the Rift Valley to reach the grassy plains of the Serengeti by midday. Serengeti means “endless plains” in the language of the Masai and you will see the grassland savannah stretching to the horizon. The Serengeti is the most famous park in Tanzania and it is home to the largest animal migration on the planet – hundreds of thousands of animals trek to find fresh grass and water. You will overnight stay will be at a campsite in the northern or central part of the park.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Baobab Serengeti Camp - Central
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
The entire day is dedicated to game viewing in the Serengeti National Park. You will either go on a full-day game drive or join early morning and afternoon drives in the Seronera area, depending on last night’s stop. Between December and May, huge herds of wildebeests and zebras will be seen, with calves and foals being born between January and March. The Seronera area is also the best place to spot the shy and nocturnal leopard. You will spend the night at a campsite in the Seronera area.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Baobab Serengeti Camp - Central
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
The morning is set aside for another game drive in the Serengeti and you might spot some creatures that you haven’t seen yet. Animals tend to be more active in the morning before the temperatures soar around midday. After lunch, you will leave the plains of the Serengeti and travel through the highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area when you head to Karatu for an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro to Arusha
Ngorongoro to Arusha
Rise and shine! You will be up at daybreak to take on the steep path leading down into the 600 m deep crater. The slopes are forested but soon the landscape changes to savannah with the occasional acacia tree here and there. The wildlife in the crater is just breathtaking and with a little luck you might see the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. You should also see warthogs, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area. After an entire morning of game viewing and a picnic lunch in the crater, you will travel to Arusha to wrap up the safari.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
