Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your exciting safari begins today! You’ll be picked up by our professional driver-guide from your hotel in Arusha, followed by a safari briefing. Then, you’ll set off on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, famed for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, some of the oldest and largest in Africa.

From the open roof of your safari vehicle, you’ll experience the park’s seasonal swamps, savannahs, and the wildlife-rich Tarangire River. Keep your eyes peeled for a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and an array of bird species. After an eventful day, you’ll head to your lodge for a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

Accommodation:
✓ Name: Heart and Soul Lodge /nsya lodge/ Kizumba Campsite
✓ Type: Hotel
✓ Level: Mid-range

Day 2: Mto wa mbu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you’ll journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing the Malanja Depression on your way to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. You’ll make a quick stop at Naabi Hill Gate, where you can stretch your legs with a short walk around the Naabi Hill Kopjes, massive granite boulders offering stunning views.

After a picnic lunch at the gate, you’ll continue with afternoon game drives in the expansive Serengeti, whose name is derived from the Maasai word ‘Siringet,’ meaning ‘endless plains.’ As the plains stretch far and wide, you’ll have ample opportunities to spot the park’s incredible wildlife. In the evening, you’ll stay at your lodge, or if you’ve opted for a camping safari, you’ll sleep at Seronera Campsite.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
✓ Name: Serengeti Heritage Camp / Serengeti safari lodge/ Pimbi Campsite
✓ Type: Tented Camp / Campsite
✓ Level: Mid-range

Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Start your day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, perhaps visiting the hippo pools or the Seronera Visitor’s Center. After a hearty bush breakfast, you’ll continue your exploration of the Serengeti, gradually making your way back to Naabi Hill Gate. By early afternoon, you’ll cross into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll settle in for dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
✓ Name: Rhino Lodge/ ang’ata lodge/kudu/highview / Simba Campsite
✓ Type: Tented Camp / Campsite
✓ Level: Mid-range

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, you’ll descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife. Thanks to its year-round water supply, the crater hosts an incredible array of animals, including wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, elands, warthogs, hippos, and the giant African elephant.

The crater is also known for its dense population of predators, such as lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard. A visit to Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, offers sightings of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds. After a thrilling day, you’ll return to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay or transfer to Zanzibar. (Accommodation can be arranged upon request at an additional cost.)

Accommodation: To be confirmed

The Package Includes:

• Transportation and wildlife drives in a customized 4WD Land Cruiser equipped with a photographic roof hatch
• Services of a highly experienced female safari driver/guide
• All park and concession fees as outlined in the itinerary
• All scheduled game drives
• Ample mineral water during game drives
• Three nights on a full-board basis at quality lodges as specified in the itinerary or similar accommodations
• Meals as detailed in the itinerary
• Tanzania government value-added tax (VAT)
• coffee, snacks and tea during the safari
• a bottle of wine/champagne

The Package Excludes:

• Personal expenses
• flights
• Tips/gratuities for the safari guide (suggested: US$30 per person per day) and lodge staff (tipping is appreciated but should be done separately)
• Accommodation in Arusha before and after the safari (can be arranged at additional cost upon request)
• Travel insurance
• Visa fee (50 USD / 100 USD for American and Irish passport holders, payable upon arrival)
• Drinks and beverages at lodges

• Lodge Accommodations:

  • $1,694 per person for a group of 2 travelers
  • $1,491 per person for a group of 3 travelers
  • $1,397 per person for a group of 4 travelers
  • $1,287 per person for a group of 5 travelers
  • $1,269 per person for a group of 6 travelers

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  Camping Accommodations:

  • $1,382 per person for a group of 2 travelers sharing a double or twin room
  • $997 per person for a group of 4 travelers sharing two double or twin rooms
  • $887 per person for a group of 6 travelers sharing three double or twin rooms