$2,965 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival
Arrival
Karibu sana Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your guide will greet you and drive you to Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may receive a safari briefing and, if early enough, explore the town’s bustling markets and historical sites. Otherwise, relax and prepare for your safari departure the next morning.
Highlights to Consider:
- Arusha Food Market
- Arusha Maasai Market
- Waterfalls
- Town tour
- German Old Boma
- Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
-
Karibu Heritage House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, head to Tarangire National Park, known for its elephant herds, baobabs, and dramatic river valleys. Spend the day on safari with picnic lunch at a designated site before continuing your exploration. Return to your campsite for dinner prepared by your safari chef and relax around the bonfire.
Highlights to Consider:
- Local shopping and visiting curio shops
- Maasai boma cultural visit (optional, not included)
- Evening bonfire.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Migombani Campsite
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
Travel through the Ngorongoro highlands and into Serengeti, where endless grasslands stretch to the horizon. Begin with an afternoon game drive, watching for predators, elephants, and seasonal migrations. At day’s end, gather around the bonfire as the Serengeti night sky lights up overhead.
Highlights to Consider:
- Scenic viewpoints from the Ngorongoro highlands en route
- Sunset game viewing on the Serengeti plains
- Evening bonfire.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full Day in Serengeti
Full Day in Serengeti
Start with a sunrise game drive, when predators are hunting and plains wildlife is active. Continue exploring the Serengeti throughout the day, covering a variety of habitats. Picnic lunch is enjoyed at a designated site, followed by afternoon game drives. Return to camp for a freshly prepared dinner and another evening around the fire.
Highlights to Consider:
- Sunrise game drive in Serengeti
- Picnic lunch at a designated site
- Visit to Retima Hippo Pool
- Evening bonfire.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Another Full Day in Serengeti
Another Full Day in Serengeti
Enjoy another day in Serengeti, maximizing your chance to see its diverse wildlife. Depending on the season, you may follow the wildebeest migration or search for leopards and cheetahs in the woodlands and grasslands. Picnic lunch in the bush keeps you close to the wildlife. End your day back at camp with a hearty dinner.
Highlights to Consider:
- Sunrise game drive in Serengeti
- Picnic lunch at a designated site
- Evening bonfire.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive to Ngorongoro. Descend into the crater for an unforgettable half-day safari. Spot elephants, buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, and the rare black rhino, along with lions and hyenas. Picnic lunch is taken near a hippo pool before continuing your safari until afternoon, then heading back toward the rim.
Highlights to Consider:
- Scenic viewpoints from the crater rim
- Picnic lunch at a hippo pool
- Local shopping and visiting curio shops.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Migombani Campsite
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour – Departure
Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour – Departure
Your final day includes a cultural experience in Mto wa Mbu. Choose between a bicycle ride along Lake Manyara or a guided walk through the village. See waterbirds like flamingos and pelicans on the cycling route, or meet local farmers, craftspeople, and communities on the cultural walk. Sample banana beer, visit the Makonde wood carvers, and enjoy a traditional meal before your transfer to Arusha or the airport.
Highlights to Consider:
- Bicycle tour to Lake Manyara (optional, not included)
- Guided cultural walk through Mto wa Mbu Village
- Banana beer tasting and traditional lunch
- Local shopping and visiting curio shops.
- Main Destination:
- Mto Wa Mbu (Town)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
