$990 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Karatu
Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Karatu
You will be picked up between 7:30 and 8:00 am from your hotel in Arusha or directly from the airport by your safari guide. From there, begin the two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival around 10:00 am, enjoy a full-day game drive through the park, which is renowned for its large elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and frequent sightings of big cats. During your exploration, you may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and a wide variety of bird species—over 500 have been recorded here.
Around 12:30 pm, take a break for a picnic lunch at one of the designated sites inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. At around 4:00 pm, begin your journey to your lodge or camp near Karatu, arriving by 5:30 pm. Settle in for the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Karatu - Serengeti National Park
Karatu - Serengeti National Park
Start your day with an early breakfast at the lodge at 7:00 am. By 7:30 am, begin your drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the Serengeti. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of the crater rim and surrounding highlands. You may opt for a brief visit to Olduvai Gorge, a significant paleoanthropological site, or stop by a Maasai village for cultural insights.
At approximately 12:30 pm, stop for a picnic lunch near the Naabi Hill Gate, the entrance to Serengeti National Park. Afterward, continue with an afternoon game drive in the Central Serengeti, specifically the Seronera area, known for its rich wildlife and seasonal visibility of the Great Migration. Expect to encounter predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas.
Around 5:30 pm, arrive at your camp or lodge in the Serengeti. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of the park.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Begin the day with an optional early morning game drive at 6:00 am (this is the prime time for spotting predators as they are most active before the heat sets in). At 8:00 am, return to your camp or lodge for breakfast, or opt to carry a packed breakfast if you’re planning a full-day outing.
From 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, enjoy a full-day safari exploring the Serengeti’s diverse ecosystems, including river valleys, open plains, and iconic granite kopjes. This day offers excellent opportunities to see the “Big Five:” lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino, alongside large herds of wildebeest and zebra.
Around 12:30 pm, stop for a picnic lunch at a designated site or beneath a tree in the open savannah. After lunch, continue game viewing until the late afternoon.
Return to your camp or lodge between 4:00 and 5:30 pm. In the evening, relax as the sun sets, enjoy dinner, and spend the night in the Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Highlands
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Highlands
You’ll begin your early morning game drive at 6:30 am as you make your way out of the Serengeti. By 9:30 am, return to your lodge for breakfast, or continue with a packed breakfast depending on your preference and timing.
From 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, you’ll travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Pause around 12:30 pm for a picnic lunch en route. In the afternoon, between 2:00 and 4:00 pm, you may take a short nature walk or visit a Maasai boma, provided it has been arranged in advance.
By 4:00 pm, you’ll arrive and check in at your lodge or camp situated on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Spend the evening enjoying dinner and a peaceful overnight stay with scenic views overlooking the crater.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most remarkable wildlife destinations in Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in northern Tanzania within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the crater is the world’s largest intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. Formed over two million years ago by a collapsed volcano, it spans approximately 19 kilometers (12 miles) in diameter and plunges 600 meters (about 2,000 feet) deep, creating a natural enclosure teeming with wildlife.
Often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the crater is home to an incredible density of animals in a compact area, making it one of the few places where visitors can easily spot the “Big Five”—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the endangered black rhino—in a single game drive. The crater floor includes grasslands, swamps, a soda lake (Lake Magadi), and acacia woodlands, supporting over 25,000 large animals, including wildebeest, zebras, hippos, hyenas, jackals, and numerous bird species.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
