$3,531 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha - Lake Manyara
Arusha - Lake Manyara
Your safari begins with a scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a jewel nestled beneath the Rift Valley escarpment. Famous for its tree-climbing lions and pink flamingos that blanket the lake’s surface, this park is a photographer’s paradise. As you explore, keep your eyes peeled for elephants wandering gracefully through the forest, playful baboons along the roadsides, and hippos cooling off in the lake. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the sounds of nature before continuing your game drive through lush greenery and acacia woodlands. The day ends with a relaxing evening at your lodge, where you’ll enjoy dinner while watching the sun dip behind the Great Rift Valley.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Manyara to Serengeti – Journey into the Endless Plains
Lake Manyara to Serengeti – Journey into the Endless Plains
After breakfast, your journey continues north toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park, home to the planet’s largest concentration of wildlife. Along the way, you’ll pass through breathtaking highlands and Maasai villages, getting a glimpse of traditional Tanzanian culture. Upon entering Serengeti, you’ll be greeted by vast golden plains dotted with acacia trees and grazing herds as far as the eye can see. Enjoy your first afternoon game drive where lions laze under the shade, cheetahs scan the horizon, and giraffes move gracefully across the savannah. As the sun sets, settle into your tented camp for dinner under a canopy of glittering stars.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park – Witness the Great Migration
Serengeti National Park – Witness the Great Migration
Today you’ll spend the full day exploring the northern Serengeti, where the Mara River becomes the dramatic stage for the Great Migration. Watch in awe as wildebeest and zebras courageously cross the crocodile-infested waters in search of greener pastures, a true spectacle of nature’s raw power and survival instinct. Your experienced guide will position you for the best viewing and photography opportunities. Between drives, enjoy a picnic lunch amid the wild sounds of Africa. As dusk falls, return to camp, where a warm fire and a hearty meal await you beneath a brilliant African sky.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park – A Day of Discovery
Serengeti National Park – A Day of Discovery
Another full day of adventure awaits as you continue your exploration of the Serengeti. Each moment brings new surprises perhaps a leopard lounging on a tree branch, a pride of lions stalking their prey, or a herd of elephants bathing in a nearby river. Visit different regions of the park to experience its diverse landscapes and wildlife. Your guide will share fascinating insights into animal behavior and the delicate balance of the ecosystem. Enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch in the bush before another thrilling game drive in the afternoon. End the day with a magical sunset over the Serengeti plains, followed by dinner and storytelling by the campfire.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti to Ngorongoro – The Journey to the Cradle of Life
Serengeti to Ngorongoro – The Journey to the Cradle of Life
After breakfast, embark on your final game drive through the Serengeti as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The route offers a last chance to see roaming wildlife, from majestic elephants to playful gazelles. Stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world, where the story of human evolution was discovered. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in time to take in the stunning panoramic view of Ngorongoro Crater a UNESCO World Heritage Site and often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Enjoy dinner while gazing into the vast, misty expanse of this ancient volcanic caldera.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha – A Final Farewell
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha – A Final Farewell
Today you’ll descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to one of the densest concentrations of wildlife on Earth. This natural wonder shelters over 25,000 animals, including lions, rhinos, elephants, zebras, and flamingos. Enjoy a full morning game drive across the crater floor, where each turn offers a new encounter with Tanzania’s magnificent fauna. After a picnic lunch beside a hippo pool, begin your journey back to Arusha with your heart full of memories and your camera full of incredible moments. This marks the end of your unforgettable safari an experience you’ll cherish forever.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
