$2,027 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your safari begins with a morning pick-up in Arusha and a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its towering baobab trees and large herds of elephants.
On your game drive, explore the Tarangire River’s lush corridors, a lifeline for animals during the dry season. Expect to spot giraffes, zebras, lions, and an array of birdlife. After a picnic lunch, continue your exploration into the golden savanna before exiting the park in the late afternoon.
You'll head to your beautifully situated lodge overlooking the plains, where you can relax with sundowners before enjoying a freshly prepared dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Karatu to Serengeti National Park
Karatu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, journey toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the lush highlands of Ngorongoro.
Enter the Serengeti by midday and enjoy a game drive through Seronera, the park’s central region known for frequent predator sightings. You'll traverse vast grasslands dotted with acacias, searching for lions, cheetahs, elephants, and—depending on the season—the famous wildebeest migration.
Arrive at your tented camp deep in the wild just before sunset, where you’ll enjoy a hot shower, a campfire, and a candlelit dinner under the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Rise early for one last magical morning in the Serengeti.
After a light breakfast at your tented camp, embark on a final game drive, taking advantage of the golden light as predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are still active. As the sun climbs higher, begin the scenic journey out of the Serengeti toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy game viewing on route—this corridor is known for dramatic landscapes and migrating herds of zebras and wildebeest, often shadowed by opportunistic predators.
Pause for a picnic lunch at a designated site with panoramic views before ascending to the lush highlands of Ngorongoro. By late afternoon, arrive in Karatu, a small farming town on the forested outer slopes of the crater.
You'll overnight at a comfortable lodge in Karatu Town, a warm and welcoming mid-range lodge offering cozy rooms, beautiful gardens, and hearty meals—perfect for unwinding after a day on safari.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Manyara to Arusha
Lake Manyara to Arusha
After an early breakfast, head out for a full morning of game viewing in Lake Manyara National Park, a lush, compact gem nestled beneath the cliffs of the Great Rift Valley.
This park is known for its tree-climbing lions, troops of baboons, large flocks of flamingos, and thriving groundwater forest fed by natural springs. Keep an eye out for elephants, hippos, and vibrant birdlife as you explore the lakeshore, woodlands, and acacia-dotted plains.
Break for a picnic lunch inside the park, possibly near the Hippo Pool viewpoint. Afterward, begin your relaxed return drive to Arusha, passing scenic villages and the escarpment’s terraced farmlands. You’ll arrive in Arusha by late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
