$2,684 to $2,706 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival, a warm and friendlyHighneck representative will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you’ll have time to relax and get ready for the incredible journey ahead.
Arusha, a lively city nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, serves as the gateway to northern Tanzania’s world-famous safari circuit an essential and exciting starting point for your unforgettable adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Summit Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Tarangire national park
Transfer to Tarangire national park
After breakfast, your Highneck Safari guide will collect you from your lodge for the approximately two-and-a-half-hour drive to Tarangire National Park via good tarmac roads. Named after the Tarangire River, the only reliable water source in the dry season the park is famous for its large elephant herds often seen gathering by the river. You may also spot giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests, while predators like lions and leopards often lurk nearby.
Tarangire boasts the greatest variety of bird species in the world and features ancient baobab trees, some over a thousand years old. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed at a scenic spot within the park. After your game drive, you’ll transfer to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you’ll journey into the cooler highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a chance to pause and admire the stunning views of the Ngorongoro Crater. Your adventure then continues through the conservation area to the southern reaches of Serengeti National Park.
Renowned for its sweeping grasslands and exceptional wildlife viewing, the Serengeti is especially famous for the Great Migration an awe-inspiring spectacle of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes moving in search of fresh grazing, depending on the season.
Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch during your journey and look forward to a magical overnight stay in carefully selected accommodations nestled in the heart of the Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4-5
Serengeti Natrional Park
Serengeti Natrional Park
Spend two unforgettable days exploring the magnificent Serengeti, renowned for its big cats and rich wildlife. Embark on exciting game drives across endless golden plains, where lions, cheetahs, and leopards roam freely. Encounter vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and elephants, and admire the park’s incredible birdlife, with over 500 species to spot. Soak in the beauty of breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, and relax in cozy, well-appointed accommodations nestled in the heart of this legendary landscape.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater, a big five haven
Ngorongoro Crater, a big five haven
After a hearty breakfast, set off on a scenic drive to the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, taking in stunning landscapes and spotting wildlife along the way. Your afternoon will be spent exploring this natural marvel before continuing to your accommodation in Karatu.
Surrounded by steep volcanic walls, the Ngorongoro Crater is a spectacular haven of life and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Formed over two million years ago, it is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, featuring golden savannahs, shimmering lakes, acacia woodlands, and lush wetlands.
Descending into the crater is a breathtaking experience, with incredible views and rich wildlife at every turn. On the crater floor, expect to see herds of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and over 500 bird species, including flamingos and crowned cranes. With a bit of luck, you may even encounter the rare black rhino grazing in the open plains making this journey truly unforgettable.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake manyara national park
Lake manyara national park
This morning, you’ll set off for Lake Manyara National Park, your final destination on this remarkable safari. Located 120 km west of Arusha, Lake Manyara is a compact yet incredibly diverse park. Though one of the narrowest parks in Africa, it feels expansive, with the dramatic Great Rift Escarpment rising sharply along its western edge.
At the heart of the park lies the shallow soda lake, which swells and shrinks with the seasons and attracts thousands of wading birds, including flamingos and over 500 other bird species. As you explore, you may encounter baboons and elephants in the dense evergreen forests, and with some luck, spot the famous tree-climbing lions resting in the branches.
A picnic lunch will be enjoyed within the park. After your game drive, we’ll transfer you to Arusha where you will have your dinner and vernight at summit safari lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Summit Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Arusha, airport drop-off
Arusha, airport drop-off
Transfer to your chosen drop-off point whether in at Kilimanjaro International Airport, or Arusha Airport. Thank you for joining Highneck safaris we hope this journey has left you with lifelong memories!
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
