$2,475 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha – Where the Safari Story Begins
Arusha – Where the Safari Story Begins
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your safari representative and transfer to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, relax at the lodge or enjoy a gentle introduction to the town, with views of Mount Meru and the surrounding landscapes. Arusha is a lively gateway to the northern safari circuit, offering a blend of local culture, markets, and welcoming hospitality. Your guide will brief you about the journey ahead, explain the route, and answer any questions about wildlife viewing and safari arrangements. Enjoy dinner and overnight at your accommodation, resting before the adventure begins. Enjoy the evening at leisure.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
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Didas Villa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire – The Realm of Baobabs and Elephants
Tarangire – The Realm of Baobabs and Elephants
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, celebrated for its ancient baobab trees, sweeping landscapes, and impressive elephant populations. Enter the park for a game drive through woodlands, open grasslands, and areas surrounding the Tarangire River, an important water source during the dry season. Watch for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and various antelope species. Lions and other predators may also be encountered resting in the shade or moving through the vegetation. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site before continuing your wildlife exploration. In the afternoon, leave the park and drive to your accommodation for dinner and overnight. Your guide shares insights into animal behavior and conservation.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti – Into the Endless Plains
Serengeti – Into the Endless Plains
Travel after breakfast toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic highlands and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As the landscape opens into vast golden plains, begin your game drive across one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. Search for grazing herds, elephants, giraffes, and predators that roam the savannah. Depending on the season and migration movements, you may encounter wildebeest and zebras traveling across the ecosystem. Your guide will make stops for wildlife viewing and photography along the way. Arrive at your camp or lodge in the evening, enjoy dinner, and settle into the unforgettable atmosphere of the Serengeti wilderness. Each sighting reveals another side of this remarkable ecosystem.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Wildebeest Camps
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Visit Ngorongoro Crater
Visit Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. This remarkable volcanic caldera supports a rich variety of wildlife within its diverse habitats, including grasslands, wetlands, woodland, and a soda lake. Look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and hyenas. The crater is also a notable place to search for the endangered black rhino, although sightings are never guaranteed. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater while surrounded by dramatic scenery. Later, ascend to the crater rim and continue to your accommodation, reflecting on the day’s exceptional wildlife encounters. Observe changing crater scenery as wildlife moves through habitats.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Wild Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Manyara – Forests, Flamingos and Hidden Wildlife
Lake Manyara – Forests, Flamingos and Hidden Wildlife
Today, explore Lake Manyara National Park, a compact but diverse destination known for its groundwater forests, open plains, and scenic lake shore. Begin a game drive beneath tall trees where troops of baboons and blue monkeys are often seen. Continue through woodland and grassland habitats in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and other wildlife. The lake attracts a variety of waterbirds, including flamingos when conditions are suitable, while bird enthusiasts can enjoy many species throughout the park. Keep watch for the famous tree-climbing lions, though sightings depend on luck. After a picnic lunch and afternoon exploration, drive to your accommodation for dinner and overnight. Seasonal conditions influence the lake and its birdlife.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ndutu – Following the Great Migration
Ndutu – Following the Great Migration
After breakfast, travel toward the Ndutu region, part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem and a seasonal gathering place for migrating wildlife. Upon arrival, explore open plains, woodlands, and seasonal lake areas where wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and predators may be found. Ndutu is particularly renowned during the calving season, generally from January to March, when large numbers of wildebeest give birth across the grasslands. The exact location of herds changes with rainfall and grazing conditions, so your guide will adapt the route to recent sightings. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before continuing to your Ndutu accommodation for dinner and overnight. Wildlife locations shift, so remain flexible throughout the day.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Ndutu
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ndutu – A Front-Row Seat to the Wild
Ndutu – A Front-Row Seat to the Wild
Spend a full day exploring Ndutu’s wildlife-rich landscapes, making the most of your time in this remarkable region. Search for wildebeest herds, zebras, gazelles, and predators such as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals. During calving season, you may observe newborn calves and the fascinating interactions that unfold across the plains. Explore different habitats, including open grasslands, woodland, and seasonal lakes, where wildlife gathers according to conditions. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the field and continue game viewing through the afternoon. Your guide will prioritize recent sightings while respecting park regulations and animal behavior. Later, begin your journey back toward Arusha or arrange an onward transfer, concluding your safari with lasting memories. Ndutu’s changing light and open horizons provide wonderful photography opportunities, creating a fitting finale to your northern Tanzania adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
