Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
After a safari briefing in the morning and an approximate 2-hour drive, you will arrive at the Tarangire National Park. Giant baobab trees, bush savannah and seasonal marshes add to the wonder of this nature reserve. The Tarangire National Park is considered one of the best places to view elephants up close. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions. Leopards are seen now and then but cheetahs are rarely spotted. From the open roof of the safari vehicle, you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the animals. Late in the afternoon, you will leave the park and drive to the lodge, where you will spend the night.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
The Endless Serengeti Plains
The Endless Serengeti Plains
You’ll never forget the time you spend in the Serengeti. Perhaps it will be the sightings of leopard and cheetah as they show their skills as feared hunters of the plains and valleys. Or that unforgettable moment when an elephant family feeds alongside your vehicle, so close you could almost reach out and touch them. Or the first time you hear a lion roar. Then there are the herds of buffalo, zebra or wildebeest so large that they move as one across your horizon, like a river. All of these experiences are possible in the Serengeti, one of the most beautiful parks in Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sidai Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
The North Migration Series
The North Migration Series
The entire day is dedicated to game viewing in the Serengeti. The areas that you visit will depend upon where the migrating herds are. Predators usually follow closely behind the trekking animals and include lions, leopards (in the acacia trees) and cheetahs. During the short rainy season in November and December the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June they return up north. As the migration is completely dependent on the yearly rainfalls, the location of the herds may vary from year to year but your guide will know where to locate the animals and where to see them best.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Kogatende
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti Plains - Ndutu Area
Serengeti Plains - Ndutu Area
This morning, you will continue with your game drives in the Serengeti. At noon, you will leave for the Ndutu Area. You're in for a fantastic experience when you visit Ndutu. This stunning area lies south of the Serengeti and west of Ngorongoro, but it sees very few of the travelers who make their way between the two. It all makes for a quieter, more intimate experience, but it also offers the best of both worlds, because it's a terrific area for seeing big cats (including lions that climb trees) and other wildlife, especially when the great migration passes through. Expect horizons that seem to go on forever and an extraordinary spray of stars in the night sky.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari South Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
On this day you will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro conservation Area supports avast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park is its dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos and other water birds can usually be seen here. After an extensive game drive and a picnic lunch, you will leave the caldera in the afternoon and head to the lodge for dinner & overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
The park is dominated by the lake of the same name, which attracts large colonies of water birds. Particularly impressive are the pink-colored flamingos, but also many other bird species such as cormorants, pelicans or storks can be observed here. A total of about 400 different bird species live in the park. The park is also famous for its tree climbing lions, which are usually found in the central and open part of the park. During the safari you will also see elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos and many other animal species. In the afternoon you leave the national park and you will head to the lodge for overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rhotia Hills Cottage
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Manyara - Arusha/JRO
Lake Manyara - Arusha/JRO
After a leisurely breakfast, you will travel back to Arusha where you will arrive around midday. You will be dropped off at the airport for your flight.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
