$1,440 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha City to Tarangire National Park
Arusha City to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to the magnificent Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most rewarding wildlife destinations. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through the park’s diverse landscapes, characterized by rolling savannahs, seasonal swamps, and iconic baobab trees. Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds, offering excellent opportunities to observe these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Throughout the day, keep an eye out for lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your wildlife adventure. In the late afternoon, transfer to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Tarangire National Park is home to one of the highest concentrations of elephants in East Africa, The park is also famous for its ancient baobab trees, some of which are believed to be over a thousand years old, creating one of the most distinctive landscapes in Tanzania.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Central National Park
Transfer to Central National Park
After breakfast, depart from Tarangire National Park and journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon entering the Serengeti, enjoy an exciting en-route game drive across the vast savannah plains, where wildlife sightings begin immediately. Keep an eye out for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous bird species that call this remarkable ecosystem home. Arrive in the wildlife-rich Central Serengeti (Seronera) in the afternoon for further game viewing before heading to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
The Serengeti covers nearly 15,000 square kilometers of protected wilderness and is home to the world-famous Great Migration, where over two million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles move across the ecosystem in search of fresh grazing.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti
Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti
Serengeti National Park in Central Seronera is well known for its healthy stock of resident wildlife, particularly the "Big Five", named for the 5 most prized trophies taken by hunters. The Serengeti is believed to hold the largest population of lions in Africa due in part to the abundance of prey species. More than 3,000 lions live in this ecosystem. The reclusive leopards are commonly seen in the Seronera area.
Enjoy the game drive until lunchtime when your driver will set and prepare the table for a hot meal of soup, bread rolls, the main dish and fruit salad. This will be followed by a glass of wine, tea or coffee. After lunch, your search continues for the big cats and the "Big Five". In the evening, you'll drive to the Camp for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart from the wildlife-rich plains of Central Serengeti and journey north through the vast landscapes of Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a scenic game drive en route, with opportunities to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and large herds of grazing wildlife across the endless savannah. As you approach Northern Serengeti, the landscape gradually transforms into rolling hills, riverine forests, and the famous Mara River ecosystem. Arrive in the afternoon and continue exploring this spectacular region, renowned for its exceptional wildlife viewing and dramatic river crossings during the Great Migration season. An interesting fact about Northern Serengeti is that it hosts one of nature’s most extraordinary spectacles, where hundreds of thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross the crocodile-filled Mara River in search of fresh grazing, creating one of the most thrilling wildlife events on Earth. Dinner and overnight at your safari camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara
Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara
After an early breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the iconic Serengeti National Park, offering one last opportunity to witness the park’s remarkable wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. As you journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, continue spotting animals along the way while taking in the endless plains that make the Serengeti world-famous. Arrive at the Ngorongoro Highlands in the afternoon, where spectacular views of the crater and surrounding landscapes await. Spend the evening relaxing at your lodge on the crater rim, enjoying the cool mountain air and preparing for the next day’s adventure. The Serengeti is home to one of the world's greatest wildlife events, the Great Migration, involving over two million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles, while the Ngorongoro Conservation Area that protects both extraordinary wildlife and the traditional way of life of the Maasai people, making it one of the few places in Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Manyara National Park to Materuni WaterfallsWaterfalls
Lake Manyara National Park to Materuni WaterfallsWaterfalls
After breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable morning game drive, exploring one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich ecosystems. Home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and the rare black rhino, the crater offers exceptional wildlife viewing within its natural volcanic enclosure. After enjoying a picnic lunch, continue to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon game drive through its diverse habitats, including groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the soda lake shoreline. Keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, baboons, and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions. Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and supports over 25,000 large animals year-round, while Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for its remarkable birdlife, including thousands of seasonal flamingos, and its rare tree-climbing lions, a behavior seen in only a few places in Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Materuni waterfalls & Departure
Materuni waterfalls & Departure
After breakfast, depart for the beautiful Materuni Village, nestled on the lush slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy a guided walk through scenic coffee plantations, banana farms, and tropical rainforest trails leading to the spectacular Materuni Waterfalls, where crystal-clear water plunges approximately 80 meters into a natural pool below. Take time to admire the breathtaking scenery, capture memorable photographs, or enjoy a refreshing swim. You will also have the opportunity to experience the rich culture of the Chagga people through a traditional coffee-making experience. An interesting fact about Materuni is that it is one of the few places where visitors can combine cultural heritage, coffee tourism, and a stunning waterfall adventure in a single destination while enjoying magnificent views of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Later, return to Arusha, marking the end of your memorable Tanzanian adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
