The crossing of the wildebeest in the Serengeti.

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Arrival in Tanzania

  

  Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Welcome upon arrival, then transfer to Arusha for the night at Moivaro Coffee Lodge. www.moivaro.com

• day 2

  Arusha - Lake Manyara

  

  Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your driver for a safari briefing, then cross the Maasai steppe towards Lake Manyara for lunch in the village of Mto wa Mbu. In the afternoon, go on a safari in Lake Manyara National Park. The park is made up of five distinct vegetation zones. The birdlife is abundant and you can also observe other animals such as buffalo, giraffe, lion, etc. Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge. www.mareravalley.com

• day 3

  Lake Manyara - Lake Eyasi

  

  After breakfast, departure for Lake Eyasi. Lunch will be served at the Eyasi Lodge. Afternoon activities with the Tindiga "bushmen" include, among others, a survival course "game hunting" and a visit to the blacksmith of the Barbaig tribe. Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.

• day 4

  Karatu - Ngorongoro

  

  Early in the morning, departure with picnic lunch. Continuation to the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day safari in the crater. The crater is home to the rare black rhinoceroses. Dinner and overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge: www.ndutu.com

• day 5

  Ngorongoro - Central Serengeti

  

  Departure for the Serengeti with a safari en route to the center of the park. Picnic lunch, then afternoon safari in the park. Dinner and overnight at the Serengeti Serena Lodge or Serengeti Sopa Lodge. Possibility to do the safari by hot air balloon. www.serenahotels.com www.sopa.com

• day 6

  Serengeti National Park

  

  Full day safari in Serengeti National Park. The park is a World Heritage site offering abundant game and beautiful landscapes. All meals and overnight stay are provided at the Serengeti Serena Lodge or Serengeti Sopa Lodge. Option to choose a hot air balloon safari.

• day 7

  Serengeti National Park

  

  According to the highlight of the Serengeti season, the "great migration of wildebeest and zebras" accompanied by predators such as lions, cheetahs, etc., you will move to follow the migration towards the north of the Serengeti. You will enjoy another day of safari with picnic, dinner, and overnight stay at the Maramara Tented Lodge (www.twc-tanzania.com) in the north of the Serengeti.

• day 8

  Serengeti National Park

  

  Full day safari in Serengeti National Park. The park is home to felines, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, etc. Other predators to observe in the park are crocodiles, among others. Dinner and overnight at Maramara Tented Lodge.

• day 9

  Serengeti - Lake Natron

  

  After breakfast, departure for Lake Natron with a picnic along the way. Arrival before sunset, enjoy the sunset from the lodge/campsite. Dinner and overnight will be at Moivaro Tented Lodge. www.moivaro.com

• day 10

  Lake Natron

  

  Early in the morning, take the road to the lakeshore and enjoy watching the pink flamingos by the water. Then, set off for a hike to the village of Engarasorok. In the afternoon, visit the Engarasorok waterfalls. All meals and the night are planned at the Moivaro Tented Lodge.

• day 11

  Lake Natron - Tarangire National Park

  

  Breakfast, then departure for Tarangire National Park with a picnic along the way. Tarangire is home to a huge herd of elephants. The Tarangire River and the Silale Swamp are a refuge for animals during the dry season. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge: www.sopa.com

• day 12

  Tarangire National Park

  

  Full day of game viewing in Tarangire National Park. The landscape of Tarangire is dotted with baobabs. Birds abound in the park. All meals and overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge.

• day 13

  Tarangire - Return

  

  After breakfast, return to Arusha for lunch. In the afternoon, head to Kilimanjaro airport for your return flight, or connect to Zanzibar for a beach holiday.