6-Day Exploring the Golden Wonders of Northern Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by an Akondo Adventures driver and transferred to Arusha city. En route, you will have the opportunity to view Mount Kilimanjaro, weather permitting. The drive from the airport to your hotel in Arusha may take up to one hour.

If you get here early, why not take a guided tour to explore Arusha city?

The guided city tour will lead you to historical sites such as the Uhuru Monument, the local market, Masaai Market, and an art gallery.

After breakfast at 7:00 am, leave Arusha city for Tarangire National Park. The drive may take up to 1 hour and 45 minutes. Upon arrival at the park gate, the guide will assist you with registration before entering the park. After registration, you will begin your search for wildlife and stop for lunch in the afternoon. You will continue the game drive until evening, then head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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Tarangire National Park is wonderful for game viewing due to the permanent river flowing through it. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River, which is the only source of water for the wild animals here during the dry season. The park is well known for its large groups of elephants, giant baobab trees, and tree-climbing African pythons. Other wildlife includes both predators and herbivores such as lions, leopards, gazelles, zebras, giraffes, buffalos, as well as various bird species and plant species.

The exciting adventure through the northern park will continue to Serengeti National Park. At around 06:30 AM, our guide will pick you up from your lodge to start the drive to Serengeti National Park, stopping at the Olduvai Gorge Museum in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area along the way. The drive to the Serengeti gate may take up to three hours. We'll stop for lunch at Naabi Hill Gate, then continue with an afternoon game drive until evening.

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Serengeti is one of Africa's most iconic wildlife reserves, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will have the chance to witness the 'Big Five' animals of Africa – the powerful lion, elusive leopard, majestic elephant, rhino, and mighty buffalo.

After a restful night surrounded by the sounds of nature, you will be awakened by the songs of birds and their chirping in the heart of the Serengeti. Enjoy a delicious breakfast before heading out for the game drive at 0700am.

Today is dedicated to seeking the famous Big Five animals, which include lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos. The Central Serengeti is known for its incredible wildlife populations, providing excellent opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.

In the evening, you'll return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

You'll depart after breakfast (6:00 AM) from the lodge for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive takes about two hours to reach the Ngorongoro gate. You'll embark on a full-day crater tour game drive with a picnic lunch. In the evening, you'll drive to the lodge near Tarangire National Park for dinner and an overnight stay. The drive will end at 5:00 PM. The accommodation is located about 45 minutes from the Ngorongoro gate (Loduare).

Ngorongoro conservation Area is the one of the world Heritage site under natural and cultural criteria, once you descend into the crater you will have a great chance to spot the big five Animals includes Pride of lions, Herds of buffalos, Elephants, Leopards and Black Rhino, Bird species like flamingo in the crater lakes and amazing natural environment inside the crater. Be ready to see many varieties wild animals here within a minute.

After the game drives, we’ll drive to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Rise and shine, as today marks the end of Our Safari, today we will depart to Manyara National Park.

Lake Manayara National Park is nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley. Known for its diverse landscapes, the park is home to iconic tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and a variety of bird species around the alkaline Lake Manyara. Enjoy a captivating game drive, exploring lush forests and open savannahs.

Later, return to Kilimanjaro airport, where your safari ends. We will arrive earlier depending on your scheduled departure time.