$15,125 to $16,225 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Tanzania
Arrival in Tanzania
Meet and greet on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport with the driver and transfer to Gran Melia for resting a bit, after lunch we will visit Napuru Waterfalls excursion (optional). Nestled in the heart of Tanzania, Napuru Waterfalls offers an ideal escape for nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and those simply looking to unwind amidst breathtaking landscapes. In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about planning a perfect Napuru Waterfalls day trip, including activities, travel tips, and why this destination is a must-visit. After walking you will return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Gran Meliá Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast we will drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day of game drives. This is one of Tanzania’s smaller parks but still offers a rewarding and diverse safari experience. This national park is one of Tanzania’s most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a massive but shallow soda lake (covering two-thirds of the park), located at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. The park’s varied habitat attracts a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa’s largest concentrations of elephants, as well as large flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake. The lake shore at Manyara teems with birdlife, and while you are looking for the birds, you might spot one of the elusive unique tree-climbing lions. There are a surprising number of other large mammals and the striking cliffs on the Rift escarpment form a dramatic backdrop.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Manyara's Secret Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Eyasi
Lake Eyasi
After breakfast we go for hunting at Lake Eyasi. Lake Eyasi is a picturesque creation of the Great Rift Valley. The lake shore is a home for Hadzabe and Datooga tribes, absolutely different from each other. Hadzabe people were nomads in the past, they were living by hunting and gathering and little by little they had settled in this region. Their skill of survival in a wild world is extremely high and, of course, the ability of archery exceeds all expectations. In their turn, Datooga people, in contrast, always occupied with the cattle-breeding and land farming. They were drove to Lake Eyasi by other tribes who had better weapons and numerical preponderance. Being far away from the developing world, Hadzabe and Datooga people left in a wild state and could retain their way of life. And now, due to this fact, we can plunge in the atmosphere of the primal African life and even go hunting with tribes.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Ziwani Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Eyasi - Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti
Lake Eyasi - Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti
Today the safari adventure turns south and continues to the Ngorongoro conservation area (world UNESCO site and was once in the 7 wonders of the world) (6 hrs. 180 km). We will descend 600m into this magnificent crater for a full-day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhino. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro National Park supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park is its huge population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard. We will enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor. After lunch we will drive to Serengeti National Park where we will overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Dove Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5-6
Serengeti Central to Northern Serengeti
Serengeti Central to Northern Serengeti
You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. Later return to accommodation for breakfast and depart to North Serengeti with packed lunch. You will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today and move towards the northern part of the park. The enroute game drive towards the Kogatende region will offer mild action from resident games. As you approach the northern part of the Serengeti, you will notice the terrain change from the usual plain grassland to a more hilly and broken terrain. The northern region offers a variety of resident game such as zebras, Topi, gazelle, buffaloes, leopards and lions. A picnic lunch will be done during the day long drive itself. Based on the time of your arrival you will be able to spend a few hours by the Mara River. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night's rest.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mara Mara Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Northern Serengeti - Lake Natron
Northern Serengeti - Lake Natron
After breakfast, your day will begin after breakfast by about 6:00 AM. We depart with packed lunch boxes towards Lake Natron. Lake Natron is a surreal destination and unique natural spectacle. Its waters are highly alkaline and are unusually shallow, averaging just one meter in depth. After checking into your lodge and a short break, put your walking shoes on as a Maasai tribesman takes you on a walk around the shores of Lake Natron on the lookout for birds, especially the lesser flamingos. Lake Natron is the most important and regular breeding site for lesser flamingos in East Africa hosting up to 2 million of them during the breeding season. The majority of egg-laying and hatching takes place from September to January. After the hike, you will head back to Africa Safari Lake Natron for a well-deserved dinner and rest.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Natron Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Natron - Tarangire National Park
Lake Natron - Tarangire National Park
After breakfast we head to the Tarangire National Park for a morning game drive. The park runs along the line of the Tarangire River and is mainly made up of low-lying hills on the Great Rift Valley floor. Its natural vegetation mainly consists of Acacia woodland and giant African Baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. Both the river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals, during Tanzania’s dry season. The Tarangire National Park is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. This African national park is also home to three rare species of animals – the Greater Kudu, the Fringed-eared Oryx, as well as a few Ashy Starlings.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tarangire Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Tarangire - Kilimanjaro / Arusha Airport
Tarangire - Kilimanjaro / Arusha Airport
After breakfast we will drive to Kilimanjaro International airport where you will connect your flight. It has been such a nice a trip and you will have a lot pictures and story to share with your friend back home.
- Main Destination:
- Kilimanjaro Airport
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
