$2,046 to $2,090 pp (USD)
2 travelers on Start dateArusha to Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, set off for the Serengeti, one of the most renowned national parks in the world. Though the drive is long, the scenery along the way is nothing short of spectacular. For first-time visitors, this journey is sure to be unforgettable. As you venture deeper into the Serengeti, you'll quickly understand why its name translates to "endless plains" in the local language. Spanning 6,900 square miles (18,000 square kilometers), the vast plains stretch endlessly to the horizon, challenging your sense of scale and distance.
The Serengeti is home to the awe-inspiring Great Migration, hosting over two million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and a variety of antelope species. It's also a prime habitat for large predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Many iconic wildlife moments, such as the dramatic river crossings, have been captured on film here, making it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Serengeti Camps
- Meals & Drinks:
Central Serengeti
Start your day with an early breakfast before embarking on a full-day game drive in the iconic Serengeti National Park. During the morning drive, you’ll witness the park come alive as wildlife roams the open savannah and grassland plains. Keep an eye out for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, wildebeests, gazelles, waterbucks, zebras, and elands as they graze in the cool morning hours.
You may also spot predators like lions, leopards, and spotted hyenas on the hunt, as well as playful primates such as baboons and vervet monkeys. Take in the breathtaking sunrise, marvel at the diverse flora, and enjoy birdwatching opportunities featuring species like silver birds and flamingos, among others.
After the morning game drive, return to the camp for lunch before continuing your journey out of the park. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic game drive en route to Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge, located within the park, where you will have dinner and spend the night.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rhino Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Begin your day with an early breakfast before meeting your guide and departing for the Ngorongoro Crater. Along the way, enjoy an en-route game drive, carrying picnic lunch boxes to fuel your adventure.
The Ngorongoro Crater, located in Northern Tanzania, is a remarkable natural wonder. Once an immense volcano, it is now the world’s largest intact caldera. This ancient formation, nearly three million years old, has eroded over time to create a stunning highland landscape with the famous 600-meter-deep crater as its centerpiece. The caldera is home to one of the most breathtaking wildlife sanctuaries on Earth.
After the day game drive exploring the crater's unique ecosystem and spotting its diverse wildlife, you will ascend back to the rim and begin your journey to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
- Meals & Drinks:
Tarangire National Park
Wake up and have an early breakfast. Be ready to embark on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a half-day game drive, exploring the park's breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife. A hot lunch will be served within the park, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the natural surroundings.
Tarangire National Park is renowned for its incredible wildlife, including herds of elephants that dig into the dry riverbed in search of water. The park is also home for wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest, and eland that gather around its shrinking lagoons.
After a half day game you will begin with your drive back to Arusha airport or lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: