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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha / Kilimanjaro Aiport

Arrival in Arusha / Kilimanjaro Aiport

Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) you will be warmly welcomed by a Professional Safaris representative. You’ll then be transferred to your accommodation in Arusha for a comfortable and relaxing start to your journey.

Enjoy an overnight stay at the elegant Gran Meliá Arusha, beautifully located at the foothills of Mount Meru, offering luxury and tranquility in the heart of the city.

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation:
Gran Meliá Arusha
  • Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, we depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. The park is named after the Tarangire River, a vital water source during the dry season and a hotspot for wildlife activity.

Enjoy a game drive through diverse landscapes of acacia woodlands and open savannah, where you may spot elephants, giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, and predators like lions and leopards. Tarangire is also a bird lover’s paradise, with the highest number of breeding bird species in the world.

After a picnic lunch and further exploration, we head to the lodge for the evening.

Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Luxury Lodge.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you'll take a short drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a day of game viewing. Your adventure begins with sightings of large troops of baboons, often seen near the park entrance.

Nestled between Lake Manyara and the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment, this lush park offers a remarkable mix of landscapes and wildlife. It was originally established to protect its famous elephant herds, and today it's also known for its occasional sightings of tree-climbing lions, abundant hippos, and the shimmering, alkaline lake that attracts thousands of flamingos and over 400 bird species.

Enjoy a packed lunch at a scenic picnic site before continuing your journey in the late afternoon.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at the beautiful Kitela Lodge, located in the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Kitela Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, drive to Serengeti with game viewing en route. Famous worldwide for the Great Wildebeest Migration, the park hosts over a million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras following seasonal rains. Serengeti also boasts abundant wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, and elephants, set against stunning endless plains.

Enjoy a packed lunch at a picnic site before continuing your safari. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Dove Luxury Tented Camp.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Dove Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Serengeti

Serengeti

Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Serengeti National Park, exploring its vast plains and diverse wildlife. This immersive experience offers excellent opportunities to spot predators like lions and cheetahs, as well as herds of elephants, giraffes, and zebras in their natural habitat.

In the late afternoon, return to Dove Luxury Tented Camp to relax. Enjoy a delicious dinner and spend a comfortable overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Dove Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and head to the legendary Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. Often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the crater boasts one of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife.
The crater is home to the entire Big Five, including the endangered black rhinoceros, and offers excellent chances to see lions, Cape buffalo, wildebeests, zebras, and hippos in a breathtaking setting unlike any other.

Enjoy a packed lunch at a scenic picnic site before continuing your exploration. Later, drive to your lodge.

Dinner and overnight stay at Kitela Lodge in the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Kitela Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Departure (Kilimanjaro Airport)

Departure (Kilimanjaro Airport)

Karatu to the Airport
After breakfast, your private safari guide will pick you up from the lodge and drive you to Arusha for some last-minute shopping, repacking, and lunch. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the airport to catch.

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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