$1,815 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Zanzibar – Arusha – Arusha National Park
Zanzibar – Arusha – Arusha National Park
Your safari begins with a morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, where you will meet your guide and drive to Arusha National Park. The park offers a wonderful introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife, with giraffes, buffalo, zebras, flamingos and black-and-white colobus monkeys. You enjoy game drives against the backdrop of Mount Meru and can also choose to take a short canoeing excursion or guided nature walk. In the evening you return to Arusha for overnight at a budget lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha National Park
- Accommodation:
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Karibu Heritage House
Wildlife in Arusha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you set off for Tarangire National Park, a landscape dominated by giant baobab trees and home to large herds of elephants. You spend the day on game drives, watching out for lions, zebras, wildebeests and many bird species along the Tarangire River. A picnic lunch is enjoyed inside the park, and later you head to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
This morning you journey through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands before descending onto the vast plains of the Serengeti. The drive itself is a safari, with wildlife sightings along the way. In the afternoon, you explore the central Serengeti, one of the most iconic wildlife areas in Africa, where big cats such as lions, cheetahs and leopards roam the grasslands in search of prey. The night is spent inside the park at a public campsite.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
You will begin the day with an early morning game drive, taking advantage of the golden sunrise and the heightened activity of wildlife at dawn—an unforgettable experience in the African wilderness. After the game drive, you’ll return to camp for breakfast, check out, and continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most remarkable natural wonders.
This vast, unbroken volcanic caldera hosts the highest density of wildlife in Africa, including nearly every species native to East Africa and the rare, endangered black rhino. The crater's diverse ecosystem features a river, seasonal swamps, a soda lake (which appears to steam from above), open plains, and forested areas. The mineral-rich volcanic soil supports massive bull elephants with unusually large tusks.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and depart for your final game drive in the iconic Ngorongoro Crater. Descending into the caldera via a steep track, you’ll enter one of the most wildlife-rich areas in Africa. Home to over 25,000 large mammals, including the famed Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard), the crater also hosts more than 500 bird species, offering a truly immersive wildlife experience.
Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch within the crater before ascending back to the rim in the afternoon. From there, you will drive to fig tree for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, you will depart for a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, with picnic lunch boxes provided. Later in the day, you will be transferred back to Arusha, marking the end of your safari experience.
Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for its scenic beauty and diverse wildlife. While exploring the park, you may encounter large troops of baboons in the forested areas, often seen along the roadside as you enter. The park also offers opportunities to observe a wide variety of bird species and other wildlife in a lush, picturesque setting.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Cultural Experience at Lake Eyasi
Cultural Experience at Lake Eyasi
After an early breakfast, you will depart from your lodge and drive towards the remote shores of Lake Eyasi, a dramatic seasonal soda lake located at the base of the Eyasi escarpment. The area is home to some of Tanzania's most fascinating and unique tribes.
Your day will begin with an immersive experience with the Hadzabe people, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa. You'll join them on a traditional morning hunt using handmade bows and arrows, learning firsthand about their survival skills, tracking techniques, and way of life that has remained unchanged for thousands of years.
Later, you will visit the nearby Datoga tribe, skilled blacksmiths known for crafting tools and jewelry using ancient techniques. You’ll witness a live demonstration of their metalwork and learn about their customs, dress, and language.
In between activities, enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade of acacia trees, with stunning views of the lake and the surrounding bush land.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
