Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), our driver will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation. After your long journey, you will have time to relax, unwind, and prepare for an exciting adventure ahead.
Accommodation options in Arusha:
- Budget: Meru View Lodge
- Mid-Range: The Greenside Villas
- Semi-Luxury: River Trees Country Inn
Dinner and overnight at your chosen lodge.
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
After a morning safari briefing, you will embark on a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its giant baobab trees, vast bush savannah, and seasonal marshes. This park is home to one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations, offering fantastic wildlife sightings.
After an exciting day in the park, you will drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options in Karatu:
- Mid-Range: Kankari Lodge
- Semi-Luxury: Marera Valley Lodge
Day 3: Central Serengeti
After breakfast, you will travel through the cooler highlands and enter Serengeti National Park by midday. The Serengeti’s vast plains and diverse landscapes are home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including the Big Five. You’ll enjoy a game drive en route to your camp.
Accommodation options in Central Serengeti:
- Mid-Range: Tanzania Bush Camps – Central Serengeti
- Semi-Luxury: Tanzania Bush Camps – Kogatende
Dinner and overnight at your chosen camp.
Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti plains, tracking wildlife, and witnessing the breathtaking scenery. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration.
Evening return to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Another Full-Day in Serengeti
Enjoy another full day in the Serengeti, giving you a chance to explore different regions and maximize wildlife viewing. The Serengeti offers unmatched game drives, from vast open plains to rocky kopjes where predators like lions and leopards often rest.
Dinner and overnight at your chosen camp in Serengeti.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Return to Arusha
After an early breakfast, you’ll have a final morning game drive in Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arrival, you’ll descend into the crater for a half-day game drive, where you can spot rhinos, lions, elephants, and hippos in this wildlife-rich area.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before continuing back to Arusha for your final night.
Accommodation options in Arusha:
- Budget: Meru View Lodge
- Mid-Range: The Greenside Villas
- Semi-Luxury: River Trees Country Inn
Dinner and overnight at your chosen lodge.
Day 7: Departure
After a leisurely breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, you can either relax at your villa or participate in optional activities before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) for your departure.