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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Transfer to Arusha
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Transfer to Arusha
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be welcomed by your personal safari guide who will assist you with your luggage and escort you to your hotel in Arusha—the gateway city to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Nestled at the base of Mount Meru and surrounded by coffee plantations, Arusha offers a peaceful place to relax after your flight.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Njiro Legacy Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park – The Kingdom of Giants
Tarangire National Park – The Kingdom of Giants
After an early breakfast, you’ll set off for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large herds of elephants, magnificent baobab trees, and the Tarangire River that winds its way through the park. This ecosystem draws an abundance of wildlife—particularly during the dry season—including zebras, giraffes, buffalos, impalas, lions, and even elusive leopards. You'll enjoy a full game drive with a picnic lunch before heading to your overnight lodge near the park or in Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Journey to Serengeti National Park – Game Drive En Route
Journey to Serengeti National Park – Game Drive En Route
Today, you’ll leave the highlands behind as you journey into the legendary Serengeti National Park. Along the way, you’ll pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where the scenery begins to shift dramatically into endless rolling plains teeming with wildlife. Upon entering the Serengeti, your game drive begins immediately—spotting prides of lions lounging in the shade, cheetahs surveying the grasslands, and perhaps a herd of elephants making their way to a watering hole.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti – Explore the Wild Heart of Africa
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti – Explore the Wild Heart of Africa
Rise with the sun for a full day exploring the Serengeti, one of the most celebrated wildlife reserves in the world. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration—a natural spectacle where over 1.5 million wildebeests and hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles move across the plains in search of greener pastures, pursued by predators. Enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives, with a picnic lunch in the wild or a hot lunch at your camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Another Full Game Drive in Serengeti – Follow the Action
Another Full Game Drive in Serengeti – Follow the Action
Another exciting day awaits in the Serengeti, giving you ample time to explore different areas of the park. Your guide will tailor the route to follow wildlife movements, maximizing your chances of seeing not just the Big Five, but also hippos, hyenas, ostriches, and hundreds of bird species. Whether you're in the central Seronera region or the northern reaches near the Mara River (seasonal), every corner of the Serengeti offers something unique.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands – Game Drive En Route
Transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands – Game Drive En Route
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive through the Serengeti as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, you’ll have more opportunities to spot wildlife and take in the dramatic scenery. Arrive in the lush Ngorongoro highlands in the afternoon, where your lodge offers sweeping views of the surrounding landscapes. Rest and enjoy the cooler climate in preparation for tomorrow’s crater adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater – Then Visit the Hadzabe Tribe
Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater – Then Visit the Hadzabe Tribe
This morning, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five in one day. This volcanic caldera, nearly 600 meters deep, is home to a wide array of animals including lions, black rhinos, elephants, hippos, and flamingos. After an incredible safari, you’ll visit the Hadzabe tribe near Lake Eyasi—a once-in-a-lifetime cultural experience. The Hadzabe are among the last remaining hunter-gatherers in Africa, and you’ll witness their hunting techniques, language, and traditions that date back thousands of years.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Njiro Legacy Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Return to Arusha – Flight to Zanzibar or Departure
Return to Arusha – Flight to Zanzibar or Departure
After breakfast, bid farewell to the northern safari circuit and begin your transfer back to Arusha. Depending on your travel plans, you'll be dropped off at Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight—whether returning home or continuing to the paradise beaches of Zanzibar for a relaxing extension of your African journey.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
