$2,266 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you’ll be collected from your hotel and depart for Tarangire National Park, a reserve defined by the life-giving Tarangire River that winds through its landscape. In the dry season, this river draws wildlife from far and wide, creating outstanding game-viewing opportunities. The park features a striking mix of habitats, from towering elephant grass and open acacia woodland to dense groundwater forests. Renowned for its impressive elephant herds often gathered along the riverbanks, Tarangire is also home to giraffes, bushbuck, and hartebeest, with lions and leopards frequently seen. With an extraordinary variety of birdlife, it holds the distinction of having one of the highest concentrations of breeding bird species anywhere in the world.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Karatu to Central serengeti
Karatu to Central serengeti
After a satisfying breakfast, begin your journey to the legendary Serengeti National Park, traveling across its seemingly endless grasslands. Celebrated as one of the greatest wildlife havens on Earth, the Serengeti welcomes you with an immersive afternoon game drive. Here, you may encounter sweeping herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle, or spot lions lounging beneath scattered shade. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed during your full-day exploration. The park’s dramatic scenery—shaped by ancient volcanic forces—ranges from acacia-dotted hills to dark clay plains that draw giraffes and a variety of other wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Weavers Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Central serengeti to Ndutu
Central serengeti to Ndutu
A journey through the Southern Serengeti places you at the heart of the Great Migration, with daily game drives revealing one of nature’s most extraordinary events. Early in the year, the green plains come alive with newborn wildebeest finding their footing, while later months see immense herds beginning their long trek north toward the Masai Mara. This region uniquely showcases the migration’s entire rhythm—from the herds’ return with the December rains, through the calving season of January and February, to their gradual departure as the landscape dries at the close of the wet season.
Because wildlife movements here are seasonal, accommodation is limited. The area has only a handful of permanent lodges and a single permanent tented camp, complemented by a selection of mobile camps—ranging from simple to luxurious—that operate during the peak migration period.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Ndutu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ndutu
Ndutu
Kick off the day with an early morning bush breakfast on a game drive, exploring the diverse landscapes of the Ndutu Conservation Area. From marshlands and acacia woodlands to the soda lakes of Ndutu and Masek, and the vast Serengeti plains, each area offers unique wildlife sightings. The marshes are a favourite spot for big cats raising their young, while the short grass plains are where wildebeest give birth during the Great Migration. As evening falls, relax with a drink, sharing stories at the bar before returning to your cottage, where the distant call of hyenas sets the tone for a peaceful, tsetse-free night.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Ndutu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
On your final safari day, you'll start early with a quick breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater. Known as the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, its vast floor stretches 260 sq km, teeming with wildlife. During the 5-hour game drive, you'll witness elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions in their natural habitat, so keep your camera ready! After a picnic by the scenic Hippo Pool, you’ll ascend the crater and begin the journey back to Arusha. You'll be dropped off in Arusha by late afternoon at your hotel or airport, with unforgettable memories from your adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
