$2,750 to $2,970 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
The safari begins with a drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, you'll embark on a game drive, exploring the park's diverse landscapes. Your journey will focus on encountering the park's legendary large elephant herds and various other wildlife, including lions, giraffes, and zebras, all drawn to the life-giving Tarangire River. You will spend the day exploring before traveling to Panorama Safari Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Tarangire is a vast wilderness renowned for its immense elephant population and its stunning landscape of ancient baobab trees. The park's name comes from the Tarangire River, which flows through the park and is the primary source of water for wildlife during the dry season. It is a vital ecosystem that attracts a high concentration of animals, making it a spectacular location for a safari. The park offers a quieter, more exclusive experience compared to other major parks.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Panorama Safari Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Today, the adventure continues with a visit to Lake Manyara National Park. You will head out for a game drive, exploring this diverse park known for its stunning contrasts. The park's soda lake is often home to thousands of flamingos, and the groundwater forest is a great place to spot blue monkeys. Your guide will also look for the park's famous tree-climbing lions. After a full day of game viewing, you will return to Panorama Safari Camp for dinner and another overnight stay.
About Lake Manyara National Park
Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is a beautiful and compact park. It is famous for its tree-climbing lions and a diverse range of habitats, from the open grasslands to the lush groundwater forest. The park's centerpiece is a large alkaline lake, which attracts a huge variety of birdlife, including large flocks of flamingos, making it a spectacular location for bird watching.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Panorama Safari Camp
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Journey to Serengeti
Journey to Serengeti
Following breakfast, you will begin the long but scenic journey towards the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. The drive takes you through the beautiful highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you'll get a glimpse of rural life and traditional Maasai villages. The journey itself offers opportunities for en-route game viewing. As you approach the Serengeti's plains, you'll begin to feel the immense scale of this iconic landscape.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
This entire day is dedicated to a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. Your guide will navigate to key areas of the park, depending on the season and the movement of the Great Migration. You will have ample time to witness the dramatic interactions between predators and their prey, and observe the vast herds that make this ecosystem so unique. The day offers an immersive experience in the heart of the wild. You will return to your campsite for a final night in the Serengeti.
About the Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti is arguably Africa's most famous national park, known for its endless plains and the spectacular Great Migration. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, including the "Big Five" and countless other species. Its vast open landscapes provide unparalleled opportunities for game viewing and experiencing the raw, untamed beauty of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
A final game drive in the Serengeti marks the start of the journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive takes you away from the plains and up into the cooler, forested highlands surrounding the Ngorongoro Crater. You will reach your public campsite located near the crater rim, where you can relax and enjoy the incredible views, preparing for the final day's adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater & Departure to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater & Departure to Arusha
The safari culminates with a descent into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. You will spend the day on an extensive game drive on the crater floor, a unique, self-contained ecosystem that is home to a high concentration of wildlife, including the possibility of spotting all of the "Big Five." After a final, unforgettable game drive, you will ascend the crater wall and begin the journey back to Arusha, marking the end of your safari.
About the Ngorongoro Crater
Often called "Africa's Garden of Eden," the Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. It is a natural wonder that hosts an astonishing density of wildlife, thriving in the permanent water sources and lush grasses of the crater floor. The unique geography of the crater walls creates a natural enclosure, ensuring a high probability of close-up wildlife encounters and making it one of the most reliable places to see a diverse range of animals.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
