Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
You’ll be picked up from your hotel or lodge in Arusha and receive a safari briefing. Afterward, you'll head to Tarangire National Park. Your adventure begins with an exciting game drive across the expansive park, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, you'll continue exploring Tarangire, renowned for its impressive baobab trees that tower over the animals grazing beneath them. The Tarangire River, central to the park, is famous for attracting some of Africa's largest elephant herds. As you explore, you might encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, lesser kudu, buffalo, oryx, elands, giraffes, and zebras. Following your game drive, you'll return to your lodge for a delightful dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game Drive En Route to Central Serengeti National Park
Game Drive En Route to Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you’ll journey toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the picturesque highlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descending from the highlands, you'll enter the vast Serengeti National Park, where the endless plains stretch as far as the eye can see. You’ll head to the Seronera area, known for being one of the park’s richest wildlife habitats. The Seronera River, which flows through this area, attracts a diverse array of wildlife representative of many Serengeti species. You'll arrive in time for lunch and then embark on an afternoon game drive. In the evening, you’ll experience a stunning sunset at our Seronera public campsite, where a delicious dinner awaits you.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you'll enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Later, you'll travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying a picnic lunch en route. The Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest collapsed volcanic caldera, spans fourteen kilometers of pristine natural beauty. Encircled by a ring of extinct volcanoes, its floor, dotted with watering holes, is home to approximately 30,000 animals. The day concludes with a hearty dinner and a restful night at the Ngorongoro Simba Campsite.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park
Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park
After an early breakfast, you'll descend to the crater floor for a game drive. Expect to see a variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, and numerous bird species. Birdwatchers will enjoy spotting eagles, vultures, flamingos in the Crater Lake, storks, bats, giant vultures, sacred ibis, kori bustards, blacksmith plovers, long-necked herons, and cattle eagles. Following a picnic lunch at the scenic Hippo Pool, you'll continue your afternoon game drive. Later, you'll begin the steep ascent out of the crater and head to your accommodation in Mto wa Mbu. As the day ends, a freshly prepared dinner awaits you at your chosen lodge. After these adventurous days, a good rest is essential. The following day, you'll embark on the final leg of your safari.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
On the final day of your safari, you'll start with a hearty breakfast before heading to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive, including a picnic lunch. As you enter the park, you'll be greeted by lush forests of acacia and mahogany trees, setting the stage for your adventure. The game drive will continue until evening, with a break for your picnic lunch. Keep an eye out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons, and blue monkeys. One of the park's unique features is its tree-climbing lions, though spotting them can be a matter of luck. Depending on the season, you might witness the shoreline turning pink with flocks of flamingos. After the game drive, you'll return to Arusha for your choice of a hotel stay or airport drop-off.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
