$3,240 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha
Arusha
Upon arrival, you'll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your accommodations in Arusha. If time allows, you can explore various activities around the city. Popular spots include the Cultural Heritage Center, Maasai and local food markets, or even Lake Duluti for a a canoeing excursion.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Today, your safari adventure begins! After breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your hotel around 8:00am for a two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. You'll reach the park gate around 10:00am and, after check-in, start your game drive. Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds and tree-climbing lions, as well as wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and hippos. The park is also home to unique baobab trees, some over 8,000 years old. Lunch will be enjoyed at the Tarangire River picnic site, with expansive views over the plains. Afterward, continue with a game drive until late evening, then head to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
Tarangire National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, we’ll begin our 30-minute journey to the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. As seen from the Crater rim, this natural bowl, both vast and intimate, is one of Africa's most beautiful natural features. Within the crater, you’ll explore a rich, self-contained ecosystem protected by towering crater walls. Here, lions and hyenas hunt wildebeest and Grant's gazelle, with elephants and black rhinos also making appearances. The day offers diverse habitats to explore, from the Lereal forest and salty Lake Magadi to the rolling plains across the crater floor. Lunch will be served at the hippo pool picnic site, followed by more exploration until late evening, when you’ll head to your accommodations for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Rhino Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater - Central Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater - Central Serengeti National Park
After a tasty breakfast, we’ll depart Ngorongoro, winding through the Crater highlands en route to Serengeti National Park. This four-to-five-hour scenic drive offers views of stunning landscapes, Maasai villages, and wildlife before reaching the Serengeti. Upon arrival in the mid-afternoon, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the wilderness, taking in the vast Serengeti plains. Afterward, embark on an evening game drive, searching for elusive predators and majestic giants. As the sun sets, we’ll conclude the day by retreating to your accommodations, which are nestled in the heart of the Serengeti's wild beauty.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Central Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti National Park
After an early morning game drive in the Central Serengeti, you’ll embark on a three-hour journey to the Northern Serengeti. Here, you’ll witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles as vast herds of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes gather in search of fresh grazing lands. Sometimes they brave the Mara River, filled with crocodiles, on their way to the Masai Mara in Kenya. This dramatic scene also draws predators, creating intense wildlife encounters. After lunch, you will keep exploring until later in the evening when you will transfer to your tented-camp for your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Heritage Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti National Park
After enjoying breakfast, embark on an exhilarating full-day game drive in the Northern Serengeti, where the epic Great Migration unfolds. Witness the spectacle of wildebeests and zebras on their journey, all while encountering an array of other wildlife that inhabit the area. Enjoy lunch amidst the wilderness, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. After lunch, continue with the game drive until late evening before heading back to your lodge and reflecting on the day's unforgettable encounters.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Heritage Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Northern Serengeti National Park - Lake Natron
Northern Serengeti National Park - Lake Natron
After breakfast, enjoy an exhilarating early morning game drive in the Northern Serengeti, where the African wilderness awakens with the promise of adventure. As the sun rises, bid farewell to the Serengeti and begin your journey to Lake Natron. After a three-to-four-hour drive, you'll arrive at Lake Natron in the afternoon for lunch and some rest. Following lunch and relaxation, spend the afternoon exploring the area until sunset, then retreat to your accommodations for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari Comfort Bungalow)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Natron - Mto wa Mbu
Lake Natron - Mto wa Mbu
After breakfast, enjoy a thrilling adventure at Lake Natron. Explore its vibrant pink shores, colored by algae and mineral deposits, and discover unique geological formations. The lake is home to diverse birdlife, including flamingos and other waterfowl. For those feeling adventurous, take a refreshing dip in the lake and enjoy its rejuvenating properties. After a delicious lunch surrounded by nature, depart for Mto wa Mbu, where you’ll arrive in the late evening for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Comfort)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Mto wa Mbu - Lake Manyara National Park
Mto wa Mbu - Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, we'll drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Upon arrival, we'll check in and begin our game drive. Lake Manyara is known for its thousands of pink flamingos, which are especially vibrant during the wet season, along with over 400 other bird species, many of which are waterfowl or migratory. The park is also famed for its unique tree-climbing lions and large elephant herds. Lunch will be served by the lake’s shore, offering stunning views. Afterwards, continue exploring until late evening, then head to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha
This is your final day with us after an unforgettable safari. We will drop you off at the airport at your preferred time. If your departure is later in the evening, you can enjoy additional activities such as visiting waterfalls and hot springs, or take advantage of the hotel amenities before your transfer to the airport.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
