$2,363 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your safari begins in Arusha with a morning departure to Tarangire National Park, located approximately 2–3 hours away. As you travel through the beautiful Tanzanian countryside, you’ll enjoy views of local villages, farms, and the surrounding landscapes.
Upon arrival at Tarangire National Park, begin your game drive through one of Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife areas, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Depending on the season, you may spot lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and many species of birds. The Tarangire River and seasonal water sources attract wildlife throughout the year, making it an excellent destination for game viewing.
A hot lunch will be served at the picnic site, after which you will continue to explore this incredible park. After an exciting day of exploration, continue to your lodge for relaxation and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire to Serengeti
Tarangire to Serengeti
After breakfast, continue towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Although the journey is long, the drive is a spectacular part of the adventure, offering beautiful scenery and a glimpse into the changing landscapes of northern Tanzania.
As you enter the Serengeti, you’ll quickly understand why its name means “endless plains.” Covering approximately 14,750 square kilometres (5,700 square miles), the vast grasslands seem to stretch endlessly toward the horizon.
The Serengeti is home to the Great Migration, with millions of wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and numerous antelope species moving across the plains throughout the year. It is also one of Africa’s finest destinations for spotting predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Enjoy game viewing along the way before continuing to your accommodation for the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Mbuni Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Central Serengeti - Ndutu
Central Serengeti - Ndutu
After an early breakfast, depart from Central Serengeti and drive towards the Ndutu area, located in the southern Serengeti ecosystem. The early morning journey offers an excellent opportunity for wildlife viewing, as many animals are most active during the cooler hours of the day.
As you make your way towards Ndutu, enjoy the changing scenery from the endless Serengeti plains to the open grasslands and seasonal lakes of the Ndutu area. Depending on the time of year, this region can be particularly rewarding for spotting large herds of wildebeest and zebra, as well as predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.
Upon arrival in Ndutu, continue with a game drive exploring the surrounding plains and wildlife-rich areas. Enjoy the peaceful landscape and the possibility of witnessing unforgettable wildlife encounters before heading to your accommodation for relaxation and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Ndutu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ndutu Full-Day Game Drives
Ndutu Full-Day Game Drives
After breakfast, spend a full day exploring the spectacular Ndutu area, part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem. With no long-distance driving planned, you can enjoy extended game drives across the open plains, seasonal lakes, and surrounding woodlands.
Ndutu is renowned for its abundant wildlife and is especially famous during the wildebeest calving season, when thousands of wildebeest gather in the area to give birth. This concentration of animals also attracts predators, offering opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other wildlife in action.
Throughout the day, your experienced safari guide will choose the best areas based on wildlife movements and current conditions. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your game drive in the afternoon. As the day comes to an end, return to your accommodation for dinner and another night in the beautiful Ndutu wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Ndutu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
After an early breakfast, depart from Ndutu and drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive in this spectacular natural amphitheatre, home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife. Keep an eye out for lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and, with some luck, the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before continuing with a short game drive and then ascending from the crater in the afternoon. From there, begin your journey back to Arusha, enjoying the changing scenery along the way.
Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon or early evening, marking the end of your memorable safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
