Day 1 – 8 | Couple Safari Special
Tarangire National Park – Game drive
Lake Manyara National Park – Game drive
Ngorongoro Crater – Game drive
Serengeti National Park – Game drive
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After a safari briefing in the morning and an approximate 2 hour drive you will arrive at the Tarangire National Park. Giant baobab trees, bush savannah and the seasonal marshes add to the wonder of this nature park. The Tarangire National Park is considered as one of the best places to view elephants up close, not only because there are thousands of animals but also because they are not disturbed by the presence of vehicles. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions. Leopards are seen now and then but cheetahs are rarely spotted. From the open roof of the safari vehicle you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the animals until the sunset hours, overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge/Similar
Accommodation at Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Day 2: Tarangire Park full day
A full day game drives in Tarangire National Park, the third largest national park in Tanzania. There will be many opportunities for game viewing as we drive through the park. After a stop for lunch at Tarangire sopa Lodge, you will have time to unpack and maybe rest before the afternoon game drive. Tarangire contains a range of ecosystems from grassland and woodlands in the north, to scrub and wetlands further south. The Tarangire river cuts through the park and empties into Lake Burunge in the west, Tarangire boasts one of the largest and most conspicuous elephant populations in East Africa. There are large family groups with many calves being born each year as the population continues to recover from the devastating effects of poaching in the eighties. You will see herds of elephants and experience close contact with the matriarchs, the babies, teenagers, and bulls. Your close contact will help you in understanding these incredible animals. Spend several hours surrounded by the herds and you cannot help but feel their wisdom. The park is also known for its abundant baobab trees, most of which are over 400 years, old and the beautiful landscape.
Accommodation at Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Day 3: Tarangire Park – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast you will travel from Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park.
The park is known for its over 400 bird species, primate-filled forests and grassy plains. A large area of the park is covered by the alkaline Lake Manyara, the seasonal breeding grounds for large colonies of flamingos and many more waterfowls. The park is also home to giraffes, hippos, wildebeests, impalas and groups of noisy monkeys and baboons. After an extensive game drive leave the park and drive to Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
Rise and shine! After breakfast drive and descend into the Ngorongoro crater floor for a full day game drive. The massive collapsed volcano is home to over 25,000 mammals ranging from the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard to spotted hyenas, rare wild dogs and some of the more than 500 bird species of the area. After an extensive game drive and a picnic for lunch, you will leave the caldera in the late afternoon and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Day 5: Ngorongoro - Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will travel via the cooler highlands towards the southern Serengeti and at midday you will reach the plains of the Serengeti National Park. This park is the largest in Tanzania and has a diversity of habitats and landscapes – short grass plains, savannah, thick bush, swamps and lakes. Bizarre rock formations called kopjes dot the grassy landscape where predators are often seen. The Serengeti is famous for the yearly migration when hundreds of thousands of wildebeests and zebras trek to find fresh grass and water. You will spend the night at Serengeti Sopa Lodge/Similar.
Accommodation at Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Day 6: Serengeti National Park
The entire day is dedicated to game viewing in the Serengeti National Park. The areas that you visit will depend upon where the migrating herds are. Predators usually follow closely behind the trekking animals and include lions, leopards (in the acacia trees) and cheetahs. During the short rainy season in November and December the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June they return up north. As the migration is completely dependent on the yearly rainfalls, the location of the herds may vary from year to year but your guide will know where to locate the animals and where to see them best. You will spend another night at the same place as above.
Accommodation at Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Day 7: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro (Karatu)
On your outward journey to the park gate, you will enjoy some more game viewing before you leave the Serengeti National Park in the early afternoon to continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area check out and head to Acacia Farm Lodge/Similar for leisurely evening followed by dinner and overnight.
Accommodation at Acacia Farm Lodge
Day 8: Ngorongoro (Karatu) – Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport
After leisurely breakfast in your hotel, transfer to Arusha town arrives on time for hot lunch at Palace Hotel/similar. Later you will be taken to your hotel around Arusha or transfer to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight back home or further destination.
