$2,250 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Your Tanzanian adventure begins at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your friendly driver-guide will be waiting to welcome you. From the airport, enjoy a short and scenic transfer to your lodge in Arusha, set within peaceful gardens surrounded by nature.
Depending on your arrival time, take the opportunity to relax by the pool, stroll around the beautiful grounds, or enjoy a refreshing drink as you settle in. If you arrive early, optional activities such as a coffee plantation visit or a tour of Arusha town can be arranged.
In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner before a peaceful overnight stay, preparing for the exciting safari days ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Samora River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park – Elephants & Baobabs
Tarangire National Park – Elephants & Baobabs
After breakfast, begin your safari with a scenic 2–3-hour drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, a spectacular destination renowned for its ancient baobab trees and impressive elephant herds. Along the way, enjoy views of the countryside and traditional Maasai communities.
Arrive in the park by mid-morning and set out on your first exciting game drive. Explore the diverse landscapes while searching for elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, and an abundance of birdlife. Stop for a picnic lunch beneath the shade of a tree, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the wilderness.
Continue your afternoon game drive as the changing light creates beautiful scenery and excellent photography opportunities. Later, head to your lodge for dinner and relaxation, with an optional sundowner experience available to end the day in memorable style.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kankari Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ndutu Region – The Calving Grounds
Ndutu Region – The Calving Grounds
After breakfast, depart from Tarangire and journey for approximately 2–3 hours toward the spectacular Ndutu region, where the Serengeti ecosystem meets the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Travel through rural villages and sweeping savannah landscapes as you make your way to one of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations.
Ndutu is especially famous for the Great Migration calving season, when vast herds of wildebeest gather across the plains and thousands of newborn calves take their first steps. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive.
Explore the open grasslands and woodland areas, where predators such as cheetahs, hyenas, and lions closely follow the herds. The abundance of wildlife creates incredible opportunities for photography and unforgettable encounters. After your game drive, return to camp for dinner and a peaceful night surrounded by the natural sounds of the African wildernes.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Safari Haven Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Central Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti National Park
You'll rise early for breakfast and continue your journey into the heart of Serengeti National Park. The drive of about 4 hours is filled with wildlife encounters, so your game drive begins the moment you leave camp. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed en route as you head deeper into the Central Serengeti, home to the highest density of big cats. Lions bask on kopjes, leopards lounge in acacia trees, and cheetahs prowl the golden plains. By late afternoon, you'll check in at your tented camp. After a hot shower, gather for dinner under the star-studded African sky, with the night filled by the distant roars of lions and the soft rustling of the savannah. Optional pre-booked hot-air balloon safaris can be arranged for dawn.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Hembe Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Central Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands
Central Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands
After a hearty breakfast, you'll enjoy one final morning game drive in the Serengeti, where dawn brings the wilderness alive with predators on the move and herbivores grazing. Later, you'll depart toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, a scenic drive with a picnic lunch along the way. You'll pass through Maasai villages and volcanic landscapes before reaching the cooler highlands. You'll check in at Ngorongoro Wild Camp, a tranquil lodge surrounded by lush forests and sweeping escarpment views. You'll spend the evening unwinding by the fireplace, enjoying a hearty dinner, or joining a guided walk through the nearby highlands for cultural encounters and birdwatching.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Parkngo
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Wild Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater- African Natural Wonder
Ngorongoro Crater- African Natural Wonder
After an early breakfast, set out for one of Tanzania’s greatest wildlife experiences—the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Descend deep into the crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, and begin a half-day game drive across its diverse habitats.
Explore the crater floor in search of endangered black rhinos, elephants, lions, wildebeest, buffaloes, zebras, and other wildlife. Keep an eye on the soda lakes, where colourful flamingos often gather, creating spectacular photographic opportunities. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch inside the crater, surrounded by the dramatic walls and abundant wildlife of this natural amphitheatre.
In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim and continue through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands toward Karatu. By evening, arrive at your lodge for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay in the tranquil countryside.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Arusha/Kilimanjaro – Flight to Zanzibar
Arusha/Kilimanjaro – Flight to Zanzibar
After breakfast, you'll drive for about 3 hours back to Arusha, passing through farmland and lively roadside villages. On arrival, you'll enjoy lunch (optional) before being transferred to the airport for Zanzibar. This marks the end of your northern circuit safari, but it can continue with a relaxing beach holiday. Optional activities include spice tours, Stone Town exploration, or simply unwinding on Zanzibar’s pristine white beaches. Accommodation tonight is not included but can be arranged according to your preference for either beach resorts or boutique island lodges.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha Airport (Arusha)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
