Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
You will depart from Arusha in the morning, heading towards Tarangire National Park and arriving before midday. Once inside the park, you'll embark on both a morning and an afternoon game drive, with a tasty lunch served in between. In the early evening, after your game drive, you'll exit the park and travel to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main attractions of Tarangire National Park include:
- Herds of majestic elephants and the towering baobab trees (the "land of giants").
- Over 550 bird species, including both migratory and resident varieties.
- A rich array of wildlife.
- The Tarangire River, a key feature of the park.
- 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 towards the iconic Serengeti National Park. On the way to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you'll catch glimpses of the stunning Ngorongoro Crater before reaching the Serengeti gate. After a delicious lunch, you'll set off on an afternoon game drive to spot some of the park's wildlife before returning to camp for dinner as the sun sets.
Main attractions of Serengeti National Park include:
- Voted the best national park in Africa (2020) by the World Travel Awards.
- The spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration.
- Famous for its vast grassland plains.
- Home to an abundance of predators, including leopards, cheetahs, and lions.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Shuhudia Adventure Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Central Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti National Park
Today, you'll rise a morning game drive, offering 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 it comes to life, with majestic creatures stirring in the dew-covered grasses. Afterward, you'll return to camp for a relaxing breakfast. In the afternoon, you'll head out again for another exciting safari, exploring the plains in search of the incredible wildlife you've come to see. Afterward, you'll depart the park and make your way to your accommodation in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Main attractions of an early morning game drive:
- It's the ideal time to spot animals and birds.
- Wildlife is more active during the morning hours than in the afternoon.
- A prime opportunity to witness predators on the hunt.
- Perfect light for capturing stunning photographs.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Wild Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you'll leave the campsite with a picnic lunch and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Inside this vast, enclosed reserve, you'll explore a world rich in biodiversity, surrounded by the towering walls of the caldera. The crater is home to all of Africa’s Big Five, along with an impressive variety of other wildlife, including hundreds of bird species. You'll spend the day in the crater before heading back to Arusha in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main attractions of Ngorongoro Crater:
- Visit the largest unbroken volcanic caldera on Earth.
- Home to Africa's Big Five.
- Observe the Maasai people living alongside wild animals.
- Breathtaking natural landscapes.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro
Today, you'll start your day early with a 7:00 am breakfast at the hotel. At 7:30 am, our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate, a journey that takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. Upon arrival, you'll spend about 10 minutes completing the registration process before beginning your climb. You'll hike through the rainforest, making your way to the Mandara Encampment.
For an extra scenic experience, take a side trip to Maundi Crater, where you'll be treated to stunning views of Northern Tanzania and Kenya. As you trek through the rainforest, keep an eye out for towering eucalyptus trees, vibrant birdlife, and playful colobus monkeys. In the afternoon, you'll 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:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
