$2,651 to $3,091 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha - Arusha National Park
Arusha - Arusha National Park
Your adventure begins after breakfast with a short drive to Arusha National Park, a hidden gem of Tanzania. The park offers a perfect introduction to Tanzania’s diverse landscapes from lush montane forests and sparkling lakes to the majestic backdrop of Mount Meru. Enjoy a closer look where you can spot giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and playful colobus monkeys up close. Later, embark on a game drive around Momella Lakes, famous for their flamingos and waterbirds. Keep your eyes open for shy leopards and elegant bushbucks hiding in the forest. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before returning to your tented lodge in Arusha for dinner and overnight, preparing for the days of adventure ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
Wildlife in Arusha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, set off for Tarangire National Park, known as the “home of giants” for its vast herds of elephants and towering baobab trees. The park’s rolling savannahs and winding Tarangire River provide a stunning backdrop for wildlife photography. Enjoy a full-day game drive, watching elephants bathe in the river, lions lounging in the shade, and graceful giraffes moving across the plains. Tarangire is also a paradise for bird lovers, hosting more than 500 species. Stop for a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the sun begins to set, the light turns golden, casting a warm glow over the landscape. Drive to your tented lodge for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the tranquil sounds of the wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full Game Drive at Manyara National Park
Full Game Drive at Manyara National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a lush oasis nestled below the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park is renowned for its breathtaking scenery and diverse wildlife, including elephants, hippos, buffaloes, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Explore the forest canopy alive with blue monkeys and colorful birds before reaching the lake, shimmering with thousands of flamingos. Enjoy your picnic lunch at a scenic spot overlooking the water, where pelicans and storks dance across the surface. In the afternoon, continue your game drive through the acacia woodlands and open plains, spotting giraffes and zebras along the way. As the day ends, head to your tented lodge for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the serene beauty of nature.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Marera - Serengeti National Park
Marera - Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for the Serengeti National Park, driving through the spectacular Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views and pass by traditional Maasai villages, offering glimpses of local culture. Arrive in Serengeti by midday for lunch before embarking on an afternoon game drive through the Central Serengeti, famous for its endless plains and abundant wildlife. Witness herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles grazing peacefully while predators like lions and cheetahs keep a watchful eye. The area’s rocky outcrops, known as kopjes, provide perfect perches for leopards and lions. As the sun sets, the sky turns crimson and gold, creating one of Africa’s most iconic scenes. Dinner and overnight at your tented lodge in Central Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Central Serengeti - Western Serengeti
Central Serengeti - Western Serengeti
After breakfast, journey deeper into the Western Serengeti Corridor, following the path of the Great Migration. This region is a wildlife hotspot, especially between May and July, when thousands of wildebeests and zebras gather near the Grumeti River for their dramatic crossing. Enjoy your picnic lunch along the way as you watch giraffes, elephants, and Topis grazing against a backdrop of rolling plains and riverine forests. In the afternoon, arrive at your tented camp set amidst the wilderness of the Western Corridor. Relax and enjoy the sounds of the bush as you prepare for another exciting day of game viewing. Dinner and overnight at your tented lodge or camp.
- Main Destination:
- Western Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mbalageti Serengeti
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full Game Drive in Western Serengeti
Full Game Drive in Western Serengeti
Today, immerse yourself in the heart of the Great Migration. After breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive along the Grumeti River, where wildebeests and zebras brave crocodile-filled waters in one of nature’s most breathtaking displays of survival. Witness the drama of predator and prey lions, cheetahs, and hyenas never far from the action. The area is also home to buffaloes, elephants, leopards, and countless bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the riverbank while watching hippos bask in the sun. In the afternoon, continue exploring the region’s hidden corners, capturing unforgettable moments through your camera lens. Return to your camp in time for dinner and enjoy a relaxing evening under the star-lit African sky.
- Main Destination:
- Western Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mbalageti Serengeti
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Serengeti - Ngorongoro
Serengeti - Ngorongoro
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, capturing those last precious moments of wildlife magic. As you leave the plains behind, journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Tanzania’s most scenic destinations. The drive offers spectacular views and a chance to stop at a Maasai village to learn about their traditional lifestyle. Enjoy your lunch box en route, surrounded by sweeping highland vistas. Arrive at your lodge on the Ngorongoro Highlands by afternoon for dinner and overnight stay, where the cool mountain air and panoramic views of the crater rim create the perfect setting for a peaceful evening.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” This vast caldera is home to one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including elephants, lions, zebras, hippos, buffaloes, and the rare black rhino. The crater floor’s blend of lakes, grasslands, and woodlands provides incredible game viewing opportunities. Enjoy your picnic lunch at the hippo pool, surrounded by serene views and the sounds of nature. In the afternoon, continue your game drive before ascending the crater rim and beginning your journey back to Arusha. Arrive in the evening with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wilderness, its breathtaking landscapes, and the timeless story of the Great Migration.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
