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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park
After breakfast, depart from your lodge in Arusha or Moshi and travel to Arusha National Park for a full day of exploration.
Enjoy a scenic game drive through the park, passing highlights such as the Momella Lakes and the Ngurdoto Crater, often called “Little Ngorongoro.”
Optional activities are available at an additional cost, including a guided canoe safari on the Momella Lakes or a walking safari through forest and open plains, offering close encounters with wildlife and rich birdlife.
In the late afternoon, return to Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tumbili Lodge
Wildlife in Arusha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart from Arusha and travel to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic drive of approximately two hours that passes through the vibrant market town of Mto wa Mbu.
After a brief visit to the local market, enter the park and begin your game drive. Lake Manyara is a photographer’s paradise, offering exceptional wildlife viewing and diverse landscapes. The park is particularly famous for its unique tree-climbing lions, along with many other iconic African species.
Birdlife here is equally impressive, with a wide variety of species recorded. Even first-time birdwatchers are often captivated by the sight of flamingos along the lakeshore, soaring birds of prey, and colorful species such as the lilac-breasted roller.
After the day’s exploration, continue to your selected lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Karatu Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3-4
Serengeti National Park - Two days
Serengeti National Park - Two days
Begin the day with an early breakfast before setting off on a scenic drive toward Serengeti National Park. The journey takes you through the misty highland forests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where wildlife sightings may include Cape buffalo, baboons, and, with some luck, elephants or leopards moving through the dense vegetation.
After lunch at a picnic site inside the Serengeti, continue deeper into the park for your first game drive across the iconic savannah plains. Vast open landscapes and abundant wildlife create a truly unforgettable introduction to one of Africa’s most celebrated ecosystems.
Two nights will be spent here in Serengeti.
In the evening, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your selected camp or lodge in the heart of the Serengeti, depending on your chosen accommodation category.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mawe Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater, often described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. From the panoramic viewpoint along the rim, you’ll enjoy your first breathtaking view of this vast, fertile caldera—an unforgettable introduction that quickly explains its global reputation.
Located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the crater supports an extraordinary density of wildlife, with more than 120 mammal species, including the legendary Big Five. Descending to the crater floor in an open-top safari vehicle, you’ll have exceptional opportunities to observe and photograph Africa’s iconic animals in a remarkably compact setting.
Predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas are frequently seen, alongside large populations of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, and Cape buffalo.
In the late afternoon, ascend the crater rim and transfer to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Karatu Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Depart early from your lodge and travel south to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most rewarding yet often overlooked wildlife reserves, for a full day of exploration.
On arrival, you’ll encounter the life-giving Tarangire River, bordered by acacia woodlands and majestic baobab trees, where wildlife gathers throughout the day. During the dry season, large numbers of animals migrate from the surrounding Maasai steppe in search of water, creating exceptional game-viewing opportunities within a relatively small area.
Tarangire is also known for hosting rare species such as the greater kudu, fringe-eared oryx, and the ashy starling, which are seldom seen elsewhere in Tanzania.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the scenic viewpoints overlooking the river—while keeping an eye out for the curious local monkeys. In the late afternoon, return to Arusha, bringing your safari day to a close.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
