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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Today, you arrive directly at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Upon your arrival, you will meet our Shammah Wonders Safari driver-guide. You will then be transferred to your pre-safari lodge in Arusha.
Note: Please confirm your arrival time with us.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Gran Melia Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your Shammah Wonders Safaris guide will collect you from your accommodation. You will then drive to Tarangire National Park. This transit drive is approximately two and a half hours on good tarmac roads. The park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. This "river of warthogs" is the only water source for wildlife in the region during the Dry season.
The park is well known for its elephant families who can often be seen congregating in the river. You may also see giraffe, bushbuck, and hartebeest. These animals are closely followed by various predators, including lions and leopards. More bird-breeding species are found in Tarangire than anywhere else on the planet! The huge and ancient baobab trees can be seen here. Some are said to have lived for over a thousand years.
Lunch will be at a picnic site inside the park. After your game drive, you will transit to your accommodation in Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will drive up into the cooler regions of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. When you first see the Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world. Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness, including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, and glistening lakes and swamps. The crater was created when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself 2 to 3 million years ago, and it covers an area of 260 km². The crater is famous for its geological delights and being a natural reserve, home to some of the densest large mammal populations on the African continent.
After you descend into the crater, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The crater provides the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino. You will then transit through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti, entering the south of the park.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park to Karatu
Serengeti National Park to Karatu
The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands, which allow for excellent wildlife sightings. The Serengeti's climate and vegetation have mainly remained untouched for millions of years. Whilst it boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for its annual great migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest, accompanied by large numbers of zebra and antelope, move in a yearly pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The migration can be found any month; you just need to know where to look! The question should really be about the "best places" to see the animals during a specific time of year.
In addition to the iconic landscapes, you have a good chance of encountering predators, and you may see lions, cheetahs, and leopards. It is a truly life-changing experience. In the afternoon, you will start your journey back to Karatu, hopefully enjoying more wonders on the way!
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a small but diverse park 120km west of Arusha. Everything you’ll see here is on a different scale. It is compact (one of the narrowest parks in Africa) and epic (the Great Rift Escarpment towers over Lake Manyara’s Western boundary). The park’s namesake is a shallow salt lake. It covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons, and is home to thousands of wading birds (including flamingos and over 500 other bird species). You may see baboons and elephants in the park’s thick evergreen forest and watch for the tree-climbing lions that have become famous throughout Africa.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. After your game drive, you will say farewell to your guide and be dropped off at a place of your choosing, such as Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport, or Arusha Airport. We hope you have enjoyed your adventure with Shammah Wonders Safaris.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
