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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Arusha is a vibrant city and an essential gateway to safari adventures in northern Tanzania, with most travelers passing through at some point during their journey.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your safari guide will collect you from your accommodation and drive to Tarangire National Park. The journey takes approximately two and a half hours on good tarmac roads. The park is named after the Tarangire River, which serves as the region’s only water source for wildlife during the dry season, often referred to as the ‘river of warthogs.’
Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds, which are frequently seen gathered near the river. You may also encounter giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests, while predators such as lions and leopards follow the herds closely. The park is home to an incredible variety of bird species, more than anywhere else in the world. Towering ancient baobab trees, some over a thousand years old, add to the park’s unique landscape.
Enjoy lunch at a picnic site inside the park before continuing your game drive, then transfer to your accommodation in Karatu for the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Karatu to Serengeti National Park
Karatu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive into the cooler highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with an opportunity to admire the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Continue through the conservation area and enter the southern part of Serengeti National Park.
The Serengeti is truly magnificent, famous for its vast open grasslands that provide excellent wildlife viewing. While home to abundant wildlife year-round, it is perhaps best known for the incredible annual migration. Depending on the season, you may witness one of nature’s seven wonders as thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes traverse the plains in search of water and fresh grazing.
Enjoy a picnic lunch before retiring to a luxury tented camp in Central Serengeti for your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Spend the entire day on game drives in the Serengeti, a park teeming with wildlife such as impalas, buffaloes, crocodiles, and hippos. Beyond the iconic landscapes, there’s a strong chance of encountering predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards—truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
You can choose to take early morning and late afternoon game drives, returning to camp for lunch, or enjoy a full day of exploration with a picnic lunch in the park.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Embalakai Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, drive toward Ngorongoro Crater, taking in the scenic landscapes along the way. Spend the afternoon exploring the crater before continuing to your accommodation in Karatu.
Ngorongoro Crater, hidden within steep volcanic walls, is a pristine wilderness of sweeping savannahs, acacia woodlands, shimmering lakes, and lush swamps. Formed two to three million years ago when a massive volcano collapsed, the drive down into the crater is an adventure in itself. On the crater floor, you’ll encounter large herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and over 500 bird species. This unique environment also offers one of the best chances to spot the endangered black rhino grazing in the open grasslands.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
This morning, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, the final destination on your incredible safari. Though small, the park is remarkably diverse and located 120 km west of Arusha. Its landscapes are both compact and dramatic, with the Great Rift Escarpment rising along the western boundary.
The park is named after its shallow salt lake, which expands and contracts with the seasons and is home to thousands of wading birds, including flamingos and over 500 other species. In the thick evergreen forests, you may spot baboons, elephants, and even the famous tree-climbing lions.
Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park before concluding your safari. You will be dropped off at a location of your choice, such as Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, taking with you unforgettable memories of your Tanzanian adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
