In the middle of Africa’s top safari spots, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro offer some of the best chances to see the Big Five animals. During migration time, you’ll see many birds and huge herds of wildebeests for miles on end. Tarangire and Lake Manyara have their unique sights. You can see many elephants in Tarangire and lions climbing trees in Lake Manyara. This tour puts you right in the middle of all the action!
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival, you’ll receive a warm welcome and be taken to your place in Arusha. If you have time, you can explore the city. There are popular places like the Cultural Heritage Site and Maasai and local food markets. You can also go canoeing at Lake Duluti.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Today marks the beginning of our safari adventure! After breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your hotel around 8 am. Then, we’ll embark on a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. We’ll reach Tarangire’s gate by about 10 am.
After checking in, we’ll kick off our game drive. Tarangire is famous for its numerous elephants and tree-climbing lions. You’ll also spot plenty of wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and hippos. The park boasts unique baobab trees, some of which are believed to be over 8,000 years old! For lunch, we’ll stop at the Tarangire River picnic site, which offers breathtaking views of the Tarangire plains.
After lunch, we’ll continue our game drive until late evening, when we’ll exit the park and head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Karatu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, we’ll head towards Serengeti National Park. The journey will take about 5 to 6 hours, and we’ll pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Along the way, we’ll stop at the Ngorongoro viewpoint for 10 to 15 minutes to admire the stunning views of the crater and take photos. We’ll also learn about how it was formed. Then, we’ll continue with our drive, enjoying the sights of the animals. We’ll reach Serengeti’s Naabi Hill Gate between 2 and 3 pm, where lunch will be served.
After lunch, we’ll check-in at Serengeti and start our game drive to catch the sunset. Serengeti National Park is famous for its vast grasslands and abundant wildlife, including the Big Five animals (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, and leopard). After watching the sunset, we’ll head to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, we’ll go on a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park. We’ll visit different parts of the park, looking for the Big Five and other elusive animals like leopards. Serengeti has many different animal species, so spending the whole day here gives us plenty of time to see them.
If we’re here at the right time, we might see the “great migration”. We’ll have lunch at a lovely picnic spot inside the park. Then, we’ll continue the game drive until late evening, when we’ll head back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Today, we suggest getting up early before the sun rises. After coffee, you’ll head out for a sunrise game drive, carrying your packed breakfast.
This is a great time to see many animals as they’re most active when it’s cooler. Around 10 am, we’ll enjoy a full breakfast in the bush at a specially chosen picnic spot. Then, we’ll continue our drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
By around 2 to 3 pm, we’ll reach the Naabi Hill gate for lunch and then check into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Later, we’ll head to your lodge on the rim of the crater for dinner and your overnight stay.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Today, we’ll rise early and have breakfast by 6 am. Then, we’ll descend into the crater to start our early morning game drive and witness the sunrise. Ngorongoro is truly unique, and descending into the crater floor is an unforgettable experience, unlike any other safari in Africa. It’s like stepping into another world, where you’ll encounter diverse wildlife, including the crater’s population of 600 hyenas and critically endangered black rhinos.
You’ll also spot elephants with exceptionally large tusks and more than 50 lions roaming the crater. However, it’s the breathtaking beauty of Ngorongoro that will leave the most lasting impression on you. We’ll have lunch at the hippo pool picnic site during our game drive. After exploring, we’ll leave the crater and return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, we’ll go to Lake Manyara National Park. On arrival, we’ll check in and start our game drive. This park is filled with thousands of pink flamingoes, especially when it’s wet.
There are also more than 400 species of birds, many of them waterbirds or migratory ones. Besides the beautiful scenery, the park is known for its lions that climb trees and its many elephants. We’ll have lunch by Lake Manyara while enjoying the stunning views. After that, we’ll keep exploring the park until late evening, when we’ll exit the park and head to your lodge for dinner and sleep.
Day 8: Departure
Today is your last day with us after an amazing safari adventure. If your flight leaves later in the evening, you can take part in other exciting tours, such as visiting waterfalls or hot springs. Otherwise, you can relax and enjoy the amenities at the hotel before we take you to the airport.
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers or groups larger than 2 people.
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