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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania
Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and meet your Big Time Adventures team for a scenic drive to Arusha, passing farmland and Maasai villages along the way. Settle into your comfortable lodge and unwind, or explore the vibrant local markets. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with your guide, who will brief you on the exciting days ahead. Rest well tonight—the adventure begins tomorrow.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Amani Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Set out from Arusha through rolling hills and traditional villages toward Tarangire National Park, famed for its massive elephant herds and the wildlife-rich riverbanks. Enjoy a morning game drive spotting lions, giraffes, and buffalo, then pause for a picnic lunch surrounded by nature. The afternoon reveals hippos, zebras, and vibrant birds. As the sun sets, transfer to your camp in Mto wa Mbu town for overnight, dinner and stories of your first day in the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Suricata Boma Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Mto wa Mbu - Lake Natron, Flamingos & Waterfalls
Mto wa Mbu - Lake Natron, Flamingos & Waterfalls
Depart Mto wa Mbu on a scenic journey to the otherworldly landscapes of Lake Natron, framed by the Rift Valley escarpments. Pause for a picnic lunch before a visiting volcanic plains, spotting flamingos in the shallow alkaline waters. In the afternoon, hike through a canyon to the hidden Ngare Sero Waterfalls, surrounded by lush vegetation. As the sun sets, settle into your tented camp and enjoy dinner under the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Lake Natron Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
North Serengeti – Journey to River Mara Migration
North Serengeti – Journey to River Mara Migration
Enjoy a final breakfast overlooking the shimmering soda flats of Lake Natron before setting out on a scenic drive to the Northern Serengeti. Pause for a picnic amid the untamed beauty of the East African bush, then arrive at Klein’s Gate where rolling plains, acacia trees, and abundant wildlife herald your first glimpse of the Great Migration territory. Finish the day with an evening game drive before settling into your camp, falling asleep to the distant calls of the African wild.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Migration - Bologonja Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Northern Serengeti – The Wild at its Finest
Northern Serengeti – The Wild at its Finest
Rise early for a full day in the Northern Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most remote and wildlife rich regions. Witness the drama of the Great Migration river crossings or spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and buffalo in their natural habitat. Pause for a picnic amid the endless plains, with distant predator calls as your soundtrack. Return to camp at sunset to enjoy a warm meal, reflecting on a day fully immersed in Africa’s untamed splendor.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Migration - Bologonja Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Northern - Central Serengeti
Northern - Central Serengeti
Depart from Northern Serengeti National Park and journey toward the legendary Seronera area in the Central Serengeti, a landscape teeming with elephants, giraffes, and lions. Pause for a picnic amid the savannah before continuing through wildlife-rich corridors, where leopards lounge on acacia branches and cheetahs scan for prey. Arrive at your Central Serengeti camp by late afternoon and unwind as the sun sets over endless plains a perfect close to another unforgettable day in the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Migration - Ndutu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Journey to the Crater
Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Journey to the Crater
Depart the Central Serengeti National Park for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where rolling highlands and dramatic caldera rims await. Along the way, watch for elephants, buffalo, antelope, and predators such as lions or hyenas, pausing for a picnic amid the stunning scenery. Arrive at your tented camp on the crater rim by late afternoon, unwind with dinner, and gaze over the breathtaking caldera, ready for tomorrow’s descent into Africa’s legendary Garden of Eden.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
-
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater & Maasai Culture – Farewell Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater & Maasai Culture – Farewell Tanzania
Begin the day with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, Africa’s Garden of Eden, where lions, elephants, buffalo, and flamingos roam against breathtaking scenery. Enjoy a game drive and picnic amid this UNESCO World Heritage Site before ascending to the rim. Visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about local customs and connect with the community. In the afternoon, transfer to Arusha for departure, reflecting on a week of unforgettable wildlife, landscapes, and cultural experiences.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
