$2,390 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha & City Tour
Arrival in Arusha & City Tour
Upon arrival in Arusha, you begin your safari with an engaging city tour that introduces you to Tanzania’s cultural and economic hub. Accompanied by your professional guide, explore local markets, historical landmarks, craft centers, and vibrant streets that reflect everyday life in northern Tanzania. This experience offers insight into local traditions, cuisine, and the warm hospitality of the people. The day is relaxed and well-paced, allowing time to recover from travel while setting the tone for the adventure ahead. In the evening, you will check in at Charity Hotel, enjoy dinner, and receive a detailed safari briefing in preparation for the wildlife journey to follow.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park Game Drive
Tarangire National Park Game Drive
After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, a wildlife haven known for its dramatic landscapes and large concentrations of elephants. The park is characterized by ancient baobab trees and the life-giving Tarangire River, which attracts a wide variety of animals throughout the year. Enjoy a full-day private game drive, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a remarkable diversity of birdlife. Your guide will share detailed knowledge about animal behavior and ecosystems while ensuring excellent photographic opportunities. A picnic lunch is enjoyed inside the park before continuing exploration until late afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Central Serengeti National Park Game Drive
Central Serengeti National Park Game Drive
Today you travel toward the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, passing through scenic landscapes and conservation areas. Upon entering Central Serengeti, the endless plains immediately reveal why this park is Africa’s most iconic wildlife destination. Enjoy an extensive game drive across open savannahs and rocky kopjes, prime habitats for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and large herbivore herds. The region supports abundant wildlife year-round, making sightings frequent and rewarding. As the sun lowers over the plains, you continue game viewing before heading to your accommodation in Central Serengeti for a restful evening.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park Exploration
Serengeti National Park Exploration
This full day is dedicated to exploring the vast wilderness of Serengeti National Park at a relaxed pace. Morning and afternoon game drives maximize wildlife encounters, allowing you to witness predators on the hunt, grazing herds moving across the plains, and diverse bird species in their natural habitat. Your private safari provides flexibility to follow wildlife movements and spend more time at sightings of interest. Between drives, enjoy scenic views and picnic breaks surrounded by untouched nature. The day offers deep immersion into one of Africa’s richest ecosystems before returning to Central Serengeti for the night.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands
After a final morning game drive in Serengeti, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. The drive offers spectacular scenery as open plains gradually give way to rolling hills, forests, and cooler highland air. Along the route, you may encounter wildlife, Maasai herders, and sweeping viewpoints ideal for photography. This transition day blends wildlife viewing with cultural landscapes, providing a different perspective of Tanzania’s natural beauty. By late afternoon, you arrive in the Ngorongoro area, where you settle in and relax, preparing for the extraordinary crater experience awaiting you the n.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Today features a highlight of the safari as you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most wildlife-dense areas in Africa. The crater floor hosts an incredible concentration of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, and the rare black rhinoceros. Enjoy a comprehensive game drive with a picnic lunch near the soda lake. After ascending the crater walls, drive toward Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant village known for its cultural diversity, scenic surroundings, and welcoming atmosphere.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive
Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive
After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park, a small yet remarkably diverse park set beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park offers a variety of habitats, including lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the alkaline lake itself. During your game drive, look out for elephants, giraffes, hippos, baboons, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Lake Manyara is also a birding paradise, with thousands of flamingos and other species. The scenic beauty and varied wildlife make this a rewarding and relaxed safari day before returning to Mto wa Mbu.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Eyasi Cultural Experience
Lake Eyasi Cultural Experience
Travel off the traditional safari route to Lake Eyasi, a remote and culturally rich area. This day focuses on authentic cultural encounters with the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and Datoga pastoralists, offering insight into ancient lifestyles that have remained largely unchanged for centuries. Learn about traditional hunting techniques, daily survival skills, and unique customs while surrounded by dramatic landscapes and open skies. This cultural experience adds depth and meaning to your safari, providing a strong contrast to wildlife viewing. Later in the day, drive back to Arusha for overnight rest.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro
Foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro
On the final day, journey to the fertile foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. The area offers lush scenery, traditional villages, coffee and banana plantations, and refreshing waterfalls depending on the route. Enjoy gentle walks, cultural interactions, and breathtaking views of the mountain when weather permits. This peaceful and scenic experience provides a perfect conclusion to your safari, blending nature and local life. After the excursion, you will be transferred back to Arusha or your preferred drop-off point, marking the end of your private budget safari.
- Main Destination:
- Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
