Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arusha - Tarangire National Park (2 hours transfer)
Arusha - Tarangire National Park (2 hours transfer)
Embarking from Arusha, our safari will commence as your designated guide retrieves you from your prearranged hotel. From there, we will venture towards Tarangire National Park, engaging in an enthralling game drive. Subsequently, your guide will identify the ideal location within the park, where you will indulge in a delightful picnic lunch. Concluding the game drive, we will then make our way to Karatu for a delectable dinner and a restful overnight stay.
Tarangire National Park gets its name from the Tarangire River, which is the sole source of water for the wildlife during the dry season. The park is renowned for its abundant population of elephants, striking baobab trees, and African pythons that climb trees.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Karatu - Serengeti National Park (3 hours transfer)
Karatu - Serengeti National Park (3 hours transfer)
Awaken to the captivating sounds of Africa. An early departure awaits as we embark on an exhilarating afternoon game viewing experience in Serengeti National Park, with your picnic lunch in tow. Serengeti offers an extraordinary opportunity to witness a diverse array of wildlife up close. Expect to encounter large herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephants and giraffes, as well as thousands of eland, topi, kongoni, impala, and Grant's gazelle.
Serengeti, derived from the Maasai language, translates to "endless plains." This vast grassland is home to numerous predators, including over four thousand lions, 225 cheetahs, a thousand leopards, 3500 hyenas, and hundreds of wild dogs. Your guide will be delighted to assist you in spotting these magnificent creatures along with other captivating wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Central Serengeti - Southern Serengeti (Ndutu) (2-hours transfer)
Central Serengeti - Southern Serengeti (Ndutu) (2-hours transfer)
After breakfast, our guide will pick you up and drive you to Serengeti Ndutu, located between Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here, we will continue our game drive, focusing on the great wildebeest migration, which is mostly concentrated in Ndutu during this period.
Ndutu offers the best wildlife viewing during the green season from December to March. It is located in the southern part of the Serengeti plains, where around 8,000 wildebeest babies are born every day. The area is mostly covered by acacia forests and is the best place to spot six species of cats: leopard, lion, cheetah, caracal, African wildcat, and serval.
- Main Destination:
- Southern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ndutu - Ngorongoro Crater (2-hours transfer)
Ndutu - Ngorongoro Crater (2-hours transfer)
Following breakfast, gather your lunch boxes and embark on a final game drive en route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Today, you will have the opportunity to visit one of Africa's seven wonders, the Ngorongoro Crater. This remarkable natural marvel was formed by a massive volcanic eruption two million years ago, resulting in a unique ecosystem. The crater boasts the highest concentration of animals in all of Africa.
Within the Ngorongoro Crater, you will have the opportunity to encounter numerous lion families, impressive herds of buffalos, elegant zebras, graceful wildebeests, and an array of other captivating species. This extraordinary sanctuary offers an exceptional chance to witness the elusive black rhino, making it a truly unparalleled experience.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Manyara National Park – Arusha (3 hours transfer)
Manyara National Park – Arusha (3 hours transfer)
Enjoy breakfast and gather your lunch boxes as we proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Today, you will have the chance to witness the breathtaking view of Lake Manyara, observe elephants up close in the woodlands, and visit the renowned Manyara hippo pool where numerous hippos reside from early morning until late evening. After the game drive, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your return flight home or to your next destination.
Lake Manyara National Park offers a magnificent view of the 400-meter-deep Great Rift Valley. This geological wonder, formed around 22 to 25 million years ago, stretches thousands of kilometers throughout East Africa. The valley's immense size allows it to be seen from outer space, and it boasts a variety of unique landscapes that attract a diverse range of animal species. Apart from Lake Manyara itself, the park is home to dense rainforests teeming with monkeys and a multitude of bird species.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
