$3,245 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Planet Lodge is located in Arusha town and features an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant Guests have access to free Wi-Fi in public areas
The hotel offers African-style chalets with private bathrooms, air conditioning and mosquito nets Accommodation also includes a telephone, towels and bed linen
Planet Lodge's restaurant serves local and international cuisine and the bar offers a selection of drinks Guests can relax by the pool or in a lush garden overlooking Mount Meru
This lodge is 48 km from Kilimanjaro Airport Free private parking is available for guests.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Pick up from your accommodation in Arusha and heading to Tarangire National Park This park with its endless grasslands huge baobab trees the perennial Tarangire River and seasonal swamps is home to the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania Animals gather at the river and you should be able to see elephants giraffes bushbucks hartebeests dik-diks waterbucks, warthogs and reedbucks all year round Furthermore the park is also home to buffaloes zebras and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions Leopards are seen every once in a while but cheetahs are rarely spotted After an extensive game drive you will be heading to lodge for overnight Meals plan Diner breakfast packed lunch Main Destination Tarangire National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire to Central Serengeti National Park
Tarangire to Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast you will continue towards the fertile highlands where wheat coffee and corn are grown by the Iraq people Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area you will be able to see the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before traveling onwards to the Serengeti which you will reach by midday Serengeti National Park is the largest park in Tanzania It features diverse landscapes and habitats such as grassy plains swamps lakes savannah and mountains The biggest wildebeest and zebra migration takes place here and depending on the season you may witness thousands of animals on their search for food and water After an extensive game drive you will head to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Matawi Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Central Serengeti to North Serengeti
Central Serengeti to North Serengeti
Early morning game drive in Central Serengeti looking for hunting predators then return to the camp for breakfast After breakfast depart with picnic lunch and drive towards the North Serengeti for game drive The great migration is suppose to be in this area from late July to mid-October crossing the famous Mara river to Maasai Mara reserve in Kenya and back to Serengeti You will have high opportunity to see them crossing while the crocodiles in the river attack them The North Serengeti has also lots of big cats elephants giraffes impalas hippos and it is another good place to see the endangered black rhino In the late afternoon you will continue to Mara North Serengeti to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kenzan Mara Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Central Serengeti to North Serengeti
Central Serengeti to North Serengeti
This will be your final day spent in the Serengeti or the endless plain as it is called in Maasai the tongue of the local Maasai people This is truly one of the most spectacular places on Earth Continue to enjoy the wide range of animals and birds By now you will be an expert Our guide will make sure to take you to best locations for game viewing.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Matawi Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
After a hearty breakfast you will drive down the adventurous track into the crater This UNESCO world heritage site formed millions of years ago is 610m deep and covers roughly 260 square Kilometers Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25,000 the crater offers the best game viewing of all the parks in Tanzania In a matter of minutes you will be able to see wildebeest zebras gazelles elephants and some of the more than 500 bird species native to the area With a little bit of luck you might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass After lunch you will ascend the steep walls of the crater and head to your accommodations at one of our carefully selected mid-range partner lodges in Karatu You will eat dinner in the expansive and tasteful restaurant soothe yourself with a swim in the pool and make the most of your spacious room to fuel your dreams of wild cats! Main Destination.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Mto wa mbu cultural tour to Airport
Mto wa mbu cultural tour to Airport
Morning breakfast then drive to Mto wa mbu for a cultural tour Mto Wa Mbu Village has a very active cultural programme that seeks to show visitors the traditional way of life of the villagers through various activities and also a range of community projects that are in place You can visit top spots in the area taste Tanzanian foods and experience authentic cultural interaction There are a number of excellent walking hiking and biking tours offered in the village ranging in length from a couple of hours to a full day In the afternoon, we drive back to Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Mto Wa Mbu (Town)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
