$1,177 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
In the morning, your personal safari guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Zanzibar. The journey takes you along a well-paved road through the rolling Maasai plains dotted with acacia trees. Along the way, you’ll see Maasai people in vibrant clothing, tending to their livestock, riding bicycles, and guiding donkey carts.
Upon arrival at Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds, you’ll explore the diverse landscapes from the open roof of your vehicle, including seasonal swamps, savanna, and the Tarangire River. Be on the lookout for zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, elephants, and giraffes, with possible sightings of lions stalking their prey or leopards resting in the trees above. After a thrilling game drive, you’ll head to a nearby campsite nestled among trees with monkeys swinging overhead. Here, you’ll enjoy a relaxing dinner and settle in for an overnight stay in the heart of nature.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Central Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you’ll journey through fertile highlands cultivated by the Iraqw people, with fields of wheat, coffee, and corn stretching across the landscape. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you’ll witness the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a vast caldera formed around three million years ago by a volcanic eruption. Continuing, you’ll reach the Serengeti National Park by midday. Known as "Serenget" or "Endless Plain" in the Maasai language, this is Tanzania's largest park, encompassing diverse landscapes of grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannahs, and mountains. Here, the renowned wildebeest and zebra migration takes place, and depending on the season, you may see thousands of animals in search of food and water.
After a full day of wildlife exploration, you’ll head to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay amidst the sounds of the Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
The entire day is dedicated to exploring the Serengeti National Park on game drives. This park is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including impalas, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippos, and is most famous for the massive migrating herds of zebras and wildebeest. The timing and route of the migration depend on rainfall and shift each year. In November and December, the herds travel from the woodlands and hills in the north to the lush southern plains. During the longer rains from April to June, they make their way back north. Along with the migrating herds, you may spot predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions, always close by in search of prey.
After an unforgettable day of wildlife encounters, you’ll return to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay under the Serengeti skies.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, you’ll set out for another game drive in the Serengeti, with chances to spot the famed Big Five —lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. As animals move freely through these unfenced lands, you’ll enjoy an uninterrupted view of the wildlife. Later, you’ll journey toward the Ngorongoro Crater. Upon reaching the crater’s rim, you’ll catch your first glimpse of tomorrow's adventure: sparkling streams, sweeping grasslands, and a vast array of animals. Your evening will be spent at a campsite perched on the crater’s edge, where you can relax under the warm glow of the sunset before falling asleep in this extraordinary setting.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
For early risers, the sunrise over the crater rim is a breathtaking sight. After a hearty breakfast, you'll descend the rugged path into the Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders, is an astounding ecosystem formed millions of years ago by a volcanic explosion. The crater, 610 meters deep and covering around 260 square kilometers, is home to approximately 25,000 animals, making it Tanzania’s prime location for wildlife viewing. In minutes, you may encounter wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and a variety of over 500 bird species. With a bit of luck, you might even spot the rare black rhino in the tall grasses.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you’ll set out for the final destination of this incredible safari, Lake Manyara National Park. Located about 120 km west of Arusha, this smaller yet ecologically rich park is centered around its namesake lake—a shallow, seasonal salt lake that attracts thousands of flamingos and over 500 bird species. As you explore, you’ll encounter a variety of wildlife, including monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalos, elephants, and, if you’re lucky, tree-climbing lions. Lake Manyara is renowned for its diverse landscapes, ranging from open grassy plains to primate-filled woodlands and cliffs dotted with ancient baobabs.
After an extensive game drive, you’ll make your way back to Zanzibar.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
