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Arrival
Day 1
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and drive to Lake Manyara National Park for an exciting game drive. The park derives its name from the Maasai word “Manyara,” referring to the plant Euphorbia tirucalli, which the Maasai traditionally use to create strong and durable livestock fences. Nestled at the base of the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara offers breathtaking scenery and diverse habitats ranging from groundwater forests to open plains and the alkaline lake itself. The Great Rift Valley, one of the world’s most remarkable geological features, stretches approximately 8,000 kilometers from Turkey to Mozambique and was so vast that astronauts could clearly see it from the moon. During your safari, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, baboons, and the famous tree-climbing lions, along with a spectacular variety of birdlife including flamingos along the lakeshore.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will proceed to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s oldest and most celebrated national park, renowned worldwide for its spectacular wildlife and the Great Migration. Every year, millions of wildebeests, accompanied by hundreds of thousands of zebras and Thomson’s gazelles, move across the endless plains in search of fresh grazing and water, creating one of the most extraordinary natural events on Earth. Even outside the migration season, the Serengeti offers exceptional year-round game viewing with opportunities to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and many other wildlife species within its vast savannahs and diverse ecosystems.
After an exciting game drive and unforgettable wildlife encounters, you will head to Dove Serengeti Luxury Camp for dinner and your overnight stay in the heart of the wilderness.
For an even more memorable experience, an optional hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti can be arranged at an additional cost.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Dove Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti Central (Cental Seronera)
Serengeti Central (Cental Seronera)
Enjoy a full-day game drive in the heart of Central Serengeti, one of the most wildlife-rich areas of the famous Serengeti ecosystem. This region is renowned for its endless plains, rocky kopjes, and abundant resident wildlife throughout the year. During the safari, you will have excellent opportunities to spot large prides of lions, leopards resting in acacia trees, cheetahs on the open plains, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many other animals in their natural habitat.
Your experienced guide will take you through different areas of Central Serengeti in search of wildlife while sharing knowledge about the park’s ecosystem and animal behavior. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic location inside the park, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of the African wilderness before continuing with your afternoon game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Dove Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, you will descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable morning game drive. Surrounded by towering 2,000-foot-high walls, the crater forms a natural enclosure that supports an incredible concentration of wildlife throughout the year. Because very few animals migrate in and out of the crater, you will have excellent opportunities to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, jackals, hyenas, antelopes, flamingos, and a variety of bird species. The crater is also one of the best places in Tanzania to see the rare black rhino in its natural habitat.
Located within the vast Ngorongoro Conservation Area, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders, featuring breathtaking landscapes, rich volcanic scenery, and exceptional wildlife viewing experiences.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Eyasi tour trip (Hadzabe, Datoga)
Lake Eyasi tour trip (Hadzabe, Datoga)
After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Eyasi, a remote and culturally rich destination located along the Great Rift Valley. Upon arrival, you will visit the famous Hadzabe bushmen, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer communities in the world. During this unique cultural experience, you will have the opportunity to observe their traditional way of life, including hunting techniques, gathering of wild fruits and roots, and survival skills that have been practiced for generations.
The Hadza people, with a population of fewer than 1,000, live around Lake Eyasi and the neighboring Serengeti Plateau in north-central Tanzania. Their simple lifestyle and deep connection with nature offer a fascinating insight into one of the oldest surviving cultures in Africa. After the excursion, you will continue to Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is one of the largest and most beautiful national parks in Tanzania, located in the Manyara Region. The park is famous for its large herds of elephants, majestic baobab trees, and the rare tree-climbing lions occasionally seen resting on branches. The iconic baobab trees, often referred to as the “Tree of Life,” are deeply connected to local legends and cultures because of their remarkable ability to store water and survive harsh conditions.
Tarangire is also renowned for the permanent Tarangire River, which serves as the main source of water for wildlife during the dry season. As a result, thousands of animals gather along the river, including elephants, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, buffaloes, antelopes, and numerous bird species, making the park an excellent destination for unforgettable wildlife viewing throughout the year.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Karatu to Arusha
Karatu to Arusha
Today, you will be driven to your final destination, e.g. Arusha Town, Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport. Timings are dependent on your onward travel plans. We hope you have enjoyed your adventure with us.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
