Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your luxury hotel in Arusha. The rest of the day is reserved for relaxation and recovery from your flight.
- Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha
- Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast (BB)
- Activities: Airport pickup and hotel transfer
Day 1: Arusha – Arusha National Park
After breakfast, depart for Arusha National Park with picnic lunch boxes for a full-day exploration.
Enjoy a scenic game drive through diverse landscapes, including lush forests, volcanic craters, and lakes such as Momella Lakes. Wildlife sightings include giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, flamingos, and colobus monkeys.
Later, enjoy a guided walking safari with an armed ranger for a close-up wilderness experience.
Return to Arusha in the evening.
- Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha
- Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast (BB)
- Activities: Game drive, walking safari
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park with picnic lunches.
Enjoy a full-day game drive through one of Tanzania’s most scenic parks, known for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Wildlife includes lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and abundant birdlife.
In the afternoon, continue to Karatu with a cultural stop at a Maasai Boma at Kwa Paulo for an immersive cultural experience.
- Accommodation: Elephant Springs by Karibu Camps & Lodges
- Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
- Activities: Game drive, Maasai cultural visit
Day 3: Karatu – Northern Serengeti
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Serengeti National Park.
En route, visit Olduvai Gorge, an important archaeological site known as the “Cradle of Humankind.” Continue with scenic views over the Ngorongoro highlands before entering Serengeti.
Lunch will be served at Naabi Hill Gate followed by an afternoon game drive en route to Northern Serengeti.
- Accommodation: Serengeti Mara River Camp
- Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
- Activities: Scenic drive, Olduvai Gorge visit, game drive
Day 4: Full-Day Northern Serengeti Exploration
Spend a full day exploring Northern Serengeti with picnic lunches.
This region is famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal), particularly the dramatic Mara River crossings. Expect high concentrations of predators including lions, leopards, and cheetahs alongside large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and elephants.
- Accommodation: Serengeti Mara River Camp
- Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
- Activities: Full-day game drive
Day 5: Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive as you travel toward Central Serengeti.
The Seronera region offers excellent year-round wildlife viewing, especially big cats. Expect encounters with lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, hippos, and large herds of plains game.
Arrive at your luxury camp in the evening.
- Accommodation: Serengeti Sametu Camp
- Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
- Activities: En-route game drive
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Serengeti, the best time for predator sightings.
Return for brunch before continuing toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area with wildlife viewing en route.
Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Accommodation: Lion’s Paw Camp
- Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
- Activities: Morning game drive, transfer to Ngorongoro
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari experience.
The crater hosts one of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife, including the endangered black rhino, elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, and flamingos.
After the game drive, return to Arusha for overnight stay or airport transfer.
- Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha
- Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast (BB)
- Activities: Crater game drive
Departure Day: Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to Arusha for rest and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Green Mountain Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast (BB)
Day 1: Arusha – Arusha National Park
After breakfast, depart with picnic lunches for a full-day safari in Arusha National Park. Enjoy game drives around Ngurdoto Crater and Momella Lakes, with sightings of giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and monkeys.
Later, experience a guided walking safari with a ranger before returning to Arusha.
Accommodation: Green Mountain Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast (BB)
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu
Depart after breakfast for Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a full-day game drive through elephant-rich landscapes and scenic baobab-dotted terrain.
In the afternoon, proceed to Karatu with a cultural stop at a Maasai Boma.
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
Day 3: Karatu – Northern Serengeti
Travel through Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a stop at Olduvai Gorge. Continue with scenic views of the crater highlands before entering Serengeti National Park.
Lunch at Naabi Hill Gate followed by an afternoon game drive into Northern Serengeti.
Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
Day 4: Full-Day Northern Serengeti Safari
Spend the entire day exploring Northern Serengeti with a picnic lunch. Depending on the season, witness the dramatic Mara River crossings of the Great Migration.
Expect abundant wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of wildebeests and zebras.
Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
Day 5: Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive en route to Central Serengeti. Arrive in Seronera for afternoon wildlife viewing in one of Africa’s richest predator habitats.
Accommodation: Heritage Serengeti Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Begin with an early morning game drive in Serengeti. After brunch, proceed toward Ngorongoro with wildlife viewing en route.
Arrive for dinner and overnight near the crater rim.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari with a picnic lunch. Explore the crater floor and observe its dense wildlife populations.
In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha for an overnight stay or departure preparation.
Accommodation: Green Mountain Hotel / Two Mountains Lodge
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast (BB)
Departure Day: Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast and relaxation, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your outbound flight.
Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (flight details to be advised), you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to Arusha for overnight accommodation at Arusha Serena Hotel on Bed & Breakfast (BB) basis. This evening is reserved for rest and safari briefing.
