$946 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
You will be picked up from your accommodations and receive a safari briefing from your safari expert. Afterward, you will head to Tarangire National Park where Your adventure begins with an exciting game drive across the expansive park.
In the afternoon enjoy a picnic lunch before you will continue exploring Tarangire, renowned for its impressive baobab trees that tower over the animals grazing beneath them. Central to the park, the Tarangire River is famous for attracting some of Africa's largest elephant herds. As you explore the area, you might encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, lesser kudu, buffaloes, oryx, eland, giraffes and zebras.
After your game drive, you will enjoy a delightful dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game Drive En Route to Central Serengeti National Park
Game Drive En Route to Central 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 look at the breathtaking view of the crater.
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:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you will embark on a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Later, you will travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoy a picnic lunch along the way. The Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest collapsed volcanic caldera, spans 14km (11mi) of stunning natural beauty. Surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes, the crater's floor is dotted with watering holes and is home to approximately 30,000 animals.
The day will conclude with a hearty dinner and a restful night at the Ngorongoro Simba Campsite.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park
Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park
After an early breakfast, you will descend to the crater floor for a game drive. Expect to see a variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, and numerous bird species. Birdwatchers will enjoy spotting eagles, vultures, and flamingoes in the crater lake, as well as storks, bats, sacred ibises, kori bustards, blacksmith plovers, long-necked herons, and cattle eagles.
Following a picnic lunch at the scenic hippo pool, you will continue your afternoon game drive. Later, you will begin the steep ascent out of the crater and head to your accommodation in Mto wa Mbu. As the day comes to an end, a freshly prepared dinner will await you at your chosen lodge. After this adventurous day, a good rest is essential. The following day, you will embark on the final leg of your safari.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
On the final day of your safari, you will begin with a hearty breakfast before heading to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive, including a picnic lunch. As you enter the park, you will be welcomed by lush forests of acacia and mahogany trees, setting the stage for your adventure. The game drive will continue until evening, with a break for your picnic lunch. Keep an eye out for wildlife, including buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons and blue monkeys. One of the park's unique features is its tree-climbing lions, although spotting them can be a matter of luck. Depending on the season, you may also witness the shoreline turning pink with flocks of flamingoes. After the game drive, you will return to Arusha, where you can choose to stay at a hotel or be dropped off at the airport.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
