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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Arusha
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Arusha
Upon arrival, a Travel Wise Safari driver-guide will meet you and provide a private transfer to Arusha. Check in at Ritzy Arcadia and relax after your flight. If time allows, you can take a short orientation of Arusha or visit the local market with your guide.
Activity: Rest & optional city/market visit
Accommodation: Ritzy Arcadia, Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Ritzy Arcadia Cottages
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After a wonderful breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park for a full day of wildlife viewing. Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, with excellent chances to see lions and other predators alongside plains game.
The lifeblood of the park is the Tarangire River, which draws wildlife year-round and gives the park its name (local lore links it to the words for “river” and “warthog”).
Enjoy varied habitats, sweeping savannas, and classic photo opportunities throughout the day, with a picnic lunch at a scenic spot before continuing your game drive into the afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Heart and Soul Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Serengeti National Park Specifically Ndutu
Transfer to Serengeti National Park Specifically Ndutu
Today, your journey takes you through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and onward to the southern reaches of the legendary Serengeti National Park, specifically the Ndutu area.
This region is world-renowned for the Great Wildebeest Migration, which unfolds spectacularly from December to March. Vast herds of over 1.2 million wildebeest, joined by more than 300,000 zebras and countless antelopes, gather here to graze on the lush plains. This is also the prime season for wildebeest calving, creating unforgettable moments of new life and dramatic predator encounters. By the end of March, the herds begin their epic movement toward the Serengeti’s northwestern corridor.
Activities:
Immersive wildlife game drive
Exceptional photography opportunities amid migrating herds and predators
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migrations – an inviting retreat that blends comfort with the wild beauty of the Serengeti, offering you a front-row seat to nature’s greatest spectacle.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Safari Haven Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer from Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater
Transfer from Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater
Begin your day with a captivating wildlife game drive in Ndutu, where the Great Migration herds roam the southern Serengeti plains, then enjoy a scenic afternoon transfer via the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, taking in its rich wildlife and dramatic landscapes, before settling in for a relaxing evening at Marera Valley Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Southern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Safari Haven Migration Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Experience the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, where you can admire the vast dormant volcano, encounter the Big Five among more than 30,000 animals and a dazzling variety of birds, capture unforgettable wildlife photos on a game drive, and conclude your day in comfort at Marera Valley Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Mvuli Lodge Ngorongoro
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
After a hearty breakfast, your professional guide will be ready to meet you for the day’s adventure. You’ll travel in a comfortable 4×4 safari jeep to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic two-hour drive from Arusha Airport (ARK). Upon arrival, your guide will provide a short briefing before you begin exploring this remarkable park.
Lake Manyara is renowned for its incredible diversity of over 380 bird species, including flamingos and pelicans. Covering approximately 330 km², with nearly 220 km² of shimmering lake, the park is a haven for wildlife such as elephants, zebras, antelopes, and a wide variety of plant species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park while soaking in the natural beauty. After your game drive, continue in the afternoon to Arusha, where you will check in for overnight accommodation at Arusha Farm House, followed by a delicious dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Farm House
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Arusha national park
Arusha national park
Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, Arusha National Park is a gem of northern Tanzania that blends breathtaking scenery with rich wildlife. Within a single day you can explore lush montane forests alive with colobus monkeys, glide across the tranquil Momella Lakes dotted with flamingos, and hike through the dramatic Ngurdoto Crater—often called the “Little Ngorongoro.”
Though small in size, the park offers surprising variety: giraffes stride across open savannahs, buffalo and bushbuck browse in the woodlands, and more than 400 bird species delight enthusiasts. For active travelers, guided walks and Mount Meru treks provide unforgettable vistas of Kilimanjaro and the Rift Valley.
Whether as a stand-alone adventure or a relaxing start to a longer safari, Arusha National Park delivers an intimate wildlife experience just a short drive from the city of Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Arusha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
