Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrive Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport
Arrive Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport
Welcome to Tanzania, meet your guide for the drive to Arusha Serena. Set in a relaxing and beautiful environment in the center of a coffee plantation, this breathtaking lodge offers a beautiful view over the green and lush valley below is stunning and is the ideal place to acclimatize to the weather of Tanzania, the garden rooms offer a quiet and relaxing atmosphere amid the coffee plants.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After a relaxed breakfast, you leave for Tarangire national park for a day of game viewing, the park landscape is dotted with huge baobab trees some believed to be over 700 years, and however, during the dry season, the elephants debark the trees to get some moisture out of them. Tarangire is at its peak during the months of (June-October), this is when the seasonal migration of wildebeest, zebra, and elands are on the peak and the life-giving Tarangire River calls them since all the water pools outside the park are all dry. Game viewing during these months is amazing especially big cats lions, cheetahs, and leopards. The park is also home to the biggest elephant population with the number estimated to be 2500, other animals include giraffes, impala, baboons, buffalo, and antelope species including the fringe-eared Oryx and lesser kudu, in the late evening exit the park, and proceed to your luxury lodge for dinner, and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ngorongoro crater Tour-Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro crater Tour-Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will drive up into the cooler regions of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world. Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, and glistening lakes and swamps. The Crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago and it covers an area of 260 km². The Crater is famous for both its geological delights and for being a natural reserve that is home to some of the densest large mammal populations in the whole of the African continent. After you descend into the Crater, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The Crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino. You will then transit through Ngorongoro Conservation Area, to the Serengeti, entering through the Nabi gate.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Sametu Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park to Karatu
Serengeti National Park to Karatu
The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife. The Serengeti's climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years. Whilst it boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest; accompanied by large numbers of zebra and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The migration can be found during any given month; you just need to know where to look! The question should really be about the 'best places' to see the animals during a certain time of year. In addition to the iconic landscapes, you have a good chance of encountering predators and you may see lion, cheetah and leopard. It is a truly life-changing experience. In the afternoon, you will start your journey back to Karatu, hopefully enjoying more wonder on the way!
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Leave the lodge after an early breakfast with a delicious packed picnic lunch and proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for game viewing. The park is home to the famous tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and big troops of baboons. More than 400 species of birds have been recorded here, and even a first-time visitor to Africa might reasonably expect to observe 50 of these in one day. Inland of the floodplain, a narrow belt of acacia woodland is the favored haunt of Manyara’s legendary tree-climbing lions and giraffes. After lunch, we leave the park and head to Arusha. Your guide will drop you off at your hotel or at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward connection.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
