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In this 8-day luxury wildlife safari & cultural experience, you will most likely witness the spectacle of the Great Migration. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife, including the Big Five and an array of bird species. Wrap up your safari in Tanzania with a visit to Lake Eyasi, as you soak in for a cultural experience.
As you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a safari representative will be there to meet and greet you. He will then transfer you to your prearranged hotel, where he will assist with check-in formalities, ensuring you can unwind and recharge comfortably after what’s probably been a long flight.
Meals: D/B/L
Begin your day with a delightful breakfast at your hotel, setting the stage for a great adventure ahead. Afterwards, transfer to Arusha Airport and board a flight to the northern part of Serengeti National Park.Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly greeted by your driver-guide, who will escort you to a luxurious lodge. After settling into your accommodation, venture out on an exhilarating game-viewing drive across the northern Serengeti.
This hidden gem path serves as an ideal base for game-viewing drive, particularly from August to October, during the migration season. Even outside of migration months, the area maintains its allure with a rich permanent wildlife presence, notably featuring magnificent elephants. In the heart of this untamed African wilderness, you will find comfort, tranquility, and the promise of an extraordinary safari experience.
Meals: B / L / D
Rise under the Serengeti canopy, greeted by the enchanting melodies and fragrances of the wilderness. Today begins with eager anticipation, hoping to witness one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena – the Great Migration of Wildebeests. This event, displays Earth’s largest gatherings of various animal species.
Prepare for a spellbinding spectacle as you witness over 1 million wildebeests and other animals move across the endless plains, accompanied by predators including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas.Bird enthusiasts will revel in the diverse avian life, with over 520 species of birds, including 57 species of raptors dominate the Serengeti skies.
In the afternoon, return to your lodge for lunch – a relaxing break before the second round of the game-viewing drive. After a wonderful day spent, in evening, you journey back to your lodge for dinner and a restful night.
Meals: B / L / D
These two days’ main focus will be about enjoying two game-viewing drives, perhaps a hot-air balloon flight or the al fresco bush lunch on the second day. Central Serengeti is famous for its predator-dominance, and this may bring some great sights of predator-prey during drives. You’ll probably catch sights of nearly eight thousand spotted hyenas, united in formidable clans, alongside three thousand lions adorned with their distinctive black manes.
In addition to these apex predators, cheetahs, leopards, and bat-eared foxes also add to the diversity of the Serengeti’s ecosystem. Scavengers, including golden and side-striped jackals, as well as different vulture species, play their vital roles in this intricate web of life.Embrace the tranquility of the wilderness, marveling at the interconnectedness of all living things, and cherishing the privilege of witnessing nature’s wonders firsthand.
Meals: B / L / D
Following an early morning meal, you leave for Ngorongoro Crater while enjoying a final game drive en route.Upon arrival at Ngorongoro, descend nearly 2,000 feet into the depths of the world’s largest unbroken crater for a full day of thrilling game-viewing drives. The Ngorongoro crater is one of Africa’s most densely populated wildlife reserves.
Among the stars that command attention includes the endangered black rhino. Led by your expert driver, you’ll immerse yourself in every facet of Ngorongoro’s splendor, experiencing the landscape like a seasoned explorer.In the afternoon, you’ll stop at a picnic site and enjoy a hearty packed lunch. As evening casts its gentle glow, ascend the crater walls and journey to your lodge in Karatu. Enjoy the evening at leisure.
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As your Tanzanian safari draws to a close, embrace the tranquility of your final morning at the lodge in Karatu while relishing a delectable breakfast. As you drive through Mto wa Mbu on your way back to Arusha, a glimpse of local life paints an incredible canvas of culture.
Depending on your flight schedule, a private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport will seamlessly connect you with your return flight home or to other destinations after you’ve arrived in Arusha.
Meals: B / L
Leave for Lake Manyara National Park right after an early morning breakfast. While Manyara may not boast the dramatic landscapes or vast wildlife populations, its hidden corners reveal a unique treasure. The park is also famous for its abundant avian population, the rare tree-climbing lions, and offers excellent opportunities to observe hippos up close. The alkaline Lake Manyara, which during certain seasons, becomes a breeding ground for tens of thousands of flamingos is the most wonderful spot to that commands attention.
Despite its compact size, Lake Manyara boasts a variety of vegetation zones, ranging from savanna to marshes and acacia woodlands. This diverse landscape supports a wide range of habitats, providing a rare glimpse into wildlife thriving in its natural environment. In the afternoon, savor a delightful picnic lunch at one of the designated spots and proceed with your game-viewing adventures before returning to your lodge in the early evening.
Meals: B / L / D
Depart for Tarangire after the final breakfast, for a full day game-viewing drive. This final day of your Tanzanian safari is a great way to celebrate the African wildlife heritage in style.Dotted with the ancient baobab trees, Tarangire is a fascinating wildlife reserve that forms part of an extensive ecosystem where animals roam freely. The park stretches southeast of Lake Manyara National Park along the Tarangire River, offering an excellent opportunity for an authentic and stylish game-viewing experience.
During the dry season, particularly between July and October, Tarangire boasts one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in the country’s northern safari circuit. Also known as the elephant playground, it is renowned for hosting the highest recorded number of elephants, which are easily observed until late October when the short-wet season prompts their migration to new grasslands.
Moreover, Tarangire offers sightings of other renowned fauna, including hartebeests, wildebeests, zebras, elands, lesser kudus, gazelles, waterbucks, giraffes, impalas, and occasionally leopards or rhinos.Early in the afternoon after lunch, you’ll journey back to Arusha and transfer to the airport for your homeward flight or to other destinations.
Meals: B / L
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