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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha, Tanzania’s safari capital, buzzes with tourism energy. Your driver-guide will collect you from your Arusha hotel, kicking off your private safari with a transfer to Tarangire National Park. Named after the Tarangire River that sustains its wildlife, this serene park is famed for its elephant migrations, rich birdlife, and authentic safari vibe. You’ll savor a packed lunch at noon, then continue your game drive into the afternoon. As the day winds down, you’ll arrive at the lodge to freshen up, dine under the stars, and rest in cozy accommodations. Get ready for an unforgettable safari adventure!
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Siafu Serenity Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Mto Wa Mbu to Lake Natron | Bird Watching
Mto Wa Mbu to Lake Natron | Bird Watching
Guided Walking Safari, Lake Natron
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll depart at 8 AM for Lake Natron, a roughly 4-hour drive from Mto wa Mbu Village. Nestled in the northern Ngorongoro district, Lake Natron is a striking mineral-rich soda lake. Upon arrival, you’ll check into your hotel and enjoy lunch.
Post-lunch, embark on a 4-hour bird-watching (or Flamingo walk) adventure at Lake Natron, where you may spot flamingoes and other bird species. Following the walk, return to your lodge for a freshly prepared dinner. Rest well to recharge for another exciting day ahead!
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari Luxury Glamping)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Natron to Serengeti National Park
Lake Natron to Serengeti National Park
On your morning guided game drive in Serengeti National Park, expect sightings of big cats, elephants, and a host of other wildlife amid classic savannah grasslands. Your guide will share insights about this iconic landscape, one of Africa’s premier national parks, renowned for its unmatched animal diversity and numbers.
Follow the trail of the annual wildebeest and zebra migration, and keep an eye on the vast horizons, ideal for spotting predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, and spotted hyenas, alongside prey such as buffaloes, impalas, and kongoni, plus elephants and giraffes. If fortune favors, witness a thrilling hunt—a raw, unforgettable spectacle. Everywhere you look, the Serengeti’s beauty captivates, with flat-topped acacias silhouetted against the setting sun, embodying the quintessential African safari.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Hembe Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Your first glimpse of Ngorongoro Crater from the rim is unforgettable—a vast yet intimate natural bowl, spanning 19 lush kilometers (12 miles), hailed as one of Africa’s most stunning landscapes. Descending into the crater, you’ll discover a vibrant, self-contained ecosystem cradled by towering walls.
Here, lions and hyenas stalk wildebeest and Grant’s gazelle, while elephants and black rhinos roam nearby. Your day will unfold across diverse habitats, from the Lereal Forest and salty Lake Magadi to the gently rolling plains of the valley floor, each revealing the crater’s extraordinary biodiversity.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Siafu Serenity Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Maasai Cultural Experience then Back to Arusha
Maasai Cultural Experience then Back to Arusha
All great adventures must eventually conclude! Savor your final meal at the lodge before checking out and beginning your return to Arusha. After meeting your driver-guide at reception, embark on a scenic two-hour drive back to where your journey started, your heart and camera brimming with unforgettable safari memories.
En route to Arusha, you can stop for a cultural tour at a Maasai village. As you arrive, villagers will welcome you with their traditional Adumu dance, bouncing in place while chanting a deep, guttural bass. Men take turns leaping high like straight-legged beanpoles, moving in sync with the rhythm until a piercing, high-pitched shriek breaks the low-toned chant. After this vibrant experience, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel in Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Maasai Village (Cultural Village)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
