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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon landing at either Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) for domestic flights, an representative from Summit Planet Expeditions will greet you and take you to your accommodation in Arusha. You will spend the night at the Mount Meru Hotel, nestled at the base of Mount Meru in Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Mount Meru Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After early breakfast, we will depart for Tarangire National Park. The park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. In some places, the vegetation is quite dense with elephant grass and acacia woodlands. The park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. Tarangire is the best place to see these gentle giants in their natural habitat, from the adorable calves all the way up to the intimidating bulls. You may also see giraffe, bushbuck and hartebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire National Park than anywhere else on the planet. After lunch and an extensive game drive, we will head to our accommodation. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Maramboi Tented Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Maramboi Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
You’ll have breakfast in the morning, then continue with a short drive to Lake Manyara National Park for game viewing drives. Your first encounter will be spotting large troupes of baboons. Lake Manyara National Park is a protected area in Tanzania’s Arusha and Manyara Regions, situated between Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley. Lake Manyara National Park boasts a spectacular array of diverse terrain as well as plant and animal species. Specifically established to protect the elephant herds that have made the area renowned, the park provides an amazing wildlife experience. Elephants are not the only animals that Lake Manyara is famous for. Tree-climbing lions are occasionally sited. The alkaline Lake Manyara is home to flamingos and over 400 species of birds; hippos will also be sighted. A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. Late in the afternoon, continue with a short drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and your overnight stay at Kitela Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kitela Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4-5
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Have an early breakfast before heading to the Serengeti, with game viewing along the way. The Serengeti is renowned as the world’s most famous wildlife sanctuary, celebrated for its stunning natural beauty and scientific significance. It boasts the highest concentration of plains game in Africa. The Serengeti is most famous for its incredible migration, where over a million wildebeest and around 200,000 zebras move south from the northern hills to the southern plains for the short rains in October and November, then head west and north after the long rains in April, May, and June. Their instinct to migrate is so strong that no drought, gorge, or crocodile-infested river can stop them. The Serengeti is truly the heart of the legendary Great Wildebeest Migration. The park is teeming with wildlife, endless plains, and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Enjoy a packed lunch at a picnic site, and later in the afternoon, drive to Lahia Tented Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lahia Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After enjoying an early breakfast, leave the Serengeti and head to Ngorongoro Crater for a game viewing drive. The Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the “eighth Wonder of the World,” is one of Africa’s most famous destinations, known for its exceptionally high density of wildlife. This world-renowned site attracts a growing number of visitors each year. Although you might encounter other vehicles, the wildlife viewing experience in this awe-inspiring environment is unparalleled. Nowhere else in Africa quite compares to Ngorongoro! It’s one of the best places to see endangered black rhinoceros, lions, herds of wildebeests, zebras, and hippos. Home to the entire Big Five, the park offers excellent opportunities to see lions and Cape buffalo year-round. Enjoy a packed lunch at a picnic site, and later in the afternoon, drive to Kitela Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kitela Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro to Arusha, or to the Airport
Ngorongoro to Arusha, or to the Airport
After breakfast, you will begin your leisurely safari to visit Ngorongoro crater, and then in the afternoon you will begin a journey to Arusha. This day offers the option to visit a Maasai village for a firsthand experience of their cultural life. Additionally, there are souvenir shops along the way to Arusha, which you can visit if interested. Finally, we can arrange for your drop-off in Arusha or at the airport, according to your travel plans.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
