$1,342 to $1,386 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha-Tarangire
Arusha-Tarangire
This is a relatively short journey, and you’ll arrive in Tarangire within a couple of hours or less. Lunch will be served at your budget camp, where you can relax before heading out for your afternoon game drive.
Tarangire is a haven for elephant lovers, offering some of the best sightings of these majestic creatures. The park is also a birdwatcher's paradise, with abundant species such as the yellow-collared lovebird and paradise whydah. Its landscapes are characterized by open grasslands, tall acacia woodlands, and ancient baobab trees some over 1,000 years old.
Dinner and overnight stay at a budget camp near the park.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire-Lake manyara
Tarangire-Lake manyara
Tarangire is one of Tanzania’s less-touristic parks, meaning fewer crowds and a more intimate wildlife experience. This makes it an excellent place for spotting animals, especially during the dry season when many species gather at the Tarangire River to quench their thirst. Unique wildlife found here includes the dwarf mongoose, oryx, and the gerenuk also known as the "giraffe gazelle" due to its long neck and upright browsing posture.
After your game drive, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, known for its natural hot springs and its famous tree-climbing lions, which often seek refuge in the branches to escape the midday heat. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through the park, where common sightings include elephants, buffalo, leopards, and lions.
Dinner and overnight at a budget camp near the park.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Manyara-Serengeti NP
Lake Manyara-Serengeti NP
Enjoy breakfast in the morning, then proceed for a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park.
The park is home to a wide variety of bird species, both migratory and resident. Notable sightings include hornbills, flamingoes, and flotillas of pelicans.
After the game drive, depart for Serengeti National Park with lunch en route. Upon arrival, check in at your camp and take some time to relax before heading out for an evening game drive.
The Serengeti is world-renowned for its abundant wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Evening game drives are ideal for catching the magical sunset and capturing golden-hour photographs. Common wildlife sightings include hippos in the rivers, bat-eared foxes, golden jackals, zebras, and gazelles.
Dinner and overnight stay at a budget camp near Serengeti National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti national reserve
Serengeti national reserve
After breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive in the Serengeti.
Due to the park’s vastness, a full day is ideal to explore its diverse ecosystems and rich wildlife. The Serengeti is home to an incredible variety of animals and countless flocks of birds. Keep an eye out for elusive species like the leopard and the black rhino.
Break for lunch at a designated picnic site, then continue with your afternoon game drive.
Depending on the season, you may witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration—an annual spectacle where millions of wildebeest and zebras journey from Tanzania’s Serengeti to Kenya’s Masai Mara. This is also a prime time to observe predators in action as they take advantage of the moving herds.
Dinner and overnight stay at a budget camp near Serengeti National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti -Ngorongoro
Serengeti -Ngorongoro
After breakfast, enjoy your final game drive in the Serengeti.
Spotting the Big Five is certainly possible here, and beyond these iconic species, the park also offers a chance to see rare animals such as the aardwolf and the ground pangolin.
Later, depart for Ngorongoro Crater a stunning geological formation and a renowned wildlife haven. Sightings of the Big Five are highly likely within this unique ecosystem.
Enjoy lunch en route. Upon arrival in the crater region, check in and relax at your budget camp before heading out for an afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at a budget camp near the crater.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro-Arusha
Ngorongoro-Arusha
After breakfast proceed for the last game drive at Ngorongoro, the shortgrass and a little swampy vegetation make this park popular with grazers such as zebras, the walls of the crater are covered by montane forests giving the whole park a diverse outlook. Majestic bull elephants are also in plenty in this park. Depart for Arusha with lunch en-route. Drop off at your local hotel in Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
