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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival From Arusha City
Arrival From Arusha City
Arusha is a lively city in northern Tanzania, often called the safari capital of the country. Nestled at the base of Mount Meru, it serves as the main gateway to the northern safari circuit, including Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara. Arusha enjoys a pleasant climate and is surrounded by coffee plantations, scenic landscapes, and cultural attractions. The city offers vibrant markets, local cuisine, cultural heritage experiences, and easy access to national parks. With its mix of urban energy and natural beauty, Arusha provides an ideal starting point for wildlife safaris, mountain trekking, and cultural tours in East Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is a spectacular wildlife destination in northern Tanzania, renowned for its vast elephant herds and iconic ancient baobab trees that dot the landscape. The park is centered around the life-giving Tarangire River, which attracts large concentrations of wildlife during the dry season, making it one of the best places for game viewing. Visitors can encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and over 500 bird species. Its diverse habitats—ranging from open savannah and acacia woodlands to swamps and riverine forests—support rich biodiversity throughout the year. Less crowded than other parks in the northern circuit, Tarangire offers a peaceful and authentic safari experience, breathtaking scenery, and excellent photographic opportunities, making it a perfect addition to any Tanzania safari itinerary.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ikumbi Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park
Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves, famous for its endless savannahs and extraordinary concentration of animals. The park hosts the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing, followed by predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. It is also home to elephants, buffalo, giraffes, hyenas, and diverse birdlife, offering excellent opportunities to see the Big Five. With habitats ranging from open grasslands and acacia woodlands to river valleys and rocky kopjes, the Serengeti provides breathtaking scenery and outstanding year-round game viewing, making it a highlight of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit and a truly unforgettable safari destination.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Friends - Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park/ Full Game Drive
Serengeti National Park/ Full Game Drive
Serengeti National Park is one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations, renowned for its vast open plains and incredible biodiversity. The park is famous for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras journey across the savannah, closely followed by predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. It is also home to elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and abundant birdlife, offering excellent opportunities to see the Big Five. Game drives are the highlight activity, allowing visitors to explore diverse habitats including grasslands, river valleys, and rocky kopjes while enjoying spectacular scenery and unforgettable wildlife encounters throughout the year.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Friends - Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park is one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife reserves, celebrated for its endless golden plains and exceptional concentration of animals. The park is world-famous for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move across the savannah in search of fresh grazing, pursued by predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. It also supports large populations of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and diverse bird species, making it an excellent destination to spot the Big Five. Game drives are the main activity, offering thrilling opportunities to explore varied habitats including open grasslands, acacia woodlands, river systems, and rocky kopjes while witnessing dramatic wildlife interactions. With spectacular landscapes and outstanding year-round game viewing, the Serengeti remains a highlight of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit and a truly unforgettable safari experience.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife havens. Formed millions of years ago, the crater creates a natural enclosure that supports a dense concentration of animals year-round. Its fertile floor features open grasslands, swamps, acacia forests, and Lake Magadi, attracting flamingos and other birdlife. Visitors can spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, as well as lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and hyenas. Game drives across the crater floor offer exceptional wildlife viewing within a compact area, making it one of the best places in Tanzania to see diverse species in a single day. Part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, it also reflects the unique coexistence of wildlife and Maasai communities, blending natural beauty, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage into an unforgettable safari experience.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ikumbi Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park
Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park is a compact yet diverse wildlife destination in northern Tanzania, renowned for its dramatic scenery and rich ecosystems. Nestled along the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park stretches from lush groundwater forests to open plains and the alkaline Lake Manyara, which attracts thousands of flamingos and other waterbirds. It is famous for its rare tree-climbing lions and large troops of baboons, as well as elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and abundant birdlife with over 400 recorded species. Game drives allow visitors to explore its varied habitats within a short time, offering excellent wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities. The combination of forest, lake, and savannah landscapes creates breathtaking backdrops, while cultural visits to nearby Maasai communities add a meaningful cultural dimension. With its scenic beauty, biodiversity, and accessibility, Lake Manyara is a rewarding and memorable stop on Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
