6-Day Unforgettable Northern Safari with Cultural Tour

DAY ONE: Arrival at Airport and Pick Up

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) which caters to domestic flights, you will be met by a private safari guide who will drive you to your accommodation in Arusha for an overnight stay. Here you'll wait for the start of your adventure safaris the following day.

Mount Meru Hotel

MEAL: Full Board Basis

DAY TWO: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, you will depart for Tarangire National Park. The park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. This river is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. In some places, the vegetation is quite dense, including elephant grass, and acacia woodlands. The park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire National Park than anywhere else on the planet. Tarangire is the best place to see these gentle giants in their natural habitat.

After lunch and an extensive game drive, you will head to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

ACCOMMODATION:

Tarangire Safari Lodge

MEAL: Full Board Basis

DAY THREE: Lake Manyara National Park

Early in the morning after breakfast, you will continue with a short drive to Lake Manyara National Park for game viewing drives. Lake Manyara National Park is a protected area in Tanzania’s Arusha and Manyara Regions, situated between Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley. The park is established specifically to protect the elephant herds that have made the area renowned, the park provides an amazing wildlife experience. Tree-climbing lions are occasionally spotted and also large troupes of baboons. The park is home to flamingos and over 400 species of birds, hippos will also be sighted. A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site.

The late afternoon continues with a short drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and an overnight stay.

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

MEAL: Full Board Basis

DAY FOUR: Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, you will depart to Serengeti National Park. Serengeti National Park is unequalled for its natural beauty and scientific value. It has the greatest concentration of plains game in Africa. It is the migration for which Serengeti is perhaps most famous. Serengeti is truly spectacular and is Tanzania's oldest national park. It is also one of the oldest ecosystems on earth. Its climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years. Whilst the Serengeti boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeests accompanied by large numbers of zebras and antelopes move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The precise timing of the migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns each year. A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site.

Later this afternoon, you'll be driven to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

MEAL: Full Board Basis

DAY FIVE: Serengeti National Park

Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife. Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest national park and it is also one of the oldest ecosystems on earth. Its climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years. Whilst the Serengeti boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeests accompanied by large numbers of zebras and antelopes move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The precise timing of the migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns each year.

Day four will be a full-day game drive. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

MEAL: Full Board Basis

DAY SIX: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Early morning after breakfast, you will depart for Ngorongoro Crater. It is concealed by the steep volcanic walls and is a pristine wilderness including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, and glistening lakes and swamps. The crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed on itself two to three million years ago. It is famous for both its geological delights and for being a natural reserve that is home to some of the densest large mammal populations in the whole of the African continent. The drive down into the crater is an adventure in itself and when you reach the crater floor, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeests, zebras, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhinos, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands.

Later this afternoon, you'll be driven to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

MEAL: Full Board Basis

DAY SEVEN: Arusha

After breakfast, you will be picked up by your private safari guide from your hotel and driven back to Arusha for last-minute shopping, re-packing, and lunch. You will transfer to the airport to go back home to your destination.

No accommodation

MEAL: Break Fast