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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha
Arusha
You will be met at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport by your personal safari specialist and driver who will brief you on the journey ahead. Equipped with a wealth of knowledge, our experts will be able to answer any questions you have and provide you with all the information necessary for an unforgettable safari experience. After checking into your chosen Arusha hotel, relax and unwind before enjoying dinner at the hotel or in one of our recommended local restaurants in Arusha town.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Four Points by Sheraton Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
You will wake early and start your journey to the unique Tarangire National Park. One of the last untouched places on earth, the park is famous for its huge herds of elephants against a stunning backdrop of majestic, ancient Baobab trees. Between November and June, many of Tarangire’s larger residents follow the rains to greener pastures. Wildebeest and zebras join elephants, buffalo and giraffes to form a wildlife migration second only to the Serengeti/Maasai Mara phenomenon
There are large populations of impala, giraffe, eland and buffalo. Thompson’s gazelle, hartebeest, bohor reedbuck and both the greater and lesser kudu are also in abundance here. In terms of predators, lion prides are common throughout Tarangire, as are leopards and spotted hyena. Packs of wild dogs sometimes pass through as well.
After a day spent exploring Tarangire, you will head to your camp for dinner and overnight rest.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serian Tarangire Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Early Morning after breakfast you will depart your lodge and head for Lake Manyara National Park to continue your safari. Dramatically bordered by lush green vegetation, upon entering the park you will become captivated by large troops of baboons and blue monkeys swinging from the trees. Further down, the forest opens up into woodlands, grassland, and swamps, beyond which sits the soda lake itself. Home to 350 species of birds including the flamingos, pelicans, sacred ibisses, grebes and storks – it’s easy to see Lake Manyara is commonly referred to as “the bird watcher’s paradise”.
The most famous spectacle in the park is the tree climbing lions who spend most of their days lazily relaxing along the branches of acacia trees 6 – 8 metres above the ground. The park is also noted for its numerous buffalos, elephants, giraffes, impalas, hippos and a number of smaller animals, which can all be seen in a single day.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Karatu Simba Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you will depart for the amazing Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The Crater was formed 2-3 million years ago when a volcano exploded and collapsed. With its 2,000-foot-high walls, very few animals migrate in and out of the crater providing it with one of the highest concentration of wild animals of any African national park.
Residents of the Ngorongoro include lions, elephants, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhino, antelope and many rare birds. You might even see the ‘Big Five’ before stopping for a picnic lunch! After lunch, you will continue exploring more of the National Park. At around 5 pm you will depart to your reserved accommodation in the Serengeti National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
The endless plains of the Serengeti…
Your drive will begin around 6am in search of nocturnal predators returning from their night’s hunting and animals waking up in the early dawn. Breakfast boxes will be prepared for you to enjoy and as soon as the sun rises. After breakfast you will go in search of prides of lions, cheetahs and leopards, just a handful of the many of animals residing in the park. We will pass by the Serengeti information centre in the Seronera area for a brief look at the history of the region.
We will then return to your lodge for a relaxed lunch and cold drinks. Later in the afternoon, when the sun is less intense, you have the option to go on an early evening game drives or undertake a nature walk around the camp with resident tribesmen, who will be happy to share their knowledge of the surrounding plants and animals.
Alternatively, lunch can be taken as a picnic to maximise your time in the park – a long day but worth it for the experience of a lifetime.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast you will begin your journey to the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area. By lunchtime, you will be descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, formed when a volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself 2-3 million years ago. You will enjoy your first game drive around the crater floor, stopping for a picnic lunch at one of the many scenic lunch spots. With its 2,000-foot-high walls, very few animals migrate in and out of the crater making it an area with its one of the highest concentrations of wild animals in the world.
You’ll be searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, and many rare birds you might even get to see the “Big Five” all in one day!
At around 4 pm you will depart for your reserved accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Embalakai Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Serengeti - Kilimanjaro Airport
Serengeti - Kilimanjaro Airport
Enjoy breakfast with views over the stunning Serengeti departing for Arusha airport, where you will go to your next destination, or transfer to Kilimanjaro airport if required.
Stay longer: for a more relaxed pace to your safari and in order to maximize the opportunity of seeing more games in different regions, there is the option to extend your stay by one day.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
