$895 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
You'll start your day with an early departure from your hotel in Arusha, heading to Tarangire National Park for an exciting game drive. Known as the playground of elephants, Tarangire is also home to buffalos, lions, wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles, especially during the dry season. The shores of Lake Barungi attract numerous mammals seeking water, as well as various bird species such as kingfishers, hoopoes, and white-bellied birds.
Tarangire's landscape is a stunning mix of rolling savannahs, acacia woodlands, and magnificent baobab trees. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a picnic lunch amidst this natural beauty. After lunch, you will continue your game drive, soaking in the incredible wildlife until evening. Then, you'll exit the park and drive to your campsite for a delightful dinner and a restful overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngedere Lodges & Camps
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will set off towards the Rift Valley, traveling through the picturesque regions of Mto Wa Mbu and Karatu in the cooler crater highlands. You'll enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and pause for a breathtaking view of the crater from a scenic lookout point. You'll continue your journey around the crater. You'll descend on a bumpy road, often referred to as an "African massage," passing Maasai villages en route to the Serengeti National Park.
At the Naabi Hill entrance gate, you will take a short walk to a viewpoint offering spectacular vistas across the expansive Serengeti savannah. You'll proceed towards the Seronera Area in the heart of the Serengeti, renowned for its diverse wildlife, including the Big Five—lions, elephants, buffalos, rhinos, and leopards. This journey promises to be a captivating adventure through some of Tanzania's most iconic landscapes.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Central Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti National Park
Following breakfast, you'll embark on a full-day game drive in the renowned Serengeti National Park, enjoying a picnic lunch at a scenic spot along the way. Depending on the time of year, you might witness the awe-inspiring great migration, where hundreds of thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and Thompson's gazelles journey across the plains. During the short rainy season in October and November, these herds move from the Kenyan Masai Mara to the southern plains of the Serengeti. After the major rainy season in April, May, and June, they make their way back through the western and northwestern Serengeti. As rainfall patterns can vary, the timing and routes of the migration may shift. Your experienced guide will strive to locate the best vantage points for you to observe this incredible natural spectacle.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast today, you'll embark on a scenic game drive en route to the Ngorongoro Crater, often hailed as the Eighth Wonder of the World. This extraordinary caldera is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes of grasslands, forests, and swamps. You'll pause for a picnic lunch during your game drive and later in the evening, ascend from the crater floor to continue to your campsite or lodge in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
The Ngorongoro Crater's permanent water sources sustain a diverse population of over 25,000 large mammals, making it a wildlife haven. From majestic lions to graceful waterbucks, playful hippos, elusive leopards, and many more. You'll encounter a wealth of iconic African wildlife here, offering you an unforgettable safari experience in Tanzania.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara National Park
Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast today, we'll take you on a thrilling drive to Lake Manyara National Park for an unforgettable wildlife-viewing experience. You'll have the opportunity to spot a diverse range of wildlife against the stunning backdrop of grasslands, savannahs, and woodlands. Look out for iconic species such as flamingos, elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards, hippos, gazelles, baboons, and more.
During the afternoon, you'll enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch amidst this natural wonderland, followed by more explorations on your game drive until mid-day. As the day winds down, you'll depart the park and return to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi, where you can unwind with a delicious dinner and overnight stay. Lake Manyara National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, promises not only incredible wildlife encounters but also breathtaking mountain scenery and rejuvenating hot springs.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
