Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arusha
Arusha
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be greeted by our company representative, who will then transfer you to your accommodations in Arusha. Here, you can take a moment to unwind, receive a briefing on your upcoming trip, and prepare for the exciting adventure that lies ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Following a tasty breakfast, our driver-guide will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to Tarangire National Park for a day of thrilling game viewing. After a picnic lunch and an extensive game drive, we will make our way to the Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
Tarangire National Park derives its name from the Tarangire River, which flows through the park and serves as the sole water source for the wildlife during the dry season. This park is renowned for its substantial elephant populations, iconic baobab trees, and tree-climbing African pythons.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After a satisfying breakfast, you'll embark early in the morning into Serengeti National Park with your lunch in hand for a remarkable day of game viewing. You'll spend two nights exploring the vast and captivating Serengeti plains.
The Serengeti, situated in Northern Tanzania and a designated World Heritage Site, covers an expansive area of approximately 15,000 square kilometers. Within its borders, you'll encounter over two million herbivores, 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and some 500 bird species. During the dry season, this region becomes a temporary home to massive herds of migrating wildebeest and zebras. Some of the other iconic species found here include elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, and the rare oribi antelope.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast we’ll begin another day of game driving in Serengeti National Park. Accompanied by our knowledgeable guide, you’ll set out to explore the sweeping Serengeti Plains in pursuit of Africa's magnificent "Big Five.” Around 12:30pm, we'll pause for lunch and then resume our adventure with an afternoon game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, we'll make our way to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you'll have the opportunity to explore the renowned Ngorongoro Crater on a game drive. A packed lunch will be provided at a designated picnic site.
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa's most famous sites and is said to have the continent's highest wildlife density. It's been described as an “Eighth Wonder of the World” and has earned worldwide recognition. Because the crater draws an ever-increasing number of visitors each year, it's likely you'll encounter other vehicles in this area. But rest assured you’ll experience exceptional wildlife sightings within this truly awe-inspiring environment. This is among the premier locations in the country to spot the endangered black rhinoceros. You can also see all of the "Big Five."
There's truly no other place in Africa quite like Ngorongoro.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha
After an early breakfast, we'll set out on a journey to the nearby Lake Manyara National Park for a day of game driving. Your initial encounter in the park will likely be with a large troup of baboons. The park derives its name from the Euphorbia tirucalli plant, locally known as “Emanyara” in the Maasai language. The park's landscape features patches of yellow fever trees adorning the grassy lake shores.
The park's entrance is nestled in a unique environment, encompassing a groundwater forest that provides a contrast to the typical savannah-dominated parks. The lush greenery of the groundwater forest, with its towering trees, tree-climbing lions, and a soda lake teeming with thousands of pink-hued flamingos and large water birds, creates an unforgettable safari experience.
We’ll eat a packed lunch at the designated picnic site. In the late afternoon, we'll make our way back to Arusha, ensuring you have ample time for your return flight home or a connecting flight to Zanzibar.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
