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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha - lake manyara national park
Arusha - lake manyara national park
You'll be picked up from your hotel in Arusha/ Kilimanjaro airport and start a beautiful journey across the Great Rift Valley for a full day game drive.
Although small in dimension (205 sq miles), the park has breathtaking scenery and is well famous for its lush acacia forest, giant figs and mahogany trees. It is also home to a growing population of baboons and blue monkeys. Permanent residents of this park also include giraffes, elephants, impalas and a huge number of buffaloes.
The lake is also home to a large number of hippos. The landscapes of Lake Manyara are something that can not be described in words. The game drives along the lake provide stunning photo opportunities of giraffes and buffaloes in the foreground and the lake in the background. Some extra tours are possible, including a bike tour or a boat excursion. In the afternoon, you'll return to the accommodation for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Martina's Retreat
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Karatu - Serengeti national park
Karatu - Serengeti national park
After an early breakfast, depart towards the most famous national park in the world, the Serengeti. The driving itself, although long, is spectacular. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, in local language, "endless plains". The park are most plains will stretch to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distances. It is the home of the Great Migration and to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras and all kinds of antelopes. As for big cats and large predators, it's the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas, with many television scenes like the famous River Crossings having been filmed in this park.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
You'll do one last game in the Serengeti National Park as you transfer towards Karatu through the Ngorongoro highlands. On every day of the safari, your guide will discuss with you the best timings for you, including the game drives and the wake up time. After a picnic lunch in the bush, you will head to the accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Martina's Retreat
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro crater to Mto wa Mbu
Ngorongoro crater to Mto wa Mbu
Today you will embark on a game drive in the crater, after the game drive. The crater spreads for 102 sq miles and has 2,000 ft high walls, making it virtually Noah's ark. It inhabits almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It's one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black rhino. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest and open plains. It's also famous for its elephants which are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a Wonder of the Natural World.
Later transfer to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and an overnight stay at the accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
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Great View Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Tarangire
Tarangire
We begin the day with an early departure to Tarangire National Park, arriving in time for a rewarding morning game drive across its vast savannah landscapes. Known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, Tarangire offers an incredible introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife.
After the game drive, enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the park, surrounded by nature. In the afternoon, continue with a short game drive along the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers throughout the day.
Later, we begin the return journey to Arusha, with drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
