Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arusha national park
Arusha national park
Today our guide will collect you after breakfast from Tulia Boutique Hotel in Arusha to start your safari. He will brief you about the safari, the schedule and what to expect. The drive to Arusha National Park will take around 45 minutes up to 1 hour. Arusha National Park is one of Tanzania's most beautiful and diverse national parks. With its diverse landscapes, from the lush rainforests of the Ngurdoto Crater to the rugged peaks of Mount Meru, this park offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the natural beauty of Tanzania up close.
In the afternoon you'll embark on a walking safari in the park and experience the beauty of Tanzania's wildlife up close and personal. With the guidance of an experienced and knowledgeable ranger, you'll venture off the beaten track and explore the park's lush forests and open savannahs on foot.
At the end of the day, your guide will bring you to Arusha where you overnight at the Tulia Boutique Hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Wildlife in Arusha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire national park
Tarangire national park
Our guide will pick you up in the morning from Tulia Boutique Hotel in Arusha. The drive to Tarangire National Park will take about 2 hours. The drive to Tarangire will take about 2 hours. Enjoy the beautiful views of the local villages and Maasai herds on the way. If you’ve never been to Tarangire (and even if you have) you’re in for a real treat. Tarangire is filled with giants – baobab trees all across the park, as well as elephants. Of the big cats, you’ll probably see lions, cheetahs and leopards are around too. Watch out for the wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes and zebras. Our guide will take you off the beaten track and share stories about the park and the natural world around you. As you enjoy your meal at the picnic site, the sound of birds singing and the rustling of leaves in the wind will add to the peaceful and serene atmosphere of the moment.
After your extensive game drive, you will drive to your accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay Ngare lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngare Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Where the plains of northern Tanzania meet the Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is a wonderful place to spend a safari day. Your highlights for the day might include getting up-close-and-personal with the elephants that made this park famous, lots of baboons, as well as one of few lion populations in Africa that spend much of their time in the trees. Between the forests at the foot of the escarpment and the lake that gives the park its name, enjoy rich birdlife and the chance of seeing predator ambush their prey.
After our afternoon game drive, it’s time to head to our next destination for the night: Marera Valley Lodge. It offers comfortable rooms situated throughout lush gardens. Take a dive and relax at the swimming pool.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
We'll depart after breakfast and head towards Serengeti National Park, where we will arrive around lunch time. The Serengeti is one of the world's most famous wildlife destinations. We'll explore the vast plains in search of the Big Five and other animals. The Serengeti’s scenery is also unforgettable – observe Africa’s iconic acacia trees, the park’s golden grasslands and great piles of boulders known as kopjes. As the sun begins to set, the experience isn't over yet - the journey back to your lodge can be just as exciting.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Wild Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Morning in Serengeti, Afternoon Ngorongoro
Morning in Serengeti, Afternoon Ngorongoro
Today we wake up early and start the day with a beautiful sunrise game drive. There's something truly magical about experiencing the African wilderness at sunrise, and a sunrise game drive is one of the best ways to do so. The early morning is an incredible time to spot some of the park's most elusive and active wildlife, including lions, leopards, and hyenas. The cooler temperatures and softer light create the perfect conditions for a memorable safari adventure, as you journey through the park's vast savannahs and grasslands.
In the afternoon, it will be time to head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of the most stunning and unique parks in Tanzania. The journey to the park is an adventure in itself, as you traverse winding roads through breathtaking scenery.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro crater to mto wa mbu
Ngorongoro crater to mto wa mbu
This unique natural wonder is home to an incredible array of wildlife, from herds of grazing antelope to majestic lions and towering elephants. Journeying through the crater on a game drive, you'll have the chance to spot some of the park's most iconic species, including black rhinoceros, hippos, and wildebeest. Your experienced guide will share insights into the ecology of the region, as well as stories and facts about the fascinating behaviors of the park's many species.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a particularly special location for a game drive due to its enclosed nature. Surrounded by towering walls, the crater forms a natural amphitheater that makes it easy to spot a wide range of wildlife. You'll travel through lush forests and open savannahs, taking in breathtaking views of the crater floor and its many inhabitants.
In the late afternoon, we'll drive back to mto wa mbu where you overnight at Ngare lodge. Tomorrow a new adventure awaits you!
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngare Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Maasai village & farm tour
Maasai village & farm tour
Today yo will be shown different varieties of banana is grown and other crops in the area. In addition you will be told of the old irrigation system in the area and how it is managed by the local people. You will also have an opportunity to see different farming activities in the village and its people. Later you will learn about maasai culture, this is one of the fantastic tours visitors are advised to undertake in the village. Maasai people are people with their culture as solid as it was before western cultures to arrive in Tanzania.
Our guides will tell you a lot of the Tribe and they will make sure every aspect of the life of this tribe will be lied down by our guides; this will include venturing inside their huts and learn about Makonde carving, you will have village lunch enjoy a home-cooked meal the traditional way. They will also dance for you when is requested and many more things that you will ask our guides will make sure you have them answered.
- Main Destination:
- Mto Wa Mbu (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Ngare Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Cycling tour and departure to Arusha
Cycling tour and departure to Arusha
After breakfast you will have a cyclig tour which will give you and opportunity to see the surrounding countryside with the flexibility of being on two wheels, then a bike tour is highly recommended. Guided by a guide you will cycle through the green surroundings of Mto wa Mbu during this 2-3 hour excursion. You drive through the village, banana plantations, rice fields and also stop at the shore of Lake Manyara National Park.
After the cycling tour around the park visit the local community that lives in Mtu Wa Mbu village to learn about their culture. After the tour, stop at one of the local restaurants for a hot lunch before proceeding with a short ascent to the rift valley escarpment for spectacular views of Lake Manyara National Part and the rest of the landscape then late afternoon you will be back to Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Mto Wa Mbu (Town)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
