$900 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
In the morning, your safari adventure begins with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, a vast wilderness spanning approximately 2,600 square kilometers. Characterized by bush savannah, seasonal swamps, and ancient baobab trees, Tarangire is one of East Africa’s premier destinations for elephant sightings. From the open roof of your safari vehicle, you’ll witness these majestic creatures up close while taking in the park’s breathtaking landscapes.
Beyond elephants, Tarangire is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including Maasai giraffes, gazelles, antelopes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, baboons, and over 500 species of birds. After an extensive game drive, you will exit the park in the evening and head to Mto wa Mbu for an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will journey to the legendary Serengeti National Park for a full-day game drive, complete with a picnic lunch. This vast ecosystem is home to the awe-inspiring Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move in search of fresh grazing land, driven by nature’s ancient rhythm.
The Serengeti offers an authentic African safari experience, with breathtaking landscapes, shifting light, and an incredible diversity of wildlife. As you explore, you may encounter lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, antelopes, gazelles, hippos, and a wide variety of bird and reptile species. Depending on the season, your guide will take you to the best areas for wildlife viewing, whether in the central region or migration hotspots. After an exciting day of game drives, you will head to your 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
Serengeti National Park
You’ll start your day with an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, a prime time to spot wildlife in action. Keep an eye out for wildebeests, lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, impalas, gazelles, and, if the timing is right, the breathtaking Great Migration.
After an exhilarating morning, you'll return to the campsite for a hearty brunch. Following your meal, you'll pack up your belongings and camping gear before departing for Ngorongoro. Along the way, enjoy a scenic game drive through the Serengeti, maximizing your wildlife encounters.
By late afternoon, you’ll arrive at Ngorongoro, where you’ll settle in for the night at Simba Campsite, located on the crater rim, offering spectacular views and a tranquil atmosphere.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:
Budget camping at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks provided.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, you’ll embark on a scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, descending the steep and narrow road into one of the most breathtaking wildlife havens in Africa. The crater’s slopes are covered in lush forests, gradually giving way to open savannah dotted with acacia trees.
As you explore this natural wonder, keep an eye out for the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard—along with an array of other wildlife, including zebras, wildebeests, hippos, warthogs, and hyenas. After an exhilarating morning of game viewing, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before ascending its walls in the afternoon and heading to Mto Wa Mbu for an overnight stay.
Fascinating Facts about Ngorongoro Crater:
Ngorongoro is the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera, formed 2 to 3 million years ago after a massive eruption. Spanning 304 sq km, it plunges 600 meters deep and has a diameter of 20 km, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem teeming with wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Today, you’ll explore the paradise of primates and aquatic birds—Lake Manyara National Park. Despite its small size, the park boasts a diverse range of habitats, including lush acacia woodlands and underground water forests, creating a haven for an incredible variety of wildlife.
Lake Manyara is home to large populations of baboons, elephants, giraffes, and impalas, as well as the famous tree-climbing lions. The park’s vast soda lake attracts countless flamingos and other waterbirds, making it a dream destination for bird enthusiasts.
After an exciting day of game viewing, you’ll begin your journey back to Arusha in the evening, bringing your safari adventure to a close.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
