$4,191 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha – Arusha National Park
Arusha – Arusha National Park
Begin your adventure with a scenic drive to Arusha National Park, one of Tanzania’s most diverse parks in landscape and wildlife. Explore lush forests, open savannahs, and shimmering lakes as you enjoy a full-day game drive. Spot giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, warthogs, and the striking black-and-white colobus monkeys. The park also offers spectacular views of Mount Meru and, on clear days Mount Kilimanjaro. You will go on a guided walking safari with armed ranger for a closer look at flamingos and hippos. Later in the afternoon, return to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay, ready to embark on your next adventure the following day.
- 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, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and stunning scenery. As you enter the park, begin your game drive through open grasslands and acacia woodlands. Keep your camera ready for elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, and wildebeests roaming along the Tarangire River. Bird lovers will enjoy spotting over 500 species, including colorful lovebirds and hornbills. Stop for a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your drive to explore more hidden corners. In the evening, head to your lodge near the park, where you’ll relax, enjoy dinner, and experience the sounds of the African wilderness under a blanket of stars.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, continue your safari toward Lake Manyara National Park, a lush paradise nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Famous for its tree-climbing lions and pink flamingos, this park offers stunning scenery and incredible wildlife diversity. Enjoy a game drive through dense woodlands, grassy plains, and lakeshores filled with hippos and birdlife. Spot elephants moving gracefully through the forest, baboons sitting along the roadside, and giraffes feeding among acacia trees. Take in panoramic views from the escarpment, offering beautiful photo opportunities. In the evening, drive to your lodge inner the park for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the tranquil sounds of nature.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Manyara – Central Serengeti National Park
Lake Manyara – Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands en route to Central Serengeti, the heart of Tanzania’s most famous park. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking landscapes, Maasai villages, and open plains dotted with wildlife. Upon arrival, start your first Serengeti game drive, where you’ll see herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles grazing across the endless savannah. Keep an eye out for predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards lurking nearby. The Central Serengeti is known for its year-round wildlife, offering excellent viewing opportunities. As the sun sets over the plains, check into your tented lodge for dinner and a peaceful night surrounded by the wild sounds of Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti
Full Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti
Today, spend a full day exploring the Central Serengeti, an area rich in wildlife and home to the famous Seronera Valley. Begin with an early morning game drive when predators are most active, giving you the best chance to see lions hunting or leopards resting in trees. The plains are teeming with giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, and countless antelopes. During the dry season, you may also spot cheetahs sprinting after their prey. Enjoy a picnic lunch under an acacia tree, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Continue exploring in the afternoon, capturing unforgettable moments before returning to your tented lodge for dinner and relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive north through the Serengeti, heading toward the Northern Serengeti, where the Great Migration gathers before the dramatic Mara River crossing. The journey offers stunning views and wildlife encounters along the way. Stop for game drives as you move through changing landscapes, from open plains to rocky hills and riverine forests. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive to spot wildebeests, zebras, elephants, and predators following the migration herds. This region is quieter and less crowded, offering a more intimate safari experience. In the evening, relax at your lodge and prepare for one of the most thrilling wildlife spectacles the Mara River crossing.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Heritage Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Full Day Game Drive at Mara River Crossing
Full Day Game Drive at Mara River Crossing
Today is the highlight of your safari a full day exploring the Mara River area, where millions of wildebeests and zebras bravely cross the crocodile-filled waters. Witness this dramatic event as nature’s greatest migration unfolds before your eyes. Game drives along the riverbanks provide excellent chances to see predators like lions, cheetahs, and crocodiles in action. Apart from the migration, the northern Serengeti also hosts elephants, giraffes, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild and spend the afternoon capturing this unforgettable scene. In the evening, return to your lodge for dinner, relaxation, and reflection on this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Heritage Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Northern Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Northern Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Northern Serengeti before heading back south toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, take in the vast landscapes and wildlife one last time as you traverse the Serengeti plains. You may stop at Olduvai Gorge (optional) to explore the cradle of humankind and learn about early human fossils discovered there. Continue to your lodge near the crater rim, where you’ll enjoy dinner and panoramic views of the Ngorongoro Crater. Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for your final day of exploration in this world-renowned natural wonder.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Start early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most stunning wildlife sanctuaries. The crater floor is home to over 25,000 animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a game drive through the grasslands and around the lake, where flamingos create a sea of pink. Stop for a picnic lunch near the hippo pool while admiring the magnificent views around you. In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim and begin your drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable 9-day safari filled with adventure, wildlife, and lifelong memories.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
