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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will receive a warm meet and greet from our airport official team. They will assist with visa procedures and help with your luggage. You'll enjoy some refreshing welcome beverages while in the company of your knowledgeable driver-guide, who will then transport you to your hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.
Arusha, situated in northern Tanzania, serves as the capital of the Arusha Region and is home to a population of 416,442, with an additional 323,198 residing in the surrounding Arusha District. Nestled beneath Mount Meru on the eastern fringe of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley, Arusha enjoys a temperate climate. The city is strategically located near renowned natural wonders, including the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Arusha National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Njiro Legacy Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Following breakfast, you will commence your journey to Tarangire for a full-day game drive within Tarangire National Park. Your skilled driver will arrange a delightful table for a hot lunch, complemented by a glass of wine, tea, and coffee. As the day gives way to the evening, you'll check in at your selected lodge or camp for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
Tarangire National Park, situated slightly off the primary safari route, is a tranquil gem in Northern Tanzania. It's renowned for its remarkable elephant migration, exceptional birdwatching opportunities, and an undisturbed, authentic safari ambiance. Regrettably, many travelers to the region either overlook Tarangire entirely or allocate only a few hours to explore, leaving extensive portions of this remarkable park virtually untouched.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Following breakfast at the camp, you'll set off for Lake Manyara National Park, you'll be embarking on a full-day game drive that extends into the afternoon. Your driver will prepare a delightful table for a hot lunch, complemented by a glass of wine, tea, and coffee. After lunch, you'll continue with your game drive, and as the evening approaches, you'll make your way to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Lake Manyara National Park offers an ideal introduction to Tanzania's rich birdlife. With over 400 recorded species, even first-time visitors to Africa can expect to observe around 100 of these magnificent birds in a single day. In the inland area of the floodplain, a narrow belt of acacia woodland is the favored territory of Manyara's legendary tree-climbing lions and the impressively tusked elephants.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Following breakfast, you'll embark on a journey to the Serengeti in pursuit of witnessing the great migration. In the afternoon, your driver will select a scenic spot to set up and prepare a table for a sumptuous hot lunch, complete with a glass of wine, tea, and coffee. Here, you'll have the opportunity to mingle with other guests from various companies, many of whom typically have cold sandwiches for lunch, while our lunch services are renowned for their 5-star quality.
After this delectable meal, you'll continue with an afternoon game drive to observe the remarkable great migration. Finally, check-in at the camp for a delightful dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Central Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti National Park
After a hearty breakfast, you'll embark on a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park, in search of the majestic big cats and the renowned Big Five. In the afternoon, your driver will set up a table and prepare a sumptuous hot lunch, complemented by a glass of wine, tea, and coffee. Later in the afternoon, you will return to the camp for a delicious dinner and your overnight stay.
The Serengeti hosts a million wildebeest, each driven by an ancient rhythm, fulfilling their instinctive role in the inescapable cycle of life. It's a frenzied three-week period of territorial conquests and mating, a true survival of the fittest as these 25-mile-long columns plunge through crocodile-infested waters during their annual exodus to the north. This journey leads to a brief population explosion, resulting in the birth of over 8,000 calves daily before the epic 600-mile pilgrimage begins once more.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Following breakfast at the camp, you'll set out on a remarkable game drive within the Ngorongoro Crater. In the afternoon, your driver will arrange a splendid table for a hot lunch, complemented by a glass of wine, tea, and coffee. Later in the day, you'll make the journey back to Arusha and ensure your convenient drop-off at the airport.
The Ngorongoro Crater, often considered the jewel in Ngorongoro's crown, is a profound, volcanic caldera. It stands as the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera globally, spanning approximately 20 kilometers in width, plunging 600 meters deep, and covering an area of 300 square kilometers. The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder that you'll have the privilege to explore. During your visit, you'll have the opportunity to admire Lake Magadi, a significant yet shallow alkaline lake located in the southwestern corner of the crater.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Njiro Legacy Hotel
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro
Foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro
You'll immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of Tanzania with this full-day excursion to Materuni and Kikuletwa, tailored for adventurous, culturally curious, and active travelers in the area. You will embark on a scenic hike to the enchanting Materuni Waterfalls for a revitalizing swim. Then, you'll journey to a local farm to gain insights into Tanzania's vibrant coffee industry. Finally, you will relax and rejuvenate at the Kikuletwa Hot Springs. To conclude, you will be conveniently transported to the airport in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
