Overview
During this tour, we will explore the top three sought-after locations in Tanzania: Tarangire National Park for one night, Central Serengeti for two nights, and Ngorongoro Crater for one night. The tour commences and concludes in Arusha. With our skilled driver guides, this journey promises to be an unforgettable experience!
Full detailed itinerary
Begin your day with an 8:30 AM pickup from your hotel in Arusha, as you embark on an exciting journey to Tarangire National Park. Equipped with a picnic lunch, you’ll enjoy a full-day game drive in this remarkable park, renowned for its magnificent baobab trees that tower over the wildlife below. The Tarangire River takes center stage in this park, attracting one of Africa’s largest herds of elephants. Keep your eyes peeled for sightings of lions, leopards, cheetahs, lesser kudus, buffalos, oryx, elands, giraffes, and zebras. After an exhilarating game drive, return to your camp or lodge where a delectable dinner awaits you, ensuring a satisfying end to your day.
After enjoying a satisfying breakfast, embark on a journey towards the Serengeti National Park, traversing the vast grasslands that seem to stretch endlessly. Widely regarded as one of the most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries globally, the Serengeti offers an unparalleled experience. Engage in an afternoon game drive across the boundless plains, where you may encounter massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, or witness a pride of lions relaxing in the shade. A picnic lunch will be provided during the extensive game drive. The eventful day concludes with a hearty dinner and a peaceful night’s sleep at your accommodation.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before embarking on a full-day game drive at 9:00 AM with a packed lunch, returning to the lodge around 6:00 PM. Alternatively, start your day with an early morning game drive at 6:00 AM, followed by breakfast, relaxation, and an afternoon game drive with a packed lunch. Today’s exploration will focus on the central part of the Serengeti National Park, renowned for its lion and leopard populations. The Seronera area, in particular, is a wildlife-rich habitat with the Seronera River attracting a variety of species. Keep an eye out for lion prides thriving in this region, offering excellent game-viewing opportunities year-round. The day will conclude with a picnic lunch during the full-day game drive, ending around 5 PM. After a hearty dinner, rest well in your accommodation.
After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Later depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest collapsed volcanic crater in the world and has fourteen kilometers of isolated natural beauty. Ngorongoro Crater is surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes and the floor, dotted with watering holes, shelters some 30,000 animals. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
On the final day of your safari, you will start early. After a quick breakfast, you will descend into the crater floor around 6:30 AM. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera in the world. Covering an area of about 260 sq km and with a depth of over 2000 feet, it offers a spectacular view. During the 5-hour game drive on the crater floor, you will witness a variety of animal activities. It is advisable to keep your camera ready. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to African elephants, buffalos, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions. Following a picnic lunch at the picturesque Hippo pool, you will embark on a steep climb to exit the crater. This marks the final stretch of your safari, with a 4-hour drive remaining to Arusha. You will be dropped off at your desired location in Arusha by 6:00 PM. As you bid farewell to your team, you will carry with you unforgettable memories and a remarkable experience.
Meals to be taken throughout your journey:
- Day 1 – Lunch and Dinner
- Day 2 – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 3 – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 4 – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 5 – Breakfast and Lunch.
Drive Duration:
- Day 1 – The journey from Arusha to Tarangire typically lasts between 2.5 to 3 hours covering a distance of 106 km.
- Day 2 – Traveling from Tarangire to Central Serengeti usually takes around 4.5 to 5 hours, spanning a distance of 256 km.
- Day 4 – The drive from Central Serengeti to NCA typically takes about 3 to 3.5 hours, covering a distance of 151 km.
- Day 5 – The trip from NCA to Arusha usually lasts about 4 to 4.5 hours, covering a distance of 154 km.
Please be aware that the drive times provided are only estimates. Due to factors such as traffic, the location of the accommodations, and other variables, the actual drive times may differ. It is important to note that the driving distances mentioned are approximate and may not account for specific destinations.
- Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
- Concession/ Camping Fees.
- Daily game drives while on Safari.
- A professional driver/ guide.
- 4×4 Land Cruisers.
- All Taxes and VAT.
- Meals as per itinerary.
- Drinking water while on safari (2 liters per person per day).
- International flights.
- Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
- Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
- The government imposed an increase in Taxes and or Park Fees.
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
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