Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your safari guide will pick you up from your accommodation after breakfast. You will then take a two-and-a-half-hour drive to Tarangire National Park on well-maintained tarmac roads, following the course of the Tarangire River.
During the dry season, this river is the region's primary water source for wildlife. The park is known for its elephant families congregating by the river and its giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests, which attract predators like lions and leopards.
Tarangire is home to more breeding bird species than any other place on Earth, and its landscape is adorned with ancient baobab trees, some of which are believed to have stood for over a thousand years. You will have lunch at a picturesque picnic site within the park, and after your game drive, you will journey to your accommodation in Mto wa Mbu.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will continue towards the fertile highlands where wheat, coffee, and corn are grown by the Iraqw people. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be able to see the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before traveling onwards to the Serengeti, which you will reach by midday.
Serengeti National Park is the largest park in Tanzania. It features diverse landscapes and habitats, such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah, and mountains. The biggest wildebeest and zebra migration takes place here and, depending on the season, you may witness thousands of animals on their search for food and water.
After an extensive game drive, you will head to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Wildebeest Camps
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
The entirety of today is set aside for game driving in Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is the habitat for an abundance of wildlife, including impalas, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippos, but is best known for its great migrating herds of zebras and wildebeest.
The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. In November and December, the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south.
During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return to the north. Apart from the migrating herds, you might have the chance to see predators, such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions, always lurking close by.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Wildebeest Camps
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, you will head out for another game drive in the Serengeti.
You might be able to spot the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard – before embarking on your journey to the Ngorongoro Crater.
The animals roam freely through the unfenced reserves, offering you an uninterrupted game viewing experience. Arriving at the edge of the crater, you will have your first glimpse of what awaits you the following day – glistening streams, open grassland, and an infinite number of animals.
You will have dinner and spend the night at Ngorongoro Wild Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Wild Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After a hearty breakfast, you will drive down the adventurous track into the crater. This UNESCO world heritage site, formed millions of years ago, is 610m deep and covers roughly 260 square kilometres.
Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25,000, the crater offers the best game viewing of all the parks in Tanzania. In a matter of minutes, you will be able to see wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and some of the more than 500 bird species native to the area. With a little bit of luck, you might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass.
After lunch, you will ascend the steep walls of the crater and head to your accommodations at Ngare lodge in Mto wa mbu. You will eat dinner in the expansive and tasteful restaurant, soothe yourself with a swim in the pool, and make the most of your spacious room to fuel your dreams of wild cats!
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngare Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, you will drive to your final destination on this epic safari: Lake Manyara National Park The park’s namesake is a shallow salt lake. It covers a large area of the park, floods and dries with the seasons, and is home to thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species.
During your park explorations, you will see monkeys, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant and, with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes. It not only has grassy plains, but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab dotted cliffs.
After an extensive game drive through the park, you will head back to your hotel in Arusha or airport ready for your next destination.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
