$3,228 to $3,328 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Airport Pick-Up and Transfer to Your Accommodation in Arusha
Airport Pick-Up and Transfer to Your Accommodation in Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your driver and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax, unwind, and prepare for the exciting safari adventure ahead.
Nestled beneath the slopes of Mount Meru, Arusha is a vibrant city surrounded by beautiful landscapes and rich cultural heritage. As the gateway to Tanzania’s renowned safari destinations, it offers the perfect starting point for your journey.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying the comfort of your accommodation or taking in the peaceful surroundings before your safari begins.
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
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Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
From Arusha to Tarangire National Parks, Discover the Land of Giants
From Arusha to Tarangire National Parks, Discover the Land of Giants
In the morning meet your professional safari guide for the drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, approximately two and a half hours away. Famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife, Tarangire offers an unforgettable introduction to Tanzania’s remarkable wilderness.
Enjoy an exciting game drive through the park’s diverse landscapes. The Tarangire River serves as a vital water source, particularly during the dry season, attracting elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and various antelope species. Keep your eyes open for predators such as lions and leopards as you explore the park.
Tarangire is also a paradise for bird enthusiasts, boasting an impressive variety of bird species. Its iconic baobab trees and sweeping Savannah landscapes create a stunning backdrop for wildlife viewing and photography.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive in search of more wildlife encounters.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Kankari Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
From Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park, Into the Heart of the Wild
From Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park, Into the Heart of the Wild
After breakfast, depart from Karatu and journey toward Central Serengeti National Park, passing through the breathtaking landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy spectacular views of rolling hills, open grasslands, and vast Savannah plains, with opportunities to spot wildlife as you make your way into the Serengeti.
Upon entering the park, embark on a game drive across the endless plains of this world-renowned wildlife destination. Central Serengeti is famous for its abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and, with some luck, the elusive rhinoceros. You may also encounter cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and numerous antelope species, alongside an impressive variety of birds.
After an exciting day of exploration and wildlife viewing, proceed to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Sightseeing Luxury Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
A Full Day of Wildlife Exploration in Central Serengeti National Park, From Sunrise to Sunset
A Full Day of Wildlife Exploration in Central Serengeti National Park, From Sunrise to Sunset
Spend a full day discovering the incredible wildlife and breathtaking landscapes of Central Serengeti National Park, from the early morning light to the golden glow of sunset. Renowned for its vast open plains and abundant wildlife, the Central Serengeti offers exceptional opportunities to experience Tanzania’s wilderness at its finest.
Search for large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and buffaloes grazing across the plains, while lions, leopards, and cheetahs roam in search of prey. You may also encounter elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and a variety of antelope species. Bird lovers can look forward to spotting impressive species such as eagles, vultures, and ostriches.
Accompanied by your experienced safari guide, explore different areas of the park and discover the fascinating behaviors of its wildlife. From thrilling predator encounters to peaceful moments watching animals in their natural habitat, every game drive brings the possibility of a memorable sighting.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Sightseeing Luxury Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Into Ndutu Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration and Calving Season
Into Ndutu Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration and Calving Season
Depart from Central Serengeti and journey south to the spectacular Ndutu region, one of the most important areas of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Known for its expansive grasslands and seasonal lakes, Ndutu is particularly famous for the annual calving season. Keep your eyes open for large herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains, accompanied by gazelles and other grazing animals. Their presence often attracts predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, offering exciting opportunities for wildlife viewing.
During the calving season, typically from December to March, Ndutu becomes a remarkable wildlife spectacle as thousands of wildebeest calves are born within a relatively short period. You may witness newborn calves taking their first steps, protective mothers staying close to their young, and predators moving through the grasslands in search of prey.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Misako Ndutu Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ndutu
Ndutu
Set out for a full day of wildlife exploration in the remarkable Ndutu region, one of the best places to experience the Great Wildebeest Migration during the calving season. The area features a diverse landscape of open grasslands, seasonal lakes, swamps, and woodlands, providing a rich habitat for an incredible variety of wildlife.
During the calving season, particularly from January to February, Ndutu becomes a spectacular natural nursery as hundreds of thousands of wildebeest calves are born across the southern Serengeti plains. The abundance of newborn calves attracts predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, offering opportunities to witness the fascinating and sometimes dramatic realities of life in the wild.
One of the most remarkable sights is watching newborn calves stand on their feet within minutes of birth and gradually develop the strength to keep pace with the migrating herds.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Misako Ndutu Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater
Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart from Ndutu and travel through the breathtaking landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of rolling green hills, open grasslands, and scattered woodlands, with opportunities to spot wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.
Descend to the crater floor for an exciting game drive through this wildlife-rich landscape. Look out for large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, alongside elephants, buffaloes, lions, and spotted hyenas. The crater is also one of the best places in Tanzania to search for the endangered black rhinoceros in its natural habitat. Bird enthusiasts can enjoy spotting a wide variety of species around the crater’s lakes and wetlands.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the designated area before continuing your afternoon game drive, taking in the breathtaking scenery and incredible diversity of wildlife that makes Ngorongoro such a special safari destination.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Treetop Walk and Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park
Treetop Walk and Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park
Begin your day with an unforgettable treetop walkway experience in Lake Manyara National Park, offering a unique opportunity to explore the forest canopy while enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. As you walk among the trees, take in the sights and sounds of nature from a different perspective.
Afterward, embark on a game drive through the park, renowned for its lush groundwater forests, diverse wildlife, and famous tree-climbing lions. Keep an eye out for baboons, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and an impressive variety of bird species, including flamingos when seasonal conditions are favorable.
Following your wildlife adventure, begin your transfer to the airport for your departure, bringing your unforgettable Tanzania safari to a close. Depart with wonderful memories of the country’s spectacular landscapes, remarkable wildlife, and extraordinary safari experiences.
End of Safari: Airport transfer for your onward journey.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
