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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha, the safari capital of Northern Tanzania.
Situated at the base of Mount Meru, Arusha is the perfect starting point for Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. After check-in, enjoy a short briefing about your upcoming adventure. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at your lodge before dinner and overnight in Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. The park is known for its diverse wildlife and scenic landscapes.
During the game drive you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, and various antelope species. The Tarangire River serves as a vital water source, attracting many animals especially during the dry season.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, begin your journey toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The drive passes through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands before entering the vast Serengeti ecosystem.
As you arrive in the Serengeti, enjoy your first exciting game drive across the endless plains. The park is home to incredible wildlife including lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeest.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge or tented camp in Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Classic View Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full game drive in Serengeti National Park
Full game drive in Serengeti National Park
Today is dedicated to a full day of wildlife exploration in Serengeti National Park. Early morning game drives offer the best opportunity to see predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards while they are still active.
Your guide will take you to different areas of the park in search of wildlife while explaining the Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your afternoon game drive.
Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Heritage Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full Game drive in Serengeti
Full Game drive in Serengeti
Enjoy another exciting day exploring Serengeti National Park. With its vast landscapes and abundant wildlife, each game drive offers unique sightings and unforgettable moments.
Depending on the season, you may witness large herds of wildebeest and zebras as part of the Great Migration, one of the most spectacular wildlife events on Earth.
Spend the day discovering new areas of the park with morning and afternoon game drives before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Classic View Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After breakfast, depart from Serengeti National Park and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way you will continue spotting wildlife as you exit the Serengeti plains.
Upon arrival at the crater rim, enjoy breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater is home to thousands of animals including lions, buffalo, zebras, elephants, and the rare black rhino.
Dinner and overnight at a lodge near the crater or in Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Eyasi (Hadzabe Cultural Tour)
Lake Eyasi (Hadzabe Cultural Tour)
After breakfast, drive to Lake Eyasi, a beautiful seasonal lake located south of the Ngorongoro Highlands. This area offers a unique cultural experience with local indigenous communities.
You will visit the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last hunter-gatherer communities in Africa. Accompanied by local guides, you may observe their traditional hunting techniques using bows and arrows.
Later visit the Datoga tribe, known for their traditional blacksmith skills and unique cultural traditions. Dinner and overnight at your lodge near Lake Eyasi.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. The park lies beneath the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment and features lush forests and a large soda lake.
Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant population, and incredible birdlife including flamingos, pelicans, and storks. After the game drive, depart the park and drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight at your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Planet Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Arusha then Transfer to ARK/JRO for departure
Arusha then Transfer to ARK/JRO for departure
After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) for your onward air transfer.
This marks the end of your unforgettable 9 Days Wildlife and Cultural Safari in Tanzania, filled with incredible wildlife encounters and authentic cultural experiences.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
