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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Today, we set out early, collecting you and heading south to the stunning Tarangire National Park. We arrive at the picnic site in time for a pleasant lunch. Your afternoon game drive will reveal all the wonders of Tarangire, a national park called the "Elephant Playground". Herds of up to 300 of these mighty mammals are sometimes seen in the park.
In the Dry season, Tarangire easily rivals other parks for animal densities. Along with the herds of elephants, Tarangire is home to buffalo, lion, wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle, while gerenuk and fringe-eared oryx are "local specialties." Lake Burungi’s marshy shores lure these mammals, and the waters attract many beautiful bird species. Look for giant kingfishers, hoopoes, and the delightfully named white-bellied go-away bird. Tarangire is noted for its splendid baobab trees, rolling savannah, and acacia woodland. After an inspiring afternoon amongst the wildlife, we retire to the lodge for dinner and rest.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, we collect our lunch boxes. Our journey takes us west and north, and our exciting destination is a name familiar to everyone - the Serengeti! Along the way, the sheer scale of the territory and the raw beauty of the landscapes reveal themselves, and your driver-guide will help you spot animals and birds. This is just a preview of things to come, for the Serengeti is home to the world’s greatest wildlife gathering.
After enjoying a picnic lunch, you’ll be eager to pursue more great wildlife-spotting opportunities in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set in the grasslands, savannahs, woods, and mountain scenery, which creature will show itself next? These "endless plains" are home to elephants, buffalos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hippos, and crocodiles. The adventure has truly begun. Exhausted and exhilarated at the end of the afternoon, it’s back to your lodge for dinner and to talk about the many fantastic experiences you’ve had today.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Into Wild Africa Luxury Safari Camp Serengeti
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Waking up in the Serengeti is something really special. The sights, sounds, and smells of Africa are all around us, and ahead is a full day of adventure in the world’s most famous national park. After breakfast, we start today with the morning section of our game drive in Serengeti National Park. We marvel at the stunning scenery, ever-changing light, and always entertaining wildlife, all explained by your expert driver guide. Serengeti’s wonders evolve subtly as the day progresses. The myriad animals and birds are the show's stars, and nature’s dramas can unfold at any time. Of course, the animals don’t work according to any schedule, so we may find lions or leopards, elephants and zebras, cheetahs, and antelopes on our drives at any time. At the end of the afternoon, we return to the lodge for dinner and some much-needed rest.
Note: If you wish to book a balloon safari, please inform us in advance. The price is $595 per person.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Into Wild Africa Luxury Safari Camp Serengeti
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
The exciting sounds of Africa will rouse you from your sleep. We make the most of the day with an 08:00 start, heading off on our morning game drive. Later, the adventure will continue when we travel to Ngorongoro, another African icon.
It’s almost impossible to spend too much time in Serengeti, and with more than 1.6 million herbivores, plus thousands of predators, there’s always something new and interesting to see. The changing seasons and natural light simply add to the diversity. This morning, your driver-guide will help you spot some more of the many species at Serengeti and teach you about their fascinating habits and habitats.
After a pleasant picnic lunch, it’s time to drive eastwards to visit another spectacular setting for Tanzania’s wildlife, the famous Ngorongoro Crater. On arrival, settle in at the lodge while a tasty, hot dinner is prepared. Tomorrow, the wonders of the crater await.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Today may be "departure day", but there will be plenty of time to enjoy another true spectacle before your thoughts turn to home. Ngorongoro Crater is often called a Wonder of the World and your early morning game drive will show you why.
First, there’s the volcanic caldera (the world’s largest), full of grassland, forest, and swamp, a setting of jaw-dropping beauty. Secondly, the permanent water of the crater floor supports a resident population of more than 25,000 large mammals. Here, you’ll find many reasons to come on safari; elephant, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, wallowing hippo, waterbuck, baboons, even the rare black rhino finds shelter here.
After the early morning game drive, we have our picnic lunch in the crater before we return home. You will drive for 5 hours from the Ngorongoro Crater floor to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha city.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
