Unforgettable Tanzania Safari

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On this 5-day Tanzania safari, you will visit Tarangire, Serengeti, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Experience highlights of Tanzania’s northern circuit. It is an excellent trip for first-time visitors!

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Itinerary

Venture upon an odyssey where the legendary Pentad of fauna and the enigmatic Baobab sentinels accompany you. Nestled within the embrace of quaint lodgings and the journey aboard a quadruped-driven Land Cruiser, this quintet-day expedition through Tanzania unfurls an archetypical wilderness voyage.

You are to traverse the revered natural sanctuaries of East Africa: Tarangire, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater, where the tapestry of fauna and terra is astonishingly magnificent. Venturing in an intimate cohort, limited to a septet of voyagers, ensures an exclusive and richly priced odyssey. A sage of the wilderness will be your harbinger, unveiling the mysteries of the animal kingdom, the vegetation, and the mosaic of cultures and residents of Tanzania.

  • Day 1 | Arusha – Tarangire National Park

    Distance approx. 150 km; driving time approx. 2-3 hours Following a brief orientation at dawn, your journey leads to the expanses of Tarangire National Park. This sanctuary, famed for its boundless arboreal grasslands dotted with majestic baobab sentinels and ephemeral wetlands, hosts the mightiest elephant congregations in Northern Tanzania. Beyond these gentle giants, your eyes may also feast upon the grace of giraffes, the might of buffaloes, the majesty of lions, the agility of zebras, the resilience of wildebeests, along with a diverse array of antelopes and gazelles. Upon entering this natural realm, your guide will transform your vehicle into a viewing platform by opening its roof and commencing an unparalleled wildlife observation odyssey. A midday repast awaits at a selected idyllic locale, after which the afternoon promises further explorations of this astonishingly picturesque reserve. As dusk approaches, your retreat to the Lake Burunge Tented Lodge, located just beyond the park's boundary, marks the end of the day's adventure, heralding a night of rest amidst the wilderness.

  • Day 2 | Tarangire Area – Serengeti National Park

    Distance approx. 280 km; driving time approx. 5-7 hours After a morning repast, your voyage commences towards the Rift Valley. Weaving through the verdant locales of Mto wa Mbu and Karatu, nestled within the temperate embrace of the crater highlands, your path leads into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Pausing briefly at a vantage point for a fleeting gaze into the crater's depths, you continue your journey. Circling the crater's rim, you'll then embark downwards to its far side, where the journey's ruggedness bestows upon you an "African massage" courtesy of the uneven terrain, all while meandering past Maasai settlements en route to the Serengeti National Park. At the threshold of Naabi Hill, a promenade to an overlook unfurls panoramic vistas of the Serengeti savannah's expansive plains. Progressing towards the Seronera locale in the park's nucleus, you're ushered into a realm teeming with fauna, home to the celebrated Big Five – lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards. Your arrival at Kati Kati Tented Camp as the day wanes promises an evening ensconced in solitude amidst the wilderness, under a canopy of stars illuminating the nocturnal spectacle. Meals will be savored amidst the day's transitions.

  • Day 3 | Serengeti National Park | Game drives

    After your morning meal, the entirety of your day will be dedicated to an extensive safari within the bounds of Serengeti National Park, pausing only for a luncheon amidst the wilderness. The period of your visit may serendipitously coincide with the epic procession of the great migration, an awe-inspiring spectacle featuring legions of wildebeests, zebras, and Thompson gazelles. During the brief rains of October and November, these multitudes traditionally traverse from Kenya's Masai Mara into the Serengeti's northwest, dispersing across the southern plains. Conversely, the return journey commences post the predominant rainy season of April to June, as the herds meander back through the Serengeti's western and northwestern expanses. This migratory pattern, however, is subject to the whims of precipitation, potentially altering their itinerary and timing. Your guide, a connoisseur of the wild, will endeavor to locate these creatures, positioning you optimally for this natural theatre. The spectacle of migration invariably draws the circle of predators, heightening the chance of witnessing nature's raw drama unfold. The day concludes with another night's stay at the Kati Kati Tented Camp. Note: Travellers venturing between early January and mid-March will be accommodated at the Ndutu Kati Kati Tented Camp, strategically placed closer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area boundary within the Ndutu region of the Serengeti. This location enhances your prospects of witnessing the renowned migration, as the herds may roam between the Serengeti and Ngorongoro territories.

  • Day 4 | Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

    Distance approx. 170 km; driving time approx. 3-5 hours With the first light of dawn as your backdrop, your journey commences post-breakfast. Bidding farewell to the Serengeti's enchanting Seronera Valley, you journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The excellent dawn hours offer a prime time to witness predators in their element, adding a thrill to your retreat. A mid-journey repast awaits at a specially chosen picnic locale. Upon arrival at the crater's brink, you are greeted by the breathtaking vista of the 19-kilometer-wide caldera. Your descent into this magnificent natural arena is nothing short of an adventure. This UNESCO World Heritage Site temporarily hosts an astonishing array of over 25,000 creatures, ranging from many birds and hyenas to the celebrated Big Five. Your exit from the crater, via an alternate route, leads you towards Karatu in the lofty Ngorongoro highlands. Here, your evening will culminate in a stay at one of the exquisitely situated Tanganyika Wilderness Adventure Lodges, nestled amidst serene highland beauty.

  • Day 5 | Karatu – Arusha

    Distance approx. 160 km; driving time approx. 2-3 hours Following a leisurely morning meal, your journey leads you back to Arusha, with an expected arrival near midday. Flights are available from the local Arusha Airport and the Kilimanjaro International Airport for adventurers keen on extending their expedition to include a vacation in Zanzibar. A mid-journey repast will be enjoyed along the way.

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