$3,086 to $3,200 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly received by our team and transferred to your hotel in Arusha for check-in and relaxation. If time allows, you may enjoy a short tour of Arusha Town. Located at the foot of Mount Meru, Arusha is the main hub for safaris in northern Tanzania. You will spend the night at the charming Arusha Planet Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your Highneck safari guide will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to Tarangire National Park, about two and a half hours away on well-paved roads. Named after the Tarangire River, the park is a vital water source during the dry season and attracts a wide variety of wildlife. It is especially famous for its large elephant herds, as well as sightings of giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, and predators like lions and leopards. The park also boasts the highest number of breeding bird species in the world and features magnificent baobab trees, some believed to be over a thousand years old.
You will enjoy lunch at a picnic site within the park, followed by a game drive before heading to your lodge in Karatu for the night.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Karatu to Serengeti National Park
Karatu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you’ll drive into the higher, cooler elevations of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to stop and admire the stunning views of the Ngorongoro Crater. Continuing your journey, you'll transit through the conservation area and enter the southern region of Serengeti National Park.
The Serengeti is truly breathtaking, known for its endless grasslands that provide ideal conditions for spotting wildlife. You’re likely to see animals such as impalas, buffaloes, hippos, and crocodiles, along with predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards. After an exciting game drive, you’ll proceed to your lodge, arriving in time for dinner and overnight rest.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Central to the North in Search of the Great Migration
Central to the North in Search of the Great Migration
After breakfast, you’ll journey through the Serengeti en route to the northern region, enjoying game viewing along the way. While the Serengeti is rich in diverse wildlife, it is most renowned for the Great Migration an awe-inspiring movement of thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and antelope in search of fresh grazing. The migration occurs year-round, shifting locations with the seasons. During this time of year, the herds are typically found in the Northern Serengeti.
Your overnight stay will be at a comfortable mid-range seasonal tented camp.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Heritage Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti National Park
The northern Serengeti offers a strikingly different landscape, featuring rolling hills, riverine forests, open plains, and dramatic rocky outcrops. This region is home to the powerful Mara River, the stage for one of nature’s most thrilling spectacles, the Great Migration river crossing. Here, over two million wildebeest, along with hundreds of thousands of zebras and antelope, brave the crocodile-infested waters in search of fresh pasture. As they fight the currents and predators in the river, land-based hunters like lions, hyenas, leopards, and cheetahs lie in wait, ready to seize the opportunity for a feast.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Heritage Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Northern to Central Serengeti National Park
Northern to Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you’ll begin your journey back to Central Serengeti, enjoying a game drive along the way. You may take this opportunity to search once more for the migrating herds or spot any wildlife you may have missed. Each day in the Serengeti offers something new, with endless chances to discover its beauty and diverse animal life.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Embalakai Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
This morning, you'll make your way back through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying more wildlife sightings along the route, it's not uncommon to spot a journey of giraffes on the green slopes. You’ll arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater around lunchtime.
The crater appears like a hidden world, its steep volcanic walls enclosing untouched wilderness filled with sweeping savannahs, acacia forests, shimmering lakes, and swamps. Formed by a massive volcanic collapse two to three million years ago, it’s now a wildlife haven. As you descend into the crater, you’ll encounter herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and over 500 bird species. This is also one of the best places to spot the endangered black rhino. After a thrilling afternoon game drive, you’ll continue to your lodge in Karatu for the night.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
This morning, you’ll head to Lake Manyara National Park, your final stop on this incredible safari journey. Located about 120 km west of Arusha, Manyara is a small yet diverse park known for its dramatic scenery. The towering Great Rift Valley Escarpment forms its western edge, while the park’s shallow salt lake stretches across much of its area, attracting thousands of flamingos and over 500 bird species. In the dense evergreen forests, you may encounter baboons, elephants, and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions.
After enjoying a picnic lunch in the park, you’ll have a final game drive before being dropped off at your preferred location Arusha, Arusha Airport, or Kilimanjaro International Airport. Thank you for traveling with Highneck safaris.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
