$990 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Elephant Paradise & Baobab Wonder
Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Elephant Paradise & Baobab Wonder
After an early breakfast in Arusha, your guide will pick you up for the journey to Tarangire National Park, known for its high density of elephants, ancient baobab trees, and seasonal swamps that attract thousands of animals. Upon entering the park, enjoy a thrilling game drive, spotting large herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and predators like lions and leopards lounging in the shade.
You’ll break for a picnic lunch inside the park at a designated site with panoramic views, and continue your wildlife viewing through the golden afternoon light. Tarangire’s remote charm and dramatic savannah landscapes make it a hidden gem among Tanzania’s northern circuit parks.
In the late afternoon, exit the park and drive to a nearby public campsite in Mto wa Mbu or Lake Manyara area for dinner and your first night under canvas.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park – Into the Endless Plains
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park – Into the Endless Plains
Rise early and depart with packed breakfast as you begin the scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands en route to the Serengeti National Park. Along the way, enjoy views of rural Maasai villages, highland forests, and the Rift Valley escarpment. Enter the Serengeti through the Naabi Hill Gate, where you’ll stop for lunch and take in the vast, sweeping plains that stretch beyond the horizon.
This is Africa’s most celebrated national park and home to the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move in search of fresh grazing. Spend the afternoon on a game drive searching for big cats like cheetahs and lions, herds of antelope, hyenas, elephants, and towering giraffes. The Serengeti never disappoints.
By sunset, head to your campsite deep in the Serengeti wilderness. Fall asleep to the distant calls of hyenas and roaring lions — the real sounds of the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Ngorongoro
Serengeti Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Ngorongoro
Start your day with a pre-dawn game drive — the best time to witness predators in action and catch the golden sunrise painting the Serengeti in fiery colors. Search for elusive animals like leopards and watch as the savannah awakens with birdsong and grazing herbivores. After breakfast at the camp, enjoy another short drive as you begin the journey back toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
You’ll stop for a picnic lunch en route and have opportunities to spot wildlife along the way, especially around the Ngorongoro plains which are often dotted with Maasai bomas and grazing cattle alongside zebra and wildebeest.
Arrive at Simba Campsite on the crater rim before sunset. From here, take in sweeping views of the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the Eighth Wonder of the World. Tonight, you may be visited by zebras or buffalo wandering through the campgrounds.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Wildlife Wonderland & Return to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Wildlife Wonderland & Return to Arusha
Today is the highlight of your safari! After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive in one of the richest wildlife areas on Earth. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers close-up views of the Big Five, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, and sometimes leopards. The crater floor is also home to hippos, flamingos, warthogs, hyenas, and countless birds.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo poolside picnic site and savor the rare ecosystem surrounding you. After a rewarding wildlife experience, ascend the crater walls and begin the drive back to Arusha, arriving by early evening.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
