$2,060 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Arusha
Arrival at Arusha
Upon arrival in Tanzania, you’ll be warmly greeted by our safari representative and transferred to your lodge. Enjoy your first glimpses of Tanzania’s stunning landscapes, and if the skies are clear, spot the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance. Settle in at your accommodation, receive a briefing from your guide about the days ahead, and relax as you prepare for the exciting safari journey starting tomorrow.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its rolling savannah, majestic baobabs, and large elephant herds. Spot giraffes nibbling acacia leaves, lions resting in the shade, or cheetahs scanning the plains. Delight in the park’s colorful birdlife, from lilac-breasted rollers to ostriches, and enjoy a picnic lunch amid the wildlife. In the late afternoon, return to your lodge to relax in the evening atmosphere.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ikumbi Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Journey to Central Serengeti National Park
Journey to Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, journey to the Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Highlands with a stop at a viewpoint overlooking the famous crater. Enter the Serengeti’s vast plains for an afternoon game drive, spotting lions, cheetahs, leopards, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, and elephants. In the late afternoon, arrive at your camp to enjoy dinner under the stars and fall asleep to the sounds of the wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Weavers Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Central to Northern Serengeti National Park
Central to Northern Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive north through the Northern Serengeti, turning the journey into a full-day game drive. Spot the Great Migration, lions resting on kopjes, cheetahs on the open plains, and herds of elephants along the way. The landscape shifts to rolling hills and scattered woodlands as you approach the Mara River, where wildlife gathers in abundance. In the late afternoon, arrive at your northern Serengeti camp, relax to the sounds of the bush and river, and enjoy dinner under the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Weavers Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, set out for a morning game drive across the vast plains of the Serengeti. As the sun rises over the savannah, wildlife becomes active — lions returning from a night hunt, elephants moving in gentle herds, and antelope grazing in the golden grass. Your guide navigates through diverse landscapes, offering opportunities to spot giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and abundant birdlife.
The drive continues at a relaxed pace, allowing time to fully appreciate the scenery and wildlife encounters. In the late afternoon, return to camp where a warm dinner awaits. Spend the evening unwinding, sharing stories of the day’s sightings, and enjoying a peaceful overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, depart from Serengeti National Park with a scenic game drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Are, where the landscape rises into cool, green highlands. Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a vast volcanic caldera teeming with wildlife. Enjoy an extensive game drive across open grasslands and acacia forests, spotting lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, and possibly the rare black rhino. Pause for a picnic lunch near the Hippo Pool, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Later, ascend the crater walls and continue to Karatu, arriving at your lodge for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngare Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha
After breakfast at Ngare lodge in Karatu, you'll drive down to Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park is one of Tanzania’s most scenic and diverse wildlife areas. Though relatively small in size, the park boasts remarkable ecosystems ranging from lush groundwater forests and acacia woodlands to open grasslands and the alkaline lake itself.
Lake Manyara is famous for its large troops of baboons and its rare tree-climbing lions, often seen resting on acacia branches. Along the lakeshore, thousands of flamingos create a pink shimmer across the water, while hippos wallow in shallow pools. Elephants, giraffes, zebras, and a rich variety of birdlife are commonly spotted during a game drive.
A picnic lunch within the park allows you to relax amid nature before continuing your journey, carrying memories of this beautiful and compact wildlife paradise.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Arusha to Materuni Waterfalls & Departure
Arusha to Materuni Waterfalls & Departure
After breakfast at your Hotel, depart for Materuni Village on the lush slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. A guided walk through green farmland and tropical forest leads you to the stunning Materuni Waterfalls, where crystal-clear water cascades into a natural pool below. Enjoy the cool mist and peaceful surroundings while taking photos and soaking in the scenery.
Later, take part in a traditional Chagga coffee ceremony, learning how coffee is grown, roasted, and prepared by hand before enjoying a fresh cup with light refreshments. After this cultural and nature experience, transfer comfortably to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
