$3,996 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your mid-range lodge in Arusha. Take time to relax after your journey and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Depending on arrival time, you may explore the lodge grounds or the town at leisure. In the evening, receive a detailed safari briefing outlining the route, wildlife expectations, and travel plans ahead. Dinner and overnight at a comfortable mid-range lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Pazuri Inn
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich wildlife along the Tarangire River. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and diverse birdlife. A picnic lunch is served inside the park, allowing uninterrupted wildlife viewing. In the late afternoon, exit the park and transfer to your mid-range lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Central Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti National Park
Travel through scenic landscapes toward the iconic Serengeti National Park, passing the Ngorongoro Highlands en route. Arrive in the Central Serengeti (Seronera area), renowned for year-round wildlife and predator activity. Enjoy an afternoon game drive across vast plains dotted with kopjes and riverine areas. Expect sightings of lions, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of grazers. Return to your mid-range lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight in the heart of the Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Classic View Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, journey north through the Serengeti, enjoying game viewing en route as landscapes gradually change to rolling hills and river systems. The Northern Serengeti is known for seasonal wildebeest migration and strong predator presence. Spend the afternoon on game drives exploring remote areas with fewer vehicles. Wildlife sightings may include crocodiles, hippos, big cats, and migrating herds. Dinner and overnight at a mid-range lodge or tented camp in Northern Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Kogatende
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Central Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti National Park
Continue exploring the Serengeti ecosystem with morning and afternoon game drives, following wildlife movements between open plains and river crossings. Your guide will focus on locating predators and large herbivore concentrations. Enjoy a picnic or hot lunch during the safari, maximizing time in the field. The day offers excellent photography opportunities and close encounters with iconic wildlife. In the evening, return to your mid-range camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Classic View Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Central Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, travel back toward Central Serengeti with game viewing along the way. Spend the day exploring different sections of the park, including river valleys and grasslands that attract diverse wildlife. Watch for lions resting on kopjes, cheetahs hunting on open plains, and elephants moving between water sources. Enjoy a relaxed safari pace with time to appreciate the Serengeti’s vastness. Dinner and overnight at your mid-range lodge or tented camp.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Classic View Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Highlands
Ngorongoro Highlands
Depart Serengeti after breakfast and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, ascending into the cooler highlands. Enjoy scenic views of volcanic landscapes, Maasai villages, and lush forests. Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim or in the highlands, offering panoramic views and fresh mountain air. Spend the afternoon at leisure, relaxing at the lodge or enjoying short walks. Dinner and overnight at a comfortable mid-range lodge near Ngorongoro.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts an incredible concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor surrounded by breathtaking scenery. In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Lake Manyara National Park & Departure
Lake Manyara National Park & Departure
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its diverse habitats including groundwater forest, open plains, and soda lake. Look out for elephants, giraffes, hippos, flamingos, and the famous tree-climbing lions. After the safari, drive to Arusha and continue to your desired drop-off location.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
