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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and Transfer to Arusha

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and Transfer to Arusha

After your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will meet your guide waiting to transfer you to Arusha where you may relax at your accommodation or you may experience a town tour and start discovering Tanzania if you would like to experience city tour no extra cost.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Senator Hotel Arusha
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha Town to Arusha National Park

Arusha Town to Arusha National Park

In the morning, your guide will collect you from your hotel in Arusha and take you to the Arusha National Park. The park has an incredible variety of fauna and flora. Your trip will enable you to see many species, including buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, and baboons can be seen all year round, as well as many different bird species. Lunch will be taken at a picnic in the afternoon. Then, you will continue to enjoy wildlife diversity.

Main Destination:
Arusha National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)
High Season July to March (The park can get busy)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
ElephantOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
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HyenaRare
LionNone
Accommodation:
Senator Hotel Arusha
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, the safari will continue to Tarangire National Park. The park consists of natural vegetation, mainly of acacia woodland and giant African baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. Both the river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals during Tanzania’s dry season. The Tarangire National Park is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa.
Other animals might be seen, including zebra, wildebeest, giraffes, dik-dik, impala, eland, Grant gazelles, olive baboon and some predators including lions, caracal, and African wild dog.
This African national park is also home to three rare species of animals —the Greater kudu, the fringed-eared oryx, as well as a few Ashy starlings.
You will have a picnic lunch inside Tarangire National Park. Then, you'll continue enjoying the wildlife diversity.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Fanaka Lodge
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

The safari proceeds to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive tour, one of the most beautiful Tanzanian Parks with the most different environments in a relatively small area. The Lake Manyara National Park is one of the Tanzanian parks with the highest biodiversity. The park is inhabited by different types of birds and a large number of animal species, including elephants, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, leopards, lions, baboons, hippos, antelopes, and warthogs. You will have a picnic lunch, then continue enjoying the wildlife diversity.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Crater Rim View
  • Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Eyasi + Cultural Tour

Lake Eyasi + Cultural Tour

After having breakfast, the safari will proceed to Lake Eyasi, where you will meet the Hadzabe and will follow them during the hunting session. Then you will visit the Datoga community, whose inhabitants are specialized in the workmanship of iron. During the visit to Lake Eyasi, you will have a picnic lunch. Then, you'll continue to enjoy the cultural and natural activities.
It is necessary to wear closed-toe and comfortable shoes and long pants to avoid getting scratched by the bush. In addition, the ground is muddy due to the proximity of the lake.
After having unlimited enjoyment, you will start a journey back to our hotel for a relaxing dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Eyasi
Accommodation:
Crater Rim View
  • Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will descend to Ngorongoro Crater. You will explore the Ngorongoro Crater and the surrounding area. This is one of the most suggestive landscapes in the world, where you can admire the dormant volcano and the nature that surrounds it. In the conservation area, you will enjoy great wildlife diversity. It will be possible to see the Big Five: elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, and rhinos. You will enjoy the lunch down the crater, having a little refreshment. Then, you'll start a journey to the Serengeti for an evening game drive, a relaxation dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

If you like to watch wildlife from another perspective, we recommend that you go on a balloon safari (with additional cost after request). It is an amazing experience to drift silently above the plains with herds of wildlife
After breakfast, you will continue enjoying at Serengeti. The Serengeti National Park is the most famous in Tanzania, which is known all over the world. It is renowned for its boundless lowlands with great wildlife diversity, including the migration of the wildebeests, the pride of lions, and other predators, such as hyenas, cheetahs, leopards, jackals, and crocodiles.
During lunchtime, you will return to our hotel for a hot lunch, having little refreshment. Then, you'll continue with animal watching till evening and back again to our hotel for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will spend another full day game drive by observing the wildlife variety in Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch boxes or hot lunch at the lodge. This park is one of the most aspired destinations in the world for its lowlands and wildlife diversity.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Serengeti National Park to Lake Natron

Serengeti National Park to Lake Natron

After breakfast, you will leave the Serengeti Park towards the Lake Natron while enjoying the Serengeti game drive and During the trip, you will stop at various panoramic points from which you can see the Rift Valley, Oldoinyo Lengai Mountain, the lake, and the surrounding scenery. If you wish to climb Mount Oldoinyo Lengai, today is the right time (with additional cost after request).

Main Destination:
Lake Natron
Accommodation:
Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge
  • Budget lodge located near Lake Natron
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Visiting Lake Natron and Waterfalls

Visiting Lake Natron and Waterfalls

After breakfast, your safari will continue by enjoying sunrise on the banks of Lake Natron. You will see the flamingos and gently enjoy the gaze of a unique view. Tip: The ground around the lake is slippery and muddy, so make sure to pay attention to your footing and wear appropriate shoes. After that, you will go back to the hotel for lunch, a little refreshment. Then, you'll start a journey to waterfalls for unlimited swimming and enjoying with our local Masai tour guide. After having unlimited enjoyment, you will return to the hotel for refreshment, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Natron
Accommodation:
Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge
  • Budget lodge located near Lake Natron
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Natron to Arusha

Natron to Arusha

After breakfast, you will leave Lake Natron while enjoying the nature of Natron on the way to Arusha. As usual, around lunchtime, you will stop at a picnic site to enjoy your lunch and a little refreshment. Then, you will continue with a journey to Arusha to relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Senator Hotel Arusha
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 12

Mount Kilimanjaro Hike via Marangu Route

Mount Kilimanjaro Hike via Marangu Route

After breakfast, you will visit the Kilimanjaro National Park. The tour will be organized as a trek to the Mandaras Hut. You will depart from the gate at 1,830 meters in proximity to Marangu village, a typical local village surrounded by plantations of bananas and coffee. You will proceed toward the Mandaras Huts (2,700 meters) always accompanied by a professional mountain guide. You will enjoy your lunch inside the Kilimanjaro National Park, having a little refreshment, and continue to enjoy. Once you reach the destination, you can decide whether to continue to Maundi Crater or simply come back to your accommodation.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Marangu Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located near Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 13

Visiting Hot Spring + Fish Massage

Visiting Hot Spring + Fish Massage

Chemka Hot Springs is the best place to visit after a Kilimanjaro hike, Meru Hike, or a safari adventure.
Chemka Oasis is a unique phenomenon —it is the only place in Tanzania (and most likely in the whole of East Africa) where the groundwater actively interacted with geothermal sources, forming a number of small lakes with warm, never-stagnating water. You will also enjoy massages from fish at Chemka.
After breakfast, a journey to Chemka Hot Springs will start with your packed lunch. Also, there is fresh food, mostly BBQ, so during lunch time, apart from our lunchboxes, you may decide to order hot food like chips.
It’s also the best place for dance music if you wish. You may come with your own list of music you like, and enjoy not only that but the best location for making unforgettable videos. Later, you'll go to the hotel for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Kikuletwa Hot Springs (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Chemka Paradise Eco Lodge
  • Budget lodge located at Kikuletwa Hot Springs (Highlight)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 14

Transfer to Airport

Transfer to Airport

This is the last day of safari! It will be organized to allow you to have a trip around the city, just to have time to buy some memories for yourself, friends, and family before departure. After that, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport and return home, or continue your vacation on Zanzibar Island.

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Grade One Tours, not SafariBookings.
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