$4,725 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your expert safari representative and transferred in comfort to Gran Meliá Arusha. Nestled among coffee plantations on the quiet outskirts of Arusha, this elegant hotel offers sweeping views of Mount Meru, beautifully manicured grounds, and exceptional modern amenities. Spend the remainder of your day entirely at leisure to recover from your international journey. You can unwind by the heated outdoor infinity pool, stroll through the lush gardens. In the evening, savor a delicious dinner featuring fine local and international cuisine at one of the hotel's signature restaurants as you relax and prepare for the exciting wilderness adventure ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Gran Meliá Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Fly from Arusha to Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)
Fly from Arusha to Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airstrip for your scenic domestic flight to the Ndutu region in the Southern Serengeti. As your aircraft glides over Tanzania, enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the ever-changing landscapes below. Upon landing, greet your professional driver-guide and embark on your first game drive en route to the lodge. Traverse the vast acacia-dotted plains and soda lakes, scanning the horizon for massive wildebeest herds and resident predators. Arrive at Lake Masek Tented Lodge in time to check in, relax, and savor a warm lunch. In the afternoon, set out for another game drive around Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek, tracking cheetahs, lions, and gazelles before returning to your luxury tented lodge for sunset drinks and dinner overlooking the lake.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Masek Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full Game Drives in Ndutu
Full Game Drives in Ndutu
Spend an unforgettable full day exploring the wildlife-rich Ndutu plains and Southern Serengeti, prime territory for witnessing the Great Migration calving season (typically December to March). Marvel at tens of thousands of wildebeest and zebras gathered across the open short-grass plains, where thousands of newborn calves are born daily. Watch closely as big cats—including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas—capitalize on the abundance of prey. Your expert guide will strategically position your 4x4 safari vehicle for exceptional wildlife viewing and photography opportunities. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the heart of the bush before continuing your afternoon search for leopards resting in acacia branches and flamingo flocks along the shores of Lake Ndutu. Return to your lodge in the late afternoon to relax.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Masek Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ndutu to Central Serengeti
Ndutu to Central Serengeti
Enjoy a final early morning game drive through the Ndutu region before starting your journey north toward the iconic Seronera Valley in Central Serengeti. As you travel across the park, watch the short-grass plains transition into vast open savannahs framed by granite kopjes. These ancient rock outcrops serve as favorite vantage points for resident prides of lions and solitary leopards. Along the way, observe dense populations of herbivores, including giraffes, topis, zebras, and impalas grazing along the track. Arrive at Meliá Serengeti Lodge situated in the heart of the wilderness in time to check in, unwind by the infinity pool, and enjoy panoramic views over the Mbali Pali River valley as the sun sets over the Serengeti horizon.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full Game Viewing in Central Serengeti
Full Game Viewing in Central Serengeti
Dedicate a full, thrilling day to exploring the diverse ecosystems of the Central Serengeti. Traverse the famous Seronera River valley, where abundant resident wildlife gathers year-round around permanent water sources. With your expert guide, track hungry predators—including prides of lions, solitary leopards resting in riverine trees, and fast cheetahs—as they hunt across the golden plains. Scan the valley thickets for rare black rhinos, and observe majestic herds of elephants and towering giraffes browsing peacefully through the surrounding woodland patches. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch set in the heart of the wilderness before resuming your game drive to witness late-afternoon wildlife activity. As dusk falls, return to the luxury of your lodge to unwind with a refreshing beverage and fine dining.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Meliá Serengeti Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro conservation Area
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro conservation Area
Take a final morning game drive through the Serengeti plains as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Keep your camera ready to capture any final Serengeti sightings, from lions soaking in the early sunlight to elephant herds traversing the savannah. As you leave the park behind, the countryside transforms into rolling highlands and traditional Maasai pastoral lands, where local herdsmen tend their livestock in vibrant red shúkàs. Begin your scenic ascent up the lush, forest-covered slopes of the Ngorongoro crater rim. Arrive at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge by afternoon, built entirely from local river stone to blend seamlessly into the rim. Spend the rest of your day relaxing while taking in sweeping panoramic views over the ancient caldera below.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire National Park
Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire National Park
Descend 600 meters into the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater for an extraordinary crater floor safari. This self-contained volcanic caldera boasts one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa, offering premier opportunities to view lions, spotted hyenas, massive tusker elephants, and rare black rhinos. Observe colorful flamingo flocks on Lake Magadi and enjoy a scenic picnic lunch near the hippo pool. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and drive toward the Great Rift Valley escarpment into the Tarangire ecosystem. Arrive at Lake Burunge Baobab Luxury Tented Lodge in time to unwind, admire the iconic baobab trees surrounding the property, and take in peaceful lake views at sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Game Drives in Tarangire National Park
Game Drives in Tarangire National Park
After an early breakfast, enter Tarangire National Park for a captivating game drive through landscapes dominated by ancient baobab trees and riverine wetlands. Tarangire is world-renowned for hosting some of Africa’s largest elephant herds, often seen digging in the dry bed of the Tarangire River or resting under giant trees. Look out for lions, leopards, giraffes, waterbucks, and over 500 species of birds inhabiting the park. After a memorable morning safari and a scenic lunch, bid farewell to the bush and begin your comfortable drive back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or your designated drop-off point for your onward flight home.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
