$1,177 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire park
Arusha to Tarangire park
Your personal safari guide will pick you up in the morning from your Arusha lodging. Acacia trees are strewn over the gently undulating Maasai grasslands, which are traversed by a decent tarmac road. Many Maasai in their vibrant outfits will be seen along the way. The vast herds of elephants in Tarangire are a well-known feature. You can see the Tarangire River, the savanna, and the seasonal marshes from the vehicle's open roof. Many creatures, such as zebras, buffalo, elephants, giraffes, and wildebeest, can be found there.
It's possible that you will glimpse lions stalking prey or leopards watching and relaxing in the trees above. After an extensive game drive, having experienced the various sights and sounds of the wilderness, you will leave the park and head to a nearby campsite for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Fanaka Safaris, Campsites & Lodges
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire to serengeti
Tarangire to serengeti
Following breakfast, you will proceed in the direction to Serengeti traveling through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a breathtakingly beautiful crater formed by a volcano erupting approximately three million years ago. Before continuing on to the Serengeti National Park, you will get the opportunity to witness the magnificent expanse of the Ngorongoro caldera. By lunchtime, you will arrive in the Serengeti, which means "Endless Plain" in Maasai, the Maasai language. With a variety of habitats and landforms, including grassy plains, lakes, savannah, marshes, and mountains, the Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's largest park. Here the biggest wildebeest and zebra migration takes place and depending on the season, you may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals on their search for food and water.
After an extensive game drive, you will drive to your campsite where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
- 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 set aside for more game drives in the Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is the habitat for an abundance of wildlife, such as impalas, buffalo, crocodiles and hippos, but is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebras and wildebeest. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. In November and December, the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return to the north. Apart from the migrating herds, you might have the chance to see predators, such as leopards, cheetahs and lions, always lurking close by.
After an unforgettable day, you will return to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
In the Serengeti, you will go on another game drive after an early breakfast. A trip to the Ngorongoro Crater may allow you to see the "Big Five": lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. You may enjoy a game-watching experience without interruption since the animals walk freely across the unfenced habitats. Once you reach the crater's edge, you will get a first look at the glittering streams, broad grassland, and countless creatures that will be waiting for you the next day. At a tent right on the edge of the crater, you will spend the night where the orange glow of the sunset will envelop you as you fall asleep.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
For those who rise early, an awe-inspiring view of the sunrise over the crater’s rim awaits. After enjoying a filling breakfast, you’ll descend the thrilling path into the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders. This remarkable ecosystem, created millions of years ago by a massive volcanic eruption, spans around 260 square kilometers and reaches a depth of 610 meters. The crater, with its dense wildlife population of about 25,000 animals, offers Tanzania’s finest game-viewing opportunities. In just moments, you’ll spot wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and some of the area’s 500+ bird species. If fortune is on your side, you may even catch a rare sighting of the endangered black rhino grazing through the grass.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Fanaka Safaris, Campsites & Lodges
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Following breakfast, you will travel by car to Lake Manyara National Park, the last stop on this amazing safari. Situated 120 kilometers west of Arusha, this park is rather small but diversified. A tiny salt lake bears the park's name. Home to more than 500 different bird species and thousands of flamingos, it occupies a sizable portion of the park and floods and dries with the seasons. While exploring the park, you will come across buffalo, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, monkeys, and, if you're lucky, lions relaxing in the trees. The park is renowned for its diverse topography, which includes broad grassy plains, woodlands teeming with primates, and cliffs dotted with baobab trees.
You will return to Arusha for the night or departure.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
