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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha
Arusha
Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, we can arrange a city sightseeing tour or a short hike to Kilima Moto, where you can enjoy a breathtaking sunset view over Arusha. To make the most of this experience, we recommend scheduling your arrival in the afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
-
Karibu Heritage House
- 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
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 descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage site often described as the eighth wonder of the world. The crater’s enclosed ecosystem supports over 25,000 large animals, making it one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five in a single day. Lions roam freely across the open grasslands, hippos wallow in the pools, while elephants and buffalo graze nearby. With luck, you may also encounter the rare black rhino, a true highlight of the crater. A picnic lunch is enjoyed at a scenic spot on the crater floor before continuing your game drive, soaking in the breathtaking scenery and rich wildlife diversity.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, you set off for Lake Manyara National Park, a small but incredibly diverse gem of Tanzania’s northern circuit. The park is nestled at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment and is famous for its contrasting landscapes, from groundwater forests and open grasslands to the alkaline lake that attracts thousands of flamingos in season. As you explore, you may encounter large troops of baboons, graceful giraffes, and the park’s unique tree-climbing lions resting on acacia branches. Bird enthusiasts will be delighted by the over 400 species recorded here, including pelicans, storks, and kingfishers. A picnic lunch is enjoyed inside the park with views over the shimmering lake. In the afternoon, you continue your game drive through the varied habitats before heading to your lodge for an evening of relaxation surrounded by nature.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Karibu Heritage House
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Mount Kilimanjaro Hike
Mount Kilimanjaro Hike
Today you will enjoy a refreshing day hike on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. After breakfast, drive to Marangu Gate, where your gentle trek begins through a lush rainforest alive with birds and playful monkeys. Walk at a relaxed pace until you reach Mandara Hut, where you will enjoy beautiful views and a peaceful lunch break in the mountain air.
After exploring the area, descend back to the gate where your driver awaits. Transfer to Moshi or Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable 7-day Tanzania adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
