Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival, you'll be greeted with warm hospitality and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. You'll spend some time in Arusha, both the gateway city for most safaris in northern Tanzania and a fascinating place to explore. You will enjoy good restaurants, streets filled with energy and so many snapshots of vibrant Tanzanian city life. It’s everything you look for in an urban pit stop.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
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Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
After enjoying a delicious breakfast at your hotel, your adventure begins as you are picked up by your guide for the day. Together, you'll embark on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Established in 1970 from a former colonial hunting ground, Tarangire boasts a rich and diverse ecosystem, spanning an area roughly equivalent to the size of Luxembourg.
As you venture into the park, be prepared to encounter a plethora of wildlife. Tarangire is renowned for its vast elephant population, making it one of the prime locations to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. However, the park is also home to a wide array of other wildlife species, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards. With a bit of luck and keen observation, you may have the opportunity to spot these elusive predators during your safari.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Following breakfast, your journey continues as you make your way to Lake Manyara National Park. This picturesque park is characterized by the expansive lake that shares its name, serving as a magnet for a myriad of water birds. Among the most striking are the elegant pink flamingos, whose presence adds a splash of color to the serene waters. Additionally, the park is home to a diverse array of bird species, including cormorants, pelicans, and storks, with a total of approximately 400 different species recorded within its boundaries.
As the day draws to a close, you'll bid farewell to the national park and make your way back to Fig Tree Lodge, where a sumptuous dinner and a comfortable overnight stay await. You'll reflect on the day's adventures and prepare for more exciting experiences that lie ahead on your unforgettable safari journey.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
On adventurous slopes, it goes up the Rift Valley into the wide plains of the Serengeti. It is the heart of a vast ecosystem, whose species-rich animal world is unique in the world. Annually, the great migration involves over 1.4 million gnus, almost 300,000 Thomson's gazelles, about 200,000 zebras, and several thousand topi's during the rainy seasons to the areas with the greener and lush meadows. With about 3 million larger mammals, the Serengeti is the national park with the richest wildlife worldwide. Around two-thirds make up the above-mentioned animal species, furthermore, the park is the home to many other animal species, such as giraffes, buffalos, hyenas, elephants, and crocodiles. Particularly large is the population of feline predators, about 3000 lions, a good 300 cheetahs, and an estimated 400-700 leopards have their hunting ground here.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
The entire day is dedicated to wildlife viewing in the Serengeti. The areas that you visit will depend on where the migrating herds are. Predators usually follow closely behind the trekking animals and include lions, leopards (in the acacia trees), and cheetahs. During the short rainy season in November and December, the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return up north. As the migration is completely dependent on the yearly rainfalls, the location of the herds may vary from year to year but your guide will know where to locate the animals and where to see them best. You will spend the night at Nyani Campsite.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
This morning, you will continue with further game drives in the Serengeti, and at noon you will leave for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On your outward journey to the park gate, you will enjoy some more wildlife viewing before you leave the Serengeti National Park in the early afternoon to continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As soon as you reach the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, you will see the giant caldera below — a breathtaking view.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
On this day, you will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro conservation area supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebras, buffalos, elands, warthogs, hippos, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park is its dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopards, which sometimes require a trained eye to spot. You will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can usually be seen here.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Maasai Boma Visit
Maasai Boma Visit
Upon arrival at the village, you'll be warmly welcomed in the traditional Maasai manner, with lively singing and dancing that invites active participation. You'll embrace the chance to learn about customary practices such as fire-making and beadwork, gaining insight into the daily rituals and skills that have been passed down through generations.
Interact with the villagers, engaging in conversation and asking questions to learn more about their customs and way of life. Your knowledgeable guide will be on hand to interpret and facilitate communication as needed.
As your time in the village draws to a close, you will return to Arusha, where you'll have the option to spend the remainder of the day at your hotel, relaxing and reflecting on your experiences, or embark on a city tour to further explore the beauty and culture of the country. Whichever option you choose, your day promises to be filled with unforgettable moments and meaningful connections with the Maasai people.
- Main Destination:
- Mto Wa Mbu (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Materuni Waterfalls
Materuni Waterfalls
Today, you will visit the waterfalls which are a walk of around 40 minutes. On the way, your guide will inform you about the culture of the Chagga, and their village life and explain the surrounding fauna and flora. The views are truly breathtaking, and with some luck, you will see the summit of Kilimanjaro. When you reach the waterfalls, you will see that they are more than 80 meters high. The pool at the bottom of the waterfall is an inviting place for a refreshing swim, so don‘t forget your swimwear!
After having enjoyed the scenery, you'll slowly return with your guide to Materuni village where you will experience a traditional Chagga lunch. You also will have the opportunity to taste our local banana beer —not to be missed!
The coffee tour is traditionally accompanied by Chagga songs and dances —a fun way to immerse yourself in the local culture. Before you say goodbye, you can savor the coffee you made and appreciate the views of the surrounding rainforest.
- Main Destination:
- Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
