$1,254 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your personal safari guide will pick you up in the morning from Arusha. The Maasai grasslands, dotted with acacia trees, are gently undulating as you drive on a decent tarmac road. Many Masai in their vibrant clothing will be seen along the way as they ride bicycles, walk along the side of the road, herd cattle, and push donkey carts.
Tarangire is renowned for its sizable herds of elephants. Experience the Tarangire River, savanna, and seasonal marshes from the vehicle's open roof. Look for a variety of creatures, such as giraffes, buffalo, elephants, zebras, and wildebeest. You might catch a glimpse of lions pursuing their prey or of leopards lounging in the branches above. Your overnight stay will be at Ngedere Lodge and an amazing dinner awaits.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngedere Lodges & Camps
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Central Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will travel via the stunning high-lying farms of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area View Point on your way to the Serengeti National Park. You will descend from the mountains into the Serengeti National Park, which is located in the center of untamed Africa. The park is home to boundless plains that stretch as far as the eye can see. Remember to bring your camera along. You will go to the Seronera area in the center of the park, which is home to some of the richest wildlife habitats. The Seronera River serves as a vital water source for this region, drawing in a variety of wildlife that is typical of the majority of the Serengeti's species. You can enjoy a late-afternoon game drive after arriving in time for lunch.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti National Park
There will be more game drives in the Serengeti National Park during the entire day. Although a wide variety of animals, including crocodiles, hippos, impalas, and buffalo, call the Serengeti home, its vast zebra and wildebeest migrations are what make the area most famous. Rainfall affects the animals' journey, which changes from year to year. The animals migrate to the grassy plains of the south in November and December, leaving the hilly and wooded northern region behind. They move back north during the lengthier rainy season that lasts from April to June. Aside from the migratory herds, you may be able to spot lions, cheetahs, and leopards, which are frequently spotted nearby.
Following an incredible day, you will return to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
You will go on another wildlife drive in the Serengeti after an early breakfast. The "Big Five"—the lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard—might be visible to you before you travel to the Ngorongoro Crater. The unfenced areas allow the animals to move freely, providing you with an uninterrupted opportunity to see game. When you reach the crater's edge, you'll get your first look at the endless array of animals, shimmering streams, and broad grasslands that await you the next day. You'll spend the night at a campsite right on the edge of the crater, where you'll fall asleep to the surrounding orange glow of the setting sun.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After a filling breakfast, you will drive down the daring track into the crater, where early risers are rewarded with stunning views of the rising sun over the crater's edge. One of Africa's seven wonders and home to one of the planet's most amazing ecosystems, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was created millions of years ago by a catastrophic volcanic explosion. It spans around 260 square kilometers and is 610 meters deep. Out of all Tanzanian parks, the crater provides the best game viewing because of its rich animal population, estimated at 25,000. You can witness wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and a few of the region's more than 500 bird species in a couple of minutes. With a little bit of luck, you might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass.
After lunch, you will ascend the steep walls of the crater and head to Ngorongoro simba for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
You will go to Lake Manyara National Park, your ultimate safari destination, after breakfast. 120 kilometers west of Arusha, this park is modest but diversified. A little salt lake bears the park's name. Thousands of flamingos and more than 500 different bird species call it home. It spans a sizable portion of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons. Monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, elephants, and, with any luck, lions relaxing in the trees will all be visible to you as you explore the park. The park is well-known for its diverse topography, which includes baobab-dotted cliffs, woodlands teeming with primates, and wide, grassy plains.
Following lengthy game drives through the park, your journey back to Arusha will begin.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
