$6,716 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 AM and introduce you to your guide before setting off on a scenic two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its majestic, ancient baobab trees, Tarangire is home to the largest elephant population in Tanzania. You’ll have the chance to see these gentle giants up close and observe their fascinating social interactions.
As we embark on a game drive through the park, we’ll follow recent wildlife sightings to maximize your chances of spotting a variety of animals. Tarangire is teeming with herbivores such as giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras. While predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards are more elusive, sightings are possible with a bit of luck and patience. Around midday, we’ll stop at a scenic riverside picnic site to enjoy lunch surrounded by nature. Keep an eye out for curious monkeys and cheeky baboons. After lunch, we’ll continue exploring the park with an afternoon game drive before exiting.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater, renowned as one of the Natural Wonders of the World, is a spectacular wildlife sanctuary. Covering 102 square miles and surrounded by 2,000-foot-high walls, it is often called a modern-day Noah’s Ark, sheltering nearly every species native to East Africa, including the rare black rhino. Within the crater, diverse habitats unfold rivers, swamps, open plains, forests, and a soda lake attracting vast flocks of flamingos. Giant elephants roam the mineral-rich plains, their long tusks nourished by the volcanic soils.
Your day starts with an early transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend to the crater floor for a morning of unforgettable wildlife viewing amid breathtaking scenery. After an afternoon game drive exploring its rich biodiversity, you’ll ascend the crater walls and transfer to your lodge, concluding a day immersed in one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural wonders.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Scenic Drive to Serengeti National Park
Scenic Drive to Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, you’ll depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Although the drive is long, the journey offers spectacular views that will leave a lasting impression, especially for first-time visitors. As you venture deeper into the Serengeti, you’ll understand why its name means "endless plains" in the local language. Covering 6,900 square miles (18,000 square kilometers), the park’s vast plains stretch endlessly to the horizon, challenging your perception of distance.
The Serengeti is the epicenter of the Great Migration, hosting around 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and a wide variety of antelope species. When it comes to big cats and other large predators, this park offers exceptional opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Many iconic wildlife documentaries including famous scenes of river crossings have been filmed here.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Explorer by Elewana
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
You’ll spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park, with the itinerary tailored entirely to your preferences. Each day of the safari, your guide will consult with you to determine the best schedule including game drives and wake-up times to suit your needs. For instance, you might opt for a morning game drive followed by lunch and relaxation at the camp, then finish the day with an afternoon game drive. Alternatively, you could choose a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Explorer by Elewana
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Drive to Northern Serengeti National Park
Drive to Northern Serengeti National Park
Over these two amazing days, you’ll journey through remote areas of the expansive Serengeti plains in pursuit of the Great Migration. The specific locations you visit will depend on the time of year and may take you as far north as the Serengeti’s remote border with Kenya, down south to the Ndutu area, or even to the western region of the park.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Mara River Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti National Park
You’ll explore the vast, remote plains of the Serengeti in pursuit of the Great Migration. Depending on the season, your journey may take you as far north as the park’s remote border with Kenya, down south to the Ndutu area, or over to the western regions of the Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Mara River Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Fly out of the Serengeti
Fly out of the Serengeti
On this day, we recommend an early wake-up to enjoy a morning game drive when the animals are most active, offering you the chance to witness one of the most breathtaking sunrises you’ll ever see. It’s truly an unforgettable experience. After the drive, you’ll return to camp for a satisfying brunch before heading to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha or onward to your next incredible destination, such as Zanzibar. Alternatively, if you prefer, you can skip the early drive and spend a leisurely morning relaxing at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
