$1,705 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival and Airport Pick up
Arrival and Airport Pick up
Upon arrival in Tanzania, settle into the comfort of Karibu Heritage, your cozy accommodation in Arusha.
Take some time to unwind and get ready for the amazing journey ahead.
Explore Arusha with a complimentary town tour, delving into the rich culture and history of this lively city.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
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Karibu Heritage House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
We'll pick you up at 7:30 am after breakfast for a 2-hour drive to Tarangire, known as 'the land of giants'. After exploring in the morning, enjoy a picnic lunch with stunning views of the Tarangire River.
Later, we'll head to Mto wa Mbu for accommodation, a farming community between Manyara and Ngorongoro with around 18,000 residents.
Note: Bathrooms are available at all picnic sites, gates, and campsites.
Duration: 7-8 hours.
Optional: Night game drive at Lake Manyara National Park for an additional $200 per person. Lake Manyara offers unique experiences at night.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Tanzania’s oldest park spans 1.5 million hectares and boasts incredible animal diversity, including the famous wildebeest migration.
After breakfast, we depart for Serengeti via Ngorongoro around 8:45 to 9:00 am, pausing for 15-20 minutes at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint to admire its breathtaking scenery. We'll arrive in time for lunch at Serengeti Nabi gate.
Enjoy a game drive, including a sunset safari, as we head to your chosen accommodation for dinner and overnight stay. Rest well for another exciting day ahead.
Optional activities:
Visit a Maasai boma to experience their culture, known for past traditions like lion hunting and raw cow blood drinking (excluding blood drinking today).
Take a balloon ride for $590 per person.
Explore the Olduvai Gorge Museum for an additional fee.
Note: Restrooms are available at all picnic sites and gates.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Our day starts with an early sunrise game drive to catch the park's wildlife in action, including lions wrapping up their night hunts. After the morning drive, we return to your accommodation for breakfast.
In the afternoon, we stop at Naabi Gate for lunch and continue with a game drive en route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for an overnight stay. We reach our campsite in the early evening, where dinner is served against a beautiful sunset backdrop.
Optional: Upgrade to the Ngorongoro Serena Hotel for stunning views of the Ngorongoro Crater at an additional cost.
Optional Balloon Ride: Enjoy a discounted balloon ride at $590 per person.
• Note: Restrooms are available at all gates and picnic sites throughout the park.
• Duration: Expect 7-8 hours of safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro crater
Ngorongoro crater
We start early, between 6:00-6:30 am, descending into the Ngorongoro Crater. The early descent improves our chances of spotting black rhinos.
Explore the Crater mostly in your open-roof 4x4 land cruiser. With its 600- to 650-meter-high walls, Ngorongoro Crater feels like a natural zoo. The landscape changes with the seasons, offering unique views you won't see anywhere else in Tanzania.
After an exciting day, enjoy a picnic lunch by the famous hippo pool. Then, our guide will drive you back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
• Restrooms are available at all entry gates and picnic sites.
• Game drive duration: 7-8 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast at 7:45 am, we begin biking at Lake Manyara, enjoying stunning views and spotting zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, and gazelles.
From 12:00 pm to 1:45 pm, we have lunch and a short break. Then, led by a local guide, we embark on a cultural tour to banana, coffee, and rice fields, learning about and engaging in their daily practices.
Mto wa Mbu is flat and bike-friendly. After a day filled with excitement, we return to Arusha, where you can rest at your chosen location or lodging, or head to the airport.
A tuk-tuk is available for those who cannot ride bikes.
Free options:
Visit a Maasai village
Painting
Waterfalls and coffee ☕
Rice plantations and village walks
Hiking the Great Rift Valley.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Karibu Heritage House
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park
After breakfast, we'll drive for 45 minutes from Arusha town to one of Tanzania's most accessible parks, situated near Mount Meru, the country's second-highest mountain.
We'll start with a walking safari led by an armed park ranger who will guide us close to giraffes, warthogs, buffaloes, zebras, and scenic waterfalls. The views are stunning.
Next, we'll embark on a game drive, passing through areas like the hippo pool and Lake Momela to see beautiful flamingos, the famous Fig tree, and end the day with a spectacular view of Little Ngorongoro. Finally, we'll return to the airport or your accommodation in Arusha, concluding your adventure.
Note: Restrooms are available at all park entry gates and picnic sites.
Optional: Canoeing is available for an additional fee.
Duration: Full day.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Arusha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
