$1,617 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
ArushaExploration and Hidden Gems
ArushaExploration and Hidden Gems
Your safari begins in Arusha, a bustling town often called the gateway to Tanzania’s northern circuit. After breakfast, your guide takes you to the foothills of Mount Meru, where a scenic trail leads to the breathtaking Napuru Waterfalls.
As you reach the waterfall, the sound of rushing water grows louder until you’re standing before a powerful cascade dropping into a natural pool, surrounded by lush greenery and fresh mountain air. It’s the perfect spot to cool off, take photos, and enjoy the nature.
In the afternoon, you head to Lake Duluti, a hidden crater lake tucked away in the forest. Here, you can enjoy a peaceful canoe ride across calm waters, watching for birds such as kingfishers, herons, and fish eagles swooping down to catch prey.
If you prefer to stay on land, a guided walk around the lake’s edge reveals exotic plants and reptiles basking in the sun. Return to your Arusha lodge in the evening for dinner and a restful night, ready to begin the wild safari tomorrow.
- Main Destination:
- Napuru Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Greenside Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park – The Land of Giants
Tarangire National Park – The Land of Giants
After an early breakfast, you set off toward Tarangire National Park, a two-hour drive from Arusha through Maasai villages and rolling countryside. Tarangire is often called the “kingdom of elephants” for good reason: this park is home to the largest population of elephants in northern Tanzania.
As your game drive continues, you’ll notice how the Tarangire River becomes the lifeline of the park, drawing wildlife in huge numbers during the dry season. Lions rest in the shade of acacia trees, giraffes stretch their necks to nibble on tender leaves, and warthogs scurry past with tails held high.
Midday, you’ll stop at a picnic site overlooking the river, enjoying lunch while watching elephants gather below. In the evening, your lodge or camp awaits just outside the park, where you can relax with a warm dinner and share stories of the day under a sky glittering with stars.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Journey to Serengeti – Through the Highlands and Into the Wild
Journey to Serengeti – Through the Highlands and Into the Wild
Today is a day of transition and excitement. After breakfast, you drive toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro highlands along a scenic route. Along the way, rolling green hills give way to sweeping vistas, with Maasai herders guiding their cattle across the land.
As you enter the Serengeti by early afternoon, the landscape suddenly opens into the famous endless plains. This is the true heart of safari country, where wildlife roams freely in every direction. Your first game drive in Serengeti introduces you to its incredible diversity..
The day ends with a golden sunset across the Serengeti, a moment so magical it feels like time stands still. Tonight, you stay inside the park, where the roar of a distant lion or the laugh of a hyena may lull you to sleep, reminding you that you are truly in the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Wildebeest Camps
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park – A Full Joy on the Plains
Serengeti National Park – A Full Joy on the Plains
The morning light casts a golden glow over the plains, and predators are still active from the night’s hunt. You may see lions feeding on a fresh kill, leopards slinking back to the trees, or hyenas quarreling over scraps. As the day warms, herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles spread across the grasslands, while elephants gather around watering holes with their young.
The Serengeti is so vast that every game drive feels different. Picnic lunch is enjoyed in the shade, surrounded by wildlife as far as the eye can see. In the afternoon, you continue exploring another corner of the park, guided by your driver’s keen eye for spotting hidden animals.
By evening, you return to camp or lodge, tired yet exhilarated, with hundreds of photos and stories to tell. Sitting around the campfire with a warm meal, the Serengeti’s night sky reveals more stars than you could imagine, a reminder of how far you’ve traveled from city life into the wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater Natures Grand Amphitheater
Ngorongoro Crater Natures Grand Amphitheater
After breakfast, drive to the crater rim, where a breathtaking view unfolds: a massive caldera stretching 20 kilometers across, carpeted with grasslands, lakes, and forests. You’ll descend 600 meters to the crater floor, where an astonishing concentration of wildlife awaits.
Elephant herds graze near the swamps, buffaloes wallow in the mud, and hippos crowd the pools. Lions are often spotted resting in the grass, and if you’re lucky, you may even see the elusive black rhino, one of Africa’s rarest animals. Flamingos decorate the lakeshores with a splash of pink, while jackals and hyenas wander the plains.
At midday, enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, listening to the grunts and splashes of these massive animals as you eat. After more game viewing in the afternoon, you ascend the crater walls and begin your journey back to Arusha, carrying with you not just photographs but memories of an adventure filled with beauty, wildlife, and wonder.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
