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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha for an overnight stay. Here, you can relax and prepare for your upcoming adventures. Arusha Planet Lodge offers a tranquil and visually stunning setting, providing a peaceful start to your safari experience.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, your safari guide will meet you at your accommodation, and you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Though relatively small, this park is remarkably diverse and located 120 km west of Arusha. The park’s namesake is a shallow salt lake, which floods and dries seasonally, attracting thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species.
During your game drive, you may spot monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, elephants, and, with some luck, lions resting in the trees. Lake Manyara is celebrated for its variety of landscapes, from grassy plains to primate-filled woodlands and baobab-dotted cliffs.
After a full day of exploration, you will transfer to your nearby accommodations at a luxurious, mid-range lodge. Your lodging has been carefully selected for quality, offering a spacious room, a relaxing pool, and an expansive restaurant for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will continue your journey toward the fertile highlands, where the Iraqw people cultivate wheat, coffee, and corn. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will enjoy breathtaking views of Ngorongoro Crater before arriving in the Serengeti by midday.
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest park, features a wide variety of landscapes and habitats, including grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah, and mountains. It is home to the largest wildebeest and zebra migration, and depending on the season, you may witness thousands of animals searching for food and water.
After an extensive game drive, transfer to your lodge for dinner and an 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
Today is dedicated entirely to game driving in Serengeti National Park. The park is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including impalas, buffaloes, crocodiles, and hippos, but it is most famous for the great migrating herds of zebras and wildebeest. The movement of these animals is influenced by rainfall and can vary each year. In November and December, the herds migrate from the northern woodlands and hills to the grassy southern plains. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return north.
In addition to the migrating herds, you may encounter predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions, which are always nearby.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Embalakai Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Today is your final day in the Serengeti, often called the “endless plain” in Maa, the language of the Maasai people. This remarkable landscape is one of the most spectacular places on Earth. Continue to enjoy observing the wide variety of animals and birds, with your guide taking you to the best locations for game viewing.
In the evening, relax with a sundowner cocktail and reflect on the majesty of Africa, savoring the unforgettable moments of your safari.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Embalakai Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After an early breakfast, you will set out for another game drive in the Serengeti. Keep an eye out for the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard – before continuing your journey to the Ngorongoro Crater. The animals roam freely across the unfenced reserves, giving you an uninterrupted wildlife experience. Upon arriving at the crater’s edge, you will get your first glimpse of what awaits the next day – sparkling streams, open grasslands, and abundant wildlife. Dinner will be served, and you will spend the night at a comfortable mid-range lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
After a hearty breakfast, you will descend the adventurous track into the crater. This UNESCO World Heritage site, formed millions of years ago, is 610 meters deep and spans roughly 260 square kilometers. With a dense animal population of around 25,000, the crater provides some of the best game viewing in Tanzania. In just a few minutes, you could spot wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and many of the more than 500 bird species that call the area home. With a bit of luck, you might even glimpse the endangered black rhino among the grasses.
After lunch, you will climb the steep walls of the crater and proceed to your accommodations at a carefully selected mid-range lodge in Karatu. Enjoy dinner in the spacious and tasteful restaurant, relax with a swim in the pool, and make the most of your comfortable room as you dream of wild cats roaming the plains.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Karatu to Tarangire
Karatu to Tarangire
After breakfast, you will set off for your final destination on this incredible safari: Tarangire National Park. Famous for its large elephant herds, Tarangire offers a stunning landscape of seasonal swamps, savannah, and the winding Tarangire River. From the open roof of your vehicle, you’ll search for a variety of wildlife, including zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, elephants, and giraffes. With some luck, you might spot a lion on the hunt or leopards resting in the branches above.
Following an extensive game drive through the park, you will make your way back to Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
