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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park
Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park
Your Tanzanian adventure continues with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, travelling through beautiful countryside towards Lake Manyara National Park. Nestled beneath the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is a small but remarkably diverse park where forests, open plains, wetlands and the shimmering lake create a rich habitat for wildlife.
As you enter the park, begin your game drive through lush groundwater forests, where elephants often move between the trees, before continuing into open grasslands and wetland areas filled with buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and hippos. The park is also renowned for its abundant birdlife and the possibility of spotting its famous tree-climbing lions.
As the afternoon unfolds, continue to Jua Manyara Lodge, where you can settle into the peaceful surroundings, enjoy dinner and unwind after your first day in the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Manyara National Park - Central Serengeti National Park
Lake Manyara National Park - Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, leave Lake Manyara and journey towards one of Africa’s most legendary wilderness destinations, the Serengeti National Park. Travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands before descending towards the vast plains, where the landscape seems to stretch endlessly towards the horizon.
Upon entering the Serengeti, the journey becomes a game drive, with opportunities to encounter wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, elephants, buffalo and predators moving across the plains. Continue towards Seronera, the wildlife-rich heart of Central Serengeti, where permanent water sources attract animals throughout the year.
As the afternoon light begins to soften over the savannah, arrive at Seronera Lodge, offering you a comfortable base in the middle of this extraordinary wilderness. Enjoy dinner and your first Serengeti sunset before settling in for the night.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Central Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti National Park
Today belongs entirely to the Serengeti. Rise early and head out while the plains are still quiet and the morning light creates perfect conditions for wildlife viewing. Explore the Seronera Valley and surrounding savannahs, a region famous for its exceptional concentration of wildlife and year-round predator activity.
Follow the tracks of lions, search the rocky kopjes for resting big cats and scan the open plains for cheetahs and elusive leopards. Along the way, encounter elephants, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, wildebeest, zebras and countless antelope species moving through their natural habitat. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon exploration as the Serengeti comes alive once again.
As the sun begins to set, return to Seronera Lodge for a relaxed evening, dinner and the unforgettable feeling of spending another night in the heart of the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Central Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
Central Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive through Central Serengeti, giving you one more opportunity to experience the wildlife and landscapes that make this park so extraordinary. Continue south towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with the journey offering changing scenery and further opportunities for wildlife encounters along the way.
Gradually, the endless plains give way to rolling highlands, mist-covered forests and the dramatic volcanic landscapes surrounding Ngorongoro. Arrive at Simba Campsite, beautifully positioned for access to the crater, where the cool highland air and peaceful surroundings offer a completely different side of Tanzania.
Enjoy dinner around camp and rest beneath the African night, ready for one of the most spectacular experiences of the safari the following morning.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater - Tarangire National Park
Ngorongoro Crater - Tarangire National Park
An early start takes you into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Descend through the crater walls into a vast natural amphitheatre where grasslands, forests, wetlands and the shores of Lake Magadi support an extraordinary concentration of wildlife.
Spend the morning on a game drive searching for lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and hyenas, with the possibility of encountering the endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the crater’s dramatic scenery before ascending and continuing towards Tarangire National Park.
By afternoon, the landscape transforms once again, introducing you to the ancient baobabs and distinctive wilderness of Tarangire. Arrive at Kizumba Campsite, where you can enjoy a relaxed evening, dinner and the sounds of the African bush around you.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Tarangire National Park - Arusha
Tarangire National Park - Arusha
Begin your final morning with a game drive through Tarangire National Park, known for its giant baobab trees, seasonal wetlands and large elephant herds. Explore the Tarangire River and surrounding plains, watching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and predators before leaving the park.
After your game drive, begin your approximately 120-kilometre journey back to Arusha, taking in the changing landscapes along the way. Carry memories of four remarkable destinations, from Lake Manyara and the endless Serengeti plains to the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater and baobab-studded Tarangire.
Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon or early evening, where you will be dropped off at your hotel, bringing your safari adventure to a memorable close.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
