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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Following breakfast, your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha, marking the start of your exciting safari. You’ll head southwest on a scenic 3-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, named after the Tarangire River that flows through it, providing the only reliable water source for wildlife during the dry season. Spanning 2,850 square kilometers, the park is famous for its dense population of elephants, towering baobab trees, and sightings of tree-climbing African pythons. Upon arrival, you’ll embark on a full-day game drive, exploring the park’s diverse landscapes and spotting a variety of wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species. Midday, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the park’s scenic spots, likely with views of the river and animals gathering nearby. In the late afternoon, you’ll leave the park and drive to your lodge or campsite, where you’ll unwind with a delicious dinner and spend the night in the heart of the bush.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park, driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing along the way. As you journey onward, the landscape opens up to reveal the vast Serengeti—an iconic expanse whose name means “endless plains” in Kiswahili. Spanning 18,000 sq km (6,900 sq miles), the park is home to over two million large animals, including more than a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and Thomson’s gazelles. You’ll arrive in the afternoon and enjoy an evening game drive en route to your campsite, soaking in the sights and sounds of this world-famous ecosystem. The Serengeti’s rolling savannah, dramatic skies, and abundant wildlife make this a truly unforgettable part of your safari experience. As the sun sets, you’ll settle in at the campsite for dinner and a night surrounded by nature in the heart of the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Land of Nature Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Central Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti National Park
Today begins with an early morning game drive before breakfast, offering a chance to witness the Serengeti’s wildlife at its most active and enjoy a breathtaking sunrise over the savannah—one of Africa’s most unforgettable sights. After the game drive, return to the camp for a hearty brunch. In the afternoon, you’ll head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, often called the 8th Natural Wonder of the World. The crater, with its 2,000-foot walls and 102 square mile floor, is a self-contained haven for nearly every species found in East Africa, including the rare black rhino. It holds the highest concentration of wildlife on the planet and features diverse landscapes: rivers, swamps, a soda lake filled with flamingoes, forests, and open plains. The area is also known for its massive bull elephants with large tusks, nourished by the crater’s mineral-rich soil. As evening falls, you’ll arrive at your lodge or campsite near the crater rim for dinner and overnight rest.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After your breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of the most wildlife-rich areas in Africa. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the best place in Tanzania to spot the rare black rhino and is home to a resident pride of lions, including striking black-maned males. The crater also hosts flamingos and a variety of waterfowl along its lake shores. Leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, and several species of antelope roam the diverse landscape, along with many smaller mammals. The rich scenery of open plains, marshes, and acacia forests adds to the beauty of the experience. After your game drive and a picnic lunch in the crater, you’ll begin your journey back to Arusha or continue to the airport for your departure, marking the end of an unforgettable safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
