$1,848 to $1,958 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
You will be picked up from the airport by a Chemli Expeditions representative and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you’ll have the chance to relax and gear up for an unforgettable adventure. Vibrant Arusha serves as a gateway to northern Tanzania's safari circuit and is a key stop for many travelers exploring the region.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Your Chemli Expeditions guide will pick you up from your accommodation after breakfast, and you’ll set off for Tarangire National Park, a two-and-a-half-hour drive on well-maintained roads. Named after the Tarangire River, the park’s lifeline during the dry season, it is famed for its large elephant herds often seen gathering near the river. You’ll also have the chance to spot giraffes, bush-bucks, hartebeests, and their predators, including lions and leopards. Tarangire is also a birder’s paradise, hosting the highest number of breeding bird species in the world. The landscape is dotted with ancient Baobab trees, some over a thousand years old.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, followed by a game drive. Afterward, you’ll head to your accommodation in Karatu for an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Karatu - Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti NP
Karatu - Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti NP
After breakfast, you’ll journey to the cooler highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you approach the Ngorongoro Crater, it unveils a hidden world, surrounded by steep volcanic walls and teeming with pristine wilderness. Within this natural marvel lie vast savanna's, acacia woodlands, sparkling lakes, and thriving swamps. Formed two to three million years ago after a massive volcanic eruption and collapse, the Crater spans 260 km² and is renowned for its geological beauty and one of Africa’s densest concentrations of large mammals.
Descending into the Crater, you’ll encounter herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and over 500 bird species. It’s also one of the best places to spot the critically endangered black rhino.
After your exploration, you’ll travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the southern entrance of Serengeti National Park, ready for your next adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Land of Nature Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full-Day Serengeti NP - Karatu
Full-Day Serengeti NP - Karatu
The Serengeti is a breathtaking destination, celebrated for its expansive open grasslands that offer unmatched wildlife viewing opportunities. Its untouched climate and vegetation have remained unchanged for millions of years. While the Serengeti is home to abundant wildlife, it is most renowned for the Great Migration. Each year, immense herds of wildebeest, accompanied by zebras and antelopes, traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing. The migration is a year-round phenomenon, with the best viewing spots depending on the time of year.
In addition to its iconic scenery, the Serengeti offers excellent chances to see predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards. This experience is nothing short of life-changing.
In the afternoon, you’ll begin your return journey to Karatu, soaking in the wonders of the Serengeti one last time along the way.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Manyara NP - Arusha
Lake Manyara NP - Arusha
After breakfast, you will head to Lake Manyara National Park, a small yet incredibly diverse gem located 120 km west of Arusha. Despite its compact size, the park features striking contrasts, from the towering Great Rift Escarpment on its western boundary to the expansive Lake Manyara, a shallow saltwater lake that dominates the area. This seasonal lake hosts thousands of wading birds, including flamingos, and over 500 bird species.
In the park’s lush evergreen forest, you may spot baboons, elephants, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the stunning scenery before embarking on your final game drive.
Afterward, you’ll bid farewell to your guide and be dropped off at a location of your choice, such as Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport, or Arusha Airport. We hope your adventure with Chemli Expeditions has been unforgettable!
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
