$1,303 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
After a morning briefing, you depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its majestic baobab trees, vast savannah landscapes, and large elephant herds. You will enjoy an exciting game drive as you search for wildlife, including giraffes, buffaloes, lions, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, and gazelles.
Upon entering the park, your safari adventure begins with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park, followed by an afternoon game drive to further explore the park's rich wildlife and stunning scenery.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will depart for the Great Rift Valley, passing through Mto wa Mbu and Karatu in the cooler highlands of the Ngorongoro region. You will enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoy a brief stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the crater.
You continue your journey around the crater before descending along a rugged route, passing traditional Maasai villages on your way to Serengeti National Park. At Naabi Hill Gate, you take a short walk to a viewpoint offering breathtaking views over the endless Serengeti plains.
You will proceed to the Seronera area in central Serengeti, a wildlife-rich region home to an incredible variety of animals, including the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
You begin the day with an early morning sunrise game drive, followed by breakfast in the park. You will continue with a mid-morning game drive until lunchtime, enjoying more wildlife sightings along the way.
In the afternoon, you depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the scenic surroundings of the crater region. You will arrive in time for dinner and an overnight stay at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full game drive across the short-grass plains and around Lake Magadi on the crater floor. This vast, extinct volcanic caldera covers about 100 square miles and is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and more.
With a bit of luck, you may spot the rare black rhino. After the game drive, you ascend back to the crater rim and proceed to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay, taking in the breathtaking views of Ngorongoro along the way.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Today, you will visit Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its stunning scenery, including panoramic views, lush forests, waterfalls, and natural hot springs. You will enjoy a full-day game drive through the park, known for its diverse wildlife and rich birdlife.
For those interested, an optional two-hour walking safari can be arranged, offering a chance to experience nature up close while observing animals such as giraffes, buffaloes, and other wildlife from a safe distance.
In the afternoon, you will return to Arusha and transfer to your hotel in time for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Karibu Heritage House
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Kilimanjaro Hike
Kilimanjaro Hike
It’s impossible to climb this famous, highest Mount Kilimanjaro in a day, but your day trip to this majestic, iconic snow-capped mountain will give you a shot at scrambling up the first leg of the well-known Marangu route. On your way through the thick rainforest, you will come across twittering and chattering birdlife, Colobus.
Your day trip begins with a hotel pickup in Arusha, then jump in for a relaxing drive to Marangu Gate for registration with the authorities before you begin your long-awaited hike. This route approaches the mountain from the southeast.
You will only trek through the lower altitude, taking your picnic lunch en route to Mandara Hut. Once you are at Mandara Hut, you will rest for approximately 30 to 45 minutes before you begin your slow descent back to the Main Gate.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
