$1,973 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha- Tarangire- Mto wa mbu
Arusha- Tarangire- Mto wa mbu
On your first day, our driver-guide will pick you up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha Airport, or your hotel in Arusha. The journey to Tarangire National Park takes about 2.5 hours (115 km) and offers beautiful views of Tanzania’s landscapes along the way.
Upon arrival, begin your first game drive through Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s best safari destinations. After a picnic lunch at a scenic site inside the park, continue with an afternoon game drive. Tarangire covers approximately 2,850 square kilometers and is defined by the Tarangire River, the park’s only permanent water source during the dry season. This makes it a haven for wildlife, attracting large herds of elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, and countless bird species.
In the late afternoon, you will head to Fanaka Lodge and Campsite, where you can relax, freshen up, and enjoy dinner prepared by your private cook.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Fanaka Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Mto wa mbu - Serengeti national park
Mto wa mbu - Serengeti national park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, driving through the scenic farmlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you descend from the highlands, the vast plains of the Serengeti open before you, endless grasslands that define the heart of Africa’s wilderness.
Your journey takes you to the central Serengeti, known as the Seronera region, one of the park’s most renowned wildlife hotspots. This area is nourished by the Seronera River, a permanent water source that attracts large concentrations of animals.
Arrive in time for lunch before setting out on an afternoon game drive across the Serengeti plains, where you may encounter the legendary Big Five and, depending on the season, the spectacular Great Migration. In the evening, enjoy dinner and overnight at Seronera Camp (Nguchiro Campsite), surrounded by the sounds of the African night.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro
Day 3 begins with an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, one of Tanzania’s most famous safari destinations. This is the best time to spot predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards as they are most active during the cool hours of the day. You will also enjoy breathtaking views of the Serengeti plains and witness herds of wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes grazing across the savannah.
In the afternoon, you will depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Here you will have your first glimpse of the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Dinner and overnight will be at Simba Campsite, located on the crater rim, where you can enjoy stunning views and prepare for the exciting crater safari the next day.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro crater tour- Mto wa mbu
Ngorongoro crater tour- Mto wa mbu
After breakfast, you will descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Accompanied by your expert safari guide, explore one of the best wildlife destinations in Tanzania, where the animals are often seen up close, offering perfect opportunities for photography. The crater floor is home to an incredible diversity of species, and it’s one of the top places in Africa to spot the Big Five. Lions, elephants, and buffalo are almost guaranteed, while black rhinos are often seen, and leopards remain more elusive. In addition, expect to encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebras, as well as spotted hyenas and an abundance of birdlife.
In the afternoon, ascend back to the crater rim and continue to Fanaka Campsite, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay under the stars—an authentic way to experience a Ngorongoro camping safari.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake manyara - Kilimanjaro Airport
Lake manyara - Kilimanjaro Airport
After breakfast, check out and depart for a thrilling Lake Manyara National Park safari with a packed lunch. Covering a large area of the park, Lake Manyara is framed by the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment, with lush forests near the entrance and natural hot springs to the west. This diverse habitat is home to the park’s famous tree-climbing lions, along with elephants, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, and large troops of baboons. Bird enthusiasts will also be delighted by flocks of pink flamingos, ostriches, Egyptian geese, and hundreds of other bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, followed by an afternoon game drive to maximize your wildlife viewing. Later, return to Arusha and proceed to Kilimanjaro International Airport back home.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
