$3,040 to $3,348 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival and Overnight in Arusha
Arrival and Overnight in Arusha
You'll get ready to be amazed when you step off the plane! Once you clear border control, look for a sign with your name —our driver will be there to assist with your luggage and take you to your hotel. You'll ride in a modern, comfortable minivan with AC and soft drinks —perfect for unwinding after a long flight.
This is a private tour, and airport transfers are shared within your group. If you need an extra transfer, you'll check with your travel manager, as additional charges may apply. We recommend coordinating arrival and departure times with your group to avoid extra costs.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Gran Meliá Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Iconic Elephant Sightings in Tarangire National Park
Iconic Elephant Sightings in Tarangire National Park
The Tarangire River runs through the park year-round, drawing giraffe, zebra, antelope and buffalo to its banks – and the lions that follow them. They are regularly seen and, in this park, not difficult to find.
In the dry season the river becomes the only water source for miles around, and elephant herds converge accordingly. Tarangire holds the largest elephant population in northern Tanzania for much of the year – particularly June to October and December to March. The herds are well habituated to vehicles and often approach at close range, unhurried and largely indifferent.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Exploring Tarangire National Park
Exploring Tarangire National Park
Your second day opens up the sections of the park you didn't reach yesterday. Gerenuk and oryx are both present here – species rarely seen in the Serengeti – and worth looking for in the drier, more open stretches.
Rock hyrax are common on the granite outcrops – small, unhurried animals that tend to allow a close approach. They're also, despite appearances, among the elephant's closest living relatives.
For birders, Tarangire is one of the richer parks in Tanzania, with over 550 recorded species. Binoculars are in the vehicle if you need them.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mawe Mawe Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Setting Off to the Otherwordly Lake Natron
Setting Off to the Otherwordly Lake Natron
Lake Natron sits in the Great Rift Valley floor, fed by mineral-rich springs and coloured a deep red by the alkaline-tolerant bacteria that thrive in its waters. It sees very few visitors, and the landscape around it – open plains running toward the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano – has a stark, unhurried quality that sets it apart from the rest of the northern circuit.
Giraffe, zebra, ostrich and antelope move through the surrounding plains. The lake itself is the primary breeding ground for East Africa's lesser flamingo population.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Lake Natron Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Flamingo Walks at Lake Natron
Flamingo Walks at Lake Natron
Lake Natron is the most important breeding site for lesser flamingo in the world – over 75% of the global population is born here, drawn by the alkaline water that keeps predators at bay. Between August and November, the numbers are at their highest. Through binoculars, grey chicks can be spotted along the shoreline, still weeks away from the pink they'll eventually become.
When the flocks take flight together, the effect is worth stopping for. Pelicans and various wading birds work the shallower edges alongside them.
By evening, you'll be back at your lodge near the Ngorongoro and Manyara escarpment.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Mawe Mawe Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Searching for Black Rhinos at Ngorongoro Crater
Searching for Black Rhinos at Ngorongoro Crater
An early start gets you into the crater before the morning light fades. The descent takes around 30 minutes through forest, with a viewpoint stop at the rim before the caldera floor opens up below. The crater holds one of the highest concentrations of wildlife per square kilometre on the continent – elephant, buffalo, zebra, lion and a small resident population of black rhino, all within a single enclosed landscape. Cheetah are present too, though less predictable. The permanent water and grazing keep most animals here year-round, which gives the day a particular reliability. A mid-morning stop at Lake Magadi is worth the pause – hippos surface near the shore, and yellow-billed kites tend to take an interest in any food left unattended. The crater has held UNESCO World Heritage status since 1979.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Gran Meliá Arusha
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Departure from Tanzania
Departure from Tanzania
Your Altezza driver will pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the airport. For international flights, please be ready to leave 4 hours before departure. For domestic flights, departure from the hotel should be 3 hours before your flight. Wishing you a smooth and pleasant journey!
Note: Standard check-out is noon at Gran Melia Arusha. If you need late check-out, please inform our manager in advance.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
