$2,123 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your memorable New Year safari starts with an early morning pick-up from Arusha by your professional safari guide. After a brief orientation, you’ll drive southwest to Tarangire National Park, famous for its impressive elephant populations, towering baobab trees, and rich variety of wildlife.
On arrival, you’ll set off on your first game drive through Tarangire’s striking landscapes. The park hosts large herds of elephants along with lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs, and many antelope species. In the dry season, the Tarangire River is the main water source, drawing countless animals and offering exceptional game-viewing opportunities.
You’ll enjoy a tasty picnic lunch inside the park, immersed in the sights and sounds of the African bush.
In the afternoon, continue your game drive before leaving the park and heading to your lodge in the Mto wa Mbu area, where you’ll relax, have dinner, and spend the night.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Suricata Boma Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Mto wa Mbu – Scenic Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Mto wa Mbu – Scenic Transfer to Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, depart from Mto wa Mbu and drive through the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area, taking in sweeping views of the highlands and dramatic volcanic scenery along the way.
As you continue toward Serengeti National Park, the landscape opens up into the iconic endless golden plains that have made the Serengeti one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife destinations.
Upon entering the park, enjoy your first exhilarating game drive. Keep your camera close at hand for possible sightings of lions resting under acacia trees, elephants and giraffes roaming the savannah, cheetahs scanning the plains, vast herds of zebras and wildebeests, and a wealth of other wildlife.
You’ll arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the afternoon, with time to relax and soak in the magnificent Serengeti sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Hembe Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full Game Drive in Serengeti-New Year Celebration in the Wild
Full Game Drive in Serengeti-New Year Celebration in the Wild
Wake to the sounds of the African bush and enjoy a hearty breakfast at your camp or lodge. Today is devoted to a full day of game viewing in the legendary Serengeti National Park.
Head out with your expert guide in search of the famed Big Five, exploring prime wildlife areas and following the rhythms of the plains. Depending on the season, you may encounter vast herds of wildebeests and zebras, abundant gazelles, elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, leopards, and powerful lion prides.
Savor a picnic lunch at one of the park’s scenic spots before continuing your afternoon game drive, making the most of Serengeti’s incredible wildlife and sweeping vistas.
As the sun dips below the horizon, return to your camp or lodge to welcome the New Year in the heart of nature. Enjoy a special festive dinner beneath Africa’s dazzling night sky and reflect on an extraordinary day in one of the world’s greatest safari destinations.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Hembe Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater Rim
After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti for a final morning game drive as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
On arrival, you’ll descend roughly 600 meters down the crater wall into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. This natural amphitheater is teeming with wildlife and offers excellent chances to see the Big Five, alongside large herds of zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, and an impressive array of bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor, soaking in the dramatic surroundings, before driving back up to the rim and continuing on to your lodge in Karatu. Here you’ll have dinner and spend the night, relaxing after an action-packed day.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic park known for its lush groundwater forests, diverse birdlife, and rich wildlife. Enjoy a morning game drive as you explore the park in search of elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebras, baboons, buffaloes, and, if you’re lucky, Lake Manyara’s famous tree-climbing lions. The alkaline lake often hosts thousands of flamingos along with many other bird species, creating superb opportunities for nature and wildlife photography.
Following a picnic lunch in one of the park’s designated spots, you’ll begin the leisurely drive back to Arusha. On arrival, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel, residence, or the airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your unforgettable New Year Safari Adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
