Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Transfer from Arusha / Moshi to Tarangire National Park
Transfer from Arusha / Moshi to Tarangire National Park
You'll start your journey from your Arusha/Moshi hotel or Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport, embarking on a scenic 3-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Once there, a full-day game drive awaits, accompanied by a satisfying hot lunch within the park. Later, the drive continues to your overnight accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
The Tarangire National Park is a haven for wildlife, boasting herds of up to 300 elephants, scraping the river beds for elusive streams. You'll witness nomadic wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, and an array of antelope congregating around shrinking lagoons. It holds the highest concentration of wildlife beyond the Serengeti, a paradise for predators. Here, unique species like the elegant fringe-eared oryx and the distinctive long-necked gerenuk are commonly sighted—a rarity elsewhere in Tanzania.
Moreover, Tarangire is the exclusive park where migratory animals find refuge during the dry season, welcoming a diverse range of species back home.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2-3
Central Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti National Park
Your journey from Tarangire to Central Serengeti kicks off with an early morning pickup from your lodge. You'll drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, making a stop to admire the crater's view before continuing our trip.
You will arrive in central Serengeti in the afternoon and then go on a game drive in the Seronera area of the park.
You will drive until late in the afternoon, all while keeping an eye out for wild animals and taking in the sunset. Later, you'll proceed to your accommodation inside the park for dinner and an overnight stay.
Full-day game drives in the central Serengeti.
Today's game drive begins at sunrise. The morning drive kicks off around 6:00 am, a time when the Serengeti plains are bustling with activity,
After the morning drive, you'll return to the lodge (or picnic site) for a hearty breakfast. Then, the afternoon drive, along with lunch, continues until evening. After full-day game drives, you will have dinner at your overnight accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Early morning game drive at Serengeti followed by afternoon drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
On this day, we suggest a very early wake-up to do an early morning game drive when the animals are more active. Also, you'll witness one of the best sunrises you'll ever see. It's an exceptionally beautiful experience.
After the game drive, you'll return to the camp for a rewarding brunch. Then, you'll proceed towards Ngorongoro, the 8th Wonder of the Natural World.
You should reach the Ngorongoro region in time for a sundowner.
The eventful day comes to an end with a dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
-
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha/ Moshi
Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha/ Moshi
Starting early, you'll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a captivating morning amidst diverse wildlife. When you first glimpse this vast, verdant caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, you will soon understand why it has earned such a lofty reputation.
Home to over 120 mammal species, including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the world's most sought-after safari destinations. It is a perfect place to see the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a lonely meal out on the grass plains, and large numbers of hippopotamus enjoying the cool water. From the comfort of your open-top vehicle, you can observe and photograph some of Africa's most recognizable faces.
Following a rewarding game drive, you'll enjoy a picnic near the famed Hippo pool. An additional short game drive precedes our ascent from the crater. You'll depart towards Arusha, aiming to return by 5 pm, allowing flexibility for travel arrangements.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
