BLACK RHINO TRACKING LUXURY SAFARI

Arrival

• You’ll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1: Pick up From the Airport

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport, you’ll be transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Optionally, you can explore the city with a tour that includes visits to the Cultural Heritage art gallery, local market, and Maasai Market, experiencing Arusha’s cultural highlights before settling in at your lodge.
– You will have an executive room at Gran Melia.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Gran Melia

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari adventure kicks off today! After breakfast, we’ll collect you from your lodge at 7:45 am. You’ll embark on a scenic 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its abundant elephant herds and ancient Baobab trees. Traverse the park in an open-roof vehicle, taking in the seasonal swamps, vast savanna, and wildlife-rich Tarangire River. Look out for diverse bird species, graceful giraffes, elegant impalas, zebras, lions, leopards, elands, warthogs, and majestic elephants. A delightful picnic lunch at a picturesque site with stunning views awaits, followed by more game viewing. In the evening, retreat to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Accommodation:

Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, your journey to Serengeti begins. The route ahead may be long and occasionally bumpy, but it offers approximately 4-5 hours of captivating game viewing as you ascend the crater highlands towards the expansive plains of Serengeti. Weather permitting, a 10-minute stop will be made at Ngorongoro Viewpoint to catch a glimpse of the breathtaking caldera before continuing the drive to Serengeti.
You’ll enjoy a delightful picnic lunch along the way, providing an opportunity to refuel and soak in the surrounding scenery. Upon arrival at the park, an afternoon game drive will be arranged for you to fully immerse yourself in the abundant wildlife. As the sun sets, you’ll make your way to your accommodation, where a delicious dinner awaits, followed by a restful overnight stay in the tranquil Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

TWC Mara Katikati Camp

• Luxury tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

 

Day 4: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti

Experience a full day of adventure in Serengeti National Park. From sunrise to sunset, embark on an exhilarating game drive, seeking out the magnificent Big Five and discovering a diverse array of over 500 bird species. As the day draws to a close, return to your accommodation at sunset for a delicious dinner and a restful overnight stay. For an added cost, you have the option to elevate your experience with a Hot Air Balloon Safari or a Walking Safari.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

TWC Mara Katikati Camp

• Luxury tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5: Black Rhino Tracking in Moru, Serengeti

At dawn, begin an exhilarating rhino tracking adventure in Moru. After a hearty breakfast, join ranger guides in a 4×4 vehicle to navigate the rugged terrain and track elusive black rhinos with precision. Witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat while ensuring a safe distance. This experience supports the crucial conservation work of the Serengeti Rhino Project, safeguarding these iconic animals for future generations. Following the rhino tracking adventure, you’ll further explore the stunning beauty of Serengeti before returning to your luxury tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

TWC Mara Katikati Camp

• Luxury tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Today, you will have an early start as you wake up in the morning and gather in the safari vehicle by 6:00 am. The purpose is to embark on a sunrise game drive, taking advantage of the prime time when the animals are most active. After an exhilarating wildlife encounter, you will make a stop at a scenic picnic site nestled in the heart of the bush. Here, you can savor a delicious breakfast surrounded by the untamed beauty of nature.
The game drive will continue until noon, allowing for further exploration and wildlife sightings. At this point, you will break for lunch and then proceed towards Ngorongoro. In the late afternoon, you will arrive at your accommodation, where a delightful dinner awaits, followed by a comfortable overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Acacia Ngorongoro Luxury Camp

• Luxury tented camp located just outside Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater

Today, you will start your day early by getting into the safari vehicle at 6:00 am. Your destination is the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, where you will descend with your packed breakfast. This extraordinary place is home to a wide variety of wildlife indigenous to East Africa, including the rare black rhino, which you might be fortunate enough to spot. With an expansive area of 260 square kilometres and a diameter of approximately 20 kilometres, you will need around 5 to 6 hours to fully explore its wonders. After an unforgettable experience in the crater, you will make our way back to Arusha. Anticipate reaching town around 5 to 6 pm, bringing an end to your memorable safari adventure.
You have the flexibility to choose your drop-off location, whether it’s Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation:

No Accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

End of tour

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You’ll be dropped off at the airport.