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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
A representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodations in Arusha for a comfortable overnight stay. Upon arrival, take time to relax, refresh, and soak in the serene surroundings as you prepare for the adventures ahead. Arusha Planet Lodge offers a peaceful retreat, blending modern comfort with natural beauty. Stroll through its lush gardens, enjoy the cozy rooms, and savor a delicious dinner while listening to the gentle sounds of the evening. This tranquil setting provides the perfect introduction to your unforgettable safari experience.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, your safari guide will meet you at your accommodations for the drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet remarkably diverse park located about 120 km west of Arusha. Dominated by its namesake shallow salt lake, the park’s waters rise and fall with the seasons, attracting thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species. On your game drive, you may spot monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, elephants, and, with luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park’s landscapes vary from grassy plains to primate-filled woodlands and dramatic baobab- studded cliffs.
After an immersive day of wildlife exploration, you will transfer to one of our carefully selected mid-range partner lodges nearby. Enjoy a delicious meal in the lodge’s spacious restaurant, unwind by the pool, and relax in a comfortable, well-appointed room—an ideal place to rest and prepare for the next day of safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mamadunia Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will journey through the fertile highlands, where the Iraqw people cultivate wheat, coffee, and corn. As you pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you’ll be treated to stunning views of the Ngorongoro Crater before continuing onward to the Serengeti, arriving around midday.
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest, boasts a variety of landscapes—from grassy plains and swamps to lakes, savannahs, and rugged hills. Here, the famous wildebeest and zebra migration unfolds, and depending on the season, you may witness thousands of animals moving in search of food and water.
Following an exciting game drive, you will transfer to your lodge for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay, resting up for the adventures ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Today is fully dedicated to game drives in Serengeti National Park, a world-renowned sanctuary teeming with wildlife. You’ll encounter impalas, buffalo, hippos, and crocodiles, but the park is most famous for the spectacular migrating herds of zebras and wildebeest. Their movement follows the seasonal rains, shifting from the northern woodlands and hills to the southern grassy plains in November and December and returning north during the long rains from April to June. Alongside these vast herds, keep an eye out for the park’s stealthy predators—lions, leopards, and cheetahs—always on the prowl.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Today marks your final day in the Serengeti, known as the “endless plain” in Maa, the language of the Maasai people. This iconic landscape is truly one of the most breathtaking on Earth. Spend the day observing a wide variety of wildlife and birds, with your guide leading you to the best spots for unforgettable game viewing—you’ll likely feel like a seasoned safari expert by now.
As the day winds down, enjoy a relaxing sundowner, sipping a cocktail while soaking in the majesty and tranquility of the African plains.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After an early breakfast, set out for one last game drive in the Serengeti, where you may have the chance to spot the legendary “Big Five”—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. The animals roam freely across the unfenced plains, providing an uninterrupted and immersive safari experience. Later, you will journey to the Ngorongoro Crater, catching your first breathtaking glimpse of its glistening streams, expansive grasslands, and teeming wildlife. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at one of our carefully selected mid-range partner camps at the crater rim.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
After a hearty breakfast, embark on an exhilarating drive down the winding track into Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage site, formed millions of years ago, plunges 610 meters deep and spans roughly 260 square kilometers. Home to around 25,000 animals, it offers some of the best game viewing in Tanzania. In minutes, you may spot wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and over 500 bird species. With a touch of luck, you could even glimpse the rare black rhino hidden in the grass.
Following lunch, ascend the crater’s steep walls and transfer to your carefully selected mid-range lodge in Karatu. Unwind with a delicious dinner in the lodge’s elegant restaurant, take a refreshing swim in the pool, and relax in your spacious room, dreaming of the wild cats you encountered today.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Mamadunia Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Karatu to Tarangire
Karatu to Tarangire
After breakfast, embark on the final leg of your safari as you drive to Tarangire National Park, famed for its impressive elephant herds. From the open roof of your safari vehicle, take in the park’s seasonal swamps, savannahs, and the meandering Tarangire River, keeping an eye out for zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, elephants, and giraffes. With some luck, you may spot a lion stalking its prey or leopards lounging in the trees above.
After an exciting game drive through this wildlife-rich park, you will begin your journey back to Arusha, bringing your unforgettable safari adventure to a close.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
