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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival
Arrival
Welcome to Tanzania! Our agent will pick you up at the airport and drive you to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on when you arrive, you should have enough time to rest and prepare for the trip of a lifetime!
Busy Arusha is a key aspect of safari life in northern Tanzania, and most visitors pass through at least once.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
This morning, you'll drive to Tarangire National Park. The transit drive takes about two and a half hours on decent paved roads. The park is named after the Tarangire River, which flows through it. This 'river of warthogs' is the only source of water for wildlife in the area during the dry season. The park is well-known for its elephant families, who may frequently be seen congregating by the river. You might also observe giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeest. Predators such as lions and leopards follow these animals carefully. Tarangire has the highest number of breeding bird species on the planet! Large and ancient Baobab trees can be spotted here.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Karatu or Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti
Karatu or Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti
After breakfast, you will drive up into the cooler areas of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. There will be a chance to visit the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. You will next travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering the Serengeti at its southernmost point.
The Serengeti is incredibly breathtaking. It is noted for its broad open grasslands, which provide superb wildlife viewing opportunities. While it is rich in wildlife, large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope migrate on an annual basis in search of new grazing grounds. The migration can occur at any time of year; you simply need to know where to look!
You will enjoy a picnic lunch and spend the night at a campsite in the middle of the bush!
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
This day is set out for wildlife drives over the Serengeti. The Serengeti is home to a plethora of species, including antelope, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippos. In addition to the spectacular vistas, you are likely to encounter predators including as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. It is a truly life-changing event. Experiencing en way game drive to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you'll make your journey to Ngorongoro Crater, possibly experiencing more wonders along the way!
Ngorongoro Crater: Hidden beyond the sheer volcanic cliffs lies a pristine ecosystem with wide savannah, patches of acacia woodland, and shimmering lakes and marshes. The Crater was formed when a massive volcano erupted and collapsed on itself two to three million years ago.
The drive down into the Crater is an adventure in and of itself, and while on the Crater floor, you'll be surrounded by a vast number of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and over 500 bird species. The Crater offers the best chance of sighting the endangered black rhino, which can occasionally be sighted in the wide grasslands.
After an entire 6hours max inside the Crater drive to Karatu of mto wa Mbu for overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
You'll be driving to Lake Manyara National Park this morning. Your final stop on this incredible safari! Manyara is a tiny yet diversified park 120 kilometres west of Arusha. Everything here is on a different scale. It is both small (one of Africa's narrowest parks) and massive (the Great Rift Escarpment towering over Lake Manyara's western border). The park's namesake is a shallow salt lake. It spans a significant section of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and providing habitat for thousands of wading birds. The park's evergreen forest is home to baboons and elephants, as well as legendary tree-climbing lions from Africa.
After drive back to arusha for Departure or extra stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
