$9,312 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire
Arusha to Tarangire
Your safari begins with a morning departure from Arusha toward Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife destinations. As you enter the park, enjoy your first game drive through landscapes of ancient baobabs, acacia woodland and open grassland.
Tarangire is particularly famous for its large elephant herds, but you may also encounter giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, impalas and numerous bird species. During the dry season, wildlife gathers around the Tarangire River, creating excellent opportunities for photography and observation.
After a picnic lunch, continue exploring different areas of the park with your safari guide. Keep watch for lions and other predators that may be following the abundant herbivores.
Later on, you'll leave the park and drive toward your comfortable accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for the exciting crater and Ndutu safari adventures ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Suricata Boma Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire to ngorongoro
Tarangire to ngorongoro
After a heartly breakfast at your accommodation, travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive.
The crater floor is a natural wildlife sanctuary, supporting large numbers of zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, gazelle and other animals, while lions and hyenas are frequently seen hunting across the open plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by dramatic volcanic scenery before ascending the crater and continuing toward the Southern Serengeti.
As you approach the Ndutu area, the landscape changes into vast grasslands that become especially important during the calving season. Arrive at your mid-range camp or lodge in time to relax and enjoy dinner. Depending on arrival time and wildlife conditions, your guide may also arrange a short game drive around Ndutu. Spend the night in the Southern Serengeti, ideally positioned for the following days of intensive wildlife exploration.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ndutu full game drive
Ndutu full game drive
Wake early for a full day dedicated to exploring the Ndutu area, one of the most spectacular places to experience Tanzania’s calving season. After breakfast, head into the surrounding plains where large herds of wildebeest and zebra gather to give birth. The abundance of young animals also attracts predators, making this an excellent time for sightings of lions, cheetahs and hyenas.
Your experienced guide will carefully follow wildlife activity while respecting park regulations and maintaining a safe distance. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game drive across the grasslands, woodlands and seasonal lakes of Ndutu.
The area is famous for dramatic predator-prey interactions and offers wonderful opportunities for wildlife photography. As the afternoon progresses, continue searching for interesting animal behavior before returning to camp for dinner.
Relax around the camp and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Southern Serengeti beneath the African sky.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ndutu full game drive
Ndutu full game drive
Today is another exciting full-day game drive in the Ndutu ecosystem, allowing you to explore areas that may not have been covered the previous day. Set out early when wildlife is most active and temperatures are cooler. The calving plains can provide incredible opportunities to watch wildebeest mothers with newborn calves, large herds moving across the landscape and predators carefully observing the herds.
Depending on recent wildlife movements, your guide may explore different parts of Ndutu, including seasonal lakes, open plains and woodland areas. A packed picnic lunch allows you to remain in the wilderness throughout the day without returning to camp.
Return to camp after sunset for your final evening in the Ndutu area, enjoying dinner and reflecting on the remarkable wildlife encounters of the day.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ndutu to Central Serengeti
Ndutu to Central Serengeti
After breakfast, begin your journey from Ndutu toward Central Serengeti, enjoying a game drive en route. This transition gives you another opportunity to experience the changing scenery and wildlife of the Serengeti ecosystem.
You may encounter wildebeest, zebra, giraffes, antelope, elephants and, with some luck, predators such as lions and cheetahs. Stop for a picnic lunch in a scenic location before continuing toward the Central Serengeti. As you approach the Seronera area, the landscape becomes a mixture of open plains, rocky kopjes and river valleys that support wildlife throughout much of the year. Arrive at your tented camp in the afternoon and check in.
Enjoy some time to relax before dinner. Your final safari day will take you toward Serenora, where your flight to Zanzibar awaits.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Central Serengeti fly out to Zanzibar
Central Serengeti fly out to Zanzibar
As the day draws to a close, embark on your final day through the magnificent Serengeti, taking one last opportunity to witness Tanzania’s incredible wildlife in its natural habitat. Keep your eyes open for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, lions and other fascinating animals as the golden afternoon light transforms the endless plains into a spectacular scene.
This memorable moment brings your safari adventure to a beautiful conclusion, leaving you with lasting memories of the landscapes, wildlife and unforgettable experiences of Tanzania, continue to the nearby Serengeti airstrip for your scheduled flight. Board your flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar Airport, enjoying spectacular aerial views of Tanzania along the way. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, your safari ends, and you can continue your journey with a relaxing tropical beach holiday.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
