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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer to Arusha City
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer to Arusha City
One of our knowledgeable driver will give you a warm greeting as soon as you arrive at the Airport. He will escort you to the hotel in Arusha town that you have reserved following a brief hello. He will give you an overview of this amazing nation and Arusha city.
Situated in Tanzania's Northern Highlands under the twin peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, Arusha serves as a gateway to the safari areas situated in the northeast. The Maasai and Meru people are the two major tribes that predominate in this 400,000-person city. Later on after a short rest the driver guide will take you to a town tour to different tourist attractions, here you can visit different attraction in Arusha such as; the cultural heritage center, Maasai Market Curios and craft, Arusha Clock Tower and Arusha Central Market, coffer tour or do an activity that will make you feel welcomed, later in the evening you will return back to your accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Njiro Legacy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Following breakfast, you will be picked up by our tour guide driver from the resort and taken on a fantastic game drive through Tarangire National Park, all while carrying lunch boxes.
Large herds of elephants and the recognizable gigantic baobab trees are the two main draws of Tarangire National Park. With the Tarangire River meandering through the parklands, the terrain is varied, ranging from savanna to seasonal marshes. During the dry season, wild animals have no access to water sources other than the Tarangire River. We might see a leopard lounging in the branches above, observing the surroundings, or a lion chasing his prey. We head to the resort for some downtime, dinner, and an overnight stay after the game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngare Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Today you will enjoy the excellent view over Lake Manyara, see elephants up close in the woodlands and visit the renowned Manyara hippo pool.
The area of Lake Manyara National Park is just 330 sq. km (127 sq. miles), of which the lake itself occupies up to 200 sq. km (77 sq. miles) during high water periods. In addition to being a great spot to see wildlife like elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, warthogs, buffalos, and possibly even the fabled tree-climbing lion, Lake Manyara is also a great place to go bird watching. You will get out of your car at the hippo pool at some time during your game drive to stretch your legs and take in the sights of the hippos.
Travel to Mto wa Mbu, a tiny tourist town in Tanzania that is dominated by several ethnic groups, in the afternoon. Here, you may interact with the locals and purchase locally made goods to help the neighborhood and then drive to your accommodation for overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Karatu to Lake Eyasi
Karatu to Lake Eyasi
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel or lodge following an early breakfast and you will then drive to Lake Eyasi. Here you will visit the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. The Hadzabe have consistently lived a hunter gatherer lifestyle without ever having to resort to farming. The Datoga are skilled farmers and crafts people. They keep goats, sheep, donkeys and chickens. However, cattle are by far their most important domestic animal.
You can witness the various cultural practices and learn about their customs and culture here. You will then have an opportunity to visit and walk around the lake and learn how the environment is important to the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. Later on you will go to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After a hearty breakfast, head off early in the morning with your lunch for a breathtaking afternoon game of Serengeti National Park viewing. You'll explore the plains of the Serengeti for two nights three days.
The Serengeti is a World Heritage Site in Northern Tanzania that is home to approximately 2 million animals, 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and about 500 different species of birds. It covers an area of about 15,000 square kilometers. During the dry season, large herds of migratory zebra and wildebeest pass through this area. But there is also a wealth of resident wildlife in the Northern Serengeti, including as lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, and the uncommon oribi antelope.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Moyo Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti National Park
Get up early and enjoy breakfast, then drive to Northern Serengeti National Park with a picnic lunch box. With the help of a guide, you will proceed to explore the Serengeti plains in search of Africa’s Big Five animals. At around 12h30, you will have lunch and proceed with the afternoon game drive in the park.
If it will be the months of the great Migration then you will have the opportunity to witness the movement. The great migration is the most significant herd movement of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals crossing the Mara River to Masai Mara in Kenya. The best time to visit and witness the great migration is from July to early October every year. During the migration, interesting activities occur, such as the battles between crocodiles and wildebeest as they try to cross the crocodile-invested river. Watch for other predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs. You will the return to the accommodation for overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Moyo Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti National Park
Get up early, have breakfast, and then head to continue with our game drive at Northern Serengeti National Park for a wildlife drive while carrying a picnic lunchbox to keep a watch on the movements of the big migration and keep on spotting the big five. We then make our way back to Central Serengeti National Park and do a game drive while heading to our accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rhino Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ngorongoro crater
Ngorongoro crater
Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area after breakfast to see the renowned Ngorongoro Crater and enjoy animal viewing. If you're lucky, this is the ideal location to see black rhinos.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the natural wonders in Africa. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest, uninterrupted caldera! About 30 000 large mammals reside here year-round, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos. Inside the crater, you will explore the spectacular landscapes and relax in this magnificent environment, looking for the Big Five and many bird species like flamingos on the crater lakes. Be ready to see a large variety of animals in a short time. Later on you will drive back to Arusha and this mark the end of your tour.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
