$3,273 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
The Baobabs and Giants of Tarangire
The Baobabs and Giants of Tarangire
Your journey begins with a private drive into Tarangire National Park, a landscape famous for its prehistoric baobab trees and the largest concentration of elephants in East Africa. Spend your afternoon on a curated game drive along the Tarangire River, where predators frequently wait for thirsty herds, offering high-drama wildlife encounters right from the start. As evening approaches, you will retreat to your lodge perhaps a suite built into the canopy of a baobab where a private sundowner and a multi-course gourmet dinner under the starlit sky provide a perfect introduction to the African wild.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Suricata Boma Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley
Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley
After a leisurely breakfast, you will explore Lake Manyara National Park, a jewel nestled at the base of the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment. You will traverse the park's unique groundwater forest, home to playful blue monkeys and baboons, before emerging onto the shores of the alkaline lake, which is often carpeted in a shimmering pink hue by thousands of flamingos. After searching for the park's legendary tree-climbing lions, you will head to a prestigious lodge perched on the rift's edge, offering sweeping views of the landscape you just explored.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Suricata Boma Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
The Endless Horizon of the Serengeti
The Endless Horizon of the Serengeti
Depart the lush highlands and travel into the heart of Serengeti National Park, a vast savannah that hosts the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth. Upon arrival, your private guide will lead you through the Seronera Valley or the migratory plains, where the horizon stretches forever and predators like leopards and cheetahs are frequently spotted lounging on granite kopjes. Your evening is spent at a world-class safari lodge or a premier tented camp, where you can relax by an infinity pool that overlooks a busy watering hole, ensuring the wildlife viewing never stops.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tamu Tamu Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Deep Immersion in the Serengeti
Deep Immersion in the Serengeti
This day is dedicated to a bespoke exploration of the Serengeti’s diverse ecosystems, from the central plains to the hidden valleys where wildlife thrives. You might choose an optional sunrise hot air balloon to see the migration from above, followed by a champagne bush breakfast in a secluded corner of the park. Whether you are tracking a pride of lions on the hunt or observing the complex social dynamics of a resident elephant herd, your day is tailored to your specific interests, ending with a decadent spa treatment or sundowners back at your camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tamu Tamu Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
The Ngorongoro Crater and Return to Arusha
The Ngorongoro Crater and Return to Arusha
On your final morning, you will depart the Serengeti and descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a self-contained "Garden of Eden" and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This natural amphitheater hosts nearly every species found in East Africa, offering your best chance to spot the rare black rhino alongside dense populations of hippos and prides of lions. After a spectacular morning of wildlife viewing and a gourmet picnic lunch by the hippo pool, you will begin your scenic drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon for your onward flight or a relaxing evening at a boutique estate.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
