Day by Day Plan
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Morning after breakfast at around 8:00am, you will have a short briefing before you depart to Tarangire National Park. The park, with its endless tree savannah, including the impressive baobab trees and seasonal marshes, is also home to the largest population of elephants in northern Tanzania. You are also likely to spot giraffes, buffaloes, lions, zebras, gnus and other types of antelopes and gazelles. Your guide will open the roof of the vehicle for excellent wildlife viewing. Hot Lunch will be served at around 12:30pm at the picnic site and, after that, you will continue to explore this incredible park.
In the evening after exploration, you will drive straight to your accommodation in Karatu area for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Eileenstrees inn Lodge in Karatu.
2 Day: Karatu to central Serengeti National
Early morning after breakfast at around 8:00am, you will drive straight to Serengeti National Park passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stop at a viewing point has a built pavilion that provides a near 180° view of the Ngorongoro crater. Continue your journey around the crater and descend the other side, enjoying your free “African massage” on the bumpy road, passing through Maasai villages on your way to the Serengeti National Park.
At the Naabi Hill entrance gate, you can walk to a viewpoint with spectacular views across the endless plains of the Serengeti. Hot lunch will be served either at the gate or en-route towards the heart of Serengeti with an incredible set up by your guide inside the bush. The Serengeti National Park is home to the largest concentration of wildlife than anywhere else on the planet. You will have an unlimited drive until in the evening where you will drive straight to your tented camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Moyo tanted lodge
3 Day: Full day game drive inside Serengeti National Park
There is something quite magical about lying in bed, listening to the sounds of the birds outside. What a way to start your day! Central Serengeti (Seronera) is the heart of the park, where you will find some of the best game viewing at any time of year. Large populations of hippo, giraffe, antelope, elephant and zebra call this area home throughout the year. Big cats including lion, leopard and cheetah can also be found here. Seronera features a vast range of diverse ecosystems including grasslands that stretch out to the horizon and acacia forests.
The banks of the Seronera River are lined with lush palm trees, sausage trees and towering yellow fever acacias. The area around the river is buzzing with different bird species and large flocks of black headed herons, marabou storks and various birds of prey. The Retima Hippo Pool can also be found in Seronera. Today, it is possible to do early morning and late afternoon game drives, returning to the Camp for lunch.
Otherwise, a full day’s game drive with picnic lunch in the Park.
Accommodation: Moyo tanted lodge
Day 4: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Breakfast will be served at around 6:00 am. Afterward, you’ll embark on a thrilling morning game drive in the Serengeti with a packed lunch. During this drive, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife, including lions, wildebeests, leopards, impalas, elephants, crocodiles, zebras, and many more.
In the late afternoon, we’ll head towards Ngorongoro, enjoying an engaging 3-hour en-route game drive that offers more opportunities to spot wildlife and take in the stunning landscapes
Upon arrival, we’ll check in at the Simba Campsite, which is situated at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Here, you can unwind and enjoy the breathtaking views. Dinner will be served at the campsite, where you’ll spend the night, surrounded by the natural beauty of the crater. This setting provides a unique and immersive experience, allowing you to fully appreciate the wonders of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Accommodation; EileeinsTrees Inn at Karatu
5 Day: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Early morning after breakfast at, you will drive straight to Lake Manyara National Park, which is also known as the home of Tree Climbing Lions and birds’ paradise. More than 500 species are present in Lake Manyara, and even for a first-time visitor to Africa might reasonably expect to observe 100 of these species in a single day. Inland of the floodplain, a narrow belt of acacia woodland is the favored haunt of Manyara’s legendary Tree Climbing Lions and impressively tusked elephants. Other animals that can be found here are giraffes, Zebras, hyenas, Buffalo, Hippo, elephants and wildebeests.
Lunch will be served inside the park and after further exploration of the park, you will return to Arusha.
Back to your accommocation:in Arusha
COST INCLUDES
- All parks entry fees
- English professional guide
- Conservations fees
- Airport transfer
- All accommodations on full board (3 meals per days)
- 4×4 top up roof land cruiser
- Government taxes
- Mineral bottle water 1.5 per day
- Each tent will be shared 2 clients
- Tent & mattress
COST EXCLUDES
- All visas,
- Items of personal nature,
- Health requirements,
- Optional travel insurance and tipping
- Items of personal use
- Alcoholic & Soft drinks
How it works;
- Describe your dream trip
- A travel consultant will help curate your experience
- Confirm & start packing
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