Tanzania

This week-long expedition covers Tanzania's "Big Four" parks, offering unparalleled wildlife diversity - from flamingo-covered lakes to the Great Migration and the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. Perfect for photographers, birders, and wildlife enthusiasts.

What to Expect

• 🦩 400+ bird species at Lake Manyara (including flamingo flocks)
• 🦓 Great Migration herds in Serengeti
• 🦏 Big Five sightings in Ngorongoro Crater
• 🌳 Ancient baobabs & elephant herds in Tarangire
• 🏕️ Authentic tented camps in wildlife-rich areas

Key Details

✔️ Best Time: June-Oct (Dry season) or Jan-Feb (Calving season)
✔️ Wildlife Density: 4,000 elephants in Tarangire, 25,000+ animals in Ngorongoro
✔️ Unique Features: Tree-climbing lions, radio-collared predators, hippo pools

Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

• Morning pickup from Arusha (hotel/airport)
• 5-hour scenic transfer through Maasai lands
• Lakeside lunch at Manyara Wildlife Lodge
• Afternoon game drive focusing on:
  • Tree-climbing lions
  • Hippo pools
  • Elephant herds

Begin your adventure with a scenic drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park. After settling into your lakeside lodge, embark on an afternoon game drive to discover the park's famous tree-climbing lions, elephant herds, and vibrant birdlife. The park's unique groundwater forest creates a lush oasis teeming with wildlife.

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Manyara Birding & Serengeti Transfer

• Sunrise birdwatching drive (400+ species)
• Flamingo spotting at alkaline lake
• Afternoon transfer to Serengeti (6hrs)
• En route wildlife viewing in Ndutu area

Wake to a morning of exceptional birdwatching along Lake Manyara's shores, where flamingos create pink ribbons across the water's edge. After lunch, travel to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, watching for wildlife as you cross the vast plains to your tented camp.

Accommodation: Mbalageti Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Full Day Serengeti Exploration

• Dawn-to-dusk game drives across:
  • Seronera Valley (predator central)
  • Kopjes (lion lookout rocks)
  • Migration corridors (seasonal)
• Research insights on radio-collared lions

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti's endless grasslands. Track the Great Migration (seasonal), observe prides of lions, and witness the park's incredible biodiversity. Your expert guide will share insights into predator-prey dynamics and the ecosystem's delicate balance

Accommodation: Mbalageti Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

• Morning game drive en route to crater
• Maasai cultural encounters along the rim
• Geology briefing on the 600m-deep caldera

After a final Serengeti morning game drive, journey to the Ngorongoro Highlands. The changing landscapes reveal Maasai communities and breathtaking views as you ascend to your lodge on the crater rim, perched at 2,200 meters above sea level.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

• Pre-dawn descent into the crater floor
• Full-day exploration of:
  • Lerai Forest (elephant territory)
  • Magadi Lake (flamingo flocks)
  • Gorigor Swamp (rhino sightings)
• Picnic lunch by hippo pools

Descend into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera for a full day of wildlife viewing. The crater's enclosed ecosystem creates unparalleled animal densities - from flamingo-covered lakes to rare black rhinos. Enjoy lunch surrounded by grazing zebras and wildebeest.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: To Tarangire's Elephant Country

• Morning transfer through Maasai steppe
• Afternoon game drive among:
  • 1,000-year-old baobabs
  • Tarangire River crossings
  • Elephant family herds (up to 300 individuals)

Travel to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. An afternoon game drive reveals why this park is considered one of Tanzania's hidden gems, with exceptional predator sightings and dramatic landscapes.

Accommodation: Tarangire Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Tarangire Finale & Arusha Return

• Sunrise game drive tracking:
  • Rare wild dogs
  • Leopard in sausage trees
  • Dik-dik antelope pairs
• Afternoon return to Arusha (3hrs)

Your last morning offers final opportunities to spot Tarangire's wildlife before returning to Arusha. The journey concludes with drop-off at your hotel or the airport, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Tanzania's wild heart.

Safari Legacy

This carefully crafted itinerary showcases Tanzania's wildlife crown jewels while ensuring comfortable accommodations and expert-guided experiences. From predator encounters to breathtaking landscapes, every moment creates lasting safari memories.

✅ Included

• All accommodation on Half Board (HB), Full Board (FB) or Bed and Breakfast (B&B) basis as quoted in the text
• Safari vehicle and fuel
• English speaking tourist guide
• Game drives and walks
• Entrance fees to the national parks. All boat tours
• Taxes
• Free mineral water in the vehicle during the tour
• AMREF emergency evacuation insurance
• Gorilla Permit

❌ Excluded

• International flights
• Visa fees
• Drinks / alcoholic drinks / additional meals
• Tips
• Activities not part of the described program
• International travel insurance
• Items of personal nature / souvenirs

PLEASE NOTE

The safari indicated here is essentially an offer. Changes in the course of the journey, the duration of your tour, the number of travelers, as well as the choice of accommodation are subject to availability, although we always endeavor to stick as closely as possible to this program. For the majority of itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid range or budget versions of this safari upon request.

Sometimes it is not possible to adhere to the travel plan as described in this itinerary, due to weather and road conditions, authority regulations, organizational requirements, etc. Occasionally, the planned route of the tour has to change according to the situation on the ground. We must therefore explicitly refuse liability for adherence to the journey plan.