$1,535 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Your safari will begin with a drive to Tarangire National Park in the morning. The park is famous for its diverse landscape, this nature reserve's landscape made up of bush savannah, seasonal swamps, and enormous baobab trees. It's also arguably one of the best places in East Africa to see elephants. You can observe them and take in the scenery from the safari vehicle's open top. Apart from elephants, the park is also home to Masai giraffes, various gazelles, antelopes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, baboons, and more than 500 types of birds.
Later, we'll head to the Tarangire River picnic site to enjoy the scenic views of the river and wildlife while having lunch. Although small monkeys and baboons might attempt to snatch your food, there's no need to worry. After lunch, we'll continue with the game drive until evening. You'll then camp in Tarangire, offering a more intimate experience with fewer crowds compared to the central Serengeti camps, ensuring a truly wild camping adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
We'll begin the day early with a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, taking advantage of the prime wildlife viewing hours of the morning. Late in the morning, we'll head to Mto wa Mbu for lunch and a bit of relaxation. Afterward, we'll embark on a cultural trip on bikes, cycling through small towns to visit banana farms, rice plantations, and meet local tribes. We'll also explore nearby forests and waterfalls before returning to the lodge in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
In this day, you will continue with your safari from Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park, the safari will start mid-morning and you will be arriving in Serengeti in the afternoon. You will arrive at Seronera (Centre of Serengeti)v and do an afternoon game drive.
You will later experience the Serengeti sunset with an up-close view of wild animals. If you're fortunate, you might witness a predator hunting or feeding on a kill.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast at 6:30 am, you'll embark on a morning game drive, observing a variety of animals until the afternoon. We'll then return to camp for lunch and packing. Following this, we'll enjoy a game drive as we exit the Serengeti, heading to Simba Campsite near the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, which is a 3-hour drive. Note that animals can often be spotted at the campsite.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
You will drive up a steep and narrow road to enter the Ngorongoro Crater after an early breakfast. The terrain shifts from forested slopes to savannah interspersed with acacia trees on occasion. The Big Five—the lion, elephant, buffalo, black rhino, and leopard—can be spotted here if you're lucky enough to witness the amazing wildlife. Along with many other animals, the crater is home to warthogs, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and more. You will head back to camp for your lunch and packing before continuing with an afternoon game drive. At around 2pm you will start ascending going back to Arusha town.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
