Arusha is the safari capital of the country and a bustling tourism-driven city. You will be met by your driver-guide in Arusha or at Arusha Airport and together you will begin the transfer to Tarangire National Park to start your private safari game drive. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River, which crosses the park and is the main source of fresh water for wildlife. This quiet park is famous for its elephant migration, birdlife and authentic safari atmosphere. You will enjoy a packed lunch at midday and at the end of the afternoon’s game drive, you will make your way to Lake Manyara. On arrival, you will have time to refresh before finishing the day with dinner under the stars and a good night’s sleep in one of our comfortable accommodations.

Today you have a rewarding drive ahead of you, as you make your way from Lake Manyara region, through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and to Ndutu / South Serengeti. The road will take you through the Maasai homeland, the only tribespeople permitted to live in the Conservation Area. Traditionally nomadic, the Maasai people are rich in culture and can often be seen herding their cattle in brightly-coloured traditional Maasai robes. They live in complete harmony with the earth, using their long-ingrained family knowledge of plant life as a means of survival. Along the drive, you will be able to spot giraffes, zebras and other animals. Prepare to be amazed when you catch your first glimpse of the endless plains of the Serengeti. When you arrive in our Africa Safari South Serengeti, you will have had your first taste of game driving in this unique area.

You’ll wake up to the sounds of nature and with a bit of luck, you may even see a group of elephants pass by your tent. After a delicious breakfast, today is all about an impressive game drive where you will thoroughly explore the Ndutu area. In the first months of the year, the calving season of the great migration takes place here. More than 1.5 million wildebeests migrate in a huge loop every year—a true spectacle! In the other months, you are likely to encounter giraffes, elands, elephants and hopefully some species of the six big cat species that reside here. At the end of the day, you will return to the lodge for a delicious dinner and a good night’s sleep.

Be sure to wake up early today, so there is no delay on your descent into the famous Ngorongoro Crater. When you arrive at the edge of the crater and take in the amazing view of one of the Natural Wonders of the World, you´ll be surprised. The crater of this inactive volcano is approximately 3 million years old, 20sq km in size, and the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world. Due to its natural borders, the wildlife in the crater is amazing. The crater is home to the Big Five and offers a good chance to spot the rare black rhino. Throw hyena, zebra, buffalo and elephants into the mix, and you have the perfect view for a pretty awesome safari experience. At the end of the afternoon, you will go to the lodge for a well-deserved night’s sleep.

All good things come to an end! Enjoy your last meal at Africa Safari Karatu before checking out for your journey to Arusha. After meeting your driver-guide at the reception, you will head out on an easy 2-hour drive back to where it all started. Your heart and camera are filled with memories of your African safari adventure.