$4,379 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
07:00hrs Meet at your lodge in Arusha, and after a short pre-safari briefing start your adventure. You will drive to Tarangire National Park, passing through Arusha city for any last-minute necessities or currency exchange. The route takes you across the Masai steppe and past numerous villages before reaching the park gate. After registering at the gate, your first safari game drive in the African wilderness begins.
Tarangire Park is renowned for its towering baobab trees and substantial elephant population. Its diverse habitats support a wide array of animals and bird species, including the rare Great Kudu, Fringed-Eared Oryx, and Ash Staling. Expect to encounter lions, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeests, buffaloes, hippos, warthogs, gazelles, dik-diks, the rare long-necked gerenuks, and more.
In the late afternoon, you will proceed to Tarangire Elephant Springs Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tarangire Elephant Springs Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire - Ndutu Plains/Southern Serengeti
Tarangire - Ndutu Plains/Southern Serengeti
After breakfast depart for the Ndutu plains to experience the Wildebeest Migration calving safari in the Southern Serengeti.
Embark on a game drive in Southern Serengeti National Park for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles or a pride of lions lounging in the shade. The southern region is dominated by the lush grassy plains that draw about two million wildebeest, half a million zebra, and some quarter million antelope to make the hazardous journey in search of pasture when the autumn rains come
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Woodlands Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Woodlands Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ecplore Ndutu Plains Calving Safari
Ecplore Ndutu Plains Calving Safari
Spend entire day exploring the Ndutu plains within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Southern Serengeti. It is in this area, between January and March, that the wildebeest gives birth to thousands of calves. The lush green pastures and nutrient-rich soil attract herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles, stretching across vast areas. Additionally, you will have a unique opportunity to witness predators in action as they attempt to prey on the vulnerable newborn foals. You can also opt for a walking safari with an armed ranger, which offers a close encounter with wildlife while listening to informative lectures by trained naturalists and rangers. Bird enthusiasts will delight in Ndutu, with over 400 recorded resident and migratory bird species. In the late afternoon, return to Serengeti Woodlands Camp for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Woodlands Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ndutu- Central Serengeti
Ndutu- Central Serengeti
A visit to central Serengeti National Park around Seronera River is a must. Seronera River is one of the park's permanent water sources, which becomes particularly vital during the dry season. Along the river and kopjes, you can spot many bird species, big cats, and other wildlife. Consider visiting Seronera Visitor Center for a brief immersion in the Great Serengeti National Park.
Overnight at Serengeti Sametu Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Sametu Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Central Serengeti National Park- Ngorongoro
Central Serengeti National Park- Ngorongoro
After breakfast, you'll collect a picnic lunch and embark on a game drive en route towards Ngorongoro.
The Serengeti, one of the largest parks in Africa at 15,000 sq km, is home to some three million large mammals and is made up of a diversity of landscapes with the southern region being dominated by the lush grassy plains that draw about two million wildebeest, half a million zebra and some quarter million antelope to make the hazardous journey in search of pasture when the autumn rains come.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at at at Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After an early breakfast, collect picnic lunch and drive to Ngorongoro Crater. You will descend over 600 meters down the crater walls, arriving on the crater floor for a thrilling game drives. The Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder formed millions of years ago by geological forces, features an astonishing concentration of wildlife within its approximately 29-kilometer diameter. Supported by year-round water sources, the crater is estimated to host over 20,000 animals, offering exceptional opportunities to spot the Big Five, including the elusive black rhinos and leopards. You can also expect to encounter lions, hyenas, cheetahs, jackals, eland, African elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, and hippos at their pool in the middle of the crater.
Late afternoon, drive back to Arusha and you will be dropped off at your Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
