$2,600 pp (USD)
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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 hours on game drives throughout the day, ensuring 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:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transit to North Serengeti
Transit to North Serengeti
After an early breakfast, depart for Northern Serengeti on a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and into the vast plains of Serengeti National Park. This is a full transit day with en-route game viewing, offering opportunities to spot plains game, predators, and diverse birdlife as the landscape gradually changes from highlands to open savannah.
A picnic lunch will be served along the way, with short stops for photos and wildlife viewing. Arrival in the Northern Serengeti is in the afternoon, allowing you to enjoy the surroundings and relax at the lodge before dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sero Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Northern Serengeti (Mara River Region)
Northern Serengeti (Mara River Region)
Today is dedicated to a full-day game drive in Northern Serengeti, focusing on the Mara River ecosystem. This area is renowned for its dramatic Great Migration river crossings, where vast herds of wildebeest and zebras gather as they move between Tanzania and Kenya.
With an early start, you’ll explore key wildlife corridors and riverbanks, maximising chances to witness crossings and predator activity. The region is also home to large prides of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and abundant plains game.
A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the bush, allowing uninterrupted exploration throughout the day. In the late afternoon, return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight under the Serengeti sky.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sero Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti (Game Drive & Transit)
Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti (Game Drive & Transit)
Begin the day with a relaxed morning game drive in Northern Serengeti, where the migration often pauses and spreads across open plains to graze on nutrient-rich grasses sustained by higher rainfall. This region offers a quieter, more exclusive safari experience, with fewer vehicles and excellent opportunities to observe resident predators such as lions, leopards, and hyenas that thrive year-round. Northern Serengeti is also known for its strong leopard population along riverine trees and rocky outcrops, as well as ancient Nile crocodiles that dominate the waterways. After lunch, continue with a scenic en-route game drive toward Central Serengeti, passing through diverse landscapes rich in wildlife. Arrive in the central plains in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight at your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Weavers Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro highlands
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro highlands
Begin the day with a morning game drive in Central Serengeti, the ecological heart of the park, where permanent water sources support wildlife year-round. This area is known for its high density of big cats, especially lions that have established long-term territories, offering exceptional predator sightings in the varied habitats of kopjes, plains, and river lines. Wildlife behaviour changes as landscapes transition, from open savannah to woodland corridors, often revealing the Big Five. After lunch, depart Serengeti and ascend toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, a scenic journey that few itineraries fully highlight. The drive passes through cooler climates, Maasai homelands, volcanic highlands, and fertile farmlands, offering a cultural and geographical contrast to the plains below. Arrive in the Ngorongoro Highlands by late afternoon for an overnight, enjoying crisp air, elevated views, and a peaceful atmosphere that naturally prepares you for the crater experience ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Wild Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro crater Gamedrive to Arusha/Airport
Ngorongoro crater Gamedrive to Arusha/Airport
Begin the day with an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. This vast volcanic caldera shelters a self-contained ecosystem where wildlife remains year-round, supported by permanent water sources and rich grazing grounds. The crater offers exceptional game viewing in a compact area, including large herds of buffalo, elephants with impressive tusks, hippos, and one of the highest densities of lions in Africa. It is also among the few places where the critically endangered black rhino can be reliably spotted. Scenic lakes attract flamingos and diverse birdlife, while open plains and forested sections reveal contrasting habitats within a single drive. A picnic lunch is enjoyed on the crater floor before ascending in the afternoon and continuing the journey onward, concluding the safari with one of Tanzania’s most iconic and rewarding wildlife experiences. You will be dropped off at Arusha or Airport.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
