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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania. Depending on your arrival time, you can enjoy an optional short city tour to explore Arusha’s vibrant markets, local shops, and cultural landmarks, giving you a first glimpse of Tanzanian life. This brief orientation allows you to relax, stretch your legs, and acclimate to the region’s climate and atmosphere. In the evening, your safari guide will host a detailed briefing on the itinerary ahead, covering the parks, wildlife, and cultural experiences you’ll encounter. This ensures you’re fully prepared and excited for the adventure that begins the following day, setting the tone for an unforgettable journey through Northern Tanzania.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Greenside Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its iconic giant baobab trees and vast herds of elephants that roam freely across the plains. This park offers a quintessential African safari experience, with breathtaking landscapes dotted with acacia trees and seasonal wetlands. Spend the day on an exhilarating full-day game drive, following the meandering Tarangire River, which attracts a diverse array of wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for lions lounging under the shade, graceful giraffes browsing treetops, and zebras grazing alongside wildebeests. Bird enthusiasts will delight in spotting colorful species such as lilac-breasted rollers, hornbills, and fish eagles. Throughout the drive, your guide will share fascinating insights about the animals’ behaviors, their interactions, and the delicate ecosystem that sustains them. Pause at scenic viewpoints for photos of sprawling savannahs framed by the majestic baobabs.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngare Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Mto wa mbu to Serengeti National Park
Mto wa mbu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will continue towards the fertile highlands where wheat, coffee, and corn are grown by the Iraqw 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 Serengeti Central Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Wildebeest Camps
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Full Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
The entirety of today is set aside for game driving in Serengeti National Park.
The Serengeti is the habitat for an abundance of wildlife, including impalas, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippos, but is best known for its great migrating herds of zebras and wildebeest. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year.
In November and December, the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return to the north. Apart from the migrating herds, you might have the chance to see predators, such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions, always lurking close by.
You'll continue the game drive until the evening, when you return to Serengeti Wildebeest Camp for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Wildebeest Camps
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
You'll start your day early with a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Keep a keen eye out for the diverse wildlife, including wildebeests, lions, elephants, leopards, impalas, gazelles, and cheetahs.
If luck is on your side, you may witness the incredible wildebeest migration. Following the game drive, you will enjoy a hearty brunch and prepare to depart. Your journey continues towards Ngorongoro, with a game drive en route from Serengeti to Ngorongoro.
Arriving late in the evening at Ngorongoro, you'll spend the night on the crater rim. Your dinner and overnight accommodations await you at Ngorongoro Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater floor forms a natural sanctuary for a wide variety of animals, making it one of the best places in Tanzania to spot the Big Five. During your game drive, you may encounter black rhinos grazing on the plains, lions resting in the grass, large herds of buffalo, elephants moving through the forests, and flamingos gathering along the soda lake. The breathtaking scenery of the crater, surrounded by steep volcanic walls, creates an unforgettable safari setting.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ikumbi Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After your morning meal, you will depart from the lodge at 8:30 am, bound for Lake Manyara National Park, equipped with a packed hot lunch. A game driving awaits, followed by an onward journey to Greenside Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
The condensed wildlife-viewing route within Lake Manyara offers a concise rendition of the Tanzanian safari experience. Beginning at the entrance gate, the road meanders through a lush forest of groundwater vegetation.
Here, sizable troops of baboons leisurely lounge by the roadside, nimble blue monkeys dart between ancient mahogany trees, delicate bushbucks tread cautiously through the shadows, and large forest hornbills create a lively cacophony in the lofty canopy.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Greenside Hotel
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Materuni Waterfalls
Materuni Waterfalls
After your early breakfast, you will board a minivan with our driver-guide and be ready to discover the natural beauty of Tanzania with a full-day excursion to Materuni and a Coffee Farm Tour, ideal for those who love culture, nature, and a bit of adventure.
You'll begin with the stunning Materuni Waterfalls, where you can cool off with a refreshing swim. Next, you will have lunch and a little break. Then, you'll continue to visit a local coffee farm to learn about Tanzania's rich coffee traditions.
After savoring some refreshments, you'll either head back to Arusha at your accommodation of choice or the airport.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
