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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Tanzania – Welcome to Arusha
Arrival in Tanzania – Welcome to Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your private Social Adventure Safari guide. After a smooth transfer to Arusha, settle into your peaceful lodge surrounded by gardens and fresh mountain air. This day is designed for rest and recovery, allowing you to adjust to the new time zone while enjoying genuine Tanzanian hospitality. In the evening, your guide will provide a relaxed safari briefing, answering questions and sharing what makes the coming days so special.
- Main Destination:
- Kilimanjaro Airport
- Accommodation:
- Pazuri Inn
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park – Giants of the Savannah
Tarangire National Park – Giants of the Savannah
After breakfast, begin your safari adventure with a drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most underrated wildlife gems. The park is famous for its enormous elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and rich predator population. Enjoy a slow-paced game drive that allows time to observe animal behavior—elephants dust-bathing, giraffes browsing treetops, and lions resting in the shade. A picnic lunch inside the park keeps you close to the action before an afternoon drive as wildlife becomes more active.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti Southern Plains (Ndutu) – Journey into the Wild
Serengeti Southern Plains (Ndutu) – Journey into the Wild
After breakfast, travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where wildlife and Maasai communities coexist. The landscape gradually opens into vast grasslands as you approach the Ndutu Area, the heart of the calving season. Enjoy wildlife sightings along the way, often spotting wildebeest, zebras, and predators before even reaching camp. Arrive in the late afternoon, just in time to witness the plains glowing under the setting sun.
- Main Destination:
- Southern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Wildebeest Calving Season Drama
Wildebeest Calving Season Drama
Wake before sunrise for an early morning game drive, the most rewarding time of day when predators are active and the soft golden light is ideal for photography. Explore the heart of the Ndutu plains, where newborn wildebeest calves take their first steps and big cats—lions, cheetahs, and hyenas—closely follow the herds in dramatic hunting scenes.
Enjoy a brunch-style bush meal in the wild, allowing you to stay out in the plains without returning to camp, then continue with an extended daytime game drive following wildlife movements across open grasslands and woodlands. In the late afternoon, pause for a classic bush sundowner, raising a glass as the sun sets over the endless Serengeti horizon.
As dusk approaches, return to camp for a freshly prepared dinner and a peaceful overnight stay, falling asleep to the natural sounds of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Southern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ndutu Exploration – Big Cats & Hidden Stories
Ndutu Exploration – Big Cats & Hidden Stories
Another full day dedicated to Ndutu allows flexibility to follow wildlife movements. Your guide will track cheetahs hunting in open plains, lion prides with playful cubs, and elusive leopards resting in acacia trees. A bush lunch in the wilderness keeps you immersed in nature, with nothing but wildlife and wide skies around you. The afternoon offers slower exploration, perfect for photography and observing natural behavior without rushing.
- Main Destination:
- Southern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater – Africas Natural Wonder
Ngorongoro Crater – Africas Natural Wonder
After breakfast, depart Ndutu and drive toward the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater floor, a wildlife-rich ecosystem where you may spot the Big Five in a single day. Expect close encounters with elephants, lions, black rhinos, hippos, flamingos, and large herds of plains game. Enjoy a picnic lunch near Lake Magadi before ascending the crater walls and heading to your lodge in the cool highlands.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Cultural Encounters & Nature Walk – A Different Side of Tanzania
Cultural Encounters & Nature Walk – A Different Side of Tanzania
This day offers meaningful cultural and nature experiences beyond classic game drives. Visit the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes, learning about ancient survival skills, hunting techniques, and traditional lifestyles. Later, enjoy a guided Endoro Nature Walk about 3 hours return, passing through lush forests, birdlife, and the remarkable Elephant Caves—formed over centuries by elephants seeking minerals. This slower-paced day provides insight, reflection, and a deeper connection to Tanzania.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Return to Arusha – Farewell or Zanzibar Extension
Return to Arusha – Farewell or Zanzibar Extension
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha with scenic views along the way. Enjoy a relaxed lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge, followed by a visit to Shanga, where local artisans craft beautiful handmade products. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight—or continue your adventure with a Zanzibar beach extension for relaxation by the Indian Ocean.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
