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Arrival
Day 1
Pick up from the airport
Pick up from the airport
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 in hand our driver will come to pick you ready for safari, set off for a full-day adventure to Tarangire National Park just about an hour’s drive from your lodge/hotel. Renowned for its vast elephant population and towering baobab trees, Tarangire offers a classic safari experience rich in both wildlife and scenery. During the dry season, the park hosts a spectacular migration of up to 3,000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest, and 30,000 zebras, all drawn to the life-giving waters of the Tarangire River.
Bird enthusiasts will be thrilled with sightings of over 550 bird species, including rare and colorful residents such as the Ashy Starling, Yellow-collared Lovebird, and Rufous-tailed Weaver species found almost exclusively in this region. After a rewarding day of wildlife viewing and scenic drives, return to Siafu Serenity lodge in time for a relaxing dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Siafu Serenity Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
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 Central 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:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Suenos de Africa Luxury Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Central Serengeti to North Serengeti
Central Serengeti to North Serengeti
After breakfast at the lodge, the scenic journey began from Central Serengeti towards the Northern Serengeti - Mara River crossings for the Great Migration. Along the way, enjoy game viewing en route, with chances to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and the ever-moving herds of wildebeest and zebras. Arrive in the Northern Serengeti by afternoon, just in time for an evening game drive before relaxation at your lodge and take in the vast, untamed beauty of this iconic safari destination.
As the sun sets over the plains, return to the lodge to enjoy dinner and reflect on the day’s sightings.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kenzan Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Explore Northern Serengeti
Explore Northern Serengeti
After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive with packed lunch, following the movement of massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles as they navigate the perilous Mara River crossings, often pursued by predators and watched closely by massive Nile crocodiles. These crossings are thrilling, unpredictable, and a highlight of the African safari experience. Beyond the migration, the Northern Serengeti teems with life year-round. Expect to encounter lion prides, cheetahs scanning the horizon, elephants, topi, eland, giraffes, and perhaps even the elusive leopard along the riverine forests. The dramatic scenery dotted with granite outcrops, open grasslands, and the winding river adds to the sense of wilderness and wonder. Break for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot in the bush before continuing your exploration in then afternoon.
As the sun begins to set, return to your lodge for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay, with memories of a truly unforgettable day on safari.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kenzan Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
North Serengeti to Central serengeti
North Serengeti to Central serengeti
After breakfast, depart from the wild and rugged landscapes of the Northern Serengeti and begin your journey south toward the Central Serengeti, known as the Seronera region the heart of the park and one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations. This route offers rich game viewing opportunities along the way, as you pass through vast open plains, scattered acacia woodlands, and rocky outcrops. Keep your eyes peeled for a lot of animal species including elephants, big cats, giraffes, and the ever-present wildebeest and zebra herds, especially when the Great Migration is still moving through the region. Break for a pic nick lunch before continuing with the game drive at Central Serengeti.
After extensive game drive, heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Suenos de Africa Luxury Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Central 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 will 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:
- Country Lodge Karatu
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Manyara National Park - Departure
Lake Manyara National Park - Departure
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.
You’ll enjoy a scenic picnic lunch at one of the designated viewpoints and the Rift Valley escarpment.
After lunch, drive back to Arusha one way to Kilimanjaro Airport drop off for outbound flight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
