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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Drive time: 2 hrs 30 min
• Game drive: 7-8 hrs
You will wake up and have breakfast from 7 to 8 am. We will start our safari at 8 am by heading toward Tarangire National Park.
Lunch will be served at the Matete picnic site, a small picnic field on the northern banks of the Tarangire River inside Tarangire National Park. It has facilities such as toilets and park benches and is frequented by many due to its position. It is set on a raised section of the river bank that offers unprecedented views of the Tarangire plains.
Tarangire National Park is a perfect place to spot a large number of elephants and big baobab trees.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Maramboi Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National Park
Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National Park
Drive time: 4 hrs
Game drive: 4 hrs with sunset game drive
You will have breakfast and then start your journey toward Serengeti National Park. You will stop at the Ngorongoro viewpoint for 10 to 15 minutes to take pictures of the astonishing views of the crater and learn how it was formed.
Lunch will be served at Naabi Hill gate. It is an administrative checkpoint located a few kilometers from the actual eastern Serengeti border with Ngorongoro. This area gives an amazing 360-degree view of the surrounding endless plains. It has coffee shops and other shops where you can buy souvenirs, maps, snacks, etc.
Serengeti National Park is a premium park in Africa with many awards for being the best national park. Here, you can spot all of the Big Five animals (lion, rhino, elephant, leopard, and buffalo). It is also where the biggest animal movement happens, the "great migration" of millions of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
Drive time: 3 hrs
Game drive: 4-5 hrs
Today, we wake up early at 6 am and start a sunrise game drive when the animals are still very active. At 10 am, we return for breakfast. After that, we pack our belongings and then proceed with a game drive en route to Ngorongoro.
Lunch will be served at Naabi Hill gate, Ngorongoro is a protected area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Ngorongoro District, 180 km (110 mi) west of Arusha City in the Arusha Region, within the Crater Highlands geological area of northern Tanzania. The area is named after Ngorongoro Crater, a large volcanic caldera within the area. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority administers the conservation area, an arm of the Tanzanian government, and its boundaries follow. This area gives an amazing 360-degree view of the surrounding endless plains. It has coffee shops and other shops where you can buy souvenirs, maps, snacks, etc.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater - Mto wa mbu
Ngorongoro Crater - Mto wa mbu
The safari from Ngorongoro to Mto wa Mbu is a breathtaking journey through the stunning landscape of Tanzania. As you wind your way through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you'll have the opportunity to see some of Africa's most iconic wildlife, including lions, elephants, and zebras. The journey takes you through lush forests, over rolling hills, and past sparkling lakes, providing a truly unforgettable experience. Along the way, you'll also have the chance to meet with local Maasai and learn about their traditional way of life. The final destination, Mto wa Mbu, is a vibrant town filled with colorful markets and bustling streets, where you can sample local cuisine and pick up some unique souvenirs.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Drive time: 2 hrs
Game drive: 7-8 hrs
We wake up early and have breakfast from 7-8 am and then begin our journey to Lake Manyara.
Lunch will be served at the Endalla picnic site, one of the 3 picnic sites located inside Lake Manyara National Park and on the lake's northwestern shores. It is a small clearing amidst the woodland where visitors can alight from their vehicles to have a bush meal, a picnic or just stretch their legs while taking in the amazing scenery which may at times include flamingos.
Lake Manyara is famously known for its expert tree-climbing lions which you might find asleep at the top of the trees during your game drive. Lake Manyara National Park is also known for the flocks of thousands of flamingos that feed along the edge of the lake in the wet season.
Lastly, we drive back to Arusha to your accommodation or for your airport drop-off.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
