Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Tanzania – Tarangire National Park
Arrival in Tanzania – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, the tour begins The first stop is Arusha town for any last-minute shopping before going on a safari. Then we head to Tarangire National Park for a game drive with picnic lunch at the park. Tarangire is well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the center of an annual migratory cycle which includes up to 3,000 elephants 25,000 wildebeest and 30,000 zebras lions leopards cheetah giraffes ostrich warthogs and acacia Savanah and our safari guide will drive every side to enjoy your game drive out of a crowd of other safari jeep will a lot of explanations About the park he will drive you close to Tarangire river looking for animals who move to the River to drink during day time and the same time is easy to see hunting over here because also predators move in the river to try finding food and later evening your safari guide will drive you to you lodge accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngedere Lodges & Camps
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire to Serengeti national park
Tarangire to Serengeti national park
After breakfast, depart for the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high-altitude farmlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind reach the Ngorongoro gate you will stop for a short brief about the place and enjoy taking pictures at the gate and then proceed to the crater view point stop again to enjoy a great view of Ngorongoro crater with an explanation from your safari guide and enjoy taking pictures again and then you will proceed with safari and descend into the heart of wild Africa the Serengeti National Park - with its endless plains, rolling as far as the eye can see. Then heard in the central area of the park, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, along with the Seronera River, which provides a valuable source of water to this area and therefore attracts a fauna well representative of most Serengeti species.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti to Ngorongoro conservation area
Serengeti to Ngorongoro conservation area
Wake up early in the morning enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and then leave with parked breakfast to make sure you will not stay hungry so that you can enjoy the game drive while you are comfortable here you will have a great chance to see hunting because predators are more active during the night and early morning and they hunt a lot at that time you are drive will drive out of central Serengeti to eastern (research ) looking for cheetah, lions on the rock and many others animals ( remember we drive to the controlled area our of a crowd of another safari jeep) for a game drive to witness the spectacular sunrise over the Serengeti. The game drive will continue until the early afternoon. Either return to your accommodation for a hot lunch or take a packed lunch with you. Then return through the Serengeti and parka all your stuff then drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a game drive en route, seeing more lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and hyenas.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro crater to Arusha
Ngorongoro crater to Arusha
Early Morning:
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater is a natural haven for wildlife, offering the chance to see the "Big Five" (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard). The landscape within the crater is beautiful, with lush forests, lakes, and open grasslands.
Late Morning:
After the game drive, drive back to Arusha (approximately 3-4 hours), where you’ll check in at Karibu Heritage House for a restful evening.
Afternoon:
Lunch at picnic site near hippo pool offers a peaceful setting for unwinding after your game drives.
Evening:
Dinner at the lodge (Karibu Heritage House), and enjoy the evening at leisure.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
-
Karibu Heritage House
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Hotel to Momella gate to Miriakamba Hut
Hotel to Momella gate to Miriakamba Hut
Drive from Arusha to Momella Gate takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once at the gate we will finish all the procedures and depart for the trek. The trek takes you through places from where you can catch breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the renowned Momella lakes. Trekkers encounter wildlife like Bushbucks, Cape Buffaloes, Giraffes, and Warthogs during this day. We continue a short distance until we reach the Miriakamba hut.
Elevation: 1500m/4921ft to 2500m/8202ft
Distance: 6km/3.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Meru
- Accommodation:
- Miriakamba Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Today we trek through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. On the way, you can witness the stunning Meru crater, the ash cone, and little Meru. There are chances of us encountering wildlife like Cape Buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. We will end the trek up at Saddle hut. Once you have settled at the camp we will set off on a short trek to little Meru (3810m) for acclimatization purpose and return to Saddle hut.
Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 3500m/11483ft
Distance: 6km/3.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Meru
- Accommodation:
- Saddle Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Saddle Hut to Summit to Miriakamba Hut to Momella gate
Saddle Hut to Summit to Miriakamba Hut to Momella gate
We wake up just after midnight and have a light meal to keep our energies high. Once done with the meal we start the final ascent to Socialist Peak. This ascent will be steep and we will be making our way through gravel and rocky cliffs. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. Once at the summit, you will enjoy the magnificent views of the Meru Crater and the Ash cone. There are chances that one might catch a glimpse of wildlife like mountain Reedbucks and Klipspringers over the rocky ridge.
From the summit, we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Miriakamba hut.
Elevation: 3500m/11483ft to 4562m/14967ft down to 1500m/4921ft
Distance: 28km/17mi
Hiking Time: 13-14 hours
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Meru
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
