Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Gateway to Adventure
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your lodge or hotel in Arusha, Tanzania’s safari capital. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a city tour, local market visit, or simply relax before your journey begins.
Day 2: Into the Wild – Tarangire National Park
Depart Arusha after breakfast for Tarangire National Park, known for its towering baobab trees and massive elephant herds. Spend the afternoon on your first game drive, spotting diverse wildlife along the Tarangire River. Overnight at a lodge or tented camp inside or near the park.
Day 3: Rift Valley Wonders – Lake Manyara National Park
Head to Lake Manyara National Park, a lush reserve nestled at the foot of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Explore its dense forests, open plains, and soda lake—home to tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and troops of baboons. After the game drive, continue to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and rest.
Day 4: Highlands to Heartland – Journey to Serengeti National Park
Travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands and into the vast plains of the Serengeti. En route, enjoy wildlife sightings and optional stops at Olduvai Gorge or a Maasai village. Arrive in Central Serengeti (Seronera) for an afternoon game drive, followed by overnight in a tented camp or lodge.
Day 5: Classic Safari – Full-Day in Central Serengeti
Spend the full day exploring the heart of the Serengeti. Track big cats like lions and leopards, observe large herds of herbivores, and witness seasonal wildlife events such as the Great Migration (depending on the month). Optional hot air balloon safari available. Return to your camp for a bush dinner and stargazing.
Day 6: Migration Trails – Serengeti to Northern or Southern Region
Depending on the time of year, move to either the Northern Serengeti (July–October) to catch the river crossings or the Southern Serengeti/Ndutu area (December–March) for calving season. Enjoy game drives in this new region and overnight in a mobile camp or lodge strategically placed near wildlife action.
Day 7: Into the Crater – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After a final morning game drive in Serengeti, begin your journey to the Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive at your lodge perched on the crater rim in time for sunset and enjoy panoramic views of the world’s largest unbroken caldera. Optional cultural stop at a Maasai boma along the way.
Day 8: Wildlife Finale – Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early for a half-day game drive in one of the most wildlife-dense areas on Earth. Spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, in a stunning, enclosed ecosystem. After lunch, drive back to Arusha for your evening departure or an overnight stay.
