$1,925 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Tarangire National Park - Elephants Paradise
Tarangire National Park - Elephants Paradise
You will depart from Arusha in the morning, heading toward Tarangire National Park and arriving before noon. Upon arrival, enjoy both a morning and afternoon game drive, with a delicious lunch served in between. In the early evening, after your game drive, you will leave the park and head to your Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main attractions of Tarangire National Park:
- Herds of majestic elephants and towering baobab trees (the land of giants)
- Over 550 bird species, both migratory and permanent
- Rich biodiversity
- The Tarangire River.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngare Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll depart from Tarangire in the morning and head toward the renowned Serengeti National Park. On the way to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you'll have the chance to catch glimpses of the Ngorongoro Crater before reaching the Serengeti gate. After lunch, you'll embark on an afternoon game drive, searching for wildlife before sunset, followed by dinner at the Lodge.
Main attractions of Serengeti National Park:
- Voted Africa's best national park in 2020 by the World Travelers' Award
- Home to the incredible wildebeest migration
- Famous for its vast grassland plains
- Known for its high population of predators, including leopards, cheetahs, and lions.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Wild Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park - Wildlife Game Viewing
Serengeti National Park - Wildlife Game Viewing
Today, you'll start early with a morning game drive, giving you the chance to witness a breathtaking African sunrise in the bush. After a cup of coffee, you’ll venture out to experience the wilderness as its magnificent creatures stir from the dew-covered grasses. Later, you’ll return to camp for breakfast and some relaxation. In the afternoon, you’ll head out again for another game drive, exploring the plains and searching for the African wildlife you’ve come to see. Finally, you’ll exit the park and make your way to your accommodation in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Main attractions of an early morning game drive:
- The ideal time to spot animals and birds
- Animals are more active in the morning than in the afternoon
- The best opportunity to witness predators on the hunt
- Perfect lighting for capturing stunning photos.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Wild Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater - Home of Big Five
Ngorongoro Crater - Home of Big Five
After breakfast, you'll leave the campsite with a picnic lunch and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. You'll explore the rich diversity within the crater, surrounded by the towering walls that encircle the reserve. It's possible to spot all of Africa's Big Five, along with a wide range of other wildlife, including hundreds of bird species. After a full day of exploration, you'll head back to Arusha in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main attractions of Ngorongoro Crater:
- The largest unbroken volcanic caldera on Earth
- Home to Africa's Big Five
- Maasai people living alongside wild animals
- Breathtaking natural landscapes.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
-
Karibu Heritage House
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Arusha-Mount Kilimanjaro Hike
Arusha-Mount Kilimanjaro Hike
Today, you’ll wake up early for a 7:00 am breakfast at your hotel. At 7:30 am, our guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel, and you’ll begin your journey to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (a 2.5 to 3-hour drive). Upon arrival, you’ll take about 10 minutes to register before starting your climb. You’ll hike through the rainforest to the Mandara Encampment.
For a scenic detour, consider a side trip to Maundi Crater, where you can take in views of both northern Tanzania and Kenya. As you trek through the rainforest, keep an eye out for towering eucalyptus trees, vibrant birdlife, and colobus monkeys. In the afternoon, you’ll either be driven back to your hotel or dropped off at Kilimanjaro Airport.
- Elevation: 1,860m/6,100ft to 2,702m/8,875ft
- Distance: 8km/5 mi.
- Hiking time: 3-4 hours
- Habitat: Montane forest.
- Main Destination:
- Marangu Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
