$1,276 to $1,320 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park
Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park
After a hearty breakfast in Arusha, you’ll embark on an adventure to Lake Manyara National Park, setting the stage for a day filled with captivating wildlife encounters. Enjoy game drives through diverse habitats, with a picnic lunch amid the park’s beauty. As evening falls, unwind at Lake Manyara Fanaka Lodge with dinner and an overnight stay.
Lake Manyara National Park, nestled along a 50 km stretch beneath the stunning 600-meter high Rift Valley escarpment, is renowned for its breathtaking scenery. Ernest Hemingway described it as “the loveliest I had seen in Africa.” The park’s lush groundwater forest welcomes you with a winding road through dense greenery, where baboons gather casually along the roadside, blue monkeys leap through ancient mahogany trees, and elusive bushbuck move quietly in the shadows. Overhead, the calls of forest hornbills add to the symphony of nature, creating a mesmerizing ambiance that captures the essence of Tanzania’s wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Manyara National Park - Tarangire National Park
Lake Manyara National Park - Tarangire National Park
Your day begins with a 7:30 am pick-up from Fanaka Lodge & Campsite, where you’ll receive a detailed safari briefing. Afterward, we’ll embark on an exciting journey to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its iconic landscapes and rich wildlife.
Upon arrival, you’ll start with an exhilarating morning game drive, immersing yourself in the park’s vast, untamed beauty. Around midday, you’ll pause for a well-deserved lunch, surrounded by the stunning wilderness of Tarangire. In the afternoon, enjoy another thrilling game drive, where you’ll encounter Tarangire’s diverse wildlife, including majestic elephants, graceful antelopes, and, if you’re lucky, some of the park’s elusive predators.
Prepare for an unforgettable day in one of Tanzania’s most captivating landscapes.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National Park
Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, we’ll set off toward the iconic Serengeti National Park for a full day of game driving, with picnic lunches en route. In the evening, you’ll unwind over dinner and settle in for an overnight stay at Seronera Campsite, located in the heart of Serengeti.
The Serengeti is famed for its breathtaking Great Migration—a spectacle of over a million wildebeest, each driven by an ancient instinct to continue the cycle of life. During a dramatic three-week period, the herds engage in fierce territorial displays and mating rituals, demonstrating nature's survival of the fittest. Their journey is perilous, with 40-km-long columns braving crocodile-infested rivers as they head north. In a phenomenal display of nature's power, more than 8,000 calves are born daily, ensuring the cycle continues before their 1,000-km migration resumes. This day promises an unforgettable experience in one of the world’s most renowned wildlife habitats.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you’ll embark on a morning game drive through the park, where the incredible diversity of Serengeti’s wildlife awaits. Keep your eyes peeled for iconic animals such as buffalo, hippopotamus, elephants, and giraffes, as well as various antelope species, including Thompson’s and Grant’s gazelles. If your visit coincides with the renowned wildebeest migration, prepare to be awed by this remarkable natural phenomenon as thousands of wildebeest traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing.
In the late afternoon, you’ll head out for another thrilling game drive, offering further opportunities to witness the Serengeti’s legendary big cats—lion, leopard, and cheetah—watching the world unfold around them. Animals are everywhere: rhinos, gazelles, and massive herds of elephants roam the landscape. Look up to see birds in flight, or scan the trees and bushes to spot camouflaged creatures.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
Start your morning with a final game drive in Serengeti National Park, taking in the captivating beauty and diverse wildlife of this legendary landscape. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the park before beginning your afternoon game drive en route to Ngorongoro Crater.
As we journey toward Ngorongoro, keep an eye out for additional wildlife sightings, making the most of this incredible transition between two of Tanzania’s most iconic natural wonders. In the evening, arrive at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite, where you’ll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay on the crater’s rim, readying yourself for tomorrow’s adventure within the crater itself.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Your final day begins with an early breakfast at 5:50 am, followed by a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater at 6:00 am for an immersive 6–7 hour game drive. The crater floor offers a unique opportunity to experience close encounters with the abundant wildlife in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to a year-round population sustained by plentiful water and grazing.
Enjoy a picnic lunch within this natural wonder, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and a diverse array of wildlife, from lions and elephants to rhinos and flamingos. In the afternoon, you’ll ascend from the crater and embark on a scenic drive back to Arusha, filled with memories of Tanzania’s remarkable landscapes and wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
