$2,200 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival-Kilinanjaro International Airport
Arrival-Kilinanjaro International Airport
A representative from Big Time Adventures will meet you at the airport and transport you to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to unwind and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.
Arusha, nestled at the base of Mt. Meru, Africa’s fifth highest mountain, enjoys a pleasant climate and lush green surroundings throughout much of the year. Renowned as the safari hub of Tanzania, Arusha's vibrant streets are bustling with activity, while the nearby villages provide charming opportunities to explore coffee plantations, interact with local residents and more.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Ilboru Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha-Tarangire National Park
Arusha-Tarangire National Park
Your Big Time Adventures guide will collect you from your accommodation after breakfast. You will then drive to Tarangire National Park, where you’ll experience your first taste of the wilderness on your wildlife safari. This drive takes approximately two and a half hours on well-maintained tarmac roads. The park is named after the Tarangire River, which runs through it. This river is the sole source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. Tarangire is also renowned for its large herds of elephants, which you may see meandering through the bush. During the dry season, you might observe them congregating at the river to drink or cool off from the sun.
In addition to elephants, Tarangire is a paradise for bird enthusiasts, featuring species such as Ostrich, parrots, hornbills, lovebirds, kori bustards, eagles and vultures. Lunch will be served at a picnic site within the park.
After your game drive, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tloma Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Karatu-Ngorongoro Crater-Serengeti National Park
Karatu-Ngorongoro Crater-Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you'll journey into the cooler regions of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), which spans over 8,000 square kilometers. This vast area includes key landmarks such as the Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu, Olduvai Gorge, Empakai and Olmoti Craters and the majestic Ol Doinyo Lengai Mountain.
Around three million years ago, a massive volcano believed to have been larger than Kilimanjaro erupted and collapsed, forming what is now one of the largest intact calderas in the world. This unique geological formation has created a diverse ecosystem with abundant habitats and potable water, supporting one of the densest populations of large mammals in Africa. The crater also offers one of the best opportunities to spot the endangered black rhino. At approximately 20 kilometers in diameter, the crater provides excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. After your crater tour, you'll continue your journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, heading towards the Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Central Serengeti-Karatu-Lake Manyara National Park
Central Serengeti-Karatu-Lake Manyara National Park
The Serengeti is nothing short of spectacular. Known for its vast open grasslands, it offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. Its climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years, allowing the ecosystem to thrive. While the Serengeti is home to an abundance of wildlife, it is perhaps most famous for the Great Migration a breathtaking event where vast herds of wildebeest, zebra and antelope move in search of fresh grazing grounds.
The migration is a year-round phenomenon, but the key is knowing where to find it during each season. Alongside the migrating herds, you also have a great chance of spotting predators such as lions, cheetahs and leopards, making it a truly life changing experience.
In the afternoon, you'll begin your journey back to Karatu, with the opportunity to enjoy more of the Serengeti's wonders along the way.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tloma Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Karatu-Lake Manyara National Park-Arusha
Karatu-Lake Manyara National Park-Arusha
After breakfast, you will be drive to Lake manyara national, a small but diverse park 120km west of Arusha.
Manyara will be the last park you visit on your mid-range safari. Everything you’ll see here is on a different scale. It is both compact (this is one of the narrowest park in Africa) and epic The Great Rift Escarpment Towers over Lake Manyara’s western boundary.
The parks namesake is a shallow, salt lake. It covers a large area of the the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is home to thousands of wading birds (including flamingo and over 500 other bird species) you may see baboon and elephant in the park’s thick evergreen forest and watch for the tree-climbing lions that have become famous throughout Africa.
Picnic lunch in the park.
After your game drive, you will say farewell to your guide and will be dropped off at a place of your choosing. Example Arusha, Kilimanjaro airport or Arusha airport.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
