Day 1: Arrives Tanzania (JRO) – Transfer to Hotel in Arusha
Distance: 55Km/ Approx. 1 hr. in tarmac road
Upon arrival, you will be met at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) by your personal safari specialist and driver who will brief you on the journey ahead. Equipped with a wealth of knowledge, our experts will be able to answer any questions you have and provide you with all the information necessary for an unforgettable safari experience. After checking into your Arusha hotel, relax and unwind before enjoying dinner at the hotel or in one of our recommended local restaurants in Arusha town.
Midrange: - Arusha Planet Lodge –Bed & Breakfast (BB) Mid Luxury : Mt Meru Hotel - Bed & Breakfast (BB) Luxury: Arusha Gran Melia - Bed & Breakfast (BB)
Day 2: Arusha - Tarangire National Park (countryside, sceneries & Game drives)
Distance: 120Km/ Approx. 2- 2:30 hrs. with En-route game
At 8:30 am, your safari driver will pick you up from your Hotel and after short safari brief you will begin your journey to the unique Tarangire National Park. One of the last untouched places on earth, the park is famous for its huge herds of elephants against a stunning backdrop of majestic, ancient Baobab trees. Many of Tarangire’s larger residents follow the rains to greener pastures between November through June.
There are large populations of impala, giraffe, eland, and buffalo. Thompson’s gazelle, hartebeest, bohor reedbuck, and both the greater and lesser kudu are also in abundance here. Lion pride is common throughout Tarangire in terms of predators, as are leopards and spotted hyenas. Packs of wild dogs sometimes pass through as well.After a full day spent exploring Tarangire, in late afternoon you will head to your lodge located inside the Park for dinner and overnight rest.
Midrange : Lake Burunge Tented Lodge - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Lunch (Full Board) Mid Luxury: Tarangire Sopa Lodge - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Lunch (Full Board)
Luxury : Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Lunch & Drinks (All Inclusive )
Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti NP, En-route Game drive (Sceneries, Fauna & Flora)
Distance: 280Km/ Approx. 4-5 hrs. with en route game
After an early breakfast we drive direct to Serengeti National Park, through the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind to the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species.We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti national park. In the evening arrive to your accommodation for evening leisure time, dinner and overnight.
Midrange : - Embalakai Authentic Tented Camp - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Lunch (Full Board) Mid Luxury: - Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Lunch (Full Board) Luxury: - Dunia Camp - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Lunch (All Inclusive Service )
Day 4: Serengeti National Park – Full day Game drive – Optional of taking hot air balloon safari over Serengeti Plains
Morning in Serengeti is an experience worth cherishing. We will wake up surrounded by enchanted sounds and smell of the wilderness staring at a magnificent breathtaking sunrise view at the endless plains of Serengeti.After breakfast, you set off to the Western Corridor, following in the footsteps of the Great Migration and spotting herds as they look for the safest place to cross. Around end of May and June, a vast army of wildebeests along with its partners: zebras, elands and gazelles mill around the Western Corridor of the Serengeti, south of the Grumeti River. You can encounter leopards and hyenas and ahead by giant Nile crocodiles, many hundreds perish as some hazard the river crossing while others detour it.In the late afternoon, you will drive to your accommodation. After freshen up Cosy around the campfire and enjoy sharing stories of the day’s wildlife sightings while waiting for dinner.
Midrange : - Mbalageti Lodge - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Lunch (Full Board)
Mid Luxury: - Kirawira Tented Camp - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Lunch (Full Board) Luxury: - Serengeti Melia Lodge - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Lunch (Full Board)
Day 5: Serengeti NP - Western Corridor
Today you will have a leisurely day as you head out for another full day’s game viewing in search of some more wildlife within the park.Serengeti National Park is the world Heritage Site that has many attractions than any other national park in Africa. The Great Migration, The Big Five, Unique Bird Collections, Endangered Species, Highest concentration of Carnivores and Herbivores, Scenic and Spectacular Landscapes are some of the attractions one will encounter!After an eventful and emotional day, you drive back to your accommodation located inside the national park to enjoy a relaxing evening under the starry night sky
Midrange : - Mbalageti Lodge - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Lunch (Full Board)
Mid Luxury: - Kirawira Tented Camp - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Lunch (Full Board) Luxury: - Serengeti Melia Lodge - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Lunch (Full Board)
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation, evening crater rim guided walk (Ngorongoro by foot)
Sunrise game drive, searching for big Cats while hunting, they actively hunt during early morning. Then we proceed with en-route game drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro enjoying the unwinding scenery along the way.After some time to relax in the lodge, depart for late afternoon walk along the crater rim. This is the Guided tour around Ngorongoro Crater rim. Enjoy an easy 90-minute wildlife walk around the lodge and Crater rim with our resident naturalist. On this purely educational tour, you will see an array of bird species, wildlife and plants and flowers while enjoying spectacular views of the Crater floor. Later return to your lodge located inside Ngorongoro conservation, Leisure time, dinner and overnight.
Mid Luxury: - Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Lunch (Full Board) Luxury: - Ngorongoro lodge by Melia - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Lunch (Full Board)
Day 7: Marveling at Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Kilimanjaro Airport
At sunrise we drive down to the crater floor for wildlife game. With its abundant water, excellent grazing and natural protection from the densely vegetated crater walls, the crater provides shelter to over 25000 animals, including the endangered Black Rhinoceros. Lunch will be taken in a picnic site inside the crater.In the afternoon we ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha. Proceed to the airport for your onward flight arrangement.End of Tanzania Adventure