Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Mount Kilimanjaro - Shira Plateau
Mount Kilimanjaro - Shira Plateau
You'll pass through a forest reserve on the way to West Kilimanjaro, where you can drive and spot Colobus monkeys among the trees. You begin your hike at 3,500 meters above sea level and proceed through the stunningly untamed Shira Plateau landscape. You'll step out of the vehicle, put on your shoes, and enjoy the sights, sounds, and hues of Tanzania's breathtaking wilderness. When the weather permits, you can see views of Kilimanjaro's northern glaciers and its highest peak, Kibo, while hiking various trails under the guidance of a ranger. The views of the highest free standing mountain in the world are juxtaposed with the vast plains of the neighboring Amboseli National Park in Kenya and the deep gorge of the Simba River. You will make a brief stop at various observation points along the northern rim of Shira Crater to observe the volcanic cones that dot the surrounding terrain. Following a four-hour hike—or shorter if your legs tire—you will return to your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
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Venice Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National park
Tarangire National park
After breakfast, we will pick you up from the hotel and start the safari from Arusha to Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire is well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the center of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest, and 30,000 zebras. The park is most spectacular between June and October, the dry period. During this time, thousands of animals, like wildebeest, buffalo, and oryx, migrate from the dry Maasai steppe to the Tarangire River, looking for water. Lions, leopards, and other predators follow the herds. Tarangire is home to over 500 varieties of birds.
Have lunch, take a late afternoon game viewing, and drive to your hotel for dinner and overnight in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kankari Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will drive from Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti, which takes 6 hours (including all stops) as it transits through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will have a stopover at Ngorongoro Crater. You will briefly stop for 20 minutes at the gate and viewpoint to view the crater's breathtaking view.
You will visit a Maasai village. It is optional to visit and explore the culture of the great Maasai community. They are known for chasing lions of their kill and hunting lions to be considered a warrior, drinking raw animal blood though these traditions are a thing of the past with the exception of drinking blood you can surely learn something. This is an optional visit not included in the price. The entrance fee is 10 - 20 USD.
You will arrive in the late afternoon and do a game drive in Seronera (center of Serengeti) till late evening and experience the sunset in Serengeti while having a close view of wild animals, lucky enough to see a predator hunting.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Weavers Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full Day Serengeti and Transfer to Ngorongoro
Full Day Serengeti and Transfer to Ngorongoro
After an early breakfast, you will go on an early game drive, seeing a lot of animals till the afternoon. You will head back to your campsite for lunch and pack up. After lunch, you will have a transit game drive to exit the Serengeti and enter the Ngorongoro Crater Rim for your dinner and overnight stay at your accomodation.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Wild Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
A Day in Ngorongoro
A Day in Ngorongoro
After an early breakfast, you will descend to the crater floor on a journey to find the black rhino. Rhinos are the hardest to spot in the beautiful crater, as most animals will be easier to spot from this park due to it being a floor crater.
After the tour, depending on your travel itinerary, you will head back to your hotel in Arusha or Airport.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
