A Sisi Africa Travel guide will pick you up at the airport and transport you to your accommodation in Arusha. During your overnight stay at the opulent Gran Melia Hotel, you can unwind and prepare for exciting upcoming experiences. The hotel offers a serene and visually pleasing environment.

In the morning, our guide will pick you up from your accommodations in Arusha. Our journey begins as we head towards Tarangire National Park on a well-maintained tarmac road that winds through the gently rolling Maasai plains adorned with scattered acacia trees. You’ll encounter vibrant Maasai individuals in their colorful attire along the way. Some will walk along the roadside, while others will ride bicycles, herding cattle, or driving donkey carts.

Tarangire National Park, renowned for its impressive elephant herds, is home to diverse wildlife. From the elevated vantage point of our state-of-the-art safari jeep, we’ll immerse ourselves in the sights of seasonal swamps, expansive savannas, and the life-sustaining Tarangire River. We aim to spot many creatures, including zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, elephants, and giraffes. We may also glimpse lions on the prowl or leopards gracefully resting in the trees above.

As the day unfolds, we’ll make our way to one of our carefully chosen luxury partner lodges, where you can indulge in a delectable dinner at an elegant restaurant. The lodge also boasts a refreshing pool, providing a perfect opportunity to unwind and soak in the surroundings after an eventful day of exploration.

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The Manor at Ngorongoro

Following your morning meal, your journey will continue into the fertile highlands, where the Iraqw people cultivate crops like wheat and corn. En route, we’ll traverse the mist-covered rainforests within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, allowing us to spot baboons or even elusive leopards and elephants concealed in the thick vegetation.

As you pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you’ll see the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. By midday, you’ll arrive at the expansive Serengeti National Park, the largest in Tanzania. Its diverse landscapes and habitats include vast grassy plains, marshy areas, serene lakes, sweeping savannahs, and majestic mountains.

Following an extensive and thrilling game drive through this remarkable wilderness, you’ll proceed to your accommodation, where a delectable dinner and a comfortable overnight stay await you.
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Singita Sasakwa Lodge

You’ll have the privilege of dedicating an entire day to this extraordinary destination, immersing yourself in the wonders of the park, its diverse wildlife, and breathtaking scenery. The Serengeti is a thriving ecosystem providing a home for many animals, including impalas, buffaloes, crocodiles, and hippos. However, it is most renowned for hosting the spectacular annual migration of zebras and wildebeests, a natural spectacle dictated by the fluctuations in rainfall. In addition to encountering these migrating herds, you’ll spot formidable predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions roaming the savannah.

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Singita Sasakwa Lodge

Following your morning meal, you’ll commence your last game drive in the captivating Serengeti. Later in the day, you’ll journey to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. As you arrive, a tantalizing preview of what awaits you on the upcoming day unfolds – serene streams, expansive grasslands, and an abundance of wildlife. Your overnight stay will be at a conveniently located lodge on the crater’s rim.
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Ngorongoro Crater lodge

Following your morning meal, your journey will take you to the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater. This colossal volcanic caldera ranks as the largest in the world. Spanning nearly 20 kilometers in width and plunging to depths of approximately 610 meters, this geological wonder is celebrated for its rich diversity of wildlife.

You’ll encounter the iconic Big Five and other animals drawn to the numerous natural springs within the crater’s confines. Among these visitors are wildebeests, graceful gazelles, and reedbuck, along with a staggering 500-plus bird species. A delightful picnic awaits you at a designated site, allowing you to savor lunch amidst this incredible natural setting.

After indulging in an afternoon of game viewing within the crater, your journey will lead you back to Arusha, bringing your memorable safari experience to a close.