$4,675 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Arusha National Park - Walking Safari
Arusha National Park - Walking Safari
Your safari begins with a pick-up from your accommodation in Arusha or Moshi, followed by a scenic drive to Arusha National Park.
Enjoy the flexibility of either a half-day or full-day game drive through the park, passing highlights such as the Momella Lakes and the Ngurdoto Crater.
For an added experience, you may choose a guided canoe safari on the Momella Lakes or a walking safari, offering a closer look at the park’s forests and open landscapes. These activities provide opportunities to encounter wildlife such as black-and-white colobus monkeys, zebras, buffalo, antelope, and an exceptional variety of birdlife, with more than 400 species recorded.
In the late afternoon, return to Arusha, bringing the day to a close with lasting memories and outstanding photographs.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tumbili Lodge
Wildlife in Arusha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park - Full day
Tarangire National Park - Full day
The day begins early in Tarangire National Park, where you may witness impressive herds of elephants gathering around waterholes, along with impalas, zebras, and, with some luck, elusive leopards in their natural habitat. A midday picnic allows you to relax while enjoying the park’s dramatic scenery.
Tarangire’s rich birdlife adds another highlight to the experience, from colorful lilac-breasted rollers to towering ostriches. Afternoon game drives often reveal additional wildlife activity as the day cools.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Baobab Tented Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire to Lake Manyara
Tarangire to Lake Manyara
After breakfast, set out for Lake Manyara National Park, a photographer’s paradise renowned for its rich wildlife and diverse scenery. The park offers outstanding opportunities to capture iconic African wildlife, with sightings of many well-known species. One of its most famous highlights is the rare tree-climbing lions, often seen resting in acacia trees, providing unforgettable photographic moments.
Lake Manyara is also a haven for birdlife, with an impressive variety of species recorded. Visitors are frequently delighted by large flocks of flamingos along the lakeshore, soaring birds of prey, and the brilliantly colored lilac-breasted roller—making the park rewarding even for first-time birdwatchers.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Karatu Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Natron
Lake Natron
Today offers an immersive introduction to contemporary Tanzanian village life—experienced on two wheels. Enjoy a guided 2-hour bicycle tour through the vibrant farming community of Mto wa Mbu. For those seeking a more relaxed pace, a tuk-tuk tour is available as an alternative.
The morning experience concludes with a traditional local lunch served beneath shady banana trees, where you’ll sample a variety of authentic Tanzanian dishes. For the adventurous, there is also the opportunity to taste banana beer, a locally brewed specialty made from fermented bananas.
After lunch, continue your journey toward Lake Natron. The drive passes through the heart of Maasai land, offering insight into one of East Africa’s most iconic cultures. En route, you will also pass Engaruka, an important archaeological site featuring the remains of an ancient settlement.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Natron
Lake Natron
Lake Natron is one of Tanzania’s most remote and extraordinary landscapes, far from the typical tourist routes. Today, you will spend a full day exploring this remarkable region with an experienced local guide.
Activities may include a guided walk along the lakeshore, visits to nearby waterfalls, and a hike to view ancient hominid footprints preserved in the surrounding terrain. The area is also an important breeding ground for flamingos, and with a bit of luck, you may witness these striking birds gathered along the alkaline waters.
Lake Natron’s dramatic scenery is defined by its vivid mineral-rich hues—shades of pink, green, red, and orange that create a truly surreal setting. After a day of exploration, return to your lodge to relax and take in the views.
In the evening, enjoy a sundowner overlooking the lake, with panoramic views of Ol Doinyo Lengai, the only active volcano in Northern Tanzania and a sacred mountain for the Maasai people.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6-7
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Waking up in Serengeti National Park is a truly special experience, as the sounds, scents, and sights of the African wilderness surround you in one of the world’s most iconic wildlife destinations. After breakfast, set out on a morning game drive, enjoying the park’s sweeping landscapes, ever-changing light, and abundant wildlife, all interpreted by your expert guide.
Lunch will be enjoyed either as a picnic in the bush or as a hot meal at camp, after which you will continue with afternoon game drives across the plains. As the sun sets over the Serengeti, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mawe Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After a hearty breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, traveling through Serengeti National Park again via an alternative route to maximize wildlife viewing. This scenic drive offers fresh opportunities to spot animals you may have missed earlier in the safari.
The day will be spent inside Ngorongoro Crater, known for its large mammals, including the Big Five, including black rhinos.
In the late afternoon, arrive in the Ngorongoro area and check in to your selected accommodation—either on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater or in the nearby town of Karatu, depending on your chosen accommodation category. Dinner and overnight will be at your lodge, surrounded by this remarkable landscape.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Karatu Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Lake Eyasi
Lake Eyasi
After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater, often described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. From the panoramic viewpoint along the rim, enjoy your first breathtaking sight of this vast, fertile caldera and quickly understand why it is regarded as one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural landmarks.
Located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the crater supports more than 120 mammal species, including the legendary Big Five. It is one of the best places to encounter the endangered black rhinoceros and to observe large pods of hippos resting in the crater’s wetlands.
Exploring the crater floor in an open-top vehicle offers exceptional opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. The area hosts a dense population of predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, alongside abundant herbivores including wildebeest, zebras, various antelope species, and Cape buffalo.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Karatu Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Arusha
Arusha
After breakfast at the lodge, depart for Arusha, where you will continue with your onward journey to Zanzibar or return home.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
