$2,159 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Lake Manyara National Park – Tree-Climbing Lions & Baboon Troops
Lake Manyara National Park – Tree-Climbing Lions & Baboon Troops
Your luxury safari begins with a private pickup from your Arusha lodge, followed by a scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park, nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. This compact gem is famous for its tree-climbing lions, which lounge lazily among acacia branches, and its large troops of baboons that greet you at the park entrance. The diverse habitats – from groundwater forests to open savannahs and the alkaline lake itself – support elephants, giraffes, and over 400 bird species including flamingos. A gourmet picnic lunch is served at a scenic spot within the park. After an extensive game drive, you transfer to your luxurious lodge for relaxation, a sumptuous dinner, and an indulgent overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park – Endless Plains & Wildlife Spectacle
Serengeti National Park – Endless Plains & Wildlife Spectacle
Following a delicious breakfast, your journey continues toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, traversing the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route. The Serengeti, meaning "endless plain" in Maasai, unfolds before you – a vast wilderness teeming with wildlife. Upon arrival, you enjoy a gourmet lunch at a scenic picnic site before embarking on an afternoon game drive. The Serengeti is renowned for its great migrating herds – over 1.5 million wildebeests, 250,000 zebras, and 500,000 antelopes. Resident predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, play their vital role in the circle of life. As the sun sets, you arrive at your luxury tented camp for dinner and an unforgettable overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti Full Day – Predators, Migration & Photographic Moments
Serengeti Full Day – Predators, Migration & Photographic Moments
Wake to the symphony of the wild – birds calling and the distant roars of lions. After a lavish breakfast, you venture deep into the Serengeti for a full day of game viewing. The central Seronera region offers exceptional opportunities to encounter the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration's dramatic river crossings or vast herds stretching across the plains. A gourmet picnic lunch is served at a prime location, allowing you to soak in the wilderness. Your expert guide ensures you capture the best photographic moments. As evening descends, return to your luxury camp for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti to Karatu – Sunrise Safari & Crater Views
Serengeti to Karatu – Sunrise Safari & Crater Views
Rise early for a magical sunrise game drive across the Serengeti plains, when predators are most active and the golden light sets the savannah ablaze. This is the perfect time to witness lions on the hunt, cheetahs sprinting, and herds of wildebeests on the move. After a gourmet breakfast, you begin your scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro highlands, with game viewing en route. The journey offers breathtaking vistas before arriving at your luxury lodge in Karatu, perched near the crater rim. This strategic location allows for an early descent into the crater the following morning when wildlife is most active. Enjoy a gourmet dinner and a restful overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater – Africa's Natural Wonder & Return to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater – Africa's Natural Wonder & Return to Arusha
Your final safari day begins early with breakfast, followed by descent into the Ngorongoro Crater – the world's largest unbroken volcanic caldera and one of the Natural Wonders of Africa. This 260-square-kilometre amphitheatre shelters approximately 25,000 animals, offering the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa. The crater floor reveals prides of lions, herds of buffaloes, large-tusked elephants, leopards, and the critically endangered black rhino. Lake Magadi's shimmering waters attract flamingos and hippos. A gourmet picnic lunch beside the hippo pool provides a memorable pause. After an extensive game drive, you ascend the crater walls and return to Arusha, where your luxury safari concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation or the airport.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
