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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
You will be met at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport by your personal safari specialist and driver who will brief you on the journey ahead. Equipped with a wealth of knowledge, our experts will be able to answer any questions you have and provide you with all the information necessary for an unforgettable safari experience. After checking into your chosen Arusha hotel, relax and unwind before enjoying dinner at the hotel or in one of our recommended local restaurants in Arusha town.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Four Points by Sheraton Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your safari guide will collect you from your accommodation and drive you to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2 hours). Tarangire is best known for its elephant families, savannah, iconic baobab trees, seasonal swamps, and the life-giving Tarangire River. Animals gather at the river and giraffes; bushbuck and hartebeest are often seen. The Park is also home to buffalos, zebra, and wildebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators such as lions and leopards. From the open roof of the vehicle, you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the wildlife. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, which includes a delicious lunch, coffee, and soft drinks.
After a full day in the park, you will drive to your accommodation, where you will be able to relax, enjoy dinner and spend the night.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tarangire Tortilis Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park (Central)
Serengeti National Park (Central)
After breakfast, you will continue towards the fertile highlands where wheat, coffee, and corn are grown by the Iraqw people. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be able to see the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before traveling onwards to the Serengeti National Park, which you will reach by midday. The Serengeti National Park is the largest in Tanzania with diverse landscapes and habitats, such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannahs, and mountains. After an extensive game drive, you will drive to your accommodation where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
This day is set aside for game drives on the Serengeti. The Serengeti is the habitat of an abundance of wildlife such as impalas, buffals, crocodiles, and hippos, and is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebras, antelopes, 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 may have the opportunity to see the resident predators —leopard, cheetah, and lion —fulfilling their role in the circle of life.
After an extensive game drive, you'll head for your tented lodge for a hearty dinner and another night by the fire of relaxation and conversation under the sweeping majesty of the star-bright African night out upon the ‘Endless Plain’.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Embalakai Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
You'll start your day early by getting up before dawn to embark on a sunrise game drive. You'll see the sun set fire to the savannah as predators such as leopards and lions hunt for their morning meal. Alternatively, you may wish to add a sunrise hot air balloon safari and champagne breakfast to your safari. Speak with your safari guide about how you can add this unforgettable experience to your safari. You’ll return to your lodge for breakfast before departing with a packed lunch for a day-long exploration of the park. Your driver will choose the best route to maximize your chances of seeing both the wildebeest migration and the Big Five.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Embalakai Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you will embark upon another incredible game drive in the Serengeti before traveling to the Ngorongoro Crater. Arriving at the edge of the crater in the afternoon, you will have your first glimpse of what awaits you the following day —glistening streams, open grassland, and an infinite number of animals. You will spend the night at a nearby lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Crater to Karatu District
Crater to Karatu District
After breakfast, you’ll depart for Ngorongoro Crater, considered by some to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. When you get your first glimpse of this vast, verdant caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, you’ll soon understand why it has earned such a lofty reputation. Home to over 120 species of mammal including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Area is one of the most sought-after safari destinations in the world. It’s a particularly good place to see the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a lonely meal out on the grass plains, as well as a place to see large numbers of hippopotamuses enjoying the cool water. From the comfort of your open-top vehicle, you’ll be able to observe and photograph some of a large number of predators including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, as well as a large population of wildebeest, zebras, antelopes, cape buffalos, and more. It is truly one of Africa’s premier safari locations.
- Main Destination:
- Karatu District
- Accommodation:
- Karatu Simba Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, you will drive to our final destination on this epic safari —Lake Manyara National Park. This relatively small but diverse park is 120km west of Arusha. It is so named for the shallow Salt Lake that covers some seventy percent of the surface area, flooding and drying with the seasons, and is home to thousands of flamingos and the extraordinary region of 500 other bird species. On your exploration of the park, you will see monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalos, elephants, and, with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes —not only open grassy plains but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab-dotted cliffs. After lunch, you'll head back to Arusha where you will arrive in the late afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Four Points by Sheraton Arusha
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Kilimanjaro and Cultural Activity
Kilimanjaro and Cultural Activity
In the early morning, you will leave your accommodation in Arusha and drive to Kilimanjaro Materuni village for a coffee tour. You will learn how coffee is cultivated, dried, roasted, and further processed. You will also be invited to help with the grinding of the coffee, which is traditionally accompanied by Chagga songs and dances —a fun way to immerse yourself in the local culture. With some luck, you will see the summit of Kilimanjaro. Before you say goodbye and return in the late afternoon to Moshi, you can savor the coffee you made and appreciate the views of the surrounding mountain rainforest. You'll drive back to Arusha town for an overnight stay at your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Four Points by Sheraton Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Onwards Travel
Onwards Travel
You will be collected from your accommodation by an Animal Action Safari representative and driven to the airport.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
