The Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro circuits in Tanzania offer a spectacular and diverse experience for tourists seeking wildlife, nature, and cultural immersion. Here’s an overview of each destination:

Arusha: Often considered the gateway to many of Tanzania’s northern safari circuits, Arusha is a bustling city with a vibrant culture. It’s surrounded by natural beauty, including the stunning Mount Meru. Travelers often stop here to organize safaris, explore local markets, visit coffee plantations, or relax before heading into the wild.

Tarangire National Park: Located southwest of Arusha, Tarangire is known for its diverse landscapes and large elephant population. The park is characterized by its baobab trees, vast savannas, and the Tarangire River, attracting a wide variety of wildlife, especially during the dry season when animals gather around water sources.

Serengeti National Park: One of Africa’s most famous parks, the Serengeti is renowned for its incredible biodiversity, particularly during the annual wildebeest migration. This natural spectacle sees millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other ungulates trekking across the plains in search of water and grazing lands, pursued by predators. The park offers outstanding game viewing year-round, with big cats, elephants, giraffes, and numerous other species.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area: The Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the centerpiece of this area. It’s a massive volcanic caldera that shelters an astonishing array of wildlife within its walls, including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros). Visitors can enjoy game drives in the crater and explore the surrounding highlands, interacting with Maasai communities to learn about their traditions and culture.

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This circuit provides an immersive experience of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes, showcasing the beauty of the African savanna and allowing visitors to witness the incredible biodiversity that exists within these diverse ecosystems. Travelers often spend several days exploring these destinations, either on guided safaris or self-drive tours, to fully appreciate the richness of wildlife and the natural wonders each place offers.

Day 1 :

Arrive at Namanga Boarder

You will be met by our office representatives at the Namanga border, and take you directly to your lodge in Arusha. Depending on the time of your arrival, you may be able to explore the sites in and around Arusha city. Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel Arusha

Day 2 :

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

You will depart from Arusha after breakfast for the approximately two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. On arrival at Tarangire, you will begin your game drive across a rich vista of endless golden Savannah that surrounds the Tarangire River. The river itself runs throughout the year and is a vital source of water for the animals of the region during the dry season. Lined with acacia and Baobab trees, the river is regularly visited by the park’s large elephant population as well as other herbivores such as zebras and antelopes. A picnic lunch with a view of the river is a great way to take it all in, but you’ll have to keep on your toes as the local monkey population does its best to separate you from your lunch! Driving through the park you’ll also have the opportunity to see lions, leopards, Cape buffalo, and a huge variety of antelopes. If you’re particularly lucky, you might even see endangered animals such as the Greater Kudu or the Fringe-Eared Oryx. After your day’s drive is done, you’ll retire to your accommodation for the evening. Accommodation: Octagon Lodge

Day 3 :

Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

You will have an early breakfast, as we’ve got a big day of exploration and adventure ahead of us! You will begin the day with a scenic drive towards the Serengeti. Along the way, we’ll pass through the mist-shrouded rainforests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you might be lucky enough to glimpse cape buffalo, baboons, or even elephants and leopards in the dense undergrowth. It’s a nearly four-hour drive to the Serengeti Park gates. After a delicious lunch at the Serengeti National Park picnic area, it’s time to explore the Serengeti itself. Witness Africa’s iconic savannah landscape and be amazed by the sheer number of animals that roam these grassy plains. Dinner and overnight in the heart of the Serengeti National Park according to the standard and the type of accommodation requested from our options. Accommodation: Serengeti Wild Camps.

Day 4 :

Serengeti Full Day Game Drive

After breakfast, you will spend the whole day on a game drive in the Serengeti National Park and have lunch at a picnic spot en route. Depending upon the time of year, you will witness the great migration with hundred thousand of wildebeests, zebras, and Thompson gazelles. Your guide will try his utmost to find the animals and will make sure that you can see the animals from the best spot in the national park. Naturally, the migration also attracts predators and with luck, you might see a kill in action. You will spend another night at Serengeti Wild Camps.

Day 5 :

Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After breakfast, you will depart for Ngorongoro Crater, considered by some to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. When you get your first glimpse of this vast, verdant caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, Home to over 120 species of mammal including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought-after safari destinations in the world. It’s a particularly good place to see the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a lonely meal out on the grass plains and large numbers of hippopotami enjoying the cool water. From the comfort of your open-top vehicle, you’ll be able to observe and photograph some of Africa’s most recognizable faces. The crater is home to a large number of predators, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, as well as a large population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, Cape buffalo, and more. It is truly one of Africa’s premier safari destinations. After the thrills and excitement of the day, you will have a picnic lunch by the park’s famous hippo pool. Thereafter, you will drive back to Arusha. Drop off at Arusha International Airport for your international flight out.

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