$3,245 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival
Arrival
As you step off your flight at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a friendly Tales of Tanzania Safaris representative will be there to welcome you. They will then assist you in transferring to your hotel, where the rest of the day is yours to enjoy. You can relax in your room, take a refreshing swim in the pool, or embark on one of our day tours to explore Arusha town. The choice is entirely yours, and we're here to ensure you have a memorable start to your safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Mvuli Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After a relaxed breakfast, your safari adventure begins with a scenic 2–2.5 hour drive (110 km) from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, passing Maasai villages and beautiful countryside. Covering nearly 2,850 km², Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and the wildlife-rich Tarangire River, which attracts animals year-round. Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and over 550 bird species.
Midday, enjoy a delicious hot lunch at Tarangire Safari Lodge with stunning views over the river valley. Your afternoon game drive continues through the park’s diverse landscapes, including the famous Silale Swamp, where wildlife gathers in abundance. As the golden afternoon light settles over the plains, you'll transfer to Eileen's lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. All meals and drinking water are included today.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Journey to the Serengeti
Journey to the Serengeti
Following an early breakfast, you will begin your journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, covering approximately 205 km about 3.5 to 4 hours including wildlife viewing stops. The drive is exceptionally scenic, passing through the Ngorongoro Highlands before opening into the vast, seemingly endless plains of the Serengeti. Game drives begin as soon as you enter the park, with opportunities to spot plains game and predators along the way. You will arrive at your Camp in the late afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Hembe Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Northern Serengeti
Northern Serengeti
Following an early breakfast, you will begin your journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, covering approximately 205 km about 3.5 to 4 hours including wildlife viewing stops. The drive is exceptionally scenic, passing through the Ngorongoro Highlands before opening into the vast, seemingly endless plains of the Serengeti. Game drives begin as soon as you enter the park, with opportunities to spot plains game and predators along the way. You will arrive at your Camp in the late afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sero Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Northern Serengeti
Northern Serengeti
Today you will venture deeper into the world-famous Serengeti on a full day game drive in search of the great wildebeest migration.
Northern Serengeti is known as the hub of the great migration. The landscape is characterized by vast stretches of savannah interspersed with acacia trees and riverine woodlands. Wildlife can be seen along the banks of the Mara River and visitors can view the annual spectacle of the half a million-migrating wildebeest. Commonly spotted wildlife include: a multitude of plains game such as buffalo, zebra, gazelles, impala, giraffe as well as lion and leopard.
You will have your lunch in the park thereafter continue with the game drive. In the late afternoon you will drive back to your camp.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sero Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
A Full Day in the Serengeti
A Full Day in the Serengeti
Today is dedicated to exploring the heart of the Serengeti. The Seronera area is famous for its high density of predators. You will have an excellent chance of seeing cheetahs on the open plains, leopards resting on acacia trees along the riverbanks, and powerful lion prides.
Afterward, you will enjoy a complimentary bush lunch before driving back to the lodge, where you can relax and unwind in your accommodations.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Hembe Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater – A Natural Wonder
Ngorongoro Crater – A Natural Wonder
After an early breakfast, you will depart for the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descending approximately 600 meters (2,000 feet) to the crater floor, you'll enter a unique ecosystem often referred to as "Africa's Garden of Eden."
Your day will be spent exploring this wildlife-rich caldera, where nearly every iconic African species can be found. Keep an eye out for the critically endangered black rhino, magnificent bull elephants with impressive tusks, large prides of lions, spotted hyenas, buffalo, zebras, and countless antelope species. The crater's diverse habitats, including open grasslands, acacia woodlands, freshwater springs, and the beautiful Lake Magadi, support an incredible concentration of wildlife year-round.
Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch on the crater floor, surrounded by breathtaking views and the sounds of nature thereafter drive to your next lodge for overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
End Tour - Departure
End Tour - Departure
Today is your final safari day. You will enjoy breakfast at the lodge and then drive to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight. This is where your safari in Tanzania will end. We hope that you have had the most fabulous trip!
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
