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  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Welcome to The Beautiful Country, Tanzania

Welcome to The Beautiful Country, Tanzania

Meet by your driver guide at the airport. After meet and greet he will collect you and take you to your accommodation in Arusha, the drive that will take about 45mints to an hour. If the weather permits you will be welcomed with a great view of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy the rest of your day at your accommodation waiting for the exciting moments ahead.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Drive from Arusha to the Elephant Playground Park, Tarangire National Park

Drive from Arusha to the Elephant Playground Park, Tarangire National Park

A well served breakfast in your place. Later your guide will pick you ready to start your life time experience. The safari will start at Tarangire national park, the park named after Tarangire River that crosses inside the park. The park is popular for its large elephant herds. Although Tarangire is a year round game Viewing Park but in the Dry season, between June and October, large herds of animals are attracted to the Tarangire River. This is the great time to see the animals in this park including the wildebeest, elephants, gazelles, zebras, buffaloes and hartebeest. Common animals in Tarangire are leopards, lions, hyenas, and cheetah. After a wonderful game experience in this park, you will proceed to your lodge for some leisure and overnight.
Valley Vistas and Village Vibes: A Day in Mto wa Mbu.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
  • Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Valley Vistas and Village Vibes- A Great Moments in Mto wa Mbu

Valley Vistas and Village Vibes- A Great Moments in Mto wa Mbu

After breakfast you will go for a hike through the stunning Rift Valley. As you trek along the trails, enjoy breathtaking views of the escarpment and the vast landscapes below. Learn about the geological significance of the Rift Valley and spot diverse flora and fauna along the way. Get back to Mto wa Mbu Village and immerse yourself in the local culture, interact with the friendly villagers, and explore the bustling markets. Discover the unique blend of over 120 ethenic groups that call this village home, each contributing to the area's rich cultural tapestry. Add a visit to Banana Plantations and Learn about the different varieties of bananas. Try some fresh bananas straight from the farm. Conclude your tour with a delicious local lunch in Mto wa Mbu. Enjoy traditional Tanzanian dishes made from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Later you will proceed to your Lodge and the rest of the time is for relaxing and swimming.

Main Destination:
Mto Wa Mbu (Town)
Accommodation:
Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
  • Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Explore Ngorongoro Crater

Explore Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast you will continue with the game heading to Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing on its floor. Ngorongoro crater is a UNESCO world heritage site formed million years ago that inhabits more than 25,000 resident animals. Almost every East African Savannah animal species can be spotted in the grass grasslands and acacia forests including the “Big Five” (rhino, elephant, buffalo, lion, and leopard). Other animals around this crater floor includes wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and more than 500 bird species are recorded in this area. If luck you might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass. Later you proceed to your accommodation for an overnight.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Tukaone Serengeti Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

A great time at Endless Plains of Serengeti National Park

A great time at Endless Plains of Serengeti National Park

Your safari will proceed to Central Serengeti where you will spend your fully time chasing for Big 5 and other animals. The word Serengeti comes from the Maasai word "Siringet," which means “the endless plain.” The Central Serengeti is a year-round game viewing site that features a greater diversity of wildlife than anywhere in else in the park, including elephant, giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, reedbuck, buffalo and baboon (all of which remain even after the spectacular hordes of blue wildebeest and zebras have gone). The famous Serengeti National Park is the most well-known safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. Look out for the Serengeti “Kopjes” which are massive boulders of granite standing in a sea of grass which provide ample shelter to a large variety of flora and fauna. After a full-day game drive, you will head back to your camp for evening leisure, dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Tukaone Serengeti Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Drive from Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti for Migration Experiences

Drive from Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti for Migration Experiences

Early morning game drives are normally recommended as bush never sleeps. Later you will proceed with the game in the central part of Serengeti, a well-known place for wildlife sanctuary in the world and the heart of Serengeti. Central Serengeti is the richest part in this pack for wildlife habitats. Over 500 bird species have been recorded here including vultures, owls, bustards, cranes and secretary birds, which make it the best place for bird lovers.
Later you will proceed with game toward Northern part of Serengeti with good sightings of giraffe, plain game, herds of buffalo and elephants. Arrive at your camp for overnight and your possible chances for river crossing witnessing on the following day.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Sero Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7

Migration experiences and chances for witnessing river crossing

Migration experiences and chances for witnessing river crossing

After breakfast you will go for the full day drive in this part of Serengeti for the chances of seeing the migrant animals crossing the river. The migration and river crossing is found in this area so we may luck witnessing this spectacular phenomenal of herds crossing Mara River toward Masai Mara in Kenya while avoiding the hungry crocodiles. From July to October is the time when this part becomes the animal paradise. Although animals especially migrants are on this part they might be next to the river but decide whether to cross or not crossing the river at that particular time, so this is the matter of luck and that we advise if client have more time and wants this experience we can customize the package to add more days on this part. After a full day, we will head for our accommodation where we’ll enjoy dinner and our night.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Sero Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 8

Final touches at Northern Serengeti and later proceed to Lake Natron for more exciting moments

Final touches at Northern Serengeti and later proceed to Lake Natron for more exciting moments

Another day for exploring Northern Part of Serengeti chasing for migration. Later you will proceed to Lake Natron for more of what the place offers.
Arriving at Natron you will proceed to your camp. The rest of the day is for relaxing at the camp waiting for great moments on the following day.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari Tent)
  • Budget tented camp located near Lake Natron
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 9

Exploring Lake Natron and Natron Village - more of culture

Exploring Lake Natron and Natron Village - more of culture

After breakfast, you will enjoy a guided bush walk to Lake Natron, known for its pink-hued shores due to flamingo breeding.
Lake Natron is the most important and regular breeding site for lesser flamingos in East Africa. During the breeding season, Lake Natron hosts up to 2.5 million flamingos. Most egg-laying and hatching occur from September to April, although the peak occurs between October and early December. Masai boma visit will be added to spicy your day.
Later you will proceed to Mto wa mbu for an overnight.

Main Destination:
Lake Natron
Accommodation:
Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
  • Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 10

Guided game drive at Lake Manyara National Park and then proceed to airport for depart

Guided game drive at Lake Manyara National Park and then proceed to airport for depart

Depart after breakfast to Lake Manyara National Park, the famous for its tree climbing lions and the flamingos on the lake shore. Its groundwater forests, bush plains, baobab-strewn cliffs, and algae-streaked hot springs offer incredible ecological variety in a small area, rich in wildlife and incredible numbers of birds. Pink flamingos stoop and graze by the thousands, colorful specks against the grey minerals of the lakeshore. It is only 205sq miles in size; this park is noted for its beauty and incredibly lush acacia forest of giant fig and mahogany trees which are a home to troops of baboons and blue monkey. The shallow alkaline lake covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is a home to thousands of flamingos during the rain seasons. Other animals can be seen here including giraffes, elephants, impalas and the hippos. Later you will drive back to Arusha and being transferred to the airport for your depart back home or extension to Zanzibar.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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