$1,950 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival
Arrival
Upon arrival, you'll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your accommodations in Arusha. If time allows, you can explore various activities around the city. Popular spots include the Cultural Heritage Center, Maasai and local food markets, or even Lake Duluti.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
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Karibu Heritage House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Today, your safari adventure begins! After breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your hotel for a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival at the park's gate, check in, and start your game drive.
Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds and tree-climbing lions, as well as its diverse wildlife, including wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and hippos. The park is also home to unique baobab trees, some of which are estimated to be over 8,000 years old. Lunch will be enjoyed at the Tarangire River picnic site, with expansive views over the plains. Afterward, continue with a game drive until late evening, then head to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti
After breakfast, you will depart for the Serengeti National Park. A long and bumpy road will take you about 4-5 hours of a fascinating game drive en route, driving up the crater highlands towards the vast plains of Serengeti. If the weather is clear, you will stop at the Ngorongoro viewpoint to have a glimpse of the caldera for 10 minutes before continuing with your drive to Serengeti. You will stop for a picnic lunch at Naabi Hill Gate before you check into the park for a sunset game drive. After catching the sunset, you will proceed to the Seronera campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Northern Serengeti
Northern Serengeti
Today you'll wake up early, have a cup of coffee, and depart for a sunrise game drive in the Central Serengeti. This time is believed to be the best time to spot predators in action because they prefer to hunt during cooler periods with lower temperatures and less heat. Later, you'll return to the campsite to enjoy a full breakfast, pack your luggage and drive to the Northern Serengeti.
You'll arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive to witness the incredible wildebeest migration as they gather in the millions to cross the deadly Mara River. As the sun sets, begin your journey to the camping site for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Northern Serengeti
Northern Serengeti
Again, wake up early and enjoy a cup of coffee before departing for an early-morning or sunrise game drive in the Northern Serengeti. Witness more of the migration, as wildebeest try to cross the crocodile-infested Mara River. It is an incredible action to witness as the crocodiles launch onto their prey with sheer power. Lions and leopards also might be spotted hunting the wildebeest across the river banks. As the afternoon approaches, return to the campsite to enjoy your brunch. Later, depart for an en-route game drive to the Central Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Today, we will wake up early, enjoy breakfast and then drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. The crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a geological marvel in Tanzania. Its vast volcanic caldera shelters an extraordinary ecosystem, home to an abundance of wildlife, including Africa's "Big Five" animals. Visitors marvel at the breathtaking scenery and the unique opportunity to observe animals up close. It's a natural wonder and a must-see destination for any safari enthusiast.
In the afternoon, pause to enjoy lunch at the hippo pool picnic site. After lunch, continue exploring the crater until evening, when you drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Following breakfast, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. Upon arrival, you'll check in at the park's gate and begin the adventure.
Lake Manyara National Park is home to 400 bird species, and it is a paradise for bird enthusiasts. The park also contains water buffalo, zebras, antelopes, wildebeests, and the world's largest concentration of baboons. Occasionally, you can spot the tree-climbing lions that the park is famous for. Lunch will be enjoyed at the picnic site in the afternoon, before proceeding with the game drive. After the game drive, you will exit the park and drive back to Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
