Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Early in the morning, your driver guide will pick you up at your hotel and drive for 2 hours to the gates of Tarangire National Park. You will do a full-day game drive with a packed lunch. In the afternoon, you will stop at a picnic site and then continue with the game drive.
Tarangire National Park is almost 2,800 sq km in size and is probably best known for its huge numbers of elephants and baobab trees. The name of the park comes from the Tarangire River which crosses through the park. Tarangire is especially spectacular during the Dry season (June – November) as wildlife concentrations rival that of the Serengeti.
Enormous populations of elephants and other animals are drawn to the Tarangire River as their only source of water. With its varied habitats and permanent water in the Tarangire River, the park is home to over 2,000 elephants and 500 bird species.
In the evening, you'll exit the park and drive to Ngare Lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngare Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Natron
Lake Natron
After a hearty breakfast, you'll journey towards Lake Natron, approximately a four-hour drive from Tarangire. Nestled in the northern Ngorongoro district, Lake Natron is a mineral-rich soda lake. Upon arrival, you'll check into your hotel and enjoy a satisfying lunch.
Following your meal, you can engage in a bird-watching or flamingo walk activity by Lake Natron, lasting about four hours. After the excursion, you will return to your lodge for a freshly prepared dinner. You'll take the opportunity to rest and recharge for the adventures of the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari Comfort Bungalow)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After a fulfilling breakfast, you'll embark on a journey to Central Serengeti, accompanied by a picnic lunch. The drive takes approximately five hours. Serengeti is renowned for hosting the Big Five, with a notable population of lions and leopards.
You'll witness the majestic wildebeest migration on a game drive from North Serengeti, then proceed to Central Serengeti for an evening game drive and overnight stay.
Central Serengeti, particularly the Seronera area, boasts abundant wildlife, thanks to the Seronera River's presence, which attracts a diverse array of species.
You'll enjoy en-route game drives until around 5:00 pm, concluding the day with a hearty dinner and a well-deserved rest in your accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Land of Nature Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
You'll embark on a full-day game drive at 8 am following a hearty breakfast, exploring the central part of Serengeti National Park. Your preferences shape the day's itinerary, as we remain flexible to accommodate your wishes.
Throughout your safari, your guide will tailor the schedule to optimize game viewing and relaxation times.
In the off-season of the migration, keep an eye out for the numerous lion pride thriving in this region, offering captivating interactions year-round. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive, with activities concluding around 5 pm.
End the eventful day with a satisfying dinner and a peaceful night's sleep in your accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Land of Nature Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro
This entire day is set aside for game drives in the Serengeti. The Serengeti boasts an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo. In addition to the iconic landscapes, you have a good chance of encountering predators and you may see lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
Depending on the location of the Great Migration, you may venture away from the Central region to experience this natural wonder. It is a truly life-changing experience.
After an unforgettable day, you will exit the park to Ngorongoro Safari Lodge at the rim of the Crater for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
You will be picked up from the campsite after breakfast and driven to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a game drive with a picnic lunch box. Often called the Eighth Natural Wonder of the World, the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact crater in the world.
About 2 million years ago, the Ngorongoro volcano erupted and its walls collapsed. The volcano floor sank to create a natural enclosure with its 600m-tall walls. Over 19 kilometers wide, the Ngorongoro Crater is filled with great areas of acacia forest, hippo-filled swamps, and open grasslands.
These different habitats contain over 30,000 animals including elephants, warthogs, flamingos, magnificent birdlife, the rare black rhinoceros, and all predatory cats. The Maasai can also be seen grazing their cattle alongside the buffalo and wildebeest. Afterward, you will exit the park and drive to Eileen Trees Inn for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park is located at the base of the Great Rift Valley on its Western escarpment. See the famous tree-climbing lions and large and colorful flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae. You will enjoy a game drive with a packed lunch box.
You will stop at a picnic site at a hippo lake where you will have lunch while you watch the hippos. After the game drive, you will be transferred back to Karatu town for dinner and overnight at The Charity Hotel
After having the lessons, you will depart back to Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Eyasi to Arusha
Lake Eyasi to Arusha
The Hadza, or “Hadzabe tribe” is an indigenous ethnic group in north-central Tanzania, living around Lake Eyasi in the central Rift Valley and in the neighboring Serengeti Plateau. This cultural experience is one of the most sensitive cultural encounters available in the world today.
The essence of Hadzabe culture can be summed up in one word: Harmony. They live in harmony with each other, nature, and themselves, it is almost impossible to spend time with traditional hunter-gatherer tribes and not affect the way they live.
But the Hadzabe in Northern Tanzania live today as they have lived for thousands of years: hunting for game with bows and arrows, gathering honey from the beautiful African baobab trees, and digging for roots and tubers from deep within the arid ground of the acacia bushland. And this will bring a deep sensitivity to your African culture.
After having the lessons, you will depart back to Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Materuni Waterfalls
Materuni Waterfalls
On this day you will be picked up by you're driver guide from your hotel around 9 a.m. and drive to Materuni village for half an hour where the Materuni village is found, the road up is a bit bumpy.
Once there you will begin your hike to the waterfalls for approximately 45 minutes, once you get there you can swim down the falls have pictures, and enjoy the view then afterward you will hike back to the starting point and have your lunch the food is local from the local Chagga people, after the lunch you will witness how coffee is processed, roasted and grinned locally then prepared for drinking.
After having the lessons, you will depart back to Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
