$2,156 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your safari begins with a warm welcome from your Nathan African Safari guide at your hotel in Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport. After a short briefing, you’ll drive south toward Tarangire National Park—a hidden gem famous for its ancient baobab trees and the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania.
As you enter the park, the dry riverbeds and open savannah come alive with wildlife. You'll spot elephants bathing in the Tarangire River, giraffes wandering through the grasslands, and possibly predators like lions or leopards lurking in the shade.
In the afternoon, enjoy your first thrilling game drive before heading to your midrange lodge or tented camp nestled just outside the park.
Relax, enjoy a freshly prepared dinner, and take in the sounds of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, begin the scenic journey toward the Serengeti, traveling through the stunning Ngorongoro Highlands. You'll pass local villages and have an optional stop at a Maasai boma or Olduvai Gorge—an important paleoanthropological site (entry extra).
As you enter Serengeti National Park, the landscape transforms into wide open plains—the classic African savannah filled with wildlife.
You'll enjoy a game drive and route to your tented camp, spotting herds of wildebeest, zebras, antelopes, and perhaps the big cats following closely behind.
Depending on the season, you may witness parts of the Great Migration. Arrive at your midrange tented camp in time to watch the sun set over the plains, followed by a hearty dinner under the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Wake before sunrise to enjoy an early morning game drive, the best time to witness predators in action. As the sun rises over the golden plains, the park comes alive with activity. You may spot a leopard returning from a night hunt, a lion pride on the move, or hyenas squabbling over a meal.
Return to camp for a late breakfast or early lunch, then begin your journey toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The road winds through scenic savannahs and crater highlands, with more wildlife encounters along the way.
By late afternoon, you’ll arrive at your lodge located on the crater rim or nearby in Karatu. At this higher elevation, the air is cool and crisp, offering a refreshing change from the lowlands. Enjoy a quiet evening, hearty dinner, and prepare for the next day’s descent into one of the most remarkable natural wonders on Earth.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most incredible safari destinations. This massive volcanic caldera is home to over 25,000 animals in a lush, self-contained ecosystem.
Explore the crater floor on a half-day game drive, with a chance to spot the Big Five—elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. You’ll likely see large herds of zebra and wildebeest, massive tusker elephants, and endangered black rhinos. Lions roam the open grasslands, while hippos wallow in freshwater pools and flamingos paint the soda lake pink.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool, then ascend the crater wall and return to your lodge for a well-deserved rest.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Manyara and Return to Arusha
Lake Manyara and Return to Arusha
After breakfast, drive a short distance to Lake Manyara National Park—a small but beautiful park nestled between the Great Rift Valley escarpment and the lake itself. It’s famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and vibrant birdlife, including pelicans, eagles, and flamingos.
Explore the park’s diverse habitats, from groundwater forests and hot springs to open plains and lake shores. You may spot elephants feeding in the forest, hippos in the shallows, or giraffes grazing on the edge of the lake.
After your game drive and a scenic picnic lunch, begin the return journey to Arusha. Arrive in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward travel.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
