Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
You will arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport. A driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. This day is for resting after your flight and meeting your safari group and guide in the evening. Your guide will give a full briefing about the safari, including the itinerary, what to pack, safety information, and what to expect. Dinner is served at the hotel, and you will get a good night’s rest for the exciting days ahead.
• Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha.
• Meals: Dinner included at the hotel.
Day 2: Arusha/Moshi to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive about 2-3 hours to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park, looking for lions, zebras, giraffes, elephants, and many bird species. The unique landscape and animals make this park a wonderful introduction to Tanzanian wildlife. After the game drive, arrive at the campsite and enjoy a relaxing dinner under the stars.
• Accommodation: Camping tents at Tarangire National Park campsite.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 3: Tarangire National Park to Lake Manyara National Park
Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Tarangire, when animals are most active. After breakfast and packing up, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its flamingos, hippos, and famous tree-climbing lions. Spend the afternoon exploring the park on a game drive, spotting wildlife and enjoying beautiful scenery by the lake. Camp near the park and enjoy dinner at the campsite.
• Accommodation: Camping tents at Lake Manyara National Park campsite.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 4: Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After an early morning game drive in Lake Manyara, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In the afternoon, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive in this natural enclosure, home to a wide variety of animals including elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, and the rare black rhino. After the game drive, return to the campsite near the crater rim for dinner and rest.
• Accommodation: Camping tents near Ngorongoro Crater.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 5: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge
After breakfast, leave Ngorongoro and drive to Serengeti National Park, stopping at Olduvai Gorge on the way. This famous archaeological site offers fascinating insight into human origins. Continue to the Serengeti and enjoy an afternoon game drive exploring the vast plains, spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of wildebeest and zebra. Camp overnight in the Serengeti.
• Accommodation: Camping tents at Serengeti National Park campsite.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 6: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. This gives you the best chances to see predators like lions and cheetahs, as well as herds of migrating wildebeest and zebra if it is the season. Enjoy picnic lunches in the park and relax back at camp between drives. The Serengeti’s endless plains and abundant wildlife create unforgettable safari memories.
• Accommodation: Camping tents at Serengeti National Park campsite.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 7: Serengeti National Park to Arusha
Start the day with an early morning game drive to catch animals at their most active. After breakfast, begin the journey back to Arusha. Stop for lunch on the way before arriving in the early afternoon. Your safari ends with a drop-off at your hotel or another agreed location.
• Accommodation: None (camping ends after day 7).
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.