$2,558 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your accommodation. Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, Arusha is the gateway to Tanzania’s famed Northern Safari Circuit.
The rest of the day is at leisure for you to unwind after your journey, enjoy the tranquil setting of your lodge, and make any final preparations for your safari. In the evening, your guide will conduct a comprehensive briefing, outlining the itinerary and what to expect in the days ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Summit Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's most picturesque wildlife sanctuaries. Famous for its enormous elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, Tarangire offers a unique safari experience characterized by diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife. As you traverse the park's rolling savannahs and river valleys, encounter elephants roaming beneath towering baobabs, graceful giraffes browsing acacia trees, and herds of zebras and wildebeests grazing across the plains. Lions, leopards, and cheetahs may also be spotted as they patrol their territories. The Tarangire River, which flows year-round, attracts wildlife from across the region, creating exceptional game-viewing opportunities throughout the day.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Following breakfast, begin your journey toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The drive takes you through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands, offering magnificent views of volcanic landscapes, Maasai villages, and rolling countryside. Upon entering Serengeti, the landscape transforms into endless golden plains stretching as far as the eye can see. Your afternoon game drive introduces you to one of Africa's greatest wildlife ecosystems, home to vast herds of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and an impressive population of predators. As the sun sets over the savannah, arrive at your accommodation and experience the magic of spending the night in the heart of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Weavers Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full game drive in Serengeti national park
Full game drive in Serengeti national park
Devote this day to a full exploration of Serengeti National Park. Start with an early morning game drive to see the savannah come to life as nocturnal predators return to cover and grazing animals begin to move across the plains.
Spend the day crossing a mosaic of habitats open grasslands, granite kopjes, seasonal rivers, and acacia woodlands searching for lions on rocky outcrops, cheetahs surveying the plains, leopards in riverine trees, and elephant herds roaming the bush.
Depending on the time of year, you may also encounter parts of the Great Migration, as vast numbers of wildebeest and zebras move through the ecosystem. From dawn to dusk, the Serengeti offers exceptional game-viewing and outstanding photographic opportunities.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Weavers Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti national park to Ngorongoro Conservation area
Serengeti national park to Ngorongoro Conservation area
After breakfast, set out on a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, making the most of your last opportunities to spot predators, grazers, and diverse birdlife.
Later, begin your drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, game-viewing en route as the landscape gradually shifts from open savannah to the cooler highlands. On arrival at your lodge near the crater rim, take in sweeping views over the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and unwind in the evening as you look forward to the next day’s crater exploration.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater safari
Ngorongoro Crater safari
An early breakfast is followed by a descent into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often referred to as Africa's "Garden of Eden." Formed millions of years ago when a giant volcano collapsed, the crater now shelters an astonishing concentration of wildlife within its natural walls. During your game drive, encounter large populations of lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, and numerous antelope species. The crater also offers one of the best opportunities in East Africa to observe the endangered black rhino in its natural habitat. Surrounded by lush grasslands, acacia forests, soda lakes, and swamps, this remarkable ecosystem delivers one of the most rewarding wildlife experiences in Africa. After an unforgettable day, ascend from the crater and return to your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Manyara National park
Lake Manyara National park
On your final safari day, explore the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet remarkably diverse reserve set below the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment. Drive through lush groundwater forests alive with baboons and blue monkeys, open plains where giraffes and elephants graze, and along the lakeshore, renowned for its prolific birdlife and, in season, flocks of flamingos. Lake Manyara is also known for its elusive tree-climbing lions, a behavior rarely seen elsewhere in Africa.
As you continue your game drive, savor your final wildlife encounters and the park’s striking scenery. Later in the afternoon, return to Arusha, reflecting on the memorable sightings and landscapes experienced throughout your safari. Depending on your schedule, you will then be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.
Your adventure concludes with lasting impressions of Tanzania’s iconic wilderness, exceptional wildlife, and genuine hospitality.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
