$2,327 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your safari begins with a morning pickup from your Arusha hotel, where you’ll meet your guide for a short briefing before setting off on a scenic drive of about 2.5 hours to Tarangire National Park. Often called the “Elephant Paradise,” Tarangire is renowned for its vast elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and abundant wildlife, particularly during the dry season. Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy an immersive game drive along the Tarangire River, the park’s main water source, where elephants gather to drink and bathe alongside buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and various antelope species, with chances to spot elusive tree-climbing lions or leopards. A picnic lunch will be served at a picturesque spot inside the park before you continue exploring. In the late afternoon, you’ll depart for the lush highlands of Karatu, where you’ll check in at Karatu Villas Lodge, settle into the tranquil garden setting, enjoy dinner, and unwind for the night in anticipation of the days ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Karatu Villas Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater to Central Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater to Central Serengeti
After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping briefly at the crater rim for panoramic views before descending into the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater. Spend the morning exploring the wildlife-rich crater floor, home to black rhinos, lions, elephants, hyenas, and large herds of wildebeest and zebra, with flamingos often seen at Lake Magadi. Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool, then continue through the Ngorongoro highlands toward the vast plains of Serengeti National Park. Arrive in the Central Serengeti’s Seronera Valley by late afternoon, check in at Tukaone Serengeti Camp, and unwind with a sundowner and dinner under the African sky.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Weavers Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti
Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti
After breakfast, set out on a scenic game drive from Central Serengeti toward the Northern Serengeti, following the legendary migration corridor to the Mara River. The journey unfolds through ever-changing landscapes, from vast open plains to rolling hills and lush riverine habitats, offering excellent opportunities to encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebra, as well as predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards that shadow the migration. On arrival in the Mara River region, you’ll spend time searching for the thrilling spectacle of the Great Migration river crossing, where thousands of wildebeest attempt their daring passage through crocodile-infested waters. As the day draws to a close, continue to Heritage Mara Camp to unwind, enjoy a hearty dinner, and spend the night surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Heritage Mara Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti
Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti
Set out at dawn for one last game drive through the Northern Serengeti, tracing the banks of the Mara River and roaming the sweeping hills in search of prowling big cats and vast migrating herds, pausing to savor a bush-packed breakfast surrounded by raw wilderness. In the afternoon, journey south toward the Central Serengeti with rewarding wildlife sightings en route, arriving at Friends Camp in a prime setting where you can unwind and enjoy the camp’s comforts, with the option of an additional game drive if available, before ending the day reflecting on the unforgettable migration scenes over your final candlelit dinner in the bush.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Friends - Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Central Serengeti to Arusha
Central Serengeti to Arusha
On this day, after breakfast, you’ll enjoy a final opportunity to explore the Serengeti on a morning game drive, taking in any last wildlife sightings and capturing memorable photos. Later in the afternoon, you’ll be transferred to Arusha. Since it’s your last day, upon arrival you will be either dropped at the airport to catch your departure flight or taken to your accommodation in Arusha if you’re extending your stay.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
