Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s safari circuit. Settle into your carefully selected luxury lodge where comfort and tranquility await after your journey. Surrounded by lush landscapes and views of Mount Meru, you can relax and unwind while preparing for the adventure ahead. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy the lodge’s premium amenities, take a leisurely stroll through the gardens, or simply rest and refresh. Your evening is at leisure with a fine dining experience, ensuring you begin your safari in style and relaxation before continuing to your next remarkable destination the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Sanna Boutique Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Enjoy a full day game drive in Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem known for its vast landscapes and remarkable wildlife. Famous for its large herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees, the park offers exceptional viewing opportunities throughout the day. Explore diverse habitats along the Tarangire River, where animals gather to drink, attracting lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and various antelope species. The rich birdlife and peaceful surroundings add to the charm of this unique ecosystem. With morning and afternoon game drives, you will have ample time to witness predator activity and the natural beauty of this less-crowded park, making for an authentic and unforgettable safari experience.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Furaha Luxury Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
From Mto wa mbu To Serengeti National Park
From Mto wa mbu To Serengeti National Park
The journey from Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park is one of Tanzania’s most scenic safari routes. Starting in the lush Great Rift Valley near Lake Manyara, the drive passes vibrant Maasai villages, open savannah, and rolling highlands. As you ascend toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, breathtaking views of the crater and endless plains unfold. Continuing west, the landscape gradually transforms into the vast Serengeti ecosystem, famous for its golden grasslands and abundant wildlife. Along the way, travelers may spot zebras, giraffes, elephants, and traditional pastoral communities, making the journey itself a memorable part of the safari experience.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serngeti National Park
Serngeti National Park
A full game drive in Serengeti National Park is an unforgettable safari experience across endless golden plains and scattered acacia trees. Setting out early in the morning, you explore diverse habitats that support an incredible concentration of wildlife. Visitors often encounter lions resting in the shade, cheetahs scanning the horizon, and herds of elephants moving gracefully through the savannah. Large groups of zebras and wildebeest roam freely, especially during the Great Migration season. Along rivers and kopjes, hippos, crocodiles, and leopards may also be spotted. With expert guides tracking fresh animal signs, every game drive offers thrilling sightings, breathtaking landscapes, and exceptional photographic opportunities.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Embalakai Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
From Serengeti National park to Ngorongoro Crater
From Serengeti National park to Ngorongoro Crater
The journey from the endless plains of the Serengeti to the legendary Ngorongoro Crater is a spectacular road trip through some of Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes. After departing the wide savannah dotted with wildlife, your safari vehicle climbs gently toward the highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing rolling hills, Maasai bomas, and sweeping valley views along the way. En route you may stop near the famous Olduvai Gorge to glimpse early human history and enjoy changing scenery from open grasslands to lush forested slopes. As you approach the crater rim, the air cools and the horizon opens to the vast circular caldera — a natural wonder teeming with wildlife below. After soaking in the views, you descend or drive around toward your accommodation for dinner and rest, completing a memorable transition from one safari highlight to another.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
A game drive in Ngorongoro Crater takes you deep into one of Africa’s most incredible wildlife arenas — the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera teeming with life. After descending through misty forested walls to the crater floor, you explore open grasslands, shallow lakes, and winding riverbeds where animals concentrate in high numbers. The crater supports over 25,000 mammals, making sightings of the Big Five — lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and the rare black rhino — very likely, alongside zebras, wildebeest, hippos and flocks of flamingos near soda lakes. Early morning drives are especially rewarding as predators are active and herbivores graze in cool light, offering superb photographic moments. With an expert guide tracking wildlife and sharing insights about behavior and habitat, every game drive here delivers dramatic scenery and unforgettable close-up encounters with Africa’s iconic species.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Furaha Luxury Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
The transfer from Lake Manyara National Park back to Arusha is a scenic road journey through the heart of northern Tanzania’s safari circuit. After your game activities around the lake, you’ll leave the park and join the paved highway heading east toward Arusha, a drive of about 125–130 km that typically takes around 1½–2 hours by car. Along the way, the landscape shifts from open plains and acacia woodlands to the foothills and farms that surround Arusha, passing through small towns like Mto wa Mbu and Makuyuni where local life and vibrant markets punctuate the route. Many safari travelers enjoy this road transfer for the chance to reflect on wildlife sightings and take in views of the Great Rift Valley, making it a relaxed and memorable conclusion or continuation of your Tanzanian safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
