$2,327 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Zanzibar To Tarangire National Park
Zanzibar To Tarangire National Park
Following an early breakfast at your Zanzibar hotel, you'll begin your journey. Depart from Zanzibar and arrive at Arusha Airport by 9:00 a.m. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by your safari vehicle, ready to embark on your adventure to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a satisfying lunch within the park.
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania's third-largest national park, is a haven for a remarkably abundant elephant population. The park is renowned for its majestic baobab trees, which tower over the animals grazing beneath them. Wildlife congregates along the Tarangire River, the area's sole permanent water source. The park boasts a rich array of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and as many as six thousand elephants. Afterward, you'll journey to Karatu for dinner and spend the night at the Suricata BomaLodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Suricata Boma Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Karatu To Serengeti National Park
Karatu To Serengeti National Park
Following breakfast at your Country Lodge, set off for Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is renowned for its annual migration, where millions of hooves thunder across the open plains. Over 200,000 zebras and 300,000 Thomson's gazelles join the wildebeest's journey in search of fresh grazing. Even during quieter migration periods, the Serengeti offers some of the most captivating wildlife viewing experiences in Africa. Witness vast herds of buffalo, smaller gatherings of elephants and giraffes, and numerous elands, topis, kongonis, impalas, and Grant's gazelles. A picnic lunch will be provided, and after a stop for lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping) in Serengeti, you'll continue deeper into the park for a game drive. Your dinner and overnight accommodation await at Matawi Serengeti Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Matawi Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti national park
Serengeti national park
Indulge in a full day of game drives across Serengeti, where you'll explore the Seronera valley, a thriving wildlife hub at the heart of the Serengeti. Tanzania's premier park is characterized by the captivating drama of predators versus prey. Golden-mane lion prides thrive on the abundant plains grazers, while solitary leopards prowl the acacia trees along the Seronera River. High concentrations of cheetahs roam the southeastern plains. What sets this park apart is the presence of all three African jackal species, along with spotted hyenas and a variety of less-seen small predators, from the insectivorous aardwolf to the graceful serval cat. Your meals and accommodation are provided at Matawi Serengeti Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Matawi Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park To Ngorongro Crater
Serengeti National Park To Ngorongro Crater
Start your day with breakfast at the camp, followed by a morning journey to Ngorongoro. Upon arrival, you'll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an extraordinary game drive, complete with a picnic lunch. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera globally, measuring 19.2 kilometers in diameter, 2000 feet deep, and covering 102 square miles. The crater floor's lush pastures and permanent water sources support a sizable resident wildlife population, with approximately 25,000 predominantly grazing animals, including wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, kongoni, gazelle, warthog, and eland. The swamps and forests provide additional resources for hippo, elephant, waterbuck, reedbuck, bushbuck, baboons, and vervet monkeys. Your meals and lodging are provided at mareraLodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Karatu-Mto wa Mbu-Arusha
Karatu-Mto wa Mbu-Arusha
Following your breakfast at the Country Lodge, you'll embark on a journey to the Mto wa Mbu village for an insightful excursion, offering a glimpse into the lives and remarkable craftsmanship of the diverse communities residing there. You'll have the opportunity to meet locals and discover the art of making banana beers, observe the Makonde woodcarving communities skills, and explore local painting techniques. Additionally, you'll learn about the irrigation system that supports local crops, including rice and an astonishing 32 varieties of bananas. After enjoying a delightful local meal in the village, you'll make your way to the airport for your return flight to Zanzibar.
- Main Destination:
- Mto Wa Mbu (Town)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
