$5,280 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Welcome to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)! Our experienced guide will be there to greet you upon arrival and provide you with a comprehensive briefing. From there, we will transfer you safely and comfortably via road to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, we can arrange for an exciting evening city tour or allow you to relax and unwind at your hotel before embarking on your unforgettable safari to the national parks the following day. We are committed to delivering an exceptional experience and can't wait to share the wonders of Tanzania with you.
- Main Destination:
- Kilimanjaro Airport
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Arusha (Standard Room)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
After an early breakfast at your accommodation in Arusha, our professional guide will pick you up to start your journey to Lake Manyara National Park. One of the must-visit places in East Africa is Lake Manyara National Park, known for its diverse wildlife such as elephants, hippos, giraffes, flamingos, and even tree-climbing lions. Going on a safari here will allow you to witness these legendary creatures amidst the stunning landscape of the Rift Valley. While exploring the park, you can also take a break and enjoy a picnic lunch at the heart of the national park. To conclude the day, you will ascend the Rift Valley to reach your accommodation at Plantation Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Plantation Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Eyasi Cultural Tour
Lake Eyasi Cultural Tour
After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Eyasi and visit the Hadzabe Bushmen and the Datoga tribes. During the visit, you will participate in cultural activities that will give you insight into their unique and fascinating way of life. You will learn how the bushmen hunt for food using bows and arrows made from willow trees, and how they gather roots, honey, and wild fruits. This community is ancient and resides in an untouched, scenic area. Visiting them guarantees an unforgettable experience that lets you experience their culture firsthand and possibly participate in their activities.
Later in the evening, you will depart for Plantation Lodge in Karatu district, where you will spend the night and prepare for the next day's visit to Ngorongoro Crater.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- The Plantation Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After having breakfast, you will travel to the Ngorongoro Highlands where you will meet members of the Maasai community. This experience is far from the typical tourist attractions and will offer a rare opportunity to witness traditional singing and dancing, an initiation ritual, and learn about the Maasai culture from the village chief and his wives. Later, you will have lunch before descending 2,000 feet (610 m) to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. The volcanic slopes of the crater provide shelter for almost 25,000 animals. You will have the chance to observe the interactions between predator and prey, spot colorful birdlife such as superb starlings and crowned cranes, and track elephants, rare black rhinos, cheetahs, and many more species. In the evening, you will ascend the crater for your accommodation at Lemala Ngorongoro on the crater rim.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Lemala Ngorongoro
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Olduvai Gorge En Route to Serengeti
Olduvai Gorge En Route to Serengeti
You'll drive to Olduvai Gorge, an archaeological site located in the eastern Serengeti plains, where early human fossils were first discovered. The gorge boasts an amazing landscape, shaped by the same tectonic forces that created the Great Rift Valley millions of years ago. Olduvai Gorge is a site in Tanzania that holds the earliest evidence of human ancestors' existence. Paleoanthropologists have discovered hundreds of fossilized bones and stone tools in the area dating back millions of years, leading them to conclude that humans evolved in Africa. Later after Olduvai, you will proceed to Central Serengeti while doing wildlife viewing and later proceed to your accommodation at Central Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Olduvai Gorge (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6-7
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
You will wake up early for a morning game drive to the northern Serengeti where you will continue the game drive. With luck, you will witness the dramatic river crossings of the wildebeest migration. You will take in the region’s spectacular array of wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives. After a long day of game drives, you will stay overnight at Acacia Migration camp. The next day, you will have a full day of game drive on Northern Serengeti. Later, you will rest at your accommodation at Acacia Migration Camp getting ready for your departure to Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Enkutoto Migration Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Serengeti to Arusha
Serengeti to Arusha
After a final early morning safari, you will drive back to Arusha. You'll relax for the day at the Rivertrees Country Inn before transferring to the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to connect with your journey home.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
