Arusha - Tarangire National Park - The Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti
Highlights
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Tarangire National Park
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The Ngorongoro Crater
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Serengeti National Park
TOUR BY DAY
DAY 1
ARRIVE AT ARUSHA
THE SAFARI GATEWAY OF TANZANIA
Arusha is located at the foot of Mt. Meru, close to Mount Kilimanjaro, the Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro National Parks. From there it’s only a short trip to the Serengeti. Just to the north, on the slopes of Mt. Meru is the Arusha National Park.
Built by the Germans as a centre of colonial administration because of the temperate climate, Arusha is a good spot to take a day or two off from your safari.
OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES/TRAVEL
Arriving at Kilimanjaro
International Airport
Drive to Arusha
Views of Mount Kilimanjaro
in the distance, along the way.
ACCOMMODATION
Gold
Legendary Lodge
Silver
Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge
DAY 2
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
INTO THE WILD
After the Serengeti, Tarangire has the highest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania. Visitors in the dry season will be treated to hordes of thirsty wildlife at the Tarangire River. Large herds of elephants and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland gather and not surprisingly the predators follow.
This is also the only place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as oryx and gerenuk are regularly spotted.
OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES/TRAVEL
Breakfast and drive to
Tarangire National Park
Picnic lunch will
be taken in the park.
Afternoon
game drive
ACCOMMODATION
Diamond
Elewana Tarangire Treetops
Gold
Sanctuary Swala Camp
DAY 3
TARANGIRE TO NGORONGORO, KARATU
AN AUTHENTIC, LOCAL WELCOME
Travelers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will inevitably pass through the town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands. Presided over by the towering Ol Deani Volcano, this small, colorful town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the area’s many game parks.
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OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES/TRAVEL
Explore
Tarangire National Park
Picnic lunch will
be taken in the park.
Ngorongoro
Conservation area
ACCOMMODATION
Gold
Andbeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Silver
Elewana: The Manor
DAY 4
NGORONGORO, KARATU
HOME OF THE BIG 5
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most breathtakingly impressive sights to behold in Africa. 18 kilometers in diameter, the crater is a caldera formed at a time of volcanic eruption, and now home to an abundance of wildlife. Whether standing on the lip or driving through the grassy-plains inside, Ngorongoro Crater is magnificent from any angle.
OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES/TRAVEL
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater floor.
Game viewing drive,
with picnic lunch.
Explore the forest areas
of the Great Rift Valley.
ACCOMMODATION
Gold
Andbeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Silver
Elewana: The Manor
DAY 5
NIMALI: CENTRAL SERENGETI
ICONIC SAFARI VIEWS
The Serengeti (together with Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Park) form Africa’s most famous wildlife park. The image of acacia trees on an endless grass plain epitomises Africa for many, and then add a Maasai warrior and some cattle to the picture and the conversation need go no further.
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OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES/TRAVEL
After breakfast, explore the
Western rim of the Crater
Enter the Serengeti
Lunch at the lodge,
and a afternoon game drive
ACCOMMODATION
Gold
One Nature Nyaruswiga
Silver
Nimali Central Serengeti
DAY 6 & 7
SERENGETI GAME DRIVES
QUINTESSENTIAL SAFARI
Today you will enjoy a full day of game driving in the Serengeti National Park, exploring the vast plains and woodlands of the Park. Expect to spot a large variety of wildlife.
Lunch can be packed and taken with you, or you can opt to have a hot lunch prepared for you back at the lodge. Later in the afternoon, return to the lodge for a well earned sundowner before your evening meal.
OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES/TRAVEL
Serengeti Safari
By Hot Air Balloon.
After breakfast, continue your
adventure of the Serengeti.
A morning
game drive
ACCOMMODATION
Gold
One Nature Nyaruswiga
Silver
Nimali Central Serengeti
DAY 8
SERENGETI HOMEWARD
This morning you will be taken to Seronera airstrip for a light aircraft scheduled flight to Arusha.
You will be met on arrival at Arusha Airport and driven to Arusha for lunch.
Later, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport and catch your onward flight home.