Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Your morning will kick off with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, sprawling across an area akin to Luxembourg, spanning approximately 2,600 km². Its diverse landscape, featuring savannahs, seasonal swamps, and towering baobab trees, serves as a habitat for an array of wildlife including Masai giraffes, buffaloes, hartebeest, elands, fringe-eared oryx, the distinctive long-necked gerenuks, and over 550 bird species.
However, it's the elephants that Tarangire is renowned for, with herds of up to 300 animals roaming freely. This park stands out as one of East Africa's prime locations for observing and getting up close to these majestic creatures. After an immersive game drive, you'll conclude the day with a tranquil evening arrival at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge Karatu for your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Following breakfast, you'll embark on a drive to the picturesque Lake Manyara National Park. This smaller park is renowned for its impressive array of over 400 bird species, lush forests inhabited by primates, and expansive grassy plains. A significant portion of the park is dominated by the alkaline Lake Manyara, where colonies of flamingos and various water birds thrive.
Beyond the elephants, keep an eye out for giraffes, hippos, wildebeests, impalas, and lively troops of monkeys and baboons in the forested areas near the lake. After a thorough exploration during your afternoon game drive, you'll journey to the vibrant multi-cultural village of Mto wa Mbu, located on the outskirts of Lake Manyara National Park.
As the day draws to a close, you will return from your game drive to the tranquil setting of Bougainvillea Safari Lodge Karatu for a restful overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Today's journey takes you through the verdant highlands, where fertile lands yield crops like wheat, corn, and coffee. En route through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you'll pause to admire the awe-inspiring panorama of the Ngorongoro Crater before continuing onward to the Serengeti National Park. Serengeti, translating to "endless plains" in Maasai, unveils vast grassland savannahs stretching as far as the eye can see.
Throughout the landscape, peculiar rock formations known as kopjes pepper the scenery, often serving as vantage points for predators. Depending on the season, you'll bear witness to the renowned migration of thousands of animals that epitomizes this park's fame. As the day wanes, you'll reach your accommodation, settling in amidst the tranquil surroundings.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
The entirety of the day will be dedicated to exploring the Serengeti on a game drive. The specific areas visited will be contingent upon the whereabouts of the migrating herds, with predators often trailing behind these moving groups. In November and December, during the brief rainy season, the herds migrate from the northern hills to the southern plains. Conversely, during the longer rainy season from April to June, they make their way back northward.
The annual migration route is dictated by rainfall patterns, resulting in potential variations in the herd's locations from year to year. However, your guide will possess the knowledge needed to locate the animals and identify the optimal viewing spots. Alongside encountering wildebeests and zebras, there's the possibility of spotting predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Your accommodation for the night will be at the same location.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Following breakfast, you'll embark on another game drive in Serengeti National Park. This morning presents an opportunity to encounter animals you haven't yet seen. The Serengeti is renowned for being home to the Big Five – lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards — and today, you might have the chance to witness all members of this prestigious group.
After enjoying lunch at a scenic picnic site, you'll head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon reaching the rim of the crater, a breathtaking vista unfolds before you. The caldera spans approximately 20 kilometers wide and hosts a population of over 25,000 animals.
For the night, you'll stay at Ngorongoro Tortilis, where dinner and overnight accommodations await you.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
You'll wake up bright and early! Following breakfast at daybreak, you'll descend into the crater. Within the vast expanse of the world's largest caldera, you'll encounter a rich array of wildlife, including black rhinos, Grant's and Thomson's gazelles, lions, leopards, elephants, and mountain reedbucks nestled within the forests on the slopes.
Keep your eyes peeled for buffaloes, spotted hyenas, rare wild dogs, and a plethora of bird species, numbering over 500 in this area. Following an immersive game drive and a delightful picnic lunch, you'll depart from the caldera in the afternoon, journeying back to Arusha. This will be the end of the safari.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
