$1,760 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha town to Tarangire National Park
Arusha town to Tarangire National Park
Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Arusha, heading to south through Maasai villages and vast open plains towards Tarangire National Park. The journey takes you into a landscape dotted with giant baobab trees and endless savannahs. As soon as you enter the park, game viewing begins in earnest. Tarangire is known for its enormous elephant herds, which often gather around the Tarangire River, the park’s lifeline. You may also spot prides of lions resting under the shade, giraffes feeding on acacia trees, and countless bird species that make this park a paradise for bird lovers. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed inside the park before continuing with an afternoon game drive, when animals are most active as they gather near the river. By evening, you will retire to your campsite near the park, ready for the next day’s adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National park to Serengeti National park
Tarangire National park to Serengeti National park
After breakfast, the journey continues northward, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. A stop at the Ngorongoro Crater rim provides breathtaking views of the world’s largest unbroken caldera before you proceed toward the Serengeti. The drive itself is an experience, crossing Maasai villages and rolling landscapes that gradually open into the endless plains of Serengeti. Upon entering the park, you will immediately feel the wilderness surrounding you. Afternoon game drives reveal the richness of the Serengeti, where wildebeest, zebras, lions, and cheetahs roam freely. By sunset, you arrive at Nyani Campsite in the heart of Serengeti, where the sounds of nature will be your soundtrack for the night.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full game drive in serengeti National park
Full game drive in serengeti National park
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the vastness of Serengeti. An early morning start allows you to witness the drama of predators on the hunt, with lions often stalking their prey and leopards descending from their acacia perches. The central Serengeti, known as the Seronera Valley, is famed for its abundance of big cats, and you’ll also encounter elephants, giraffes, and countless antelope species. The day includes a picnic lunch under the shade of an acacia tree, followed by more wildlife exploration. Hippos wallow in pools while crocodiles guard the rivers, and thousands of wildebeest and zebras graze across the horizon. As the sun sets, painting the skies in orange and gold, you return to Nyani Campsite for another night under the Serengeti sky.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Game in Serengeti and Driving back to Ngorongoro Crater
Game in Serengeti and Driving back to Ngorongoro Crater
After a final morning game drive in Serengeti, you set off towards Ngorongoro, enjoying the changing scenery along the way. The drive may include a visit to Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, where the story of early human evolution is told. By late afternoon, you arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater rim. The view from the top is spectacular—an endless panorama of the crater floor below, home to an incredible diversity of wildlife. Tonight, you will stay at a lodge or campsite perched on the rim, where cool highland air and sweeping views create a magical atmosphere.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Descent to Ngorongoro crater
Descent to Ngorongoro crater
A truly special day begins with an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” The crater floor, with its lush grasslands and seasonal lakes, is home to one of the densest populations of wildlife anywhere in Africa. Here, you have a chance to see the elusive black rhino, along with elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and an astonishing variety of birds, including flamingos at Lake Magadi. A picnic lunch is enjoyed beside a hippo pool before continuing your exploration of this natural sanctuary. In the late afternoon, you ascend from the crater and drive to Karatu town, where you spend the night in a lodge or guesthouse surrounded by green hills and coffee plantations.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Siafu Serenity Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Manyara National Park
Manyara National Park
From Mto wa Mbu, you make your way to Lake Manyara National Park, a park celebrated for its dramatic scenery and rich biodiversity. The dense groundwater forest provides shade for troops of baboons and blue monkeys, while the open plains attract elephants and buffalo. The real highlight is the chance to spot the famous tree-climbing lions, a unique behavior rarely seen elsewhere. At the lake itself, flocks of flamingos, pelicans, and other waterbirds create a dazzling spectacle. After a rewarding game drive, you exit the park and return to Arusha in the evening, where you settle in for the night at your lodge or hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Materuni waterfalls and coffee cultural exploration
Materuni waterfalls and coffee cultural exploration
Leaving Arusha behind, you head towards Materuni village, nestled on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. A short hike takes you through lush vegetation to the spectacular Materuni Waterfalls, where the water cascades 90 meters into a refreshing pool below. Adventurous travelers may enjoy a swim in the clear mountain waters. Afterward, you will join the local Chagga community for a coffee-making experience. From roasting and grinding the beans by hand to brewing your own fresh cup, the process is interactive and full of laughter. A traditional Chagga lunch completes the experience. Later in the afternoon, you drive to Kilimanjaro airport.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
