$1,100 to $1,210 pp (USD)
2 travelers on Start dateArusha to Tarangire National Park
Your safari begins with an 8:00 AM pickup from Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport or your Arusha hotel. From there, you'll embark on a scenic 3-hour drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. In the evening, you'll head to Twiga Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Tarangire National Park is located 115 km from Arusha and spans an impressive 2,800 square kilometers. The park's lifeline is the Tarangire River, which attracts a variety of wildlife. Key highlights include tree-climbing pythons, majestic baobab trees, and sightings of the Big Four.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive towards Serengeti National Park, traveling through the highlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes towards Central Serengeti, renowed for most wildlife-rich habitats, centered around the Seronera River. The river serves as a vital water source, attracting a diverse array of wildlife and offering a quintessential Serengeti experience. It’s home to a variety of species, making it an excellent spot for game viewing and photography.
You will arrive Serengeti in time for lunch, giving you the chance to relax and prepare for an exciting afternoon game drive. As you explore the plains, you’ll have opportunity to witness the incredible diversity of animals that call this park home, from majestic predators like lions and leopards to herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles.
As the day winds down, you will return to Seronera Camp, for a delicious dinner and overnight under the starlit African sky, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Start your day with an early wake-up and a cup of coffee before heading out for a morning game drive at dawn. This is the perfect time to witness the breathtaking Serengeti sunrise and observe wildlife at its most active. The drive continues until around 11:30 AM, after which you'll return to the campsite to enjoy a hearty breakfast and lunch.
Following your meal, there will be more time to explore the Serengeti as you take in the incredible scenery and encounter the diverse wildlife. Later in the afternoon, you’ll begin the journey towards Ngorongoro, enjoying an en-route game drive along the way.
Arriving at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you’ll settle in for the night at the Simba Campsite. Dinner will be served as you relax and prepare for the adventures awaiting you in the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you'll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day exploration of this incredible natural wonder. Guided by an expert, you’ll embark on a thrilling game drive in search of the Big Five. The crater’s unique ecosystem supports an abundance of wildlife, offering unparalleled opportunities for up-close encounters and stunning photography.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Tanzania’s top destinations due to its high concentration of animals. Lions, buffalo, and elephants are almost guaranteed sightings, while rhinos are frequently spotted, and leopards. In addition to the Big Five, you’ll witness large herds of zebras and wildebeests, along with numerous spotted hyenas roaming the crater floor.
After a day of incredible wildlife encounters, you'll return to camp for dinner and a restful overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast at the campsite, you’ll set off for a day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, with a packed lunch to enjoy during the adventure. The park is renowned for its stunning scenery, with the expansive lake dominating the landscape and a dense forest welcoming you just beyond the park gate at the base of the Great Rift Valley. You’ll encounter a variety of wildlife, like tree-climbing lions, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, and large troops of baboons. Bird enthusiasts will be delighted by the abundance of species, such as flamingos, ostriches, Egyptian geese, and many more.
Following a picnic lunch, the game drive continues, offering further opportunities to admire the park's diverse ecosystems and wildlife. Later in the afternoon, you can have an option to visit Maasai village to immerse yourself in the culture and daily life of the Maasai people.
Later, you’ll be driven to Arusha hotel or transferred to airport, marking the end of an unforgettable adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: