7-Day Private Tanzania Safari with Ndutu and Ngorongoro Crater

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Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Drive to Tarangire National Park

• Arrival: Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be warmly welcomed by your private safari guide and transferred for lunch.
• Drive: After lunch, depart Arusha and drive southwest toward Tarangire National Park, a scenic journey through rural villages, open plains, and the changing landscapes of northern Tanzania.
• Park: Tarangire is renowned for its ancient baobab trees, seasonal concentrations of wildlife, and impressive elephant herds gathered around the life-giving Tarangire River.
• Game drive: Arrive at Tarangire National Park in the afternoon and begin your first game drive en route to the lodge.
• Wildlife: Keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and a variety of birdlife as the golden light settles across the savanna.
• Lodge: Continue to Tarangire Safari Lodge for check-in, dinner, and overnight, with sweeping views over the park setting the tone for the safari days ahead.
• Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge.

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Day 02

Tarangire to Ndutu Woodlands

• Breakfast: After breakfast at Tarangire Safari Lodge, depart with an en-route game drive as you make your way slowly through Tarangire National Park toward the exit gate.
• Drive: After checking out at the Tarangire gate, continue across the northern Tanzania safari circuit toward the Ndutu Woodlands, located in the greater Ngorongoro Conservation Area and bordering the southern Serengeti plains.
• Lunch: Enjoy the changing landscapes along the way, with a picnic lunch or lunch en route depending on timing, before arriving in the Ndutu area later in the day.
• Lodge: Upon arrival, continue to Ndutu Safari Lodge for check-in, dinner, and overnight.
• Overnight: Ndutu Safari Lodge.

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Day 03

Full-Day Game Drives in Ndutu Woodlands

• Breakfast: After breakfast at Ndutu Safari Lodge, set out for a full day of game drives in the Ndutu Woodlands and surrounding plains.
• Game drives: Search for big cats, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, and a rich variety of birdlife.
• Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush or return to the lodge for lunch, depending on the day's wildlife movements and your guide's recommendation.
• Afternoon: Continue exploring the Ndutu area in the afternoon, following tracks through the woodland and across the plains as you take in the quiet beauty and abundant wildlife of this remarkable safari landscape.
• Return: Return to Ndutu Safari Lodge for time to relax before dinner, surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of the woodland setting.
• Overnight: Ndutu Safari Lodge.

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Day 04

Ndutu Woodlands to Central Serengeti

• Breakfast: After breakfast at Ndutu Safari Lodge, depart the Ndutu Woodlands and begin your scenic drive toward Central Serengeti National Park.
• En-route game drive: Enjoy an en-route game drive along the way, passing through open plains, woodland pockets, and classic Serengeti landscapes while searching for wildlife across this vast and iconic safari region.
• Lunch: Lunch will be enjoyed on the way, allowing you to continue making the most of the wildlife viewing opportunities as you travel deeper into the Serengeti.
• Lodge: Arrive at Serengeti Serena Lodge later in the day for check-in and time to relax before dinner.
• Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge.

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Day 05

Full-Day Safari in Central Serengeti National Park

• Breakfast: After breakfast at Serengeti Serena Lodge, set out for a full day of game drives across the Central Serengeti, one of the most rewarding wildlife regions in Tanzania.
• Explore: Explore the sweeping plains, kopjes, river valleys, and open savanna as your guide follows the best routes for wildlife sightings.
• Wildlife: Spend the day searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, and abundant birdlife.
• Lunch: Lunch may be enjoyed as a picnic in the bush or arranged according to the day's safari route, allowing you to maximize your time in the park.
• Return: Drive back to Serengeti Serena Lodge, where you can relax and enjoy the views before dinner.
• Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge.

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Day 06

Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

• Departure: Start the day with an early morning departure from Serengeti Serena Lodge and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• Crater: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive across one of Tanzania's most spectacular wildlife areas.
• Wildlife: Explore the crater floor in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and a wide variety of birdlife.
• Lunch: Lunch is enjoyed during the day according to the safari schedule.
• Time: Around 5:00 PM, drive up to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge for check-in, dinner, and overnight.
• Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

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Day 07

Ngorongoro to Arusha and Departure

• Breakfast: After breakfast at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, depart the Ngorongoro Highlands and drive back to Arusha.
• Shopping: Arrive in Arusha in time for some shopping, offering a chance to browse for local crafts, souvenirs, and gifts before lunch.
• Lunch: Enjoy lunch at Kahawa House, followed by use of a day room depending on your international flight schedule.
• Transfer: If your flight departs in the afternoon, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport after lunch.
• Transfer: For a 9:00 PM flight, enjoy the day room and relax at Kahawa House before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport at around 5:00 PM for your departure flight.
• Day room and lunch: Kahawa House, Arusha.
• Transfer: Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport according to flight time.