$2,070 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and embark on a scenic 120 km drive on a tarmac road to Tarangire National Park. Spanning 2,850 square kilometers (1,005 square miles), this park is renowned for its vast elephant population and baobab trees.
Upon arrival, you will begin your game drives, exploring the park's diverse landscapes and wildlife. The park is famous for its large herds of elephants, as well as lions, leopards, buffalo, pythons, zebras, oryxes, and impalas. Additionally, Tarangire is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with over 450 species of birds recorded.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kankari Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your Arusha hotel by your private safari guide in a 4x4 safari Land Cruiser and transferred to Lake Manyara National Park. The park is located beneath the towering cliffs of the Manyara Escarpment, on the edge of the Great Rift Valley.
Lake Manyara National Park is known for its diverse ecosystems, including groundwater forests, bush plains, baobab-strewn cliffs, and algae-streaked hot springs. It offers incredible ecological variety within a relatively small area. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large flocks of flamingos, and impressive birdlife, making it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
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Hhando Coffee Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Depart from your lodge and drive to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Your journey includes a stop at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater for a breathtaking panoramic view. The Serengeti, meaning "endless plains" in Kiswahili, covers 18,000 square kilometers (6,900 square miles) and is renowned for its vast open landscapes and abundant wildlife.
The Serengeti is home to the Great Migration, where over a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and Thomson’s gazelles move in search of fresh grazing grounds. The park is also known for its large predators, including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, drawn to the area by the abundance of prey. You will have the opportunity to witness these incredible animals in their natural habitat, along with many smaller species like rock hyrax, bat-eared foxes, mongoose, honey badgers, jackals, monkeys, baboons, and African hares. Bird enthusiasts will be thrilled by the nearly 500 species of birds found in the park.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Thorn Tree Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. This allows you to cover more ground and increase your chances of witnessing the park’s diverse wildlife. An optional early morning balloon safari is available at an extra cost, offering a unique perspective of the park from above.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Thorn Tree Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Highlands
Ngorongoro Highlands
Embark on an early morning safari before breakfast to spot the animals when they are most active and to experience a magnificent sunrise over the African savannah. The sunrise in this setting is truly a spectacular sight.
Morning: Return to the camp for brunch.
Afternoon: Transfer to the Ngorongoro Highlands, home to the 8th Natural Wonder of the World. The Ngorongoro Crater, with walls 2,000 feet high and a crater floor spanning 102 square miles, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater is a haven for wildlife, including the rare black rhino. The diverse habitats within the crater include a river, several swamps, a soda lake filled with flamingos, a forest, and open plains. The large bull elephants here are notable for their impressive tusks, attributed to the mineral-rich volcanic soil and grasses.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, your safari guide will drive you directly to Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arrival, you will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year-round supply of water and fodder, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to a wide variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, elk, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another highlight of this scenic national park is its dense population of predators, such as lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot.
We will visit Lake Magadi, a large shallow alkaline lake in the southwest and Here, you can usually see large numbers of flamingos, hippos, and other waterfowl. Afterward, your safari guide will drive to Engutoku tok for a short stop near the hippo pool, where you can enjoy watching the hippos and use the nearby washroom facilities if needed. In the late afternoon, you will drive back to Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
