Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival - Arusha
Arrival - Arusha
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your guide who will facilitate the transfer to your hotel and provide a briefing on your upcoming safari. Your guide will be happy to answer any queries and provide a quick briefing on what to expect, what to bring and wear, etc. You'll stay at Gran Melia Arusha for the rest of the day and will be picked up early the next day for your flight to Serengeti North.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Gran Melia Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2-4
Serengeti National Park (North)
Serengeti National Park (North)
After breakfast, transfer to the Arusha airstrip for your flight to Serengeti North. Serengeti, among other incredible wildlife and stunning views, is famed for the annual migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras, a frenzied bout of territorial conquests and mating happening from July - October. Witness an actual survival of the fittest as these animals plunge through crocodile-infested waters. The wildebeest produces more than 8,000 calves daily before the 1,000 km (600 mi) pilgrimage begins again.
We will have 3 days of game viewing to witness the Serengeti migration. River crossings at Kogatende start in August as the mega-herds settle into the area. Between August - October, game viewing is at its best with river crossings pretty much guaranteed every day. There is no distinct movement as the herds tend to cross back and forth over the river, following the rains and subsequent fresh grasses.
You'll spend the nights at Mara Mara Tented Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mara Mara Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5-7
Serengeti National Park (Central Seronera)
Serengeti National Park (Central Seronera)
After breakfast at the camp, we drive to Central Serengeti, Tanzania's oldest and most popular national park and a world heritage site. The Serengeti is famed for its annual migration, when some 6 million hooves pound the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson's gazelle join the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing. Serengeti National Park is known for its healthy population of resident wildlife, particularly the Big Five.
The Serengeti is believed to hold the largest population of lions in Africa, due in part to the abundance of prey species. Leopards are commonly seen in the Seronera region but are present throughout the national park with a population of around 1,000. Elephants are largely located in the northern regions of the park. Buffaloes are considered by many to be the most dangerous of the Big Five.
You'll be staying at Acacia Seronera Luxury Camp on this leg of your safari.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Acacia Seronera Luxury Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
After breakfast, we will have an early morning game drive to the inside of the Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Ngorongoro was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It also safeguards the interests of indigenous people and promotes tourism. We'll drive to your accommodation at sunset for your dinner and rest.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Today, we will proceed to Tarangire for a full-day game drive in the park, located slightly off the main safari route. Tarangire National Park is a lovely, quiet park in Northern Tanzania, most famous for its elephant migration, and birding safari with a quiet atmosphere. You'll check in at Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp by sunset for your dinner and accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Back to Arusha
Back to Arusha
After breakfast, we head back to Arusha and pass by a shopping market on the way. Afterward, we will facilitate your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
