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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival - Arusha
Arrival - Arusha
Our team will pick you up from either Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and take you to your hotel in Arusha. If time allows, depending on your arrival, you will have the option to do an Arusha city tour, visiting the famous art gallery (cultural heritage), local markets, and Maasai Market for souvenirs. Dinner and overnight at Kibo Palace Hotel.
Arusha is a city in Tanzania, East Africa. Situated at the foot of the volcanic Mt. Meru. It serves as a gateway to safari destinations.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Palace Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel at 8:00 am and drive for 2 hours to Tarangire National Park. The park is well known for its large elephant herds and abundance of ancient baobab trees (the largest trees in the continent). From the open roof of the vehicle, you will experience the seasonal swamps, savanna, and Tarangire River which is full of wildlife ranging from a large variety of birds to giraffes, impalas, zebras, lions, leopards, elands, warthogs and elephants. Matete picnic site has a spectacular view overlooking the Tarangire River. You will have your picnic lunch there and proceed with game viewing before driving to Africa Safari Lake Manyara Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Comfort)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Mto wa Mbu to Ndutu
Mto wa Mbu to Ndutu
After breakfast, you will engage in cultural tourism activities before heading to Ndutu in the Southern Serengeti. You will explore local community, banana farms, rice plantations, and artwork. You will depart at 11:30 a.m., passing through Ngorongoro Conservation Area and reaching Ndutu by 2:00 pm. You will witness the incredible phenomenon of thousands of animals being born daily from December to March. The nutrient-rich grass in Ndutu provides a safe and nourishing environment for young zebras and wildebeests, as the shorter grass allows adults to spot approaching predators. You will enjoy a captivating game drive until sunset, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in your accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Migration - Ndutu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu
Full-Day Game Drive in Ndutu
You will embark on an early morning game drive to kickstart your day, followed by a full day of thrilling game viewing. The Ndutu Region, situated in the northern part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, extends to the unfenced southern area of the Serengeti National Park. This unique location creates a captivating convergence of these two remarkable wilderness areas.
One of the prime game viewing spots in Ndutu is Lake Ndutu, where vast herds of animals gather. The lake serves as a crucial water source for wildlife and shares its basin with nearby Lake Masek, located just east of Ndutu within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
For an extraordinary perspective, consider adding a hot air balloon safari to your experience (available at an additional cost), allowing you to witness the breathtaking scenery from the sky during the morning hours.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Migration - Ndutu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater
Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Ndutu Area for your last chance to spend some time with the wildebeests. After a delicious lunch, you will set out back to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Our afternoon drive takes us back through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Highlands, offering plenty of opportunities to spot animals. You’ll spot tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant, and the most respected group of animals: the predators.
You will have the chance to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion.
Dinner and overnight on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater at Rhino Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Rhino Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After an early breakfast at the lodge, we drive to the crater for a game drive until the afternoon. During lunchtime, your driver will set and prepare the table in the car shade for a full hot meal (soup, bread rolls, main dish, fruit salad) with a glass of wine, tea or coffee. After lunch, we will continue with the game drive. In the late afternoon, we drive back to Arusha where we will drop you off at the airport.
The jewel in Ngorongoro's crown is a deep, volcanic crater, the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world. About 20 kilometers across, 600 meter deep and 300 sq km in area, the Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos and other waterbirds can usually be seen here.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
