8-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

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Day 01

Arrival in Tanzania and Relaxation in Arusha

• It is recommended to arrive via Kilimanjaro International Airport for international flights.
• Kilimanjaro International Airport is the best port of entry for starting Tanzania's Northern Circuit tour.
• The area offers an excellent choice of accommodations for staying before the safari begins.
• On the first day, guests will be transferred to their first overnight stay at one of the recommended lodges in Arusha.
• This allows time to relax before the safari and gives ample time to prepare the safari trucks before the trip begins.

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Day 02

Tarangire National Park and Elephant Encounters

• After breakfast, guests will be picked up from the hotel for a 1-2 hour drive to Tarangire National Park.
• Tarangire National Park is often called the "paradise of the elephants."
• This is a great chance to spot elephants gathering in large groups around the Tarangire River.
• Other animals that may be seen include leopards, lions, giraffes, and even tree-climbing pythons.
• Choices of accommodations are to be made upon booking.

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Day 03

Game Drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro

• Begin the day with a game drive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's second most prominent and most renowned park.
• En route, pass through Ngorongoro Crater, with an optional stop at Olduvai Gorge, a prolific paleoanthropology site.
• Olduvai Gorge has proven invaluable in furthering the understanding of early human evolution.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch at Naabi Gate and continue the day's excursion in Serengeti National Park.
• Choices of accommodations are to be made upon booking.

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Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari

• Day 4 is an exciting day of game driving throughout Serengeti National Park.
• Explore the diverse African wildlife, landforms, and vegetation in one of Earth's most remarkable places for exploration.
• See the Big Five, Ugly Five, and Small Five, and witness the Great Wildebeest Migration.
• Choices of accommodations are to be made upon booking.

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Day 05

More Game Driving in the Serengeti

• Day 5 is another day of game driving throughout Serengeti National Park.
• Continue exploring by tracking different species of animals and travelling along new paths.
• The goal is to find everything that may have been missed on day 4.
• Choices of accommodations are to be made upon booking.

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Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Tracking

• After breakfast, descend into the renowned Ngorongoro Crater for wildlife tracking on the crater floor.
• Approximately 25,000 large animals, mostly ungulates, live in the crater.
• Wildlife here includes elephants, buffalo, rhinos, lions, leopards, wildebeest, hippos, spotted hyenas, and more.
• On the way into or out of the crater, there is a chance to stop at a Maasai Boma to witness the ancient culture and experience their interaction with wildlife and conservation in the crater.
• Choices of accommodations are to be made upon booking.

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Day 07

Lake Manyara Wildlife and Activities

• Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, vast varieties of water birds, natural hot springs, diversity of vegetation structures, and lush forests fed by aquifers deep in the earth.
• The largest troop of baboons in the world calls LMNP home and has been here since the formation of the Great African Rift Valley.
• Activities in LMNP include a day game safari, kayaking, tree-top walking, and a night game safari.
• Choices of accommodations are to be made upon booking.

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Day 08

Lake Manyara Cycling or Mto Wa Mbu Cultural Visit

• Begin the last day with a bicycle tour to Lake Manyara or explore Mto Wa Mbu Village.
• Lake Manyara is home to many water birds, including flamingos, pelicans, storks, geese, hornbills, eagles, and more. On two wheels, you will get up close to wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and other common grazing wildlife.
• Mto Wa Mbu Village is a boiling pot of cultures from different corners of Tanzania. Learn about the locals' livelihoods, different modes of production, and the diverse cultures present. Experience various activities in the village, such as tasting banana beer, visiting the Makonde tribe, seeing the farms, and enjoying traditional food prepared by local women.
• Close to the Mdua Mfupi Safari.