Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel by the driver-guide and drive to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is well known for its large elephant herds. From the open roof of the vehicle, you will experience the seasonal swamps, savannah and Tarangire River in search of many animals including zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant and giraffe. It's possible that you will catch a glimpse of a lion stalking its prey or leopards watching and relaxing in the trees above.
After the game drive, we transfer you to your accommodation for the night.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, depart toward the most famous national park in the world, the Serengeti. The driving itself, although long, is spectacular. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, in the local language, "endless plains".
The park has 6,900 sq. mile (18,000 sq. km) and for most of it, the plains will stretch to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distances. It is the home of the great migration and 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and all kinds of antelopes. As for big cats and large predators, it's the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, with many television scenes like the famous river crossings being filmed in this park.
After the game drive, you will spend a night in Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Turner Springs
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park with balloon safari
Serengeti National Park with balloon safari
Start an early morning balloon safari in the Serengeti National Park. After the balloon tour, you will continue with the game drive in Serengeti. Set out for Africa's best park and get ready for some stunning views on the way to Serengeti. We'll have a scenic game drive en-route to the park and also a picnic lunch at the Serengeti Naabi gate. Have a full-day game drive in the park and later proceed to your accommodation inside the park for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Turner Springs
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro with game drive in crater
Serengeti to Ngorongoro with game drive in crater
You will depart from the lodge early in the morning and head to the Ngorongoro Crater for your game drive. The crater is not only the largest unbroken caldera in the world, but it is also one of the new 7 Natural Wonders of Africa. The crater supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephant. It has a dense population of predators which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. A large number of flamingos, hippos, and other waterbirds can usually be seen here.
After your morning game drive, you will take a break to enjoy your packed lunch at the Hippo Pool picnic site. After the game drive, you will proceed to Karatu and spend a night.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Karatu to Arusha
Karatu to Arusha
After breakfast, you have some time to spend at leisure and explore the farms in Karatu and Mto wa Mbu and some local markets. You then proceed to Arusha with a picnic lunch.
You have the option to visit one of the biggest curious shops in Karatu and pick out a few souvenirs for family and friends back home. You will be dropped off in Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
