$2,459 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha
Arusha
Your safari begins with your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport. A professional driver-guide will meet you and transfer you to your mid-range lodge in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax by the pool, enjoy views of Mount Meru, or take a short stroll in the town. Arusha is often called the “Safari Capital of Tanzania” and offers a glimpse of local life. Dinner at the lodge completes your first day, preparing you for the adventures ahead.
Overnight: Summit Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Summit Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you’ll drive about 2 hours to Lake Manyara National Park, located at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. This park is small but diverse, featuring lake shorelines, acacia woodlands, and dense forests. Famous for tree-climbing lions, large elephant families, flamingos, and thousands of birds, Lake Manyara provides a picturesque introduction to Tanzanian wildlife. Enjoy a morning and early afternoon game drive, stopping for a picnic lunch in the park. By late afternoon, you’ll head to Karatu, a small town near the park, for dinner and overnight at a comfortable lodge or inn.
Wildlife Highlights: Lions in trees, elephants, hippos, flamingos, giraffes, baboons, monkeys.
Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Today, drive about an hour and a half to Tarangire National Park, famous for its scenic baobab-studded landscapes and large elephant herds. Spend the day on safari, exploring the Tarangire River valley where many animals gather during the dry season. Lions, zebras, giraffes, buffalo, and numerous bird species can be spotted here. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and continue your afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Overnight: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at the crater viewpoint for breathtaking photos before continuing into the endless plains of the Serengeti. Enjoy an en-route game drive, spotting wildlife such as wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and predators like lions and cheetahs. Arrive at your camp in time for dinner and a relaxing evening under the starry African sky.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Today is a full day dedicated to exploring the Serengeti, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations. Begin with an early morning game drive to catch predators in action, followed by breakfast in the bush or at camp. Spend the rest of the day tracking wildlife across the open plains. Depending on the season, you might witness part of the Great Migration, a breathtaking movement of wildebeest and zebras. Return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
Overnight: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti National Park (Second Full Day)
Serengeti National Park (Second Full Day)
Enjoy another thrilling day in the Serengeti. You can explore different areas of the park, such as the Seronera Valley—renowned for its abundance of big cats—or head toward the more remote corners of the park for a quieter experience.
Optional activities like a hot air balloon safari (extra cost) can be arranged for a once-in-a-lifetime sunrise view over the plains.
After a full day of adventure, return to camp for dinner and relaxation.
Overnight: Africa Safari Karatu Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Karatu Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Return to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Return to Arusha
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive as you leave Serengeti and journey to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s natural wonders.
Descend into the crater floor for a spectacular game drive surrounded by high crater walls. The crater is home to the Big Five, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and leopards, as well as a variety of birds and hippos.
Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before ascending the crater rim and driving back to Arusha, arriving by evening. Your safari ends here with unforgettable memories.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
