$9,680 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your adventure begins in Arusha, where your driver-guide will greet you and set off on a journey through the rolling plains of northern Tanzania. The drive to Tarangire National Park, about 2 hours away, reveals charming rural scenery dotted with Maasai homesteads and herds of cattle grazing under acacia trees. By late morning, you arrive at Tarangire, a park famed for its towering baobabs and massive elephant herds that roam freely along the meandering Tarangire River. Spend the afternoon exploring this stunning landscape, with time to marvel at tree-climbing lions or watch a dazzle of zebras wade across the river. Optional visits to a local Maasai village can be arranged for a deeper cultural connection. As the sun dips low, settle into your cozy camp or lodge and soak in the sounds of the African night.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elewana Tarangire Treetops
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
This morning, you bid farewell to Tarangire and drive 5 hours across the highlands to reach the iconic Serengeti. The drive itself is a feast for the senses: hills blanketed in green, valleys alive with small towns and markets, and Maasai in bright red shukas herding livestock along the dusty tracks. By afternoon, you enter the Serengeti’s endless plains, home to Africa’s most thrilling wildlife show. Here, golden grasslands stretch as far as the eye can see, broken only by granite kopjes where lions lounge in the sun. Your game drive reveals herds of wildebeest and zebra grazing side by side, giraffes browsing on acacia leaves, and perhaps even a family of cheetahs scanning the horizon. Optional hot air balloon safaris offer a breathtaking dawn perspective of this wildlife paradise.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Rise early for a full day to explore the heart of the Serengeti, a realm where drama and beauty unfold with every sunrise. Your morning game drive takes you deeper into the savannah, where you may encounter playful hyena pups emerging from their dens or hippos wallowing in hidden pools. Pause for a picnic lunch under a lone umbrella thorn tree, listening to the distant calls of wildebeest. In the afternoon, your driver-guide will find the best spots for predator sightings—watch lions laze under shady trees, or a leopard drape itself across a branch. The Serengeti is also alive with birdlife, from vibrant lilac-breasted rollers to the imposing martial eagle. Return to your lodge in the evening, full of stories and memories of this unforgettable day.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Four Seasons Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you set out for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a drive of about 3 hours that winds through rolling hills and rich farmland. By midday, you arrive at the rim of the crater, where the view into this ancient volcanic caldera is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Descend 600 meters to the crater floor, where an astonishing variety of wildlife awaits. Herds of buffalo graze the grasslands, hippos wallow in freshwater pools, and endangered black rhinos can sometimes be glimpsed browsing in the thickets. Your game drive here feels almost surreal, as you encounter an ecosystem that has remained unchanged for millennia. In the evening, ascend to the crater rim to your lodge, perched for spectacular sunset views.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro to Lake Eyasi
Ngorongoro to Lake Eyasi
Today, you travel 2 hours west to the tranquil shores of Lake Eyasi, a remote and lesser-known gem in northern Tanzania. Here, you trade the roar of lions for the quiet songs of the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers. Join the Hadzabe on a morning hunt or learn how to make arrows and light fires, gaining rare insight into their ancient lifestyle. In the afternoon, visit the Datoga blacksmiths, who craft arrowheads and jewelry using traditional techniques. As dusk falls, return to your lodge by the lakeside, where you can watch the sun set in a blaze of color over the water.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Kisima Ngeda Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Eyasi to Lake Manyara National Park, then Return to Arusha
Lake Eyasi to Lake Manyara National Park, then Return to Arusha
Your final safari morning begins with a 2-hour drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a green jewel clinging to the Rift Valley escarpment. Enter the park’s lush groundwater forests, where baboons chatter in the treetops and elephants browse quietly along the forest floor. As you continue, the park opens up to grassy floodplains that stretch to the shimmering lake shore, home to flocks of flamingos and shy antelope. Keep your eyes peeled for the park’s famous tree-climbing lions—an unforgettable sight! In the afternoon, you bid farewell to the wilderness and drive 2.5 hours back to Arusha, arriving in time to relax and reflect on the incredible journey you’ve just experienced.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
