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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast in Arusha, you will picked from your hotel and join your group and drive across the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park, famed for its diverse habitats and scenic beauty.
The lush groundwater forest shelters baboons and blue monkeys, while the alkaline lake attracts flamingos and pelicans. Lucky visitors may spot the park’s rare tree-climbing lions lounging on acacia branches. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing the game drive through woodlands and open plains.
In the evening, head to a budget lodge near Manyara where dinner is served, offering a first taste of life on safari.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fig Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lodge to Serengeti National Park
Lodge to Serengeti National Park
Depart after breakfast and drive toward Serengeti, passing through the highlands and the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.
As the landscape opens up, you’ll be greeted by the vast, endless plains of Serengeti. Wildlife is abundant here, from grazing wildebeest and zebras to predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Stop for a picnic lunch en route, with opportunities for photography along the way.
Arrive in the central Serengeti by afternoon for a game drive that captures the park’s sweeping vistas and wildlife drama. In the evening, settle at a public campsite under the starry skies.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full day in the majestic Serengeti
Full day in the majestic Serengeti
Today offers a full immersion into Serengeti’s wildlife.
Begin with an early sunrise game drive when predators are active and the light is perfect for photography. The morning may reveal lions on the hunt, hyenas roaming, or cheetahs scanning the plains. After breakfast, continue exploring varied landscapes including acacia woodlands, rocky kopjes, and sweeping grasslands.
A picnic lunch is enjoyed in the bush, maximizing game-viewing hours. The afternoon offers opportunities to track elephants, giraffes, or, in migration season, vast herds crossing the plains.
Return to camp in the evening for dinner and storytelling by the fire.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Depart after breakfast for a final morning game drive in Serengeti, capturing last glimpses of its plains teeming with wildlife.
As you leave the park, watch for predators still active in the cool morning. Travel onward through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping en route for a picnic lunch and scenic photography. The road ascends to the crater highlands, revealing lush forests and sweeping valleys.
By late afternoon, arrive at Simba Campsite on the crater rim. Here you’ll enjoy dinner with panoramic views, crisp highland air, and the remarkable experience of camping near Ngorongoro’s natural wonder.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Rise early for a descent into Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated as one of the best wildlife destinations in Africa.
The crater floor hosts an astonishing density of animals, including elephants, zebras, hippos, lions, and the rare black rhino. Birdlife flourishes around the lakes, where flamingos and pelicans gather. A picnic lunch is enjoyed beside a hippo pool, offering relaxation amid incredible scenery.
Spend the day on game drives before ascending the crater walls and transferring to a hotel outside the park for dinner, reflecting on an unforgettable day in this “Garden of Eden.”.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Fig Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
On your final day, journey south to Tarangire, a park famous for its towering baobab trees and huge elephant herds.
Begin with a morning game drive through savanna and riverine forest, spotting giraffes, wildebeest, lions, and more. Tarangire is especially vibrant during the dry season, when wildlife congregates along the Tarangire River. Picnic lunch is served inside the park before continuing exploration into the afternoon.
Later, return to Arusha, marking the end of your safari. Share final memories with your group as you bid farewell to Tanzania’s extraordinary landscapes and wildlife. Tour ends at your hotel in Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
