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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our safari representative and transferred to your budget hotel in Arusha. After check-in, you will have time to relax from your journey. In the evening, a safari briefing will be provided, explaining the itinerary, park rules, and what to expect during the adventure.
Dinner and overnight at a budget hotel in Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Jevas Hotel Encore
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After an early breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, begin a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, majestic baobab trees, and seasonal Tarangire River, which attracts a wide variety of wildlife including giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, and numerous bird species. In the late afternoon, exit the park and drive to the nearby Mto wa Mbu or Karatu area.
Dinner and overnight at a budget lodge or campsite.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire Area – Serengeti National Park
Tarangire Area – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with beautiful views of the highlands. Along the way, you may spot Maasai villages and grazing wildlife. Upon entering Serengeti, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the vast plains, home to large herds of wildebeest and zebras as well as predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
Dinner and overnight at a budget tented camp inside Serengeti National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full Day Serengeti National Park
Full Day Serengeti National Park
This day is dedicated to exploring Serengeti in depth. After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. With more time in the park, you have excellent chances to witness hunting scenes, large predator prides, and the incredible diversity of wildlife that makes Serengeti world-famous. The open landscapes also offer fantastic photography opportunities.
Dinner and overnight at a budget tented camp inside Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Serengeti, when animals are most active and the light is ideal for photography. After breakfast, continue wildlife viewing as you slowly drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In the afternoon, ascend the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying cooler temperatures and scenic views.
Dinner and overnight at a budget lodge or campsite near Ngorongoro or Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu Area
Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu Area
After breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single day, including the rare black rhinoceros. The crater floor is home to lakes, swamps, grasslands, and forests supporting hippos, flamingos, lions, buffaloes, and many other species. After a picnic lunch inside the crater, ascend and drive to Karatu or Mto wa Mbu for overnight.
Dinner and overnight at budget accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. The park is known for its lush groundwater forest, large troops of baboons, diverse birdlife, and the famous tree-climbing lions. The scenery ranges from forest to open savannah and the alkaline lake itself. After lunch, return to Arusha in the afternoon, marking the end of the safari.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
