$2,383 to $2,483 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Tanzania
Arrival in Tanzania
Your safari begins in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), your professional guide will warmly welcome you and assist with your transfer into Arusha. Take some time to settle in, relax, and prepare for the exciting safari adventure ahead. Depending on your arrival time, you can enjoy a relaxed evening in Arusha before your journey into Tanzania’s renowned wilderness begins.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
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Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, set off from Arusha towards Tarangire National Park, where ancient baobabs and elephant-filled landscapes set the scene for your first wildlife experience.
Enjoy a game drive through the park’s varied terrain, watching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and an impressive range of birdlife. Around midday, pause for lunch at a designated picnic area within the park before continuing your exploration through the afternoon.
As the day winds down, leave Tarangire behind and drive to Karatu, a peaceful highland town surrounded by rolling countryside. Arrive in time to relax, enjoy dinner, and recharge for the Serengeti adventure ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
An En Route Game drive to Serengeti Central from Karatu
An En Route Game drive to Serengeti Central from Karatu
After an early breakfast, continue your journey through the stunning Ngorongoro Highlands, where sweeping views of the crater and lush green landscapes set the tone for the day. As you descend onto the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, the scenery transforms dramatically into vast grasslands stretching as far as the eye can see, alive with wildlife.
Enjoy a game drive en route to the Central Serengeti, a region renowned for its year-round abundance of wildlife and frequent predator sightings. Look out for lions resting beneath acacia trees, cheetahs scanning the plains, and herds of wildebeest grazing freely.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in the heart of the Serengeti in time for dinner and a peaceful evening beneath the starlit African sky.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Friends - Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Central to North Serengeti
Central to North Serengeti
After breakfast, set off on a scenic game drive northward through the Serengeti, heading towards the Mara River, the stage for one of nature’s greatest spectacles—the Great Wildebeest Migration.
As you journey through the park, keep your eyes open for predators on the move, elephants crossing the open plains, and graceful giraffes silhouetted against the horizon. By midday, reach the Northern Serengeti, a remote and wildlife-rich region. During the migration season, typically July to October, the area can come alive with large herds of wildebeest and zebras gathering near the Mara River, where dramatic river crossings may occur.
Spend the afternoon exploring the area and following the movement of the herds before heading to your tented camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Friends - Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
North to Central Serengeti
North to Central Serengeti
Wake up to the soft light of dawn and the distant calls of the wild. After an early breakfast, head out for a half-day game drive in the Northern Serengeti, exploring the rolling plains and riverbanks where wildlife thrives in abundance. Keep an eye out for lions lounging in the grass, herds of elephants moving gracefully across the plains, and, if the timing allows, the last crossings of the Great Migration along the Mara River.
By midday, begin your journey back towards Central Serengeti, enjoying a leisurely game drive en route. This scenic transition offers more opportunities to spot predators and plains game in their natural rhythm. Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for dinner and overnight, surrounded once again by the timeless beauty of the Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Friends - Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater & Departure
Ngorongoro Crater & Departure
After breakfast, bid farewell to the Serengeti and begin a scenic drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy beautiful views of the changing landscapes, with opportunities for an en-route game drive as you make your way towards the crater.
Upon arrival, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, where the enclosed ecosystem supports an exceptional concentration of wildlife. Explore the crater floor in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and, with some luck, the elusive black rhino.
Pause at a designated picnic area for lunch while taking in the surrounding scenery before continuing your crater exploration.
After your crater experience, ascend the rim and continue your journey towards the airport for your departure flight, bringing your 6-day safari to a memorable close.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
