$3,747 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park Or Tarangire National Park
Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park Or Tarangire National Park
You will meet your private safari guide at Arusha airport or at your accommodation in Arusha. On this day, you can choose to go to Tarangire National Park or Lake Manyara National Park. Depending on the time of year, each of these parks offers different safari experiences. Your guide can advise you as to which is best to visit during your safari.
If Tarangire National Park, you'll depart from Arusha after breakfast for the approximately two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Along the way, you'll pass bustling Maasai villages and the vast, open plains that have become synonymous with images of Africa.
If Lake Manyara National Park, you'll depart from Arusha after breakfast for the drive to Lake Manyara National Park. The journey takes approximately two hours, but we'll pass through the market town of Mto wa Mbu along the way. This agricultural and fresh produce market is a melting pot of local cultures and a souvenir hunter's paradise.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Manyara's Secret Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Karatu - Serengeti National Park
Karatu - Serengeti National Park
After a hearty breakfast, we'll kick off the day early in anticipation of an exciting exploration.
Our journey will begin with a picturesque drive towards the Serengeti. En route, we'll traverse the misty rainforests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you might be fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of Cape buffalo, baboons, or even elephants and leopards concealed within the dense undergrowth.
Following a delectable lunch at the Serengeti National Park picnic area, it's time to immerse ourselves in the heart of the Serengeti. Prepare to be captivated by the iconic African savannah landscape and the sheer multitude of animals that freely roam these vast grassy plains.
As the day comes to a close, you'll enjoy a delightful dinner and spend the night in the heart of the Serengeti National Park, with your accommodation chosen according to your preferred standard and type.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Orangi River Luxury Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Today you can choose when you will do game drive and when you want to relax in the lodge. You can wake before dawn to take part in a sunrise game drive. It's an ideal time to see lions, leopards, and cheetahs in action as well as the early morning movements of the wildebeest, zebra, and other herbivores.
After your unforgettable morning, you'll return to your lodge for a late breakfast and to freshen up before hitting the road again with a picnic lunch / or to stay in the lodge in the afternoon.
You can also have a normal morning game drive after breakfast, and return to the lodge for hot lunch. From 1 pm till 3 pm it is more hot than the rest of the day, so you might as well stay in the lodge after lunch, and start another game drive in the late afternoon.
You have another option to take to the skies with a sunrise hot air balloon safari and champagne breakfast. Speak with your safari expert about adding this once in a lifetime experience to your safari.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Orangi River Luxury Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, we'll embark on our journey back to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Our route will take us through the Serengeti, but this time, we'll follow a different path, increasing our chances of spotting the elusive animals that may have evaded us on the second day of our safari. As far as the eye can see, you'll witness an abundance of wildlife in herds: wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and elegant giraffes, agile antelopes and gazelles, the majestic African elephants, and the highly regarded group of animals: the predators.
During this drive, keep your eyes peeled for sightings of sleek cheetahs, elusive leopards, scavenging hyenas, and, most importantly, the king of the savannah, the lion.
For the evening, you'll enjoy dinner and spend the night either on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater or in the nearby town of Karatu. The specific accommodation will be selected based on your chosen standard and preferences from the options available.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Acacia Farm Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater- Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater- Arusha
After breakfast, you'll head to Ngorongoro Crater, often regarded as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Upon your first glimpse of this immense, green caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, you'll quickly grasp why it has garnered such a prestigious reputation.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to over 120 mammal species, including the renowned Big Five, making it one of the world's most coveted safari destinations. It's an excellent place to witness the endangered black rhinoceros peacefully grazing on the grassy plains and observe numerous hippos enjoying the refreshing waters.
The crater harbors a substantial population of predators, such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, as well as an abundance of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, Cape buffalo, and more. It unquestionably ranks among Africa's top safari destinations.
You will then enjoy a picnic lunch by the park’s renowned hippo pool, before returning to Arusha Airport or your hotel in Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
