Arrival and Safari Overview in Arusha
Tarangire National Park
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park
Arusha Park
Day 1: Tarangire National Park or Lake Manyara
Early in the morning after breakfast, the journey from Arusha to Tarangire National Park will begin. Only about two and a half hours' drive from the city of Arusha, this is arguably one of East Africa's last discovered jewels and is well worth including in a visit here. Often dubbed the main reason to come here, the vast elephant herds that wander in and out of the park throughout the year must be seen to be believed. This is not, however, the only reason to come here, with both lesser and greater kudu to be seen, as well as plentiful lion, leopard, and cheetah, alongside a variety of interesting habitats.
Accommodation: HANDO COFFEE LODGE or similar accommodation
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 2: Karatu town to Serengeti National Park
In the morning, after breakfast and a bit of time to relax, the journey to Serengeti National Park will begin. Serengeti is one of those very rare places that has a huge reputation, yet still somehow manages to surpass expectations and take your breath away. Surrounded by remarkable tribes such as the Masai and Hadzabe, this wider area is also fascinating from a cultural perspective. In a nutshell, the Serengeti is the mother of all safari parks and the most celebrated wildlife reserve in the world.
Accommodation: Baobao Tented Camp or similar accommodation
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 3: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Distance: 85 km
Non-game viewing time: 3 - 4 hours.
Today we will have a half-day game drive along the Serengeti plains, home to elusive lions, leopards, elephants, cheetah, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, eland, wild dog, gazelles, and crocodiles, among others. Later, we will drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for an overnight stay at the crater rim.
Accommodation: Rhino Lodge or similar accommodation
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
We rise early and drive to Ngorongoro for the crater tour. We head back to Arusha late in the afternoon and arrive in the evening, where you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 5: Arusha
We rise early and drive to Ngorongoro for the crater tour. We head back to the lodge late in the evening, where you will be dropped off.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
