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Arrival
Day 1
Pick up from the aiport
Pick up from the aiport
Welcome to Tanzania. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by our representative just outside the arrival’s hall, he or she will holding a sign board which shows your name. After a brief introduction and assistance with your luggage, you’ll begin your comfortable transfer to Arusha, the vibrant gateway city to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Upon arrival at the hotel get chance for the briefing on your tour before going to bed.
Note: If you arrive in the early morning and have a few hours to rest at your hotel, you’ll later enjoy a guided Arusha town walking tour, including a visit to the vibrant Maasai Market and the renowned Tanzanite Museum, where you’ll discover the history and beauty of Tanzania’s rare gemstone.
- Main Destination:
- Kilimanjaro Airport
- Accommodation:
- Mount Meru Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire national park
Arusha to Tarangire national park
After breakfast at your hotel and with packed lunches prepared, your safari driver-guide will meet you for the day’s adventure. You’ll depart for Tarangire National Park, located just about an hour’s drive away. As you enter the park, you'll be immersed in its stunning scenery lolling savannahs, ancient baobab trees, and the meandering Tarangire River. Tarangire is famous for its massive elephant herds, and it’s not uncommon to witness groups of up to 3,000 elephants, along with thousands of wildebeest and zebra making their seasonal migration in search of water. Predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, and enjoy the abundant sightings of plains game like giraffes, impalas, and warthogs.
For bird lovers, Tarangire is a true paradise. The park boasts over 550 recorded bird species, including endemics like the Ashy Starling, Yellow-collared Lovebird and the Rufous-tailed Weaver.
Later after massive game drive, heading to your lodge for dinner and peaceful overnight relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Country Lodge Karatu
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart from your lodge for a full day safari to Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most beautifully diverse and compact parks, located about 1.5 hours from Tarangire. Though small in size, this park offers a stunning variety of landscapes and wildlife. Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions, often found lounging in acacia branches a rare behavior not commonly seen elsewhere. The park is also home to large herds of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and playful troops of baboons, one of the largest populations in East Africa.
Bird lovers will be in paradise here, with over 400 bird species, including thousands of pink flamingos, pelicans, kingfishers, and hornbills that frequent the lake and surrounding wetlands. Enjoy a picnic lunch one of the designated viewpoints, over the Rift Valley escarpment.
After lunch, continue your game drive through the diverse habitats, before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Country Lodge Karatu
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Karatu to Serengeti national park
Karatu to Serengeti national park
After breakfast, we set off toward Serengeti National Park, traveling through the lush highlands of the Karatu region and skirting the edge of the iconic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, take in stunning vistas from the Ngorongoro Crater rim, with an opportunity to stop for photos at one of its panoramic viewpoints.
The Serengeti, also known as the Seronera region, is one of the best places in Africa for year-round wildlife viewing. Its open plains, riverine forests, and rocky outcrops (kopjes), this area supports a high concentration of animals regardless of the season. Attracting a constant stream of wildlife including large prides of lions, leopards lounging in trees, cheetahs on the hunt, elephants, giraffes, and abundant antelope. Its also one of the best places to spot the elusive leopard.
After a thrilling day of wildlife encounters, retreat to your lodge for dinner and a tranquil overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kenzan Migration Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Explore Serengeti Ndutu Area
Explore Serengeti Ndutu Area
After an early breakfast, set out with packed lunches and immerse yourself in this extraordinary wildlife event. Between late Dec to March, the open plains of Ndutu become a birthing ground for nearly 500,000 wildebeest calves. Each day, up to 8,000 calves are born, creating a short but intense window of life, vulnerability and predator action.
As you drive across the short grass plains, you will witness massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, accompanied by dramatic scenes of predators on the hunt. Lions, cheetahs, hyenas and leopards take advantage of the abundance of newborns, offering unmatched opportunities for observing predator-prey interactions in real time. This will be the best time to spot Big Five animals as Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Rhino and Elephant as they are free roaming within the park including a rare animals. Stop for lunch before proceeding with the game drive in Ndutu Area.
After extensive game drive heading back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Kenzan Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, depart from your Serengeti lodge or camp and begin your scenic journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you leave the vast plains behind, enjoy a final game drive through the Serengeti offering last glimpses of lions, elephants, giraffes, or even a chance encounter with a leopard or cheetah.
Descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro conservation Area supports a vast variety of animals as herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park, is its dense population of predators as lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard. You'll visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater.
Stop for the lunch before proceeding back to Karatu at your lodge for dinner and overnight relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Maasai Culture Experience & Departure
Maasai Culture Experience & Departure
After breakfast at your lodge heading back to Arusha via the Maasai village for culture experience. Discover the rich traditions and way of life of one of Africa’s most iconic tribes with an immersive visit to a Maasai boma a traditional homestead made of mud, sticks, and cow dung, nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of northern Tanzania.
Upon arrival at Maasai village, you’ll be welcomed by Maasai elders, warriors, and women, who will proudly share insights into their daily life, customs, beliefs, and ceremonies. Learn about their pastoral lifestyle, polygamous family structure, and the rites of passage that mark important life stages from childhood to becoming a warrior. Later continue with the safari back to Arusha one way to Kilimanjaro Airport for outbound flight back home.
Note: If you’re interested in extending your trip with a beach holiday in Zanzibar, we’d be happy to arrange it for you. Please let us know in advance.
- Main Destination:
- Maasai Village (Cultural Village)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
