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Experience the unspoiled wildlife of Africa on a week-long safari through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater - known as Africa's Eden - and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Admire the wildlife and the stunning skies as you explore some of the country's most celebrated safari landscapes. This quintessential African safari combines game drives, remarkable scenery, and excellent opportunities to spot iconic animals in their natural habitat.
Later, ascend to the crater rim, where clouds roll over the edge like a misty waterfall, creating a dreamlike setting.
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Day by day
Upon arrival, be greeted by your guide and drive to your hotel, which will also serve as the starting point of your northern Tanzania safari.
Overnight stay at the accommodation. (Meal plan: room only).
After breakfast, the safari agent will brief you on the day-wise tour programme before you depart from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. This park offers wide panoramas of open acacia woodland and savannas, where huge herds of elephants - often two hundred strong - and other unique residents such as fringe-eared oryx, lesser kudu, lion, cheetah, and more roam free.
As you reach the park, enjoy a game drive on the way to your lodge.
Check in and have lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive within Tarangire National Park until 6:00 pm.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. (Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Today, after an early breakfast, start your journey to Ngorongoro Crater.
Enjoy a game drive en route and travel through the colourful villages of Mto wa Mbu and Karatu.
Upon arriving at the lodge in Ngorongoro, check in and have dinner.
Overnight stay at the lodge. (Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, dinner).
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day crater tour and game viewing with a picnic lunch. This oval-shaped Ngorongoro Crater covers 300 sq. km and is 610 m deep.
Enjoy spotting various game on the crater floor, including the Big Five.
Later, ascend to the crater rim, where clouds roll over the edge like a misty waterfall, creating a dreamlike setting.
Have dinner and overnight stay at the accommodation. (Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, dinner).
This morning, drive with a picnic lunch to Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through the Malanja depression.
Visit the museum featuring the famous Zinj skull, the Zinjanthropus man of 1.8 million years ago, whose remains were found here by Dr Leakey.
At 1:30 pm, after your picnic lunch, enter Serengeti National Park through Nabi Hill Gate and drive toward the Seronera River valley, enjoying a game drive en route.
Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge. (Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Enjoy a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park.
Here, you will have an excellent chance of spotting different types of animals, including lion, cheetah, elephant, hyena, African buffalo, and many more.
Enjoy a full day of game viewing and photo safari within Serengeti National Park.
You may choose between a hot lunch at the lodge or a picnic lunch in the wildlife park.
In the evening, drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. (Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, dinner).
After breakfast, return to Arusha with a picnic lunch.
End of the safari tour.
Where this trip takes you
Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Seronera River valley
The route
The fine print
Arrival transfer from/to Kilimanjaro International Airport
4x4 Land Cruiser for safari
An adequate supply of bottled drinking water in the vehicle during the safari
Ultimate mileage on game drives
Services of a professional, English-speaking Tanzania guide
Accommodation and meals on a full-board basis
All game drives as specified in the itinerary
Park entry fees
Walking safari in Mto wa Mbu village
Bottled water in your vehicle during transfers
Flying Doctors card/services during your trip
International or domestic flights
Visa fees
All personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, and telephone calls
Tips to the hotel staff and gratuities for the driver-guide
Logistics
Your 7 days finish where they began, in Arusha.
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