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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
We pick you up at your lodge and depart to encounter Africa’s wilderness at Tarangire National Park, with picnic lunches for a 2-hour drive. Tarangire is the park that can boast of being home to Tanzania's largest population of African elephants. You will spend enough time on game drives throughout the day to ensure your satisfaction. Traverse stunning landscapes and encounter magnificent elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Amidst the wilderness, a delightful picnic lunch awaits.
Accompanied by an expert guide, immerse yourself in the captivating sights and sounds of the African wilderness. While elephants take centre stage, Tarangire is home to a variety of other wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and various antelope species such as impalas and gazelles. After lunch, depart for a transfer game drive as you head to the lodge for dinner and your overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire to Ndutu Region – The Calving Grounds
Tarangire to Ndutu Region – The Calving Grounds
After breakfast, you'll journey about 2–3 hours toward Ndutu, where the Serengeti meets Ngorongoro. This is the magical site of the wildebeest calving season, when over half a million newborns take their first steps on the plains. The road takes you past villages and endless rolling savannah, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Here, predators such as cheetahs and hyenas wait for opportunities to strike, creating unforgettable wildlife spectacles. Dinner is served at camp with the sounds of the wild all around you.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Ndutu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ndutu to Central Serengeti National Park
Ndutu to Central Serengeti National Park
You'll rise early for breakfast and continue your journey into the heart of Serengeti National Park. The drive of about 4 hours is filled with wildlife encounters, so your game drive begins the moment you leave camp. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed en route as you head deeper into the Central Serengeti, home to the highest density of big cats. Lions bask on kopjes, leopards lounge in acacia trees, and cheetahs prowl the golden plains.
By late afternoon, you'll check in at your tented camp. After a hot shower, gather for dinner under the star-studded African sky, with the night filled by the distant roars of lions and the soft rustling of the savannah. Optional pre-booked hot-air balloon safaris can be arranged for dawn.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Central Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands
Central Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands
After a hearty breakfast, you'll enjoy one final morning game drive in the Serengeti, where dawn brings the wilderness alive with predators on the move and herbivores grazing. Later, you'll depart toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, a scenic drive with a picnic lunch along the way. You'll pass through Maasai villages and volcanic landscapes before reaching the cooler highlands. You'll check in at Ngorongoro Wild Camp, a tranquil lodge surrounded by lush forests and sweeping escarpment views. You'll spend the evening unwinding by the fireplace, enjoying a hearty dinner, or joining a guided walk through the nearby highlands for cultural encounters and birdwatching.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
Wake up to the bird calls, meaning another day in the wild side of Africa and begin the day with a morning game drive in the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, tracing the Big Five wild animals until lunch break. The crater's unique ecosystem offers excellent opportunities to spot various wildlife, including rare and endangered rhinos and leopards. Be prepared for unforgettable encounters with various animals roaming freely in this natural wonder. As the day draws to a close, have a transfer game drive as you exit the crater and drive to Arusha or Airport in Arusha or Kilimanjaro.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
