$4,180 pp (USD)
2 travelers on Start dateArusha - Tarangire National Park
Following breakfast, your journey will commence towards Tarangire, Tanzania's fifth-largest national park, renowned as a haven for a notably abundant elephant population. You'll be in awe of the majestic baobab trees, which stand as towering sentinels over the park, casting shade upon the diverse array of wildlife that grazes beneath their branches. The Tarangire River, serving as the sole permanent water source in the region, attracts a concentration of animals, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and a remarkable gathering of up to six thousand elephants.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Maramboi Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Tarangire - Lake Manyara National Park
Following breakfast, at 8:00 am, your designated driver-guide will be ready to accompany you. You'll embark on a scenic drive traversing the floor of the Great Rift Valley towards Lake Manyara National Park, where an exhilarating game drive awaits. This picturesque park, characterized by its verdant vegetation and lush tropical forests adorned with towering fig and mahogany trees, derives its name from the Maasai term for "euphorbia tirucalli," a bush traditionally used by the Maasai to create protective cattle hedges.
Lake Manyara National Park is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, buffalos, zebras, and various antelope species, alongside an abundance of monkeys and a sizable hippopotamus population. With luck on your side, you may catch sight of the renowned Manyara lions, famed for their unique tree-climbing tendencies, leisurely reclining upon the branches of Acacia tortilis trees.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Farm House
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Manyara - Serengeti National Park
Following breakfast, your journey will commence towards Serengeti National Park. As you make your way, you'll pause for a picnic lunch atop a kopje (rock outcropping) within the park's expanse. Afterward, you'll venture deeper into the park, embarking on an exhilarating game drive to explore its wonders further.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Serengeti National Park
This promises to be a day brimming with extensive drives throughout Serengeti. Depending on the season and the movement of herds, you'll encounter a plethora of wildlife, including wildebeests, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, various antelope species, as well as an abundance of birds and other fascinating creatures.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater
Following breakfast, your morning will be dedicated to a captivating game drive within Serengeti National Park. Subsequently, you'll set off for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon reaching your destination in the early evening, indulge in the breathtaking vista of the crater from the lodge's terrace. Take this time to unwind and prepare for the upcoming adventure as you anticipate the safari descent into the crater scheduled for the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater
Following breakfast, you will embark on an unforgettable journey as you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exceptional game drive, accompanied by a delightful picnic lunch. This crater, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts the highest wild animal density worldwide, owing to its towering 2000 ft. walls that limit animal migration. Prepare to be mesmerized by the diverse array of species inhabiting this natural wonder, including lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, and an abundance of birdlife. With luck on your side, you may even encounter the renowned Big Five in a single day.
From Ngorongoro, your journey will lead you to Lake Eyasi—an enclave of the hunter-gatherer ethnic group, the Hadzabe Bushmen, who bear striking resemblances to the bushmen of Southern Africa. This indigenous tribe, renowned for their harmonious existence with nature, possesses invaluable knowledge of the local flora and fauna.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Eyasi - Arusha
At daybreak, you'll set out from your lodge for a hunting expedition with the Hadzabe, lasting a few hours, tailored to your preference and comfort. Upon your return, breakfast awaits you back at the lodge. Afterward, you'll gather your belongings and lunch provisions before embarking on a drive to Arusha. Along the journey, you'll have the option to indulge in some shopping if you so desire.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: