$4,180 to $4,400 pp (USD)
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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. Your first night will be a truly immersive experience, with an overnight stay in a mobile camp within the park.
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.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park Walking Safari
Tarangire National Park Walking Safari
This day offers a unique, intimate safari experience. You will embark on a walking safari in a designated wilderness area of the park, accompanied by an armed ranger. This provides a different perspective on the landscape, focusing on smaller details, tracking animal prints, and understanding the ecosystem from the ground up. The day continues with another game drive, and the night is spent once again at the secluded mobile camp under the vast African sky.
Mobile Camping
Mobile camping provides an authentic and flexible safari experience. Unlike permanent lodges, a mobile camp moves with your itinerary, allowing you to access more remote and secluded areas. The camp includes comfortable sleeping tents, a mess tent for meals, and all the necessary facilities, all while ensuring a minimal environmental footprint. It's designed to bring you closer to the heart of the wild, offering an unparalleled sense of adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
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 travel to Panorama Safari Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
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:
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Panorama Safari Camp
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Journey to the Serengeti
Journey to the Serengeti
Folowing breakfast, you will begin the scenic journey towards the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. The drive takes you through the beautiful highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will have 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. The day culminates with your arrival at a public campsite in the heart of 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
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full-Day Safari in the Serengeti
Full-Day Safari in the Serengeti
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 public campsite for a second night under the African stars.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Second Full-Day Safari in the Serengeti
Second Full-Day Safari in the Serengeti
A second full day in the Serengeti provides another opportunity for extensive game viewing. You might choose to explore a different region of the park or revisit areas with notable animal activity, such as a river crossing or a famous kopje. Your guide's expertise will lead you to the best wildlife sightings. The day concludes with a final night at your public campsite, allowing you to fully absorb the wild heart of Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
A final morning 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 accommodation located near the crater rim, where you can relax and enjoy the incredible views, preparing for the next day's adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
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 spend the night at your accommodation near the crater rim.
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:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Village Visit & Departure to Arusha
Village Visit & Departure to Arusha
The final day begins with a visit to a local community. This cultural experience provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich traditions and way of life of this renowned tribe. You will have the opportunity to interact with villagers, learn about their customs, and witness dances. After the visit, you will begin the journey back to Arusha / Kilimanjaro international Airport for departure.
- Main Destination:
- Mto Wa Mbu (Town)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
