$1,636 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
We’ll pick you up from your hotel and introduce you to your guide and chef before embarking on a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for its diverse landscape, the park is especially famous for its ancient baobab trees and the largest concentration of elephants in the country, offering unique opportunities to observe the interactions between elephant families.
We’ll embark on a game drive, focusing on areas with reported animal sightings. While herbivores like giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras are abundant, we'll also search for elusive predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
Later, we'll stop at the Tarangire River picnic site to enjoy lunch with a scenic view of the river and nearby wildlife. Watch out for cheeky monkeys and baboons that may try to snatch your meal, but there's no need to worry.
After lunch, we'll continue our game drive, exiting the park around 4:30 pm. We’ll then head to our campsite in Mto Wa Mbu for the night.
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngedere Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
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Day 2
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you'll drive from Mto Wa Mbu to Serengeti, a 6-hour journey (including stops) through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Stop at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area: Briefly stop at the gate and viewpoint to admire the breathtaking crater view.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop at a Maasai village (optional): Explore the Maasai culture, known for their traditional practices like lion hunting and blood-drinking. While these traditions are largely historic, you can gain fascinating insights into Maasai life.
Duration: 20-45 minutes
Serengeti National Park:
Covering 14,750 square kilometers, the Serengeti is renowned for the wildebeest and zebra migration. The focus will be on Seronera, the heart of the Serengeti. Arrive in the late afternoon, have lunch, then embark on a game drive to enjoy the sunset and wildlife. Return to the Seronera campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro
Seronera, Serengeti National Park
Wake up at 6 am. After a hot cup of coffee, leave the campsite for morning game viewing in the heart of Serengeti National Park as you enjoy the beautiful sunrise. As it’s going to be a bit chilly in the morning, don’t forget your warm clothes. Enjoy the game drive until midday, then drive back to camp for a full breakfast and lunch (brunch). Later, leave camp for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoy a game drive en route to Ngorongoro Simba Campsite for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
On the last day of your Tanzania safari, after breakfast and with a picnic lunch, you will take a short drive to the descending gate and drive down the crater floor, 650 meters deep, for a half-day crater tour. If you're lucky, you may see rhinos, but the crater has several permanent resident animals because it has water year-round. Many prefer to stay, though they can still enter or leave the crater. After lunch, ascend the crater rim back to camp, then drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, we'll embark on an exciting journey to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its vibrant flamingo population and the elusive tree-climbing lions. Although these lions are rarely spotted, the park offers a rich wildlife experience.
Our day will include a thrilling game drive, where you'll have the opportunity to witness an array of bird species and, if we're fortunate, catch a glimpse of the famous tree-climbing lions. We'll visit the hippo pool for an up-close look at these majestic creatures and explore the hot springs, all while continuing our game drive. The park is teeming with diverse wildlife, including buffaloes, wildebeests, warthogs, vultures, eagles, and playful monkeys.
After a full day of exploration, we'll drive back to Arusha, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
