$1,235 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
You'll depart from Zanzibar and fly into Arusha, the gateway to your safari adventure. From the airport, your journey continues with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, famed for its towering baobab trees and large elephant herds.
You'll enjoy a thrilling game drive through diverse landscapes, spotting zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and a rich variety of birdlife. Keep your eyes peeled for elusive predators like lions and leopards. The Tarangire River, a vital water source, attracts animals in large numbers, offering incredible chances for close-up wildlife encounters, including hippos.
You'll take in the breathtaking scenery and the park’s signature baobabs, which create a truly magical safari atmosphere you won’t forget.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fig Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, your safari guide will collect you from your camp for the drive to the legendary Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, you'll enjoy an exciting afternoon game drive through the central Seronera region, known for its abundant wildlife and scenic beauty. In the evening, you'll settle in for dinner and an overnight stay at Seronera Public Campsite. All meals and daily drinking water are included.
The Serengeti, often hailed as the world’s last great wildlife sanctuary, is home to nearly 3 million large animals. Many of them take part in the Great Migration, one of the most spectacular natural events on Earth. Covering over 14,700 square kilometers, the park gets its name from the Maasai word "Siringet", meaning “endless plains”, a fitting description of this vast and awe-inspiring landscape.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Today, you'll set out on a half-day game drive in the Serengeti, exploring its rich central region before enjoying a relaxing lunch in the park. In the afternoon, you'll begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Crater, where you'll spend the night at Simba Public Campsite. All meals, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as daily drinking water, are included.
Just an hour’s drive from Seronera, you’ll find several resident lion prides. During the dry season, these prides often concentrate in the central Serengeti, offering excellent chances for sightings. The area is also renowned for leopard encounters, especially near the sausage trees along the Seronera River. With a bit of luck, you may spot one of these elusive big cats lounging in the branches, a truly unforgettable sight.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
You'll start your day with an early breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Often referred to as the Eighth Natural Wonder of the World, the Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.
Formed over 2 million years ago when a massive volcano collapsed, the crater’s 600-meter-high walls now enclose a rich and self-contained ecosystem. Stretching over 19 kilometers, the crater features diverse habitats from lush acacia forests and swamps teeming with hippos to expansive open grasslands.
Home to more than 30,000 animals, the crater offers the chance to spot elephants, warthogs, flamingos, and the rare black rhino, along with all of Africa’s Big Cats. You may also see Maasai herders grazing their cattle alongside buffalo and wildebeest, an incredible blend of wildlife and culture.
You'll enjoy a scenic picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the crater —an unforgettable way to cap off the day.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
On your final day, you’ll explore the scenic Lake Manyara National Park, a hidden gem known for its diverse landscapes ranging from lush groundwater forests and open grasslands to the shimmering alkaline lake itself.
Your game drive offers a chance to spot the park’s famous tree-climbing lions, a rare and fascinating behavior, along with large elephant herds, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes. The lake is also a haven for birdlife, attracting seasonal flocks of flamingos and over 400 bird species, making it a dream location for birdwatchers.
Though compact, Lake Manyara is rich in wildlife, and a half- or full-day game drive is often enough to experience its highlights. It serves as a perfect final stop when paired with the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
After your game drive, you’ll return to Arusha for your evening flight to Zanzibar, bringing your unforgettable safari adventure to a perfect close.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
