Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Welcome to Tanzania
Once you set foot in Tanzanian soil, you will immediately be embraced by the friendly nature of the people. Outside, our representative awaits with a broad smile to welcome you and accompany you to the lodge where you will receive a heartfelt welcome. During the journey, you will catch a glimpse of Tanzania amazing landscape, and perhaps the ever-present Impressive Mt. Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, you will be provided with a briefing for your entire safari.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
-
Karibu Heritage House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 8:00 am and take you on a 3-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, you will have a full-day game drive inside this park. Later, we will transfer you to the Farm of Dreams Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay. Tarangire National Park is 115km from Arusha and covers an area of 2800km². Wild animals drink water from the Tarangire River, from which the park's name originates. The park's major attractions are wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopard pythons, and various tree species, including the baobab trees.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Corridor Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park
Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park
Rise and shine, you’ll start your safari start early in the morning with a delightful breakfast, before embarking on a short drive from your lodge into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This is our getaway into the stunning Serengeti National Park, one of the largest, and most diverse national park in Tanzania.
Serengeti National Park is renowned for its vast plains, great migration, which are home to numerous predators, including over 3000 lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, and other animals. As you explore the park, you’ll be on the lookout for these amazing creatures, and soak in the breathtaking landscape of the open plains dotted with kopjes.
As the day’s draws to a close, you might witness some of the most amazing sunsets over the vast plains of Serengeti as the birds head to roost. When the night falls, you’ll gather by the fire and be surrounded by the noise of wildlife, and it’s when your senses are aroused.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Golden Safari Camps
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Central to Northern Serengeti National Park
Central to Northern Serengeti National Park
Breakfast: at the camp
In the next two days, you’ll be venturing towards the northern region of Serengeti National Park, renowned for the world-famous River crossing at the Mara River.
You'll embark on an exhilarating chase after the great migration, one of the world most spectacular natural events. It’s the undisputed highlight of safari experience, and a dream come true for any wildlife enthusiasm.
Lunch: Picnic in the sight of migration.
You'll witness the ground tremble as thousands upon thousands of hooves pound the earth, trying to cross the crocodile-infested Mara River in search of good grazing and water. Meanwhile, top predators like crocodiles, lions, leopards, hyenas—and more await patently to strike.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Heritage Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti Wildlife-Viewing Drives Mara River
Serengeti Wildlife-Viewing Drives Mara River
Breakfast: At the camp.
After an early breakfast, you will head out to make the most of the day. There is a chance you may see the animals crossing the Mara River. Hundreds of thousands of desperate wildebeest gather together on the banks of the river, gazing wistfully across the turbulent water at the green grass on the other side, but no animal will make a move. All it takes is one brave wildebeest to take the plunge, and then, all follow! The animals that do successfully avoid the awaiting crocodile jaws and make it over the river are rewarded with the lush green grazing grass of the Masai Mara.
Lunch: at the camp/Picnic
After the longer rainy season from April to June, they return to the northern Serengeti and Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. 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.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Heritage Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Breakfast: at the lodge
This morning is set aside for game drives in the Serengeti. The Serengeti boasts an abundance of wildlife such as impalas, buffalos, crocodiles, and hippos. In addition to the iconic landscapes, you have a good chance of encountering predators, and you may see lions, cheetahs, and leopards. It is a truly life-changing experience.
Lunch: Picnic in the wilderness,
Afternoon: (Optional) You’ll visit the Olduvai Gorge and learn about the origin of humankind and spend some time at the museum.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Wild Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
Breakfast: at the camp
You'll leave the camp very early in the morning and descend 610 meters to the grasslands of the crater floor, an area of about 265 square kilometers. Despite its small size, the crater is a Big 5 country, and the openness of the terrain means easy and rewarding game viewing. You will spend the day exploring the crater floor, stopping to picnic on the grasslands amidst the grazing herds. Formed by a massive volcanic eruption, the world’s largest intact and un-flooded caldera provides a year-round home to an astonishing 25,000 large mammals, including black rhino, wildebeest, and zebra, along with Africa’s densest concentrations of hyena.
Lunch: Picnic at the crater
The crater’s forests shelter elephant and buffalo, and its wetlands are home to hippos and flamingos. Lions, jackals, leopards, and caracals make up the full range of predators.
In the afternoon, you will leave the crater to drive back to Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Corridor Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha or Airport
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha or Airport
Today, your safari adventure continues with a visit to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its scenic beauty and diverse habitats. After breakfast, you'll venture into the park, where the shores of Lake Manyara offer a picturesque backdrop for wildlife encounters. Keep your eyes peeled for flamingos wading in the shallows, hippos basking in the sun, and the famous tree-climbing lions that inhabit the area. The park's varied landscapes, from lush groundwater forests to open savannahs, provide opportunities to spot a wide array of wildlife species, including elephants, giraffes, and baboons.
After a rewarding day of exploration, you'll return to Arusha in the late afternoon, where you'll check into your accommodation for the night. Take this time to reflect on the incredible experiences of your safari journey as you prepare for your departure and the tour will be end in Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
