Arusha to Tarangire National Park
You'll drive through Tarangire National Park, known as the "land of giants," with its iconic elephants and baobab trees. You will enjoy a picnic lunch with views of the Tarangire River, but watch out for sneaky monkeys! After a thrilling game drive, you will head to your chosen accommodation for a delicious dinner and a restful night, preparing for the next adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Suricata Boma Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Suricata to Central Serengeti National Park
You will depart early after breakfast, head across the Great Rift Valley floor, up the escarpment, and traverse the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will enjoy the pleasant and scenic drive as you experience the beautiful scenery and breathtaking vistas on your way to the Serengeti.
You will arrive in the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive until late. Lunch is taken at one of the picnic sites, most likely at the Naabi Hill Gate, where you can stretch your legs.
You will visit the famous Maasai bomas to get close to the Maasai community. Participate in traditional Maasai dance and walk in the Maasai village. Their culture is well known for hunting lions, and to be considered a warrior, they drink raw cow blood (though these traditions are things of the past, except for drinking blood). You can also do some souvenir shopping at the local Maasai market.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Matawi Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
You will start your day with an early breakfast, followed by a sunrise game drive across the Serengeti plains, where you’ll have the best chance to spot lions, leopards, and other predators. The breathtaking Serengeti sunrise lights up the plains in a golden glow. After a picnic lunch, you will continue exploring the vast grasslands before heading to Ngorongoro for your chosen accommodation. You'll enjoy a freshly prepared dinner and get a good night’s rest, ready for another exciting day.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater
You will embark on a unique journey inside an ancient volcano, teeming with wildlife and offering an immersive experience. After an early breakfast, you'll head to the Ngorongoro Crater.
The earlier you descend, the better your chances of spotting rare species like black rhinos. You'll spend the morning exploring this natural haven, with its 600-650 meter-high walls, home to an impressive concentration of animals.
After a picnic lunch, likely by the hippo pool, you’ll ascend the crater rim and leave the conservation area, concluding an unforgettable adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Suricata Boma Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, you will depart your accommodation and head to Lake Manyara National Park. First, you will enjoy a brief tour of the local market before proceeding to the park, where you'll have plenty of opportunities to take stunning photos.
Bird enthusiasts will be in awe of the park, home to flocks of flamingos and a wide variety of other species. Lake Manyara is a paradise for photographers, offering some of the best wildlife views in the world. After the tour, you'll be driven back to Arusha, where the adventure concludes.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: