Day 1: Arrival - Welcome to Tanzania
Upon your arrival at the airport, a representative from Mpingo Adventures will be there to welcome and provide any necessary assistance. You will then be transferred in comfort to your hotel, where you may check in and settle into your accommodations.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure to relax after your journey. Enjoy the serene surroundings of your hotel, take advantage of its amenities, or simply rest and rejuvenate in preparation for the adventures ahead.

In the evening, a delightful dinner will be served at the hotel restaurant

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Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, meet your safari driver-guide and begin your adventure with a drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its large herds of elephants and majestic baobab trees. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park and spend the day exploring its diverse wildlife – including zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, baboons, antelopes, and an impressive variety of birds. Predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals may also be spotted.

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Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park (Central)
After breakfast, leave Tarangire and journey towards the Serengeti, passing through the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Wildlife viewing continues along the way. You’ll stop for a picnic lunch and arrive in Central Serengeti in the afternoon for game drives before heading to your lodge or camp for the evening.

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Day 4: Full Day in Central Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti, world-renowned for its rich wildlife and the Great Migration. Look out for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and predators in action. You can choose to take a full-day game drive with a packed lunch, or return to camp for a hot meal and rest before heading out again in the late afternoon.

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Day 5: Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
After breakfast and some morning game viewing in Central Serengeti, head north to Kogatende, the best area for witnessing the Mara River crossing. This region offers dramatic wildlife action and incredible landscapes. Arrive in time for an evening game drive.

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Day 6 & 7: Northern Serengeti – Mara River Experience
These two days are dedicated to the spectacular Great Migration and the famous Mara River crossing. Watch as thousands of wildebeest and zebras brave the crocodile-infested waters in their journey from Serengeti to Kenya’s Maasai Mara. This is one of the most thrilling natural events on the continent.

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Day 8: Northern to Central Serengeti
Enjoy a final morning in the north before slowly making your way back to Central Serengeti with game viewing en route. Arrive at your lodge or camp in the afternoon for a relaxing evening in the wild.

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Day 9: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu
After an early breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best wildlife-viewing areas in Africa. The crater floor is home to elephants, rhinos, lions, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of birds including flamingos at Lake Magadi. In the afternoon, ascend the crater and continue to Karatu town for dinner and overnight.

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Day 10: Karatu - Departure
AAfter breakfast at your hotel, enjoy the remaining hours of your stay at leisure until it is time for your transfer to the airport. A representative from Mpingo Adventures will meet you at the hotel and ensure that your journey to the airport is comfortable and timely. As your Tanzanian adventure comes to an end, we hope you leave with unforgettable memories and a desire to return.

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Accommodation and meal plan
Your accommodation and meals are tailored to your preferences and budget, ensuring a personalized and comfortable experience throughout your safari.

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