$3,540 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Pick-up from the Airport
Pick-up from the Airport
We will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to Arusha Farm House. On Day 1, your excursion includes a city sightseeing tour, where you’ll explore the vibrant local markets, the Maasai Market, cultural heritage sites, and the Arusha City Museum.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Farm House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Lake Natron
Arusha to Lake Natron
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and continue along the less-traveled route northwards to Lake Natron, following the Rift Valley Escarpment. As you drive through traditional Maasai lands, the sacred Ol’doinyo Lengai the “Mountain of God” to the Maasai will soon come into view. You’ll arrive at the small Maasai village of Ngare Sero, where you can enjoy a guided bush walk to the shimmering pink shores of Lake Natron, home to thousands of flamingos during their breeding season. Alternatively, you may choose to visit a nearby waterfall for a refreshing swim.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari Comfort Bungalow)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Natron to Northern Serengeti National Park
Lake Natron to Northern Serengeti National Park
Begin your day early as you continue northward, with the vehicle winding its way up several serpentine turns. Take in your final views of Lake Natron before leaving the Rift Valley behind. From there, you’ll pass through the village of Wasso en route to the Northern Serengeti. Enter the Serengeti at midday via Klein’s Gate and embark on your first game drive in the Lobo area. Between October and December, you may witness vast herds of wildebeests migrating back to the southern plains. Lobo boasts a rich variety of resident wildlife including leopards, lions, buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, and zebras thanks to its permanent springs and a landscape of open grasslands dotted with kopjes. After the game drive, proceed to your overnight accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Safari Haven Migration Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti National Park
The Northern Serengeti is a vast, largely untouched wilderness, especially vibrant during the dry season when it becomes home to enormous migratory herds. The region’s most breathtaking spectacle is undoubtedly the massive gatherings of wildebeests and zebras that traverse these plains. Beyond the migration, the Northern Serengeti supports a rich variety of resident wildlife, including lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, and the rare oribi antelope.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Safari Haven Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Central Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti National Park
After a leisurely morning, you’ll drive to Central Serengeti and spend the day exploring the abundant wildlife of the Seronera Valley. This area offers excellent year-round game viewing, including predators such as cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, and lions. You’ll also encounter a variety of herbivores like buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, impalas, topis, warthogs, and zebras.
Ever wondered how to tell a Grant’s gazelle from a Thomson’s gazelle? Both have white rumps, but the Thomson’s rump features a thin black stripe just below the lighter brown band. Additionally, the Thomson’s tail is completely black, while the white rump patch of the Grant’s gazelle extends above its tail. Be sure to ask your guide to share more fascinating insights as you continue on to your accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy another game drive in Serengeti National Park before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which was separated from Serengeti in 1959. The Maasai people who once lived within Serengeti were relocated here, where they continue to coexist harmoniously with the wildlife and natural environment. Did you know that the Ngorongoro Conservation Area boasts a diverse range of topographical features, including nine distinct craters within its 8,292 sq km boundaries? Your guide will be happy to share more about this remarkable destination. Afterwards, proceed to your accommodation perched atop the crater rim, where you can take in breathtaking views of the caldera beneath a star-filled night sky. Alternatively, you may choose to continue on to your lodging in Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, drive along the crater rim to Seneto Gate on the western side before descending onto the crater floor via an adventurous route—offering breathtaking views along the way! The Ngorongoro Crater supports a vast array of wildlife thanks to its consistent water sources. Animals frequently move in and out of the crater, with wildebeests and zebras increasing during the dry season, and elands, elephants, and waterbucks becoming more abundant in the wet season. Keep an eye out for the ‘Big Five’—buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and the elusive black rhinoceros. The crater is one of only two places in Tanzania where this critically endangered species can still be seen. After an intensive game drive, continue onward to Lake Eyasi for your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Eyasi
Lake Eyasi
Nestled in the southwest corner of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area lies the stunning Lake Eyasi, a shallow soda lake fed by the Sibiti and Baray Rivers. A visit to Lake Eyasi offers a unique and culturally rich safari experience, distinct from the traditional wildlife excursions in other parts of Tanzania.
This region is home to the Hadzabe and Datoga communities—two of the last remaining groups in East Africa to maintain their traditional lifestyles. The Hadzabe are hunter-gatherers, while the Datoga are pastoralists. Visiting their villages provides a rare, intimate glimpse into their daily lives. You may be welcomed into their homes, learn about their family structures, join in traditional dances, participate in beadwork with the women, or accompany the Hadzabe on a small game hunting and gathering expedition. You can also learn how to make traditional bows and arrows, among other activities.
Later in the day, drive back to Arusha for your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Farm House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Kilimanjaro Excersions
Kilimanjaro Excersions
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Tanzania on this full-day tour to Materuni Waterfalls and Kikuletwa Hot Springs perfect for adventure seekers, cultural explorers, and active travelers alike. Begin the day with a scenic hike to the stunning Materuni Waterfalls, where you can take a refreshing dip in the cool mountain waters. Afterward, visit a local coffee farm to gain insight into Tanzania’s vibrant coffee culture and production process. Then, unwind at the crystal-clear Kikuletwa Hot Springs, a natural oasis ideal for relaxation. Following your day of exploration, you'll be driven back to Arusha for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Farm House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Drop-off to the Airport
Drop-off to the Airport
This marks your final day with us. We will arrange your transfer to the airport at your preferred time.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
