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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed at the airport by a Go Expeditions Africa representative and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to relax and settle in as you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.
Bustling Arusha is the gateway to Northern Tanzania’s safari circuit and an essential part of the safari experience. Surrounded by coffee plantations and overlooked by Mount Meru, the town is where most travelers begin their unforgettable journey into Tanzania’s world-famous national parks.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Arusha Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your guide will collect you from your accommodation and you will depart for Tarangire National Park, an approximately two-and-a-half-hour drive on good tarmac roads.
The park is named after the Tarangire River, which flows through its heart and serves as the main source of water for wildlife during the dry season. Often referred to as the “river of warthogs,” it attracts large concentrations of animals, especially the park’s famous elephant families that can frequently be seen gathering along its banks.
During your game drive, you may also encounter giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, and a wide variety of other plains game. These herbivores are closely followed by predators such as lions and leopards. Tarangire is also a paradise for bird lovers, boasting more breeding bird species than any other park in the world.
After the afternoon game drive, you will depart Tarangire and continue to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive into the cooler highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often described as a natural wonder of the world.
Formed over two million years ago by the collapse of a massive volcano, the crater spans about 260 sq km and shelters one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. The crater floor features open grasslands, acacia woodland, lakes, and swamps that support an incredible variety of animals.
During your game drive, you will see large herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles, as well as elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and more than 500 bird species. Ngorongoro Crater also offers one of the best chances to spot the endangered black rhino in its natural habitat.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Sound of Silence Tented Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park to Karatu
Serengeti National Park to Karatu
After breakfast, depart Serengeti National Park and begin your scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy a final game drive through the Serengeti plains as you make your way out of the park, with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way.
The journey continues through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering beautiful views of rolling hills, local Maasai villages, and farmland. Arrive in Karatu in the late afternoon, where you will check in to your lodge, enjoy dinner, and relax after an eventful safari day.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a small but diverse park famous for its lush groundwater forest, open savannah, and alkaline lake. Enjoy a game drive through the park, where you may spot monkeys, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and a wide variety of birdlife, including flamingos when in season.
Lake Manyara is also well known for its tree-climbing lions, a rare and fascinating sight. After your game drive and a picnic lunch inside the park, you will exit the park and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon, marking the end of your safari.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
