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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania! You will be picked up from the airport by a Fireants Adventures representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will hopefully have time to relax and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime!
Busy Arusha is an essential part of safari life here in northern Tanzania and most travelers pass through at some stage.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Adventure begins with a morning pickup from your accommodation after breakfast. Today, you'll journey to Tarangire National Park, a scenic two-and-a-half-hour drive on well-maintained tarmac roads. Named after the life-giving Tarangire River (nicknamed the "river of warthogs"), this park is a vital water source for wildlife, especially during the dry season. Tarangire is renowned for its majestic elephant families, often seen gathering along the riverbanks. Keep an eye out for graceful giraffes, shy bush-buck, and elegant hartebeest, all of which attract a diverse range of predators, including lions and elusive leopards. Birdwatchers will be in paradise, as Tarangire boasts a higher concentration of bird species. Marvel at the colossal and ancient Baobab trees, some of which are believed to be over a thousand years old. A delightful picnic lunch will be enjoyed at a scenic spot within the park. After your thrilling game drive, you'll be transferred to your accommodation in Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Karatu to Serengeti National Park
Karatu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will drive up into the cooler regions of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. There will be a chance to stop and see the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. You will then transit through Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti, entering at the South of the Park.
The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife. Whilst it boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest; zebra and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The migration can be found during any given month; you just need to know where to look! Depending on what time of year you come, you may get a chance to witness one of the 'Seven Wonders of the Natural World'.
You will have a picnic lunch and will overnight at a Tented Camp in Central Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Land of Nature Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
This entire day is set aside for game drives in the Serengeti. The Serengeti boasts an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo. In addition to the iconic landscapes, you have a good chance of encountering predators and you may see lion, cheetah and leopard. Depending on the location of the Great Migration, you may venture away from the Central region to experience this natural wonder. It is a truly life-changing experience.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Land of Nature Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Your final sunrise in the Serengeti! You will have a leisurely morning's game drive and gently wend your way through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Today, you are heading to Ngorongoro Crater and will stay at a mid-range lodge located near (but not on) the Crater Rim. You will experience cooler temperatures and see more wonder on the way! A hearty dinner awaits you.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world. Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness including sweeping Savannah, pockets of acacia woodland and glistening lakes and swamps. The Crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. It is famous for both its geological delights and for being a natural reserve which is home to some of the densest large mammal populations in the whole of the African continent. The drive down the into the Crater is an adventure in itself and when you reach the Crater floor, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The Crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands.
After a picnic lunch inside the Crater, you will drive to your accommodation in Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
This morning, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Your final destination on this epic safari! Manyara is a small but diverse park 120km west of Arusha. Everything you’ll see here is on a different scale. It is both compact (this is one of the narrowest parks in Africa) and epic (the Great Rift Escarpment towers over Lake Manyara’s western boundary). The park’s namesake is a shallow, salt lake. It covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is home to thousands of wading birds (including flamingos and over 500 other bird species). You may see baboon and elephant in the park’s thick evergreen forest, and watch for the tree-climbing lions that have become famous throughout Africa.
You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the Park.
After your game drive, you will be dropped off at a place of your choosing e.g. Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport. We hope you have enjoyed your adventure Fireants Adventures.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