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast at 08:30 hrs, depart Arusha with packed lunch and drive to Tarangire National Park (approximately 118 km).
Enjoy a full-day game drive in a park famous for its elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and rich wildlife diversity. The Tarangire River serves as a vital water source, attracting large concentrations of animals including lions, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and various antelope species.
Lunch will be served at a designated picnic site inside the park. In the afternoon, continue with game viewing before proceeding to Maramboi Tented Lodge for dinner and overnight stay on Full Board (FB) basis.
Day 2: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a scenic game drive.
The park is known for its lush groundwater forest, soda lake filled with flamingos (seasonal), and the famous tree-climbing lions. Despite its smaller size, Lake Manyara offers exceptional biodiversity and birdlife.
In the afternoon, visit the Maasai Boma at Kwa Paulo for a cultural interaction experience with the Maasai community.
Later, continue to Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight stay on Full Board (FB) basis.
Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive towards Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, enjoy scenic stopovers at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint and Olduvai Gorge.
After entering Serengeti through Naabi Hill Gate, enjoy a picnic lunch followed by an en-route game drive into Central Serengeti.
Arrive at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay on Full Board (FB) basis.
Day 4: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Begin the day with an early morning sunrise game drive, ideal for spotting predators in action. Return to the lodge for brunch and relaxation.
Later in the afternoon, continue with a full-day game drive across the Serengeti plains, exploring areas rich in wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests.
Dinner and overnight stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge on Full Board (FB) basis.
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before returning to the lodge for lunch.
Depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing en route. The journey offers scenic landscapes and continued wildlife sightings.
Arrive at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay on Full Board (FB) basis.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Arusha
After breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive with picnic lunch.
The crater is one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems, offering high chances of spotting lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, and the endangered black rhino.
After the safari, drive back to Arusha at a relaxed pace and check in at Arusha Serena Hotel for Bed & Breakfast (BB) accommodation.
Departure: Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast and depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your outbound flight.
Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to Arusha for overnight accommodation at Green Mountain Hotel or Two Mountains Lodge, on bed and breakfast basis. This evening is reserved for relaxation and safari briefing.
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart Arusha at approximately 08:30 hrs with packed lunch and drive to Tarangire National Park (about 2–3 hours). Upon arrival, begin a full-day game drive exploring the park’s diverse landscapes, giant baobab trees, and rich wildlife population.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing with afternoon game viewing along the Tarangire River. Later, proceed to Tarangire Tortilis Camp for dinner and overnight stay on full board basis.
Day 2: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a mid-morning game drive. Explore its dense forest, lake shoreline, and open plains in search of elephants, giraffes, baboons, and flamingos.
In the afternoon, visit the Maasai Boma at Kwa Paulo for a cultural interaction experience before continuing to Lake Manyara Tortilis Camp for dinner and overnight stay on full board basis.
Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy scenic stopovers at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint and Olduvai Gorge for historical and geological insights.
Continue through Naabi Hill Gate, enjoy a picnic lunch, and proceed with an en-route game drive into Central Serengeti. Arrive at Serengeti Tortilis Camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Begin the day with an early morning game drive, an ideal time to observe predators in action. Return to camp for brunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, continue with extensive game drives across the Serengeti plains in search of lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, zebras, giraffes, and wildebeests. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Tortilis Camp.
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before returning to camp for lunch. Afterward, depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing en route.
Arrive in the evening and check in at Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp for dinner and overnight stay on full board basis.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive with picnic lunch. Explore the crater floor, home to dense wildlife populations including the Big Five and numerous bird species.
After the safari, drive back to Arusha at a relaxed pace and check in at Green Mountain Hotel or Two Mountains Lodge for overnight stay or day room use (bed and breakfast basis).
Departure: Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast and depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your outbound flight.
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu
Depart Arusha at 08:30 AM with packed lunch boxes and drive to Tarangire National Park.
Enjoy a full-day game drive through diverse habitats, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. The Tarangire River serves as a major wildlife attraction point, especially during dry seasons.
A picnic lunch will be served inside the park under designated areas.
In the late afternoon, proceed to Karatu with a cultural stop at a Maasai Boma at Kwa Paulo for an enriching community visit.
Dinner and overnight at Highview Coffee Lodge or similar (Full Board).
Day 2: Karatu – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the scenic Ngorongoro highlands.
En route, visit Olduvai Gorge (historical archaeological site) and enjoy panoramic views of the Ngorongoro landscape.
Lunch is served at Naabi Hill Gate before entering the Serengeti.
Continue with an afternoon game drive as you head into Central Serengeti, where predator sightings are highly common.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Safari Lodge or similar (Full Board).
Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive
Begin the day with an optional early morning hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti plains (extra cost).
After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive exploring different regions of the Serengeti ecosystem. Expect sightings of lions, cheetahs, elephants, leopards, giraffes, wildebeests, and zebras across open savannahs and rocky outcrops.
A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the wilderness.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti, ideal for spotting active predators returning from nighttime hunts.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch before departing toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Enjoy a scenic en route game drive as you ascend into the highlands, with stunning crater rim views upon arrival.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Safari Lodge or similar (Full Board).
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers one of the highest wildlife densities in Africa, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, and the endangered black rhino.
In the late afternoon, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha for arrival in the evening.
Overnight at Green Mountain Hotel or Two Mountains Lodge (Bed & Breakfast).
Departure Day: Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast and relaxation at the hotel, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
End of Safari.
Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. You will spend the night at Green Mountain Hotel or Two Mountains Lodge on a Bed & Breakfast basis, preparing for the safari adventure ahead.
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu
After breakfast, depart Arusha at approximately 8:30 AM with packed lunch boxes. Drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive exploring its diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park while surrounded by nature. In the afternoon, continue game viewing before exiting the park and proceeding toward Karatu. En route, you will visit a Maasai Boma for a cultural experience at Kwa Paulo.
Arrive in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay at Highview Coffee Lodge or a similar lodge on a Full Board basis.
Day 2: Karatu – Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy scenic views along the way, including a stop at Olduvai Gorge, where you will learn about early human history.
Have lunch at Naabi Hill Gate before entering the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive en route to your camp or lodge in Central Serengeti.
Dinner and overnight stay at Serengeti Safari Lodge or similar on a Full Board basis.
Day 3: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Start your day with an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, when wildlife is most active. After the drive, return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch.
Later in the afternoon, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing en route. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim or nearby area for dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro Safari Lodge or similar on a Full Board basis.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch. Explore the crater floor, which hosts a dense population of wildlife including the Big Five.
In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the evening for drop-off or overnight stay at Green Mountain Hotel or similar on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
Departure Day: Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast and leisure time at your hotel, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your outbound flight. This marks the end of your safari experience.
Arrival Day – Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your professional safari driver-guide and transferred to Arusha town.
- Airport pickup and meet & greet
- Transfer to Arusha hotel
- Check-in and relaxation
- Green Mountain Hotel or similar (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 1 – Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Karatu
- Morning breakfast at the hotel
- Departure at 8:30 AM with packed lunch
- Drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2 hours)
- Full-day game drive exploring wildlife-rich areas of the park
- Picnic lunch inside the park
- Afternoon game viewing along Tarangire River and baobab plains
- Late afternoon transfer to Karatu
- Highview Coffee Lodge or similar (Full Board)
Day 2 – Ngorongoro Crater Exploration
- Early breakfast at the lodge
- Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive
- Wildlife viewing across grasslands, lakes, and forests
- Picnic lunch inside the crater
- Continue afternoon game drive
- Ascend and return to Karatu in the evening
- Dinner and overnight at Highview Coffee Lodge or similar (Full Board)
Day 3 – Lake Manyara National Park – Return to Arusha
- Breakfast at the lodge
- Drive to Lake Manyara National Park
- Morning game drive exploring forest, lake shore, and plains
- Wildlife sightings including lions, elephants, baboons, and flamingos
- Picnic lunch inside the park
- Afternoon drive back to Arusha
- Green Mountain Hotel or similar (Bed & Breakfast)
Departure Day – Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Free time depending on flight schedule
- Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure
- End of safari services
Arrival Day – Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to Arusha town. You will check in at your hotel for relaxation after your journey.
Accommodation: Green Mountain Hotel or Two Mountains Lodge
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast (BB)
Day 1: Arusha – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive towards Serengeti National Park via the scenic highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy stunning landscapes, Maasai villages, and occasional wildlife sightings.
Arrive in the Serengeti in time for a picnic lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive across the plains in search of predators and large herbivore herds. In the evening, proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
Day 2: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Begin the day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti when wildlife is most active. This is a prime time to spot lions on the hunt, elephants grazing, and cheetahs scanning the plains.
After breakfast, continue with en-route game viewing as you exit the park. Enjoy a picnic lunch before proceeding toward the Ngorongoro highlands with wildlife viewing along the way. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Return to Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full morning game drive on the crater floor. This unique ecosystem hosts a dense population of wildlife, including lions, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site inside the crater. In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim and drive back to Arusha for hotel drop-off or airport transfer depending on your schedule.
Departure Day – Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast and relaxation at your hotel, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.