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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at your hotel, you'll be greeted with comfort and hospitality, offering you a perfect opportunity to unwind and recharge for the days to come. Whether you want to take a leisurely walk around the hotel grounds, savor a delicious meal, or simply relax in your room, the afternoon is yours to enjoy.
Before you head to bed, why not make the most of your time with our complimentary guided tour of Arusha? Our knowledgeable guides will take you on an exploration of the city, showing you its highlights, such as bustling markets, historical sites, and stunning viewpoints. You'll get a chance to connect with the local culture, see the vibrant life of the town, and even pick up a few souvenirs to remember your trip by.
As the day winds down, you can settle in for a restful overnight stay, knowing that you're well-prepared for the incredible adventure that lies ahead. Tomorrow, your journey into the heart of Africa’s wildlife and natural beauty will begin.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- A1 Hotel & Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
In the morning you will be collected from your accpomodation in Arusha by our personal safari guide. We set out for Tarangire National Park across gently rolling Masai plains with scattered acacia trees. As we zip along we pass many Masai in their colourful dress walking on the roadside, riding bicycles, herding cattle and driving donkeys carts. Tarangire National Park, well known for its large elephant herds, is also host to a multitude of other creatures. From the open roof of our safari jeep we experience the seasonal swamps, savanna and life giving Tarangire River endeavouring to encounter a multitude of creatures from zebra to wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and giraffe, to name but a few. It is possible we will glimpse lion stalking prey or leopards relaxing in the trees above.
After our extensive game drive we drive to one of our accommodation for dinner in a tasteful restaurant and a most capacious room to harbour our ease and dreams of wild cats!
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast we journey on heading up towards the fertile highlands where wheat, coffee, and corn, are grown by the Iraqw people. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, we will be afforded a view of the breath-taking Ngorongoro Crater before traveling onwards to the Serengeti National Park which we will reach by midday. The Serengeti National Park is the largest park in Tanzania covering an astounding 15,000 kms squared with diverse landscapes and habitats such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah and mountain. Here the great migration of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope takes place and, depending on the season, we may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals on their search for food and water.
After an extensive game drive, we drive to the Seronera Valley for an evening meal and overnight stay at your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Central Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Cental to Serengeti Western Corridor
Cental to Serengeti Western Corridor
After breakfast, you will head straight towards the western corridor on which the drive takes approximately 1.5 hours.
Around end of April, May and June, a vast army of wildebeests along with its partners: zebras, elands and gazelles mill around the Western Corridor of the Serengeti, south of the Grumeti River. You can encounter leopards and hyenas and ahead by giant Nile crocodiles, many hundreds perish as some hazard the river crossing while others detour it. But the beauty of the landscape, stretching without end beneath an infinite sky on a Serengeti West Safari, changes something within the watcher, who becomes more aware of the place of humankind within the drama of the animal world.
You will then head straight to your accommodation, where you will have dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Western Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Western To Central Serengeti
Western To Central Serengeti
This entire day is set aside for game drives upon the Western Serengeti. Later Afternoon drive to Central Serengeti, The Serengeti is habitat of an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo, is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. In November and December the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June they return to the north. Apart from the migrating herds, we may have the opportunity to see the resident predators, leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.
After an extensive game drive we head for your accommodation for a hearty dinner and another night by the fire of relaxation and conversation under the sweeping majesty of the star bright African night out upon the ‘Endless Plain’.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Central Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you will drive from Serengeti National Park to the 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.
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 full afternoon inside the Crater, you will head to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay in Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
-
Hhando Coffee Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Mto Wa Mbu village Tour to Arusha
Mto Wa Mbu village Tour to Arusha
After breakfast will drive to Mto Wa Mbuu village surrounded by breathtaking scenery is believed to be home of representatives of all Tanzania's 120 tribal groups.
This melting pot of cultures is home to around 20000 people, that form a flourishing farming community.
Observe their farms, milling machines, schools, markets and churches. Visit the village banana plantation and a youth art group, where you'll see different painting techniques.
Enter a workshop watching skil ful members of the Makonde tribe carve detailed figurines, masks and household objects out of wood.
Do visit a local ‘bar’ to try Mbege. A traditional banana and millet beer is brewed and drunk mainly by the Chagga tribe.
After a brief refreshment don't miss the bustling local market. Take in the intoxicating scents of spices, and feast your eyes on colourful fruit and vegetable stalls.
Later drive back to Arusha, which marks the end of your adventures with us.
- Main Destination:
- Mto Wa Mbu (Town)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
