$2,850 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Airport Pick-up / Drop-off in Arusha
Airport Pick-up / Drop-off in Arusha
You'll arrive in Arusha, where our friendly team will warmly welcome you at the airport. From there, relax as you're transferred to your beautiful lodge or hotel in Arusha. If time permits, you'll enjoy a short city tour to soak in the local culture and vibrant atmosphere. You'll settle in as you prepare for the incredible safari journey that awaits you.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Farm House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
We pick you up at your lodge and depart to encounter Africa’s wilderness at Tarangire National Park, with picnic lunches, for a 2- to 3-hour drive. Tarangire is home to Tanzania's largest population of African elephants. You will spend enough time on game drives throughout the day to ensure your satisfaction. Traverse stunning landscapes and encounter magnificent elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Amidst the wilderness, a delightful picnic lunch awaits. Accompanied by an expert guide, immerse yourself in the captivating sights and sounds of the African wilderness.
While elephants take centre stage, Tarangire is home to a variety of other wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and various antelope species such as impalas and gazelles. After lunch, depart for a transfer game drive as you head to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- CHUI HIDDEN LODGE KARATU
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire National Park to Ndutu(South Serengeti)
Tarangire National Park to Ndutu(South Serengeti)
A game drive in the Serengeti Ndutu region offers a prime opportunity to witness the great migration. From December to March, vast herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles gather for calving season, attracting predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. The area’s open plains and acacia woodlands provide excellent wildlife viewing and birdwatching, with off-road driving allowed for closer encounters. With fewer crowds than central Serengeti, the Ndutu region is ideal for spotting big cats and enjoying breathtaking landscapes. It is perfect for those seeking predator-prey action and stunning photographic opportunities. You will be picked up in the morning for the transfer game drive to Ndutu. After the lunch break, proceed with the afternoon game before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Misako Ndutu Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ndutu Area Game Drive
Ndutu Area Game Drive
You'll start with an early morning game drive to catch the predators in action and witness the active wildlife. The southern Serengeti or Ndutu regions transform into bustling nurseries where newborns take their first steps within minutes of birth. The lush green landscapes, nourished by seasonal rains, provide ample grazing for the herds, ensuring the newborns have a strong start. After a picnic lunch in the wild, you'll continue your exploration as you head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Misako Ndutu Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ndutu to Central Serengeti (Game Drive & Transit)
Ndutu to Central Serengeti (Game Drive & Transit)
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Ndutu area, where the open plains offer excellent wildlife viewing. During the calving season, large herds of wildebeest and zebra gather here, attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas. Later, begin your journey toward Central Serengeti, enjoying a game drive en route as the landscape gradually changes. Upon arrival in the Seronera area, continue with an afternoon game drive, exploring one of the Serengeti’s richest wildlife regions, known for lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and many other species. End the day surrounded by the beautiful Serengeti scenery before heading to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight in Central Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Weavers Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Begin the day with a morning game drive in Central Serengeti, the ecological heart of the park, where permanent water sources support wildlife year-round. This area is known for its high density of big cats, especially lions that have established long-term territories, offering exceptional predator sightings in the varied habitats of kopjes, plains, and river lines. Wildlife behaviour changes as landscapes transition, from open savannah to woodland corridors, often revealing the Big Five.
After lunch, depart Serengeti and ascend toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, a scenic journey that few itineraries fully highlight. The drive passes through cooler climates, Maasai homelands, volcanic highlands, and fertile farmlands, offering a cultural and geographical contrast to the plains below. Arrive at your lodge by late afternoon for an overnight stay, enjoying crisp air, elevated views, and a peaceful atmosphere that naturally prepares you for the crater experience ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Arusha
Begin the day with an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. This vast volcanic caldera shelters a self-contained ecosystem where wildlife remains year-round, supported by permanent water sources and rich grazing grounds. The crater offers exceptional game viewing in a compact area, including large buffalo herds, elephants with impressive tusks, hippos, and one of the highest lion densities in Africa. It is among the few places where the critically endangered black rhino can be reliably spotted. Scenic lakes attract flamingos and diverse birdlife, while open plains and forested sections reveal contrasting habitats within a single drive.
A picnic lunch is enjoyed on the crater floor before ascending in the afternoon and continuing the journey onward, concluding the safari with one of Tanzania’s most iconic and rewarding wildlife experiences. You will be dropped off at your lodge in Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Farm House
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Departure - Airport Drop-off
Departure - Airport Drop-off
On your final day, our driver will pick you up from your lodge and take you to the airport, carrying beautiful memories from Tanzania. Optional activities can be done before your departure, such as visiting the foothills of Kilimanjaro or Arusha National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Kilimanjaro Airport
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
