Arrival at Arusha

Upon the arrival of your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by a Wyatt Dynasty Safaris representative who will transfer you to the to your best chosen hotel in Arusha. On arrival at the hotel, you are greeted by a friendly staff member, offering refreshments before turning in to rest after your travels.

Arusha national park

This morning, you set off on a tour of the often-overlooked Arusha National Park, dominated by the beautiful backdrop of Mount Meru. Visit the volcanic Ngurudoto Crater and the Momella Lakes—a group of shallow alkaline lakes that are home to many water birds, including flamingos, Egyptian geese, and fowl. After your picnic lunch, proceed with game driving till late afternoon, then drive back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Arusha - Tarangire

Wake up to stunning views of Lake Duluti in the morning before heading to a sweet breakfast. Your safari guide will pick you up after breakfast and take you to Tarangire National Park for a wildlife drive. This park is named after the river that runs through it, and it is home to several elephant herds. When you arrive in Tarangire, your game drive will begin across a vast expanse of unending golden savannah that surrounds the Tarangire River. During the dry season, the river runs all year and provides a vital source of water for the region’s animals. The river, which is lined with acacia and baobab trees, is frequented by the park’s vast elephant population, as well as other herbivores like zebras and antelope.

You’ll spend the day exploring the park before heading to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Tarangire full day

After breakfast, you will embark on morning and afternoon wildlife drives in Tarangire National Park for game drives. You can also observe lions, leopards, Cape buffalo, and a wide range of antelopes while driving through the park. You might even spot endangered creatures like the Greater Kudu or the Fringe-Eared Oryx if you’re lucky. After the game drive, you will visit the Maasai boma, known as Emanyata in the Maasai language. Experience their traditional dances and meet the Maasai jeweler-makers’ weaving group. Learn about their pastoralist heritage and their natural medicine that treats a number of diseases.

Lake Manyara

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, an untouched wonderland noted for its profusion of birdlife and tree-climbing lions. The park is bordered on the west by the stunning western escarpment of the Rift Valley. Lake Manyara, a shallow alkaline lake to the east, is a popular tourist destination. During the rainy season, thousands of flamingos flock to the lake, which spans a wide portion of the park and floods and dries with the seasons. From savannah to evergreen forest, the park’s vegetation is varied. Giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, elephants, and, if you’re lucky, lions resting in the trees may be seen throughout your exploration of the park. You’ll retreat to your lodging for the evening once your day of game driving is done.

Lake Manyara to Lake Eyasi

After breakfast, drive to Lake Eyasi, a beautiful soda lake on the Ngorongoro Conservation Area’s southern boundary. Arrive in time for lunch at your camp at this lesser-known lake. Meet some of the Datoga tribe’s Nilotic-speaking members this afternoon. Learn about the native way of life by visiting their homesteads.Spend the night at the Lake Eyasi Safari lodge – Located on the gentle slope, the lodge offers stunning views over the soda lake and up to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Lake Eyasi to Ngorongoro

After breakfast, depart for a morning excursion to a nearby village, where you’ll meet the Hadzabe tribe and witness a demonstration of traditional bushman skills, learn about the Hadzabe and Datoga people’s culture and beliefs, as well as join them in their traditional dance.

Ngorongoro

Wake up early for breakfast before going on a full-day wildlife drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact crater with elephant-infested forest regions and wide savannah where lions roam. Enjoy a picnic lunch 600 meters below the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought-after safari locations in the world, with over 120 species of mammals, including the mythical Big Five. It’s a great site to watch the endangered black rhinoceros eating a lonely meal out on the grass plains, as well as vast groups of hippopotami relaxing in the cold water. From the comfort of your open-top vehicle, you’ll be able to see and photograph some of Africa’s most well-known faces. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, as well as a large population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, Cape buffalo, and other predators, call the crater home. It is without a doubt one of Africa’s most prestigious safari destinations. Following the day’s thrills and excitement, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch by the park’s famous hippo pool. After that, you’ll head to the accommodation dinner and a night’s stay.

Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, depart Ngorongoro and travel to Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s richest and best-preserved archaeological and paleontological sites, before entering the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Small herbivores to huge carnivores like lions, leopards, and cheetahs abound in this enormous park. Your lodge will provide lunch and dinner.

Central Serengeti

You’ll get up early in the morning for a sunrise game drive. You’ll have the best chance to witness predators in action when the sun sets on the savannah, as they take advantage of the low light and lower temperatures to seek an early meal. It’s a great time to see lions, leopards, and cheetahs in action, as well as wildebeest, zebra, and other herbivores moving early in the morning. Alternatively, a sunrise hot air balloon safari with a champagne breakfast may be more your style. Inquire with your safari consultant about including this once-in-a-lifetime encounter in your safari itinerary.

You’ll return to your accommodation for a late breakfast and to clean up before hitting the road again with a picnic lunch along the route. Your driver-guide will plan the ideal route for you based on the time of year and the types of animals you want to see, tailoring your day to maximize your chances of seeing the Serengeti’s rich species.

Central Serengeti to Serengeti Western Corridor

After breakfast, depart the hotel and travel to the famous western corridor of the Serengeti. The Serengeti is divided into four sections, with the yearly great wildebeest migration traveling through each section at different periods of the year. A leisurely game drive on the approach to Mbalageti Serengeti will allow you to experience the park’s vastness. The Serengeti plains and the seasonal Mbalageti River are visible from this beautiful camp, which also includes a nice swimming pool. Afternoon game drive after arriving in time for lunch

Serengeti Western Corridor

Take a full-day game drive near the Grumeti River in the wildlife-rich western corridor. You’ll bring a picnic so you don’t have to return to camp for lunch and can take advantage of the amazing wildlife viewing chances.

Serengeti Western corridor to Arusha.

When your African road adventure is complete and you board an aircraft to return to Arusha, you can look out the plane’s wings and see the Serengeti from a different perspective. It’s the ideal opportunity to reminisce about some of your life’s most memorable moments. Early morning transfer to Seronera Airstrip for a domestic flight back to Arusha Airport. Once you arrive at the Arusha airport, you will be met by a Wyatt Dynasty representative and you will be transferred to your hotel in Arusha or drive direct to Kilimanjaro Airport depend on your flight schedule.