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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha – Serengeti National Park
Arusha – Serengeti National Park
Distance: 335km, ETA: 6 hours
Wildlife viewing time: 4 hours
Activities: Game drives and Olduvai Gorge (optional at $36 per person)
We pick you up from your hotel in Arusha and drive to the Serengeti (14,763 sq km or 5,700 sq miles) for game drives. As the day cools and the Serengeti sky is streaked by red, gold and orange hues, you may be surprised by the roar of a lion, a galloping giraffe, or the high-pitched giggling of hyenas fighting over a kill. Enjoy game drives until around sunset. Dinner and overnight are at the campsite.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Wildlife viewing time: 10 hours
Activities: Game drives and balloon safari (optional at $549 per person)
Go on an early morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park, arguably the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. The park is famous for the "great migration", when over 1 million wildebeest and 200,000 zebra follow the seasonal rains for green pastures every year. Even without this mass migration, the Serengeti is still an impressive and spectacular place that cannot fail to enthrall. Enjoy game drives until around sunset, and then return for dinner and overnight at the campsite.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Distance: 145km, ETA: 3 hours
Wildlife viewing time: 6 hours
Activities: Game drives
Today, we proceed with morning and afternoon game drives in the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, looking out for predators and prey as there is so much more wild flora and fauna. After lunch, we start our journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where we will camp on the crater rim. We will have dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater - Mto wa Mbu
Ngorongoro Crater - Mto wa Mbu
Distance: 75km, ETA: 1.5 hours
Wildlife viewing time: 6 hours
Activities: Game drives
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Crater (19.2km in diameter, 610m deep, and 304 sq km) is one of the most densely crowded wildlife areas in the world and is home to some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhinos. Its huge population of predators is another big drawcard to this picturesque crater. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, this breathtaking oasis provides a haven for both predator and prey to live among grasslands. After the game drive, drive to the campsite for your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Tarangire National Park - Arusha
Tarangire National Park - Arusha
Distance: 120km, ETA: 2 hours
Wildlife viewing time: 6 hours
Activities: Game drives
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is home to some dry-country antelope, such as the rare fringe-eared oryx and peculiar, long-necked gerenuk. The swampy areas in the south of the park offer interesting wildlife-viewing opportunities, including wallowing elephants and buffalos, the Silale swamp lion pride and occasionally wild dogs. Big pythons can sometimes be found in trees when the swamps are drying up. You'll have lunch at the picnic site and proceed with the game drive until around check-out time. Return to Arusha for drop off at around 5 pm.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
