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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival In Arusha
Arrival In Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari representative and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel, recover from your journey and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this vibrant safari town.
Arusha is the gateway to some of Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destinations, making it the perfect place to begin your adventure. Your safari team will ensure you are comfortable and fully prepared for the journey ahead, including a briefing about your itinerary and the exciting experiences waiting for you. Overnight in Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive toward Tarangire National Park for your first wildlife experience. Known for its spectacular baobab trees, beautiful savannah landscapes and large elephant herds, Tarangire provides an exciting introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife.
Enjoy a game drive through the park, keeping your eyes open for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, antelopes and a variety of bird species. The park’s seasonal rivers and natural vegetation attract wildlife, making the game drive both scenic and rewarding.
After exploring Tarangire, continue toward Mto wa Mbu, a lively town located close to Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro area. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy a relaxing evening before continuing toward the Serengeti the following day. Overnight in Mto wa Mbu.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Siafu Serenity Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, leave Mto wa Mbu and begin your journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. As you approach the Serengeti, the scenery gradually opens into vast golden plains, creating the feeling of entering one of Africa’s greatest wildlife kingdoms.
Enjoy game viewing as you travel toward Central Serengeti, with opportunities to encounter zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, elephants and other plains animals along the way. Central Serengeti is also famous for its resident predators, offering possibilities to spot lions, cheetahs and, with some luck, leopards.
Continue exploring the area with an afternoon game drive before heading to your accommodation. Spend the evening surrounded by the atmosphere of the Serengeti and prepare for the exciting journey toward Ndutu. Overnight in Central Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mbuni Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Wake up to the beauty of the Serengeti and enjoy a morning game drive in Central Serengeti before continuing toward the Ndutu area. This journey takes you deeper into the Southern Serengeti ecosystem, where the landscapes become increasingly open and the short-grass plains provide an important feeding and calving ground for the migrating herds.
As you approach Ndutu, begin looking for signs of the Great Migration. Depending on the movement of the herds, you may encounter large concentrations of wildebeest and zebra spread across the plains, together with predators following the migration.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive around Ndutu, your first opportunity to experience the calving-season environment. As the sun sets over the plains, continue to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay in the Ndutu area.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Gnu Ndutu Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ndutu Area , Southern Serengeti National Park
Ndutu Area , Southern Serengeti National Park
Today is the heart of your safari a full day dedicated to exploring the Ndutu area during the spectacular calving season. After breakfast, set out on an extended game drive across the Southern Serengeti plains, giving you plenty of time to follow the movements of the migrating herds.
During the calving season, the plains become a vast natural nursery as thousands of wildebeest calves are born. You may witness mothers caring for their young, newborn calves taking their first steps and huge herds gathering across the short grasslands.
The abundance of newborn animals also attracts predators, making Ndutu particularly exciting for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. Keep watch for lions, cheetahs and hyenas moving through the plains in search of opportunities. With the flexibility of a full day in the area, your guide can follow wildlife activity and explore different parts of Ndutu without rushing.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Gnu Ndutu Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ndutu Area , Southern Serengeti National Park
Ndutu Area , Southern Serengeti National Park
Begin another exciting morning in the Ndutu area with a game drive, giving you one more opportunity to experience the calving grounds and observe the wildlife before leaving the Southern Serengeti. Depending on the movements of the herds, your morning may bring encounters with wildebeest, zebra, giraffes and the predators that patrol the plains.
After your Ndutu exploration, gradually make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The landscape changes as you leave the open plains behind and approach the highlands surrounding the Ngorongoro region.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way and take time to appreciate the contrast between the Southern Serengeti plains and the cooler highlands. Arrive at your accommodation in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a relaxing evening and overnight stay, ready for the spectacular crater experience the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Wild Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. Often described as one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife settings, the crater provides a unique environment where a remarkable concentration of wildlife lives within its dramatic walls.
Explore the crater floor in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and other wildlife. Keep your eyes open for the endangered black rhino, which may occasionally be spotted in the open grasslands. Beyond the wildlife, the crater itself is a spectacular sight, with sweeping landscapes and a sense of wilderness in every direction.
After your game drive, ascend from the crater and continue toward Mto wa Mbu. Arrive at your accommodation and enjoy a relaxing evening after another rewarding day of wildlife viewing. Overnight in Mto wa Mbu.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngare Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, begin your final day with a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Despite being relatively compact, the park offers remarkable diversity, ranging from groundwater forests and open plains to wetlands and the shores of Lake Manyara.
Explore the park in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, monkeys and numerous bird species. The changing landscapes provide a beautiful final chapter to your safari and offer excellent opportunities for photography and enjoying Tanzania’s natural scenery.
After the game drive, leave the park and continue with your onward transfer for departure arrangements. This marks the end of your safari, taking with you unforgettable memories of Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu’s calving season and the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
