Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Early morning after breakfast at around 8:00am, you will have a short briefing before you depart to Tarangire National Park. The park with its endless tree savannah including the impressive baobab trees and seasonal marshes is also home to the largest population of elephants in northern Tanzania. You are also likely to spot giraffes, buffaloes, lions, zebras, gnus and other types of antelopes and gazelles. Your guide will open the roof of the vehicle for excellent wildlife viewing. Hot Lunch will be served at around 12:30pm at the picnic site and after that you will continue to explore this incredible park. In the evening after exploration, you will drive straight to your accommodation in Mto Wa Mbu area for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngare Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Early morning after breakfast at around 8:00am, you will drive straight to Serengeti National Park passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stop at a viewing pointhas a built pavilion that provides a near 180° view of the Ngorongoro crater. Continue your journey around the crater and descend the other side, enjoying your free “African massage” on the bumpy road, passing through Maasai villages on your way to the Serengeti National Park. At the Naabi Hill entrance gate, you can walk to a viewpoint with spectacular views across the endless plains of the Serengeti. Hot lunch will be served either at the gate or en-route towards the heart of Serengeti with an incredible set up by your guide inside the bush. The Serengeti National Park is home to the largest concentration of wildlife than anywhere else on the planet. You will have an unlimited drive until in the evening where you will drive straight to your campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full day in Serengeti National Park
Full day in Serengeti National Park
Early morning after breakfast at around 8:00am or according to your preference, you will continue exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park for a full day game drive. The park offers a multitude of wildlife including the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. Hot lunch will be served inside the park at around 12:30pm with some soft drinks and unlimited drinking water. You will have an unlimited drive until in the evening where you will drive straight to your campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Today you will depart early after your delicious breakfast to Ngorongoro crater with a game drive en-route. The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtakingly beautiful setting and the best place in East Africa to see the Big Five. It is one of the most beautiful natural wildlife safari sites in the world and an exceptional place to interact with people from the Maasai. On reaching the crater’s edge, the 20 km diameter caldera opens up before you in all its stunning glory and you will descend into the crater on an adventurous trail. This World Heritage Site is seasonally home to over 25,000 animals in including a wide range of birds’ species, hyenas and the endangered black rhino. Hot Lunch will be served at a picnic spot at the hippo pool and after that you will continue to explore the crater. After exploration you will ascend the crater and drive straight to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngare Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Eyasi visit to the Hadzabe and Datoga
Lake Eyasi visit to the Hadzabe and Datoga
After breakfast at your lodge, you will drive straight to Lake Eyasi and visit the Hadzabe and Datoga. Lake Eyasi is surrounded by the homeland of the Hadza and Datoga, both of which have ancient histories and unique cultures. The Hadza people, in particular, are one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer communities in East Africa, relying on traditional methods of subsistence.
Hunter-Gatherer Lifestyle: The Hadza people have inhabited the region for thousands of years and continue to practice their traditional lifestyle of hunting and gathering. They provide a fascinating glimpse into the human past, as their way of life remains largely unchanged in the face of modernization.
After lunch and further exploration, you will drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Ngare Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Early morning after breakfast at, you will drive straight to Lake Manyara National Park which is also known as the home of Tree Climbing Lions and birds’ paradise. More than 500 species are present in Lake Manyara, and even for a first-time visitor to Africa might reasonably expect to observe 100 of these species in a single day. Inland of the floodplain, a narrow belt of acacia woodland is the favored haunt of Manyara’s legendary tree-climbing lions and impressively tusked elephants. Other animals that can be found here are giraffes, Zebras, hyenas, Buffalo, Hippo, elephants and wildebeests. Lunch will be served inside the park and after further exploration of the park you will return to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Karibu Heritage House
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour
Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour
After breakfast, drive for two hours to Materuni Village, nestled at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, visit the stunning Materuni Waterfalls, a hidden gem surrounded by lush greenery. Enjoy a delicious local lunch buffet, then learn about the rich history and culture of the Chagga people, the region’s native inhabitants. Take part in an engaging coffee-making experience, before heading to the airport or Arusha for your drop-off.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
