$3,344 to $3,399 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival
Arrival
After your airport pickup and transfer to the hotel, you may opt for a short Arusha city tour to get a glimpse of Tanzania’s culture and lifestyle. This brief introduction sets the tone for your upcoming adventure. In the evening, your guide will give a detailed briefing about the tour itinerary, allowing you to relax and prepare for the exciting journey ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Greenside Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
At 8:00 a.m., we’ll pick you up from your hotel and introduce you to your guide before departing on a two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for its massive elephant population and ancient baobab trees, Tarangire offers an unforgettable wildlife experience. Enjoy close encounters with elephant families and observe zebras, wildebeest, and giraffes grazing across the plains. With some luck, you may spot lions, cheetahs, or leopards. Lunch will be served at a scenic river picnic site, where you can enjoy the view and playful monkeys nearby. Later in the afternoon, we’ll continue to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Omega View Hotel
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park
Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, we’ll depart for the Serengeti, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area on a six-hour drive. Along the way, we’ll stop at the crater viewpoint to admire its breathtaking beauty for about twenty minutes. By afternoon, we’ll arrive in Seronera, the heart of the Serengeti, where we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch before heading out for a thrilling game drive. As evening falls, witness the golden Serengeti sunset and perhaps a predator on the hunt before proceeding to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Into Wild Africa Luxury Safari Camp Serengeti
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti National Park
Today, we’ll track the great wildebeest migration as we journey across the vast plains of the Serengeti, heading northwest. The day begins with an early morning game drive, followed by breakfast and a packed picnic lunch. The highlight of the day is the Mara River, where you may witness the dramatic crossing of wildebeest and zebras braving the waters. We’ll continue exploring until evening, then return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay—surrounded by the sights and sounds of wildlife nearby.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Tanzania Bush Camps - Mara River
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, we’ll head out for another exciting game drive in search of the great migration. Today, you may witness thousands of wildebeest gathering at the Mara River, preparing to cross—a breathtaking scene of nature’s rhythm and survival. If conditions are right, the dramatic crossing may begin. After enjoying lunch in the wild, we’ll continue the adventure until dusk, then return to camp for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay under the Serengeti sky.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After a relaxed breakfast and early lunch, we’ll depart for Ngorongoro, journeying through the heart of the Serengeti. Along the way, your experienced driver-guide will share fascinating insights about Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes. By late afternoon, we’ll arrive at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, where you can take in the breathtaking views. Dinner and an overnight stay await at your lodge, perched on the crater’s edge.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater and Return to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater and Return to Arusha
Start your day early with a hearty breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater floor is a natural sanctuary for wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, flamingos (on Lake Magadi), and the elusive black rhino.
Enjoy a half-day game drive, with opportunities to photograph the dramatic landscape and the high concentration of animals. Stop at the hippo pool for a picnic lunch while observing hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat.
In the afternoon, begin the scenic drive back to Arusha, passing through lush highlands and local villages. Expect to arrive in Arusha by late afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Greenside Hotel
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Arusha and Departure
Arusha and Departure
Today marks the end of your 8-day adventure. After breakfast, we’ll be already for your departure. If you wish, you can extend your journey with a relaxing beach holiday in Zanzibar.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
