$2,350 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Arusha
Arrival at Arusha
We will arrange for our driver to pick you up from the airport and take you to your accommodation in Arusha. You will stay overnight at Javas Hotel Encore in Arusha city, where you can relax and prepare for the adventures ahead.
Arusha, also known as 'A' town by the locals, is located at the base of Mount Meru, Africa's fifth-highest mountain. The city's high altitude provides a pleasant climate and lush green environment. While some visitors may not consider Arusha particularly attractive, it is a necessary stopover before embarking on this safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Jevas Hotel Encore
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to Tarangire National Park, approximately 2 hours away. Tarangire is best known for its elephant families, savannah, iconic baobab trees, seasonal swamps, and the life-giving Tarangire River. Animals gather at the river, and giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeest are often seen. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeest. These animals are closely followed by various predators, including the king of the jungle, Simba, and its cousin, the leopard. From the open roof of the vehicle, you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the wildlife, and later drive to Suricata Boma Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Suricata Boma Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, we will continue our journey towards the fertile highlands where the Iraqw people grow wheat, coffee, and corn. We will pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to view the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Then, we will travel to the Serengeti National Park, which we should reach by midday.
The Serengeti National Park is the largest in Tanzania, covering an astounding 15,000km² (5,800mi²) with diverse landscapes and habitats such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannahs, and mountains. This is where the great migration of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes occurs. Depending on the season of your visit, we may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals searching for food and water as they migrate through the area.
After an extensive game drive, we will head to the Seronera Valley for an evening meal and overnight stay at the Land of Nature Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Land of Nature Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti National Park
On this day, you will wake up early and have a full breakfast. Afterward, you will embark on a game drive inside Serengeti. Our driver will take you to key areas in Serengeti, ensuring you have a full day to explore. We will make sure that you have the opportunity to witness the wildebeest migration during your tour with us.
The great migration varies yearly, with the best chance of seeing it from June to September. The wildebeest calving occurs from January to March. From July to September, our driver will take you to northern Serengeti, where you can witness the great wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River. Throughout the year, a million and a half of these majestic animals travel in search of fresh grazing pastures and follow the rainfall for better water sources.
After a full day of game driving, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay at the Heritage Mara Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Heritage Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Northen Serengeti National Park
Northen Serengeti National Park
Today, we will explore the broader parts of the Serengeti as we travel northwest and follow the wildlife movements. After having an early breakfast, we will depart for a morning game drive, bringing along a picnic lunch. The focus of the game drive will be the Mara River, with the hope of seeing herds of migrating animals as they cross the river. We will continue our game drive until the evening, when we return to Heritage Mara Camp for dinner and our overnight stay. It is also possible to spot animals at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Heritage Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, we will go on a game drive south of Serengeti toward Seronera. Eventually, we will exit the Serengeti in the late afternoon, heading to Ngorongoro. Our accommodation is located on the Ngorongoro highland and has a spectacular view of the crater. The drive to the Ngorongoro Crater takes about 2 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha City
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha City
After breakfast, our safari guide will meet us at our accommodation, and we will then head out for Lake Manyara National Park. This park is relatively small but diverse, named after a shallow salt lake covering a large surface area. The soda lake is home to thousands of flamingoes and 500 other bird species. During our exploration of the park, we will have the opportunity to see monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, elephants, and, if we are lucky, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes, including open grassy plains, primate-filled woodlands, and baobab-dotted cliffs.
Following an extensive game drive through the park, we will head toward Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Summit Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Excursion to Materuni Waterfalls
Excursion to Materuni Waterfalls
After breakfast, we will visit the Materuni Waterfalls for a short two-hour hike. Enjoy the lush vegetation, breathtaking views, and stunning waterfalls.
Afterward, we will head to a local coffee processing farm for lunch before making our way to the airport.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
