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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park (The Land of Giants)
Arusha to Tarangire National Park (The Land of Giants)
Estimated Distance: ~120 km | Driving Time: ~2-2.5 hours
Depart from Arusha after breakfast and drive southward to Tarangire National Park, famed for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and seasonal swamps that attract countless wildlife species. Enjoy a full-day game drive through this lesser-visited gem, watching for lions lounging under trees, giraffes roaming the plains, and antelope gathering at the riverbanks. In the late afternoon, exit the park and proceed to your nearby public campsite in Mto wa Mbu, where your tents will be set and dinner served under the stars.
Overnight: Camping at Mto wa Mbu (public campsite).
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Mto Wa mbu To Serengeti national park
Mto Wa mbu To Serengeti national park
Estimated Distance: ~250 km | Driving Time: ~4–5 hours via Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After an early breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro highlands and enter Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most famous wildlife reserve and the stage for the Great Migration. Along the route, stop for stunning views at the Ngorongoro Crater rim before descending onto the vast Serengeti plains. Enjoy an en-route game drive as you make your way to your campsite inside the park, spotting wildebeest, zebras, lions, cheetahs, and more. Settle in for the night at your public campsite in central Serengeti, surrounded by the wild sounds of the African bush.
Overnight: Camping inside Serengeti (public campsite).
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands
Estimated Distance: ~160 km | Driving Time: ~3-4 hours including game drive on route
Wake early for a sunrise game drive in Serengeti, one of the best times to catch predators in action and witness the golden light over the savannah. After breakfast at camp, continue game viewing en route as you travel southeast toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ascend the highlands and arrive in the afternoon at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite, situated on the crater rim, offering sweeping views and cool, misty air. Enjoy dinner and storytelling by the campfire before resting in your tent amid the mountain forest ambiance.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Simba Campsite (public campsite on crater rim).
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Estimated Distance: ~80 km | Driving Time: ~90mins hours excluding crater tour
Start early for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s top wildlife destinations and home to nearly every major animal species in East Africa, including the Big Five. Spend the morning game driving across the crater floor, spotting rhinos, elephants, lions, flamingos, hyenas, and hippos near the lake. After a picnic lunch, ascend back to the rim and drive down to Mto wa Mbu for your final overnight at a public campsite in the lush Rift Valley village.
Overnight: Camping at Mto wa Mbu (public campsite).
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake manyara National Park and transfer to Airport or hotel
Lake manyara National Park and transfer to Airport or hotel
Estimated Distance: ~130 km | Driving Time: ~2.5–3 hours
Conclude your safari with a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its diverse habitats, hot springs, tree-climbing lions, and vibrant birdlife. Explore groundwater forests and open grasslands, with a chance to see elephants, hippos, baboons, and pink flamingos along the lakeshore. After your drive, return to Arusha or transfer directly to the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable wildlife adventure.
Overnight: Not included (available on request).
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
