6-Day Best of Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

Program: After breakfast, embark on a journey to Tarangire National Park, about a 3-hour drive from Arusha. Arrive by mid-morning, allowing you enough time to enjoy a full-day safari, with lunch carried in a hamper. After completing the game drive, return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Tarangire National Park is renowned for its large elephant herds and iconic giant baobab trees, featuring a variety of landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savanna, with the Tarangire River winding through the park, being the only water source for wild animals during the dry season. There is a possibility of witnessing a lion stalking its prey or leopards watching while resting in the trees above.

Program: Following breakfast, you'll head to Central Serengeti National Park for a stunning game drive and have lunch at a suitable spot within the park. We will then proceed with the game drive into the Ngorongoro conservation area where you can appreciate the beautiful scenery of Ngorongoro in the afternoon before arriving at your accommodation in central Serengeti.
Serengeti National Park is famous for its vast migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Be prepared to witness resident predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions as they play their part in the circle of life.

Begin your day with an early sunrise game drive in the heart of Serengeti National Park, where the expansive plains become dynamic with hunting predators and grazing wildlife herds. Central Serengeti, especially the Seronera Valley, is well-known for its dense population of big cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, making it an ideal spot for wildlife observation.

Tour the Seronera River, a constant water source that attracts a wide variety of animals, including elephants, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. Watch for elusive leopards resting in acacia trees and cheetahs dashing across the open plains.

At midday, savor a picnic lunch at a picturesque location, surrounded by stunning landscapes. Resume your game drive through various terrains, from rocky kopjes, where lions laze in the sun, to open savannahs full of wildlife. As the sun descends, return to your lodge/camp, contemplating an unforgettable day in the iconic Serengeti.

Program: After breakfast, we'll head to the Ngorongoro Crater for another game drive within the crater, bringing along a picnic lunch box. After the game drive, we will take you to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Africa's Natural Wonders, featuring the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world with approximately 30,000 large mammals residing year-round, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos. Within the crater, you'll have an excellent opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes, unwind in a fresh setting, and spot all of the Big Five animals as well as bird species like flamingos in the crater lakes. Prepare to see numerous varieties of wildlife here in just an instant.

Start your day with an engaging visit to a traditional Maasai village, where you’ll gain direct insight into the rich culture and heritage of one of Africa’s most renowned tribes. Experience their vibrant attire, ancient traditions, and profound connection to nature as you:

Take part in traditional Maasai dances and chants, a lively exhibition of their warrior culture.

Explore their bomas (huts) and learn about their semi-nomadic lifestyle, cattle herding, and survival techniques in the savannah.

Participate in a fire-making demonstration and beadwork craft session, appreciating their artistic skills and daily life.

Listen to fascinating stories from Maasai elders about their customs, rites of passage, and ancestral knowledge.

After this unforgettable cultural journey, you will be transferred to either Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure, marking the conclusion of your incredible Tanzanian adventure.