$3,026 to $3,150 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha City
Arrival in Arusha City
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a Maramatta Safaris representative and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha to relax, enjoy an overnight stay, and prepare for the unforgettable safari adventures awaiting you in Tanzania.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Parrot Hotel Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After an early breakfast, you will be picked up from your lodge in Arusha by your safari guide in a 4x4 safari vehicle and depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Upon arrival, you will enjoy an exciting game drive through vast savannahs and along the Tarangire River, where you may encounter lions, giraffes, zebras, and a wide variety of birdlife.
At midday, you enjoy a picnic lunch set within the park, surrounded by its breathtaking scenery. In the afternoon, you continue with another game drive before departing Tarangire National Park and heading to Karatu town. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge, enjoy dinner, and relax while experiencing the warm and authentic rural atmosphere of Tanzania.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Karatu Villas Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Central Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you travel through the fertile highlands of the Iraqw people, passing the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with stunning views of the Ngorongoro Crater. You then continue to Serengeti National Park, arriving by midday for an afternoon game drive across its vast plains, home to diverse wildlife and the Great Migration. In the evening, you proceed to the Seronera Valley for dinner and an overnight stay at your accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Weavers Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Northern Serengeti National Park (Kogatende)
Northern Serengeti National Park (Kogatende)
After breakfast, you proceed to the far northern region of Serengeti National Park. You enjoy a scenic en route game drive from the area, with frequent sightings of giraffes, plains game, buffalo, and elephants.
You arrive at the lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. From August to October, the North Serengeti (Kogatende) area is a prime location to witness the wildebeest migration and dramatic crossings of the Mara River, one of the most remarkable wildlife spectacles in Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Kogatende Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Northern Serengeti National Park (Kogatende)
Northern Serengeti National Park (Kogatende)
After breakfast, you enjoy a full-day game drive. This region boasts high concentrations of wildlife, including large lion prides. From August to October, it becomes a prime location for the wildebeest migration, with herds crossing the Mara River—though sightings depend on timing and luck. The area features stunning landscapes of kopjes, woodlands, riverine vegetation, and open plains, reminiscent of Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Kogatende Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
North Serengeti to Central Serengeti National Park
North Serengeti to Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you return to Seronera, enjoying further opportunities to experience the extraordinary wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty of the Serengeti. Beyond the great migrating herds, you may encounter the park’s resident predators—leopard, cheetah, and lion—each playing their vital role in the timeless circle of life.
Following an extensive and rewarding game drive, we make your way back to our accommodation for a hearty dinner and another peaceful evening by the fire. As relaxation and conversation unfold, you take in the sweeping majesty of the star-filled African night, gazing out across the legendary “Endless Plain.”.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Weavers Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you enjoy another game drive in Serengeti National Park, with the chance to spot animals not yet seen over the past two days. The park is home to the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. Today, you may have the opportunity to encounter them all.
Following a picnic lunch, you drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater. Upon reaching the rim, the vast 20 km-wide caldera unfolds before you. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is home to over 25,000 animals and offers an unmatched view of wildlife in their natural habitat. You continue to your lodge, where you can relax and enjoy the sunset over this breathtaking landscape.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Karatu Villas Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, you set off for the final destination of this epic safari: Lake Manyara National Park. Though relatively small, this remarkably diverse park lies about 120 km west of Arusha and takes its name from the shallow soda lake that covers nearly seventy percent of its surface area. Rising and receding with the seasons, the lake attracts thousands of flamingos and supports more than 500 other bird species.
As you explore the park, you encounter an impressive array of wildlife, including monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and elephants—and, with a bit of luck, lions relaxing in the branches of acacia trees.
After a final, unforgettable game drive, your adventure comes to an end as you return to Arusha in the late afternoon, carrying with you memories and images of the African wilderness that will last a lifetime.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
