$3,299 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival and Arusha Experience
Arrival and Arusha Experience
Your journey begins upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, where you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. You will stay at Karibu Heritage House, a comfortable budget-friendly lodge.
Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to explore the city with an optional guided tour. Discover local culture through visits to the Cultural Heritage Centre, vibrant Maasai markets, and local art galleries.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
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Karibu Heritage House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your safari adventure officially begins with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes away. Tarangire is renowned for its impressive elephant populations and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy game viewing in an open-roof safari vehicle, where you may encounter giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards, warthogs, and a wide variety of birdlife. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic spot within the park. Continue your exploration into the afternoon before heading to your campsite inside the park.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire to Manyara National Park
Tarangire to Manyara National Park
Start your day early with a sunrise game drive in Tarangire, followed by breakfast and a final morning of wildlife viewing. Later, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara offers a rich variety of ecosystems, from groundwater forests to open plains. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, as well as large populations of monkeys, elephants, buffalo, and flamingos.
After your game drive, head to your nearby camping site for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Manyara to Lake Eyasi
Lake Manyara to Lake Eyasi
After breakfast, travel to the remote and culturally rich region of Lake Eyasi. Here, you’ll experience authentic interactions with two indigenous communities: The Datoga, known for their traditional blacksmithing skills, The Hadzabe (Hadza), one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes in East Africa, You may have the opportunity to join the Hadzabe on a traditional hunting excursion and learn about their unique way of life, including their click-based language and simple dwellings.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Eyasi to Serengeti National Park
Lake Eyasi to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, begin your journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. The drive takes you through the scenic Ngorongoro highlands, offering breathtaking views along the way. Weather permitting, you’ll stop briefly at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint to admire the vast caldera below. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route before entering the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive. As the sun sets, arrive at your campsite in Central Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full Game drive in Serengeti
Full Game drive in Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations.
With morning and afternoon game drives, you will have excellent chances to spot the Big Five, along with cheetahs, hyenas, and an incredible diversity of bird species over 500 recorded in the region. Late afternoon Return to camp after a rewarding day in the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Serengeti, when wildlife activity is at its peak. After breakfast and lunch, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at Simba Campsite, located on the crater rim, where you will enjoy dinner and overnight with stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Rise early and descend into the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Often referred to as a natural wildlife sanctuary, the crater hosts an extraordinary concentration of animals, including lions, elephants, buffalo, and the rare black rhino. After approximately five hours of exploration, ascend from the crater and begin your return journey to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
