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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Start your safari adventure with a hearty breakfast. Your driver-guide will pick you up and embark on a scenic 3-hour journey from Moshi to Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire National Park, named after the Tarangire River, is the sole water source for wildlife during the dry season. Spanning approximately 2,850 square kilometers, the park is famed for its large elephant population, iconic baobab trees, and unique tree-climbing African pythons.
Tarangire National Park is renowned for its diverse landscapes, featuring rolling savannahs, acacia woodlands, and vast swamps. The park's lush vegetation supports a rich array of wildlife, including impalas, gazelles, and over 550 bird species. The perennial Tarangire River draws numerous animals, making it an ideal spot for wildlife viewing, especially during the dry season.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sumawe Suites
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Depart for Serengeti National Park, one of Tanzania's largest and most famous parks. The drive will take you past Lake Natron, a significant breeding ground for lesser flamingos, and through the heart of Maasailand.
Upon reaching the Serengeti gate, begin your first game drive en route to your accommodations.
Serengeti National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. Covering 14,763 square kilometers, it hosts the largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world, involving over 1.5 million wildebeest, 250,000 zebras, and numerous antelopes. The park's vast plains are also home to the Big Five and a diverse range of other wildlife, making it a premier safari destination.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Matawi Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart from Lake Natron and head towards Serengeti National Park. The route takes you through the bustling towns of Loliondo and Wasso, and you’ll enter the park via Klein’s Gate at the northeast entrance. The drive offers a variety of landscapes, including towns, villages, savannahs, and forests, providing opportunities to spot antelope, wildebeest, and zebras.
Upon arrival at your campsite in the center of the Serengeti, stretch your legs and enjoy a delicious dinner before resting for the night in preparation for a full day of adventure tomorrow.
Serengeti National Park continues to captivate visitors with its endless horizons and breathtaking landscapes. The central Serengeti, known as Seronera, is a prime wildlife viewing area with a dense population of lions, cheetahs, and leopards. The park's varied ecosystems, from grassy plains to riverine forests, support a wide array of flora and fauna, ensuring unforgettable safari experiences.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Matawi Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for a once-in-a-lifetime safari tour. This volcanic crater is the world's largest unflooded and unbroken caldera, making it a unique destination for wildlife viewing.
Descend to the crater floor and visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner of the crater, known for its significant wildlife.
Ngorongoro Crater is a geological marvel and a wildlife paradise, covering about 260 square kilometers with walls towering 600 meters high. Often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," the crater hosts approximately 25,000 large animals, including a high density of predators like lions and hyenas. The lush crater floor features diverse habitats, from forests and grasslands to wetlands, each supporting different wildlife communities.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Sumawe Suites
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Manyara to Arusha
Lake Manyara to Arusha
Enjoy breakfast at 7:00 AM. You will be picked up from the lodge at 8:00 AM and drive 60 km on a tarmac road to Lake Manyara National Park. The park, located at the base of the Great Rift Valley, covers 330 square kilometers
Spend the afternoon on game drives, where you can see lions, hippos, elephants, zebras, buffaloes, giraffes, baboons, and many more animals. The park is also home to over 350 bird species and is famous for its large flocks of flamingos
Lake Manyara National Park is known for its stunning landscapes and diverse ecosystems, ranging from groundwater forests and acacia woodlands to alkaline lakes and grassy plains. The park's unique habitat supports a remarkable variety of wildlife, including tree-climbing lions and large troops of baboons. The alkaline lake attracts thousands of flamingos, creating a striking pink hue against the backdrop of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
