$2,090 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire national Park
Arusha to Tarangire national Park
You will be picked up from hotel in Arusha and heading to Tarangire National Park. The park is roughly the size of Luxemburg and covers an area of about 2,600 km². Bush savannah, seasonal swamps and giant baobab trees make up the landscape of this nature reserve and the park is probably one of the best places in East Africa to see elephants. Not only are there thousands, but they are also relatively accustomed to vehicles so you will be able to get really close to them. 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. After an extensive game drive you will leave the park in the afternoon and drive to the lodge for diner and overnight at Ngorongoro Corridor lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Corridor Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Karatu to Northern Serengeti national park
Karatu to Northern Serengeti national park
After breakfast drive across the Great Rift Valley’s floor, up the escarpment and traverse the Ngorongoro Conservation area in what will ultimately end up being a pleasant and enjoyable scenic drive as you enjoy the beautiful scenery and breathtaking visitors on your way to the Serengeti National Park.
Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. Will drive towards the North Serengeti for game drive. The great migration is suppose to be in this area from July to September crossing the famous Mara river to Maasai Mara reserve in Kenya and back to Serengeti. The North Serengeti has also lots of big cats, elephants, giraffes, impalas, hippos and it is another good place to see the endangered black rhino. In the late afternoon you will head to Mara heritage tented camp (located in the North Serengeti) for dinner and overnight. ( Diner, breakfast and packed lunch).
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Heritage Mara Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti National Park
After breakfast at the camp you may proceeding with game viewing at mara river, From July to September the Mara River in this region offers the most dramatic river crossing of the great migration. Fierce deep and heavily rain fed the river takes an enormous toll on the migrating wildebeest. Watching the wildebeest surging through the torrential flow some drowning and a few falling prey to lurking crocodiles is an unforgettable sight. If it’s your lucky day you will be able to witness this natural wonder and watch nature take its course. The pristine lobo valley is scattered with woodlands, plains, hills and famous granite Kopjes. It offers an enormous amount of big cats game with lions, leopards and cheetah in plenty. During the dry season the permanent water sources in the valley attract plenty of resident and migratory animals resulting in excellent game viewing. The day comes to an end with a tasty dinner and a good rest at Mara Heritage tented camp.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Heritage Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Area
Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Area
In the morning, we will continue the game drive at Northern Serengeti until midday. Later, have a slow game drive en route to Central Serengeti and proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You can visit the Olduvai Gorge Museum, a famous archaeological location in East Africa (optional activity at an extra cost). At Laetoli, located 45 km south of Olduvai Gorge, you will find hominin footprints preserved in volcanic rock that date back 3.6 million years ago and represent some of the earliest signs of mankind worldwide. Later, we head to Ngorongoro Wild Camp for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Wild Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro crater to Arusha
Ngorongoro crater to Arusha
We will have an early departure from the camp to ensure that we arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater promptly. We will descend into the crater as our game drive with a picnic lunch is inside the crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is an immense, unbroken caldera that was formed when a volcano erupted millions of years ago. The elevated structure encourages the animals subside within the crater which means there is a high possibility of spotting every member of ‘The Big 5’. The powerful group comprises of buffalo, lions, rhinos, elephants and leopards. You can expect to see other wildlife including zebra, hippos, wildebeest and hyenas. The flamingos will lounge gracefully on the banks of the Soda Lake whilst the vultures can be found scavenging for the discarded prey of a predator. Geese and storks are amongst some of the other bird species. Later in the afternoon you will ascend to the Crater rim and heading to Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
