Trip Overview
Marvel at the diverse wildlife, and revel in the luxury of our carefully selected lodges and camps. With expert guides leading the way and every detail meticulously planned, this safari promises an unparalleled encounter with nature, offering both excitement and relaxation amidst the breathtaking beauty of Tanzania. Set in the heart of Africa’s best safari destinations, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro combine some of the richest Big Five viewings on the planet. In the migration season, vast herds of wildebeest stretch as far as the eye can see, and with the diverse ecosystems comes a variety of bird life. Tarangire and Lake Manyara provide tastes of their own. Large herds of elephants can be spotted in Tarangire and tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara.
Highlights
- Ancient baobab trees with more than 300 years in Tarangire
- Large herds of elephants
- Big five African animals
- Big cats
- Endless plains in Serengeti National Park
- Tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara National Park
- Density of wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Prides of lions
PRICE:
| 2 pax | US $ 6,204 | Per person sharing |
| 4 pax | US $ 5,487 | Per person sharing |
| 6 pax | US $ 5,250 | Per person sharing |
Note; The price will be valid from August 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025
Optional Activities:
- Hot air balloon (Serengeti) – USD 500 per person
- Maasai boma visit – USD 50 per vehicle
- Sundowner – USD 50 per person
- Walking safari – from USD 30 per person sharing
- Olduvai Gorge (Early lived human fossils museum) – USD 36 per person
- Materuni Waterfalls – USD 150 per person sharing
Please Note that; this itinerary can be customized to meet your expectations and preferences, please kindly contact us if you require changes to accommodations and destinations.
Details Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you’ll be greeted with warm hospitality with our representative and transferred through tarmac road to your accommodation in Arusha for your overnight stay.
Accommodation: Hotel Gran Melia Arusha or Similar.
Meals Included: Bed & Breakfast.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park (120km – 2.5hrs drive)
Today our safari adventure begins! After breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your hotel around 8:00AM, then begin our 2.5-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is well known for thousands of elephants, there are also plenty of wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, buffalo and hippos. Unique baobab trees that are believed to have existed for over 1000 years can be a notable feature of this park. Lunch will be taken at the Tarangire River picnic site, offering unprecedented views of the Tarangire plains. After lunch, proceed with a game drive until late evening when you’ll exit the park and drive to your accommodation for your overnight and dinner.
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge or Similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
Following breakfast, we’ll start our journey towards Serengeti National Park. This Journey will pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This will enable us to stop at Ngorongoro viewpoint for 10-20 minutes to observe/take pictures of the mesmerizing views of the Crater and learn a short history of how it was formed. Afterwards, proceed with the en-route game drive to Serengeti National Park. Your picnic lunch will be served at the park. After lunch, continue with game drive in the great Serengeti. Serengeti National Park is the best national park in Africa famously known for its vast grassland landscapes and high concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five animals (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard). In the late evening after watching the sunset, we’ll proceed to your luxurious lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Melia Serengeti Lodge member of melia collection or Similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 4: Full Game Drivein Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, we will proceed with a full-day Game drive inside the Serengeti National Park. You will visit several park sites searching for the Big Five and elusive animals like the leopard. Serengeti is home to many animal species, and spending a full day here provides enough time to see these animals. During the right seasons, you’ll witness the “Great Migration”. Lunch will be saved at a carefully selected picnic spot inside the park. Proceed with a game drive until late in the evening when you’ll drive back to your lodge for your overnight and dinner.
Accommodation: Melia Serengeti Lodge member of melia collection or Similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Today we recommend waking up early before sunrise. After your cup of coffee, you will head out for a sunrise game drive with your packed breakfast and lunch, and this time most animals are active due to low temperatures and less heat. At around 10 am we’ll have a full breakfast in the bush at a carefully selected picnic spot, then afterwards proceed with en route game drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Check in at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Afterward, you’ll proceed to your lodge located on the Crater’s rim for your overnight stay and dinner.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lodge member of melia collection or Similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, we will start descending the crater for a full day game drive. As we descend, Ngorongoro is a special place and the first time that you descend onto the crater floor is like no other safari experience in Africa. This is a world unto itself, one where you’ll encounter the crater’s 600-strong population of hyenas, as well as critically endangered black rhinos. You’ll also find elephants with larger than average tusks, and more than 50 lions living in the crater. But it’s the sheer beauty of Ngorongoro that will most likely live longest in your memory. During the game drive, lunch will be taken at the hippo pool picnic site. After the game drive, we will exit the crater and drive to your lodge for your overnight and dinner.
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge or Similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 7: Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park and transfer to Arusha
After breakfast, we’ll short drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Upon arrival, we’ll check in at the park, and proceed with the game drive. Lake Manyara National Park is home to thousands of pink flamingoes that dominate the park, especially during the wet season. There are over 400 bird species, many of them waterfowl or migrants. Apart from a spectacular setting, the park is famous for its unusual tree-climbing lions and vast elephant herds. Lunch will be served at Lake Manyara’s shore while taking in the amazing views. Afterwards, proceed with a game drive until evening when you’ll exit the park and drive to Arusha for your overnight and dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Gran Melia Arusha or Similar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 8: Departure
This is your final day with us after a wonderful safari. We’ll drop you off at the airport at your preferred time. If you depart late in the evening, you may optionally include (Not included) other fascinating tours like waterfalls, and hot springs or enjoy the hotel amenities before the dropoff.
Dayroom: Hotel Gran Melia Arusha or Similar.
No meals included.
