$2,198 to $2,308 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha
Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by one of our experienced driver-guides. After a brief introduction, he will escort you to Arusha and your hotel, where you will be introduced to this wonderful city and country.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After a tasty breakfast, our driver-guide will pick you from your hotel and transport to Tarangire NP for a game drive (we’ll carry picnic lunches). After the game drive, we will continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
The park derives its name from the Tarangire River, which serves as the sole water source for the wildlife here during the dry season. The park is famous for its elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and tree-climbing pythons.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire National Park – Lake Manyara National Park
Tarangire National Park – Lake Manyara National Park
Today you will enjoy excellent views over Lake Manyara, see elephants up close in the woodlands, and visit the renowned Manyara hippo pool, where many, many hippos stay in the water from early morning until late in the evening. Your overnight stay will be at the lodge on a full board basis.
Lake Manyara National Park spans a modest 330 square kilometers (127 square miles), of which Lake Manyara itself makes up 200 square kilometers (77 square miles) at its peak. This park is also a prime location for bird enthusiasts and offers ample opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, warthogs, buffalos, and, with a stroke of luck, the elusive tree-climbing lion! During your game drive, consider taking a break at the hippo pool to stretch your legs and observe these fascinating creatures.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Karatu to Serengeti National Park
Karatu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you’ll depart early in the morning with a lunchbox in hand for a day of game viewing in Serengeti National Park. You will spend two nights in the Serengeti.
Serengeti National Park is a world-renowned wildlife reserve located in northern Tanzania, famous for its vast savannas, rich biodiversity, and the annual Great Migration—one of the largest and most spectacular animal migrations on Earth. Spanning over 14,000 square kilometers, the park is home to the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino) as well as countless other species, including wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, and cheetahs. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Serengeti offers iconic African landscapes and is a top destination for safari enthusiasts and nature lovers.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Kogatende Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Once breakfast is done, you’ll go on a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Our guide will help you explore the Serengeti plains in pursuit of Africa's “Big Five.” Around 12:30pm, we’ll eat lunch and then continue with an afternoon game drive in the park.
Serengeti National Park is a legendary wildlife sanctuary in northern Tanzania, known for its sweeping plains and abundant wildlife. It hosts the iconic Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the plains in search of fresh grazing. Home to lions, elephants, leopards, and more, the Serengeti offers one of the best safari experiences in Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu
Upon breakfast completion, we will head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you'll experience some game viewing and visit the famous Ngorongoro Crater. If you are lucky, you’ll get the opportunity to see the black rhino. In the evening, we’ll drive to Karatu for dinner and your overnight stay.
Ngorongoro Crater is a massive volcanic caldera in northern Tanzania, known for its stunning scenery and dense wildlife population. As part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, it’s home to the "Big Five" and one of the best places to spot endangered black rhinos. The crater’s enclosed ecosystem supports a wide variety of animals in a unique, natural amphitheater.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Departure
Departure
After breakfast, you’ll spend a few more hours at the lodge before returning to Arusha and the airport. This concludes your remarkable 7-day adventure experiencing the best of Africa’s “Big Five” in Tanzania.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Arusha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
