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7-Day Mid-Luxury Epic Adventure (Stay on Crater Rim)

7-Day Mid-Luxury Epic Adventure (Stay on Crater Rim) Prices:

Start dates2 People3 People4 People up to 6
May 15, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022$895 Per Person$730 Per Person$640 Per Person
Jan 1, 2023 – Mar 14, 2023$905 Per Person$740 Per Person$635 Per Person
Mar 15, 2023 – May 15, 2023$900 Per Person$730 Per Person$630 Per Person
May 16, 2023 – Mar 14, 2024$905 Per Person$740 Per Person$635 Per Person

Itinerary in Details – 7-Day Mid-Luxury Stay on Crater Rim

Experience the best of northern Tanzania on this 7-Day Mid-Luxury Stay on Crater Rim safari, including 2 nights in the Serengeti and 1 night on the Ngorongoro Crater rim. Witness lions in trees, elephants roaming the bush, and a huge variety of wildlife inside the crater. Explore the Serengeti National Park, home to over 3 million animals, and with luck, spot the Big Five. Every day offers unforgettable moments in Tanzania’s iconic landscapes.

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha start your 7-Day Mid-Luxury Stay on Crater Rim

Welcome to Tanzania! Your Exodus Safari representative will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, relax and prepare for your safari adventure. Arusha is an essential hub for northern safari travelers, offering a lively introduction to Tanzanian life.

Accommodation: Mid-luxury: Kahawa House
Meals & Drinks: At own expense

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up and drive to Tarangire National Park, approximately 2.5 hours on good tarmac roads. The Tarangire River sustains wildlife during the dry season. See elephant families, giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests. Predators like lions and leopards roam nearby. Tarangire also hosts the largest variety of breeding bird species in Tanzania. Marvel at ancient baobab trees, some over a thousand years old. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before heading to your lodge in Karatu.

Accommodation: Mid-luxury: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Meals & Drink: All meals included, drinks not included

Day 3: Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive through the cooler Ngorongoro Conservation Area and pause to admire the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Continue to the southern Serengeti. The park’s vast open grasslands allow excellent wildlife sightings. Depending on the season, witness the Great Migration of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and overnight at a central Serengeti tented camp.

Accommodation: Luxury: Nyota Luxury Camp
Meals & Drink: All meals included, drinks not included

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti on game drives. Encounter wildlife including impalas, buffalos, crocodiles, and hippos. You have a good chance to see predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Depending on migration patterns, you may travel to different areas to witness this natural wonder.

Accommodation: Luxury: Nyota Luxury Camp
Meals & Drink: All meals included, drinks not included

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Enjoy a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti before traveling to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at a mid-luxury lodge near the Crater Rim. Experience cooler temperatures and breathtaking views along the way. Relax and enjoy a hearty dinner.

Accommodation: Mid-luxury: Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp
Meals & Drink: All meals included, drinks not included

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater

Drive to Ngorongoro Crater, descending into a pristine wilderness with savannah, acacia woodland, lakes, and swamps. The crater, formed by a collapsed volcano millions of years ago, shelters large numbers of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and over 500 bird species. You have excellent chances to spot the endangered black rhino. After a full afternoon of game viewing, return to your lodge in Karatu.

Accommodation: Mid-luxury: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Meals & Drink: All meals included, drinks not included

Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park and Departure – End of 7-Day Mid-Luxury Stay on Crater Rim

Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for your final game drive. This small but diverse park lies 120 km west of Arusha. See thousands of wading birds including flamingos, plus elephants, baboons, and tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch before transfer to Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport, or your hotel. Your 7-Day Mid-Luxury Stay on Crater Rim concludes with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes.

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drink: Breakfast & Lunch, Drinks not included

7-Day Mid-Luxury Stay on Crater Rim Includes

  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)

7-Day Mid-Luxury Stay on Crater Rim Excludes

  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Optional Safari Activities: 7-Day Mid-Luxury Stay on Crater Rim

  • Balloon Safari (USD 500 per person)
  • Maasai Village Visit (U$DD 50 per vehicle)
  • Night Game Drive Tarangire or Lake Manyara (USD 120 per person)
  • Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk (U$D30 per person)
  • Visit to the Olduvai Gorge and museum (U$D 40 per person)

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