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Arrival
Day 1
Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
Arrive in Kilimanjaro Airport / Arusha and be warmly welcomed by your Sensation of Africa guide. Swiftly transfer to your accommodation, where relaxation awaits before the adventure of a lifetime. In bustling Arusha, a key hub for Tanzanian safaris, immerse yourself in the anticipation of the journey ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
-
Outpost Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to To Tarangire National Park
Arusha to To Tarangire National Park
Your Sensation of Africa safari guide will pick you up post-breakfast. Today, head to Tarangire National Park, a scenic two-and-a-half-hour drive on well-maintained roads. Named after the Tarangire River, this park, known as the 'river of warthogs,' serves as the sole water source for wildlife during the dry season. Witness impressive elephant families gathering by the river, alongside giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests. Predators like lions and leopards closely trail these animals, creating captivating scenes. Tarangire boasts an exceptional variety of breeding bird species, and ancient baobab trees, some surpassing a thousand years, dot the landscape.
Indulge in a picnic lunch at a park site before transitioning to your accommodation in Karatu after an enriching game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Panorama Safari Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Karatu to Central Serengeti
Karatu to Central Serengeti
Post-breakfast, venture into the fertile highlands, where the Iraqw people cultivate wheat, coffee, and corn. En route through Ngorongoro Conservation Area, catch sight of the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before reaching the Serengeti by midday.
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's largest, showcases diverse landscapes—grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah, and mountains. Witness the grand wildebeest and zebra migration, a mesmerizing spectacle of thousands in search of food and water, depending on the season.
After an extensive game drive, retreat to a public campsite for a delightful dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Following Migration
Following Migration
Post-breakfast, meander through the Serengeti towards the Northern region, savoring additional wonders along the way. While famed for abundant wildlife, the Serengeti's highlight is the annual Great Migration—an awe-inspiring journey of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes in search of fresh grazing. Depending on the month, the migration can be spotted, often in the Northern Serengeti National Park.
For your overnight stay, immerse yourself in a mid-range seasonal tented camp, enhancing your Serengeti experience.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Witnessing the Wildebeest Great river crossing
Witnessing the Wildebeest Great river crossing
Explore a different Serengeti realm with hills, riverine forests, plains, and rocky outcrops. The Mara River, a focal point, hosts the awe-inspiring river crossing spectacle. Witness over two million wildebeests, alongside zebras and antelopes, braving the Mara River for grazing and water, while Nile crocodiles add to the challenge. On the opposite side, hungry lions, hyenas, leopards, and cheetahs await, creating a thrilling chapter in nature's drama.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Matching to Central Serengeti
Matching to Central Serengeti
Post-breakfast, leisurely journey back to Central Serengeti, enjoying a game drive along the way. Consider extending your quest for the migration before bidding farewell to this remarkable locale.
Every day in the Serengeti unfolds uniquely, offering endless exploration opportunities.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
This morning, meander back through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying more wildlife sightings along the way. By lunchtime, you'll arrive at the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
Witness the Crater's captivating landscape—a forgotten world concealed by steep volcanic walls, featuring sweeping savannah, acacia woodlands, and glistening lakes. Created millions of years ago, the Crater's descent is an adventure, immersing you in a habitat teeming with wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and over 500 bird species. Renowned for black rhino sightings, the Crater offers a unique chance to witness endangered species in open grasslands.
After an afternoon game drive, journey to your accommodation in Karatu, concluding a day of breathtaking encounters.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Full game drive Lake Manyara later on Transfer to Arusha
Full game drive Lake Manyara later on Transfer to Arusha
This morning, journey to Lake Manyara National Park, marking the finale of this epic safari! Manyara, a compact yet diverse park, boasts unique dimensions—narrow but towering with the Great Rift Escarpment. The park's namesake, a shallow salt lake, transforms with seasons, hosting thousands of wading birds, including flamingos and 500+ bird species. Spot baboons and elephants in the lush evergreen forest and keep an eye out for the renowned tree-climbing lions.
Savor a picnic lunch within the park. After your game drive, choose your drop-off point—Arusha, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or Arusha Airport. We trust you've relished your adventure with Sensation of Africa safari.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
