Bronze Safari Package – 7 Days

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by your professional safari driver-guide. After a short briefing about your upcoming safari, you’ll be transferred to Arusha Planet Lodge, a charming lodge surrounded by lush gardens with stunning views of Mount Meru on a clear day. Take this evening to relax after your long journey, enjoy the tranquil environment, and prepare for the adventures ahead.

Accommodation:

• Overnight at Arusha Planet Lodge
• Meal Plan: Dinner

After an early breakfast, your safari adventure truly begins as you drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most picturesque and diverse wildlife sanctuaries. As soon as you enter the park, you’ll notice the landscape transform into rolling savannahs dotted with ancient baobab trees, often called “the tree of life.” These giants dominate the scenery and provide shade and nourishment to countless species.

Tarangire is famously known as the “Elephant Paradise”, home to massive herds of these gentle giants, sometimes numbering up to 200 individuals in one herd. You will have a chance to witness their fascinating behavior young calves playing in the dust, mothers protecting their little ones, and majestic bulls stripping bark from baobabs.

The park is not only about elephants; it is also a stronghold for predators. Keep your eyes open for lions lounging under acacia trees, leopards resting on branches, and even cheetahs scanning the plains for prey. The Tarangire River, which runs through the park, attracts wildlife throughout the year, making it an excellent location for photography. Bird lovers will also be thrilled with over 500 bird species recorded here, including colorful lilac-breasted rollers, ostriches, and the striking yellow-collared lovebirds.

After a full-day game drive with picnic lunch inside the park, you’ll head to Karatu for rest and dinner at your lodge surrounded by green hills and coffee farms.

Accommodation:

• Overnight at Marera Valley Lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic in the park), Dinner

Today, you embark on a scenic journey to the legendary Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s crown jewel of wildlife safaris. Along the way, you will pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with breathtaking views of the crater from above before continuing into the endless plains of the Serengeti.

Once inside, enjoy an afternoon game drive as you track predators and witness the park’s incredible ecosystem in action. Expect to see lions lounging in the grasslands, cheetahs scanning the horizon, and vast herds of zebras and antelopes.

In the evening, arrive at the luxurious Serengeti Queens Camp, nestled in the heart of the wilderness.

Accommodation:

• Overnight at Serengeti Queens Camp
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic or en-route), Dinner

The Serengeti awakens with the rising sun, and you will set out early for a thrilling full-day safari. Morning is the most active time in the park, when predators are on the move, making it the perfect moment to catch lions and leopards returning from their night hunts. With some luck, you may witness the raw drama of a hunt or the tender sight of a mother lioness calling to her cubs.

The Serengeti is famous for being home to all of Africa’s Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. Your experienced guide will take you deeper into different regions of the park to maximize your chances of seeing them. Elephants often graze in family groups, while buffalo are found in large herds that dominate the plains. Leopards are trickier, but they can often be seen draped across the branches of sausage trees.

Beyond the Big Five, the Serengeti is alive with countless other creatures: elegant giraffes stretching for acacia leaves, warthogs trotting with their tails raised like little flags, and vast herds of gazelles creating endless movement across the plains.

Your picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the wild, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the bush. In the late afternoon, as golden light spreads across the savannah, you’ll make your way back to your camp, where a warm dinner and the sound of nature under the stars await.

Accommodation:

Overnight at Serengeti Queens Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The Serengeti is so vast and rich in wildlife that no two game drives are ever the same. Today offers another chance to explore different parts of this world-renowned park, focusing on finding species you may have missed before.

In the morning, you may visit riverine areas where hippos wallow in pools and crocodiles sun themselves on the banks. With patience, you might observe a cheetah sprint across the plains in pursuit of an antelope — an unforgettable moment of raw speed and survival. The central and southern plains are perfect for seeing large prides of lions, while the northern parts often host roaming elephants and shy leopards.

Your guide will also help you notice the smaller wonders of the Serengeti. From the industrious dung beetle rolling its prize to brilliantly colored birds like the superb starling, the park is full of fascinating life. With every stop and sighting, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation of the delicate balance that keeps this ecosystem thriving.

As the day winds down, return to your camp to enjoy a delicious dinner by lantern light. Sitting around the campfire, listening to distant roars and calls of the night, you’ll truly feel the magic of being deep in the wild.

Accommodation:

• Overnight at Serengeti Queens Camp
• Meal Plan:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, bid farewell to the Serengeti as you journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World."

This vast volcanic caldera is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including rhinos, lions, elephants, hyenas, and flamingos shimmering in the crater’s soda lake. Enjoy a full-day game drive and picnic lunch inside the crater before heading to the charming town of Karatu.

Accommodation:

• Overnight at Country Lodge (Karatu)
• Meal Plan:Breakfast, Lunch (picnic in the crater), Dinner

This morning, you will drive to the vibrant village of Mto wa Mbu, located near Lake Manyara. Here, you will experience Tanzania’s cultural diversity through a guided village tour. Meet the locals, walk through banana plantations, visit craft markets, and learn about traditional farming.

A special highlight is enjoying a local Tanzanian lunch, freshly prepared and served in a community setting – a perfect way to connect with the culture and flavors of the land.

After this enriching experience, you will continue your journey to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your outbound flight, carrying with you unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife and culture.

Accommodation:

• No accommodation (departure day) 
• Meal Plan:Breakfast, Local Lunch