$3,138 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha National Park + Walking Safari
Arusha National Park + Walking Safari
Your safari adventure commences today! We'll collect you from your hotel in or near Arusha. Your knowledgeable guide will accompany you to Arusha National Park, renowned for its stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. The park is segmented into three distinct areas: Mount Meru, Ngurdoto Crater, and Momella Lakes. Following a thrilling game drive, you'll embark on a guided walking safari. This unique experience allows you to observe giraffes, buffaloes, and other wildlife from a close yet safe distance on foot. At the end of the day, check in to Africa Safari Arusha where you can relax around the pool.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Arusha (Standard Room)
Wildlife in Arusha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Enjoy breakfast at Africa Safari Arusha before heading to Tarangire National Park, enjoying the views of beautiful nature, landscapes, and local communities. Embark on a full-day game drive in Tarangire, famous for its large numbers of elephants, baobab trees, and tree climbing African pythons. At the end of the day, head to Africa Safari Lake Manyara where you will spend the night in a safari tent. Furnished with two single beds and a small outdoor seating area, this is the chance to get back to basics and enjoy the adventure. First, you can take a dive into the swimming pool!
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Tent)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Rift Valley
Rift Valley
Get ready for an active day ahead! We'll kick-start the morning with an early hike along the Great Rift Valley wall. Our journey begins in the village of Mto wa Mbu, winding through lush banana plantations until we reach the Rift Valley wall. Be sure to lace up your sturdy hiking shoes as the path can be steep and rocky. Once atop the wall, you'll be treated to a breathtaking panoramic vista of Lake Manyara and Mto Wa Mbu, surrounded by vibrant shades of green. After a brief rest to soak in the scenery, we'll descend to where the bikes await us. Embark on a scenic bike tour through the village, culminating in a delightful lunch hosted by a local family—a genuine Tanzanian experience. In the afternoon, we'll return to Africa Safari Lake Manyara, reflecting on the day's memorable adventures.
- Main Destination:
- Great Rift Valley
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Game Drive Ngorongoro Crater
Game Drive Ngorongoro Crater
Wake up early today and enjoy breakfast before driving towards the Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact crater in the world. The crater is estimated to house 30,000 large mammals. Due to its natural borders, there is an abundance of wildlife throughout the conservation area, which is home to the Big Five, including the African Black Rhino, as well as hyenas, zebras, and elephants, to name a few. At the end of the day we head to Ndutu/South Serengeti where we overnight at Africa Safari South Serengeti. The area is famous for the calving season of the Great Migration, an absolute highlight of the annual wildebeest migration.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari South Serengeti (Safari Comfort)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Game Drive Serengeti National Park
Game Drive Serengeti National Park
On day five, we will head towards the Serengeti. After a few hours drive, we will arrive at the Serengeti gate. After lunch, we'll do a game drive all afternoon in this beautiful park. Known for both its forest landscapes and the endless plains of savannah, the park is famous for its migration involving about 1.5 million herbivores and predators moving across the plains in search of water.
You’ll spend the evening at Africa Safari Ikoma, situated between Serengeti Seronera, Grumeti, and Ikorongo Game Reserves, making it an ideal base for exploring the Serengeti. It’s a wonderful retreat for enjoying a relaxing moment observing birdlife or a herd of impala grazing peacefully around the camp area, or simply listening to the sounds of the African bush.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Tent)
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ikona Wildlife Management Area
Ikona Wildlife Management Area
Start the day with a game drive in the Ikona Wildlife Management Area, which supports a variety of wildlife across 242 square kilometres of pristine wilderness, including herds of elephant, waterbuck, black and white colobus monkeys, the elusive leopard and both the greater and the lesser kudu.
In the afternoon, we will explore the area on foot with a ranger on a walking safari and ending the day with a sundowner in the African bush. A unique experience!
You’ll spend another night at the Africa Safari Ikoma tented camp.
- Main Destination:
- Ikona Wildlife Management Area (Greater Serengeti)
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Game Drive Serengeti National Park to North Serengeti
Game Drive Serengeti National Park to North Serengeti
Today, we venture further north, continuing our game drive in the Serengeti. During the migration season, we can pass by the Mara River, where you may witness the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of watching thousands of animals crossing the water.
We will overnight at the Africa Safari Maasai Boma. As the accommodation’s name suggests, it is inspired by a traditional Maasai boma. Look around you and you’ll understand why -you’ll be immersed in the Maasai culture! The local village is called Ololosokwan, and although not located in an official game reserve or national park, you can still see wildlife here.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Maasai Boma (Maasai Safari Hut)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Drive to Lake Natron
Drive to Lake Natron
After breakfast, we’ll make our way to Lake Natron. The drive from the northern Serengeti is remote, with a desolate, other-worldly beauty and an incomparable feeling of space and antiquity. The roads pass through untravelled Maasai land, with small bomas and big mountains often in view amidst a wild, cauterized landscape. On the way to the lodge, there is an opportunity to stop at a hot spring.
We will overnight at Africa Safari Lake Natron. The lodge is embedded in its surrounding landscape and boasts stunning views of neighbouring Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai, a still-active volcano. Enjoy the view! From the lodge, you can take a 10-minute walk to the lake with your guide, or you can choose to take a refreshing and welcome dip in the swimming pool. The region is famed for hosting approximately two million flamingos, which gather along the lake's shores from June to November.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Drive from Lake Natron to Manyara
Drive from Lake Natron to Manyara
In the morning, your guide will take you on an adventurous walk to the waterfalls (make sure to bring walking shoes). With several Maasai villages located in the vicinity, your guide for the hike will be a local Maasai. After lunch, you’ll head to Mto Wa Mbu, where you will overnight at Africa Safari Lake Manyara.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Game Drive Lake Manyara National Park
Game Drive Lake Manyara National Park
Today we will go to Lake Manyara National Park. The park is known for its breathtaking panoramic views, waterfalls, babbling brooks with clear water, and hot springs. Today’s highlight is a full-day game drive before driving back to Arusha where we arrive before dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
