$3,410 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your Rafiki Tembo Safari guide will pick you up from your accommodation for an exciting drive to Tarangire National Park. The journey takes about two and a half hours on smooth tarmac roads. Tarangire is named after the “river of warthogs”, the Tarangire River, which becomes a lifeline for wildlife during the dry season.
Here, you’ll spot majestic elephant herds gathering by the river, elegant giraffes, agile bushbucks, and graceful hartebeests. Keep your eyes peeled for lions and leopards quietly following their prey! Bird lovers are in for a treat too—Tarangire boasts more breeding bird species than anywhere else on earth. Don’t miss the awe-inspiring ancient baobab trees, some over a thousand years old.
Enjoy lunch at a picnic site inside the park, before heading to your cozy accommodation in Karatu after an unforgettable game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ikumbi Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you’ll drive up into the cooler highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with the chance to pause and admire the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater along the way. From here, you’ll continue your journey through the conservation area as you make your way into Serengeti.
The Serengeti is nothing short of spectacular, with its endless open grasslands that make wildlife spotting effortless. Expect to see impalas, buffalos, crocodiles, and hippos, while keeping your eyes peeled for the park’s legendary predators lions, cheetahs, and leopards may cross your path at any moment. This scenic transfer offers not just a journey between parks, but a front-row seat to some of Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes and wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Another thrilling day in the Serengeti is waiting for you! Enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace with early morning and late afternoon game drives, returning to your accomodation for a relaxing lunch and some downtime. Every day in the Serengeti brings new surprises from roaming wildlife and hidden predators to breathtaking landscapes, there’s always something incredible to discover with Rafiki Tembo guiding the way.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Central Serengeti to Southern Serengeti and Ndutu
Central Serengeti to Southern Serengeti and Ndutu
After breakfast, you’ll journey through the Serengeti towards Ndutu, with stops along the way to take in even more of Tanzania’s incredible wildlife and landscapes. While the area is teeming with animals, it’s world-famous for the annual Great Migration millions of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes move in search of fresh grazing. This time of year, the migration is typically in Southern Serengeti and Ndutu (part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area). One highlight of the region is Lake Ndutu, an alkaline lake that provides a vital water source for wildlife.
You’ll spend the night in a comfortable mid-range seasonal tented camp, perfectly positioned for easy access to the action and unforgettable views of this wildlife paradise.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Ndutu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ndutu
Ndutu
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll head out for a full day of game drives in Ndutu, exploring swamps, woodlands, and open savannah. Witness vast herds of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes, with the haunting mooing of wildebeests filling the air. Around February, female wildebeests give birth in a breathtaking synchronized display, with predators like lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards on the lookout. The newborn calves can run within minutes and join the herd within days.
After a day of incredible wildlife encounters, return to your tented camp for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Ndutu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater
Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater
Start the day with a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where wildlife greets you along the lush slopes giraffes are often spotted gracefully roaming. By lunchtime, you’ll arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater, a hidden world of extraordinary beauty.
Inside the crater’s steep volcanic walls lies a pristine wilderness of sweeping savannahs, acacia woodlands, and sparkling lakes and swamps. Formed when a massive volcano collapsed two to three million years ago, the drive down to the crater floor is an adventure itself. Here, you’ll encounter wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and over 500 bird species, with a chance to see the endangered black rhino in the open grasslands.
After an afternoon game drive, return to your accommodation in Karatu, ending a day full of remarkable wildlife and breathtaking scenery.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Mvuli Lodge Ngorongoro
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, the final stop on this epic safari! Though small, Manyara is incredibly diverse, just 120 km west of Arusha. Here, everything is on a grand scale compact in size yet framed by the towering Great Rift Escarpment along the western boundary.
The park is centered around its shallow, seasonal salt lake, home to thousands of wading birds, including flamingos and over 500 other species. In the dense evergreen forests, keep an eye out for baboons, elephants, and the legendary tree-climbing lions that have made Lake Manyara famous across Africa.
You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before settling in for the night at your accommodation in Manyara, reflecting on the unforgettable wildlife and landscapes you’ve experienced.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Naibala Manyara Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Cultural Immersion and Departure
Cultural Immersion and Departure
This morning, you’ll visit the lively Mto wa Mbu Village, where you can experience local life up close. Wander through the village, meet the friendly residents, explore traditional crafts, and get a glimpse of daily routines that make this community so unique. After soaking in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Mto wa Mbu, you’ll continue your journey to Arusha for your departure.
As you travel, take a moment to reflect on the incredible wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable experiences that have made your Tanzanian safari truly remarkable.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
