$1,150 to $1,200 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be met by your driver from Natalia Safari Tours and transferred to the Jevas Hotel Encore situated on the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Settle into your accommodation and get ready to start your safari in the morning.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Jevas Hotel Encore
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you'll be picked up and driven to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s largest parks, located in the Manyara region. Known for its large elephant herds, tree-climbing lions, and iconic baobab trees—often called the “tree of life”—Tarangire is also home to the Tarangire River, a vital year-round water source. In the evening, you’ll head to your campsite for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngedere Lodges & Camps
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park via the crater and Ngorongoro
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park via the crater and Ngorongoro
In the early morning, you'll begin an en-route game drive to Serengeti, enjoying lunch inside the Jeep. Along the way, take in the stunning views of the Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Crater. You'll arrive around 15:00 and head out for a late game drive in Central Serengeti, ending with a beautiful sunset. Dinner and overnight will be at Nyani Campsite inside the park.
The Serengeti is famed for its vast plains and the Great Wildebeest Migration, where 1.5 million herbivores and predators move across the ecosystem in search of water and grazing. Your guide will help you witness part of this incredible migration, featuring wildebeest, zebras, and various antelope species like Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles, elands, and impalas. After the game drive, return to the campsite for the night.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Central Serengeti Game Drive
Central Serengeti Game Drive
You’ll start the day early with a full breakfast, followed by a full-day game drive in key areas of the Serengeti. Your guide will track the wildebeest migration to give you the best chance of witnessing this natural wonder. The migration peaks from June to September, with calving season from January to March. From July to September, you may see river crossings in Northern Serengeti at the Mara River.
Throughout the year, over 1.5 million wildebeest, along with zebras and other grazers, move in search of fresh pasture and water. After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, you'll return to your campsite for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Central Serengeti Morning Game Drive then Back to Ngorongoro
Central Serengeti Morning Game Drive then Back to Ngorongoro
You'll wake up at 05:45 to enjoy an early breakfast and catch the stunning Serengeti sunrise. Afterward, embark on a morning game drive through Central Serengeti, taking advantage of the prime wildlife viewing hours. Around 11:30, you'll return to the campsite for a hot lunch and pack your belongings. The journey then continues with a game drive en route to your campsite in Ngorongoro, where you'll have dinner and overnight, preparing for tomorrow’s crater tour.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Six to Seven Hours Game Drive in the Crater Then Head to Lake Manyara
Six to Seven Hours Game Drive in the Crater Then Head to Lake Manyara
You'll wake up around 05:30 for breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 6- to 7-hour game drive. Here, you'll have the chance to see the Big Five, a variety of bird species, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater, surrounded by nature and flocks of flamingos.
After the game drive, you'll ascend from the crater and stop at the campsite to load your luggage into the Jeep. Then, drive to Fanaka Lodge for dinner and overnight. Later, take a walking tour through Mto wa Mbu village, where you’ll experience local culture, visit banana plantations, and sample traditional Tanzanian food.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngedere Lodges & Camps
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Manyara Game Drive then Back to Arusha
Lake Manyara Game Drive then Back to Arusha
After breakfast, you'll head to Lake Manyara, perched at the edge of the Rift Valley, for a full-day game drive. The park is known for its tree-climbing lions and flocks of flamingos drawn by algae-rich waters. You’ll also visit a hot spring and a Maasai boma, where you’ll learn about Maasai culture and daily life. Later in the day, you'll drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
