Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

   • After breakfast, meet your safari guide and begin the drive to Lake Manyara National Park, located 120 kilometres west of Arusha.

   • Explore this small but diverse park, famous for its shallow alkaline lake which hosts thousands of flamingos and over 500 bird species.

   • Enjoy wildlife viewing, including monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, elephants, and, with luck, the park’s famous tree-climbing lions.

   • Experience diverse landscapes ranging from grassy plains to woodlands and baobab-dotted escarpments.

   • After a full day of exploration, drive to Fig Tree Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

   Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

2. Day 2: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

   • After breakfast, drive up the Ngorongoro crater highlands and stop at the rim for a scenic view of the crater.

   • Continue toward the vast Serengeti, whose name means “endless plains,” covering 18,000 square kilometres.

   • Witness the incredible wildlife abundance, including more than two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, especially during the calving season from January to April.

   • Observe predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas drawn to the migration.

   • Encounter smaller mammals including mongoose, jackals, monkeys, baboons, and hares, along with nearly 500 bird species.

   • After the game drive, proceed to Seronera Campsite for dinner and overnight.

   Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

3. Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

   • Wake up early for a spectacular sunrise game drive across the Serengeti plains.

   • Return to the campsite for brunch or lunch before continuing with an en-route game drive.

   • Travel toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area while viewing wildlife along the way.

   • Arrive at Simba Campsite on the crater rim for dinner and overnight.

   Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

4. Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

   • Begin the day with an early breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, considered one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world.

   • Explore the crater floor, home to nearly every major East African wildlife species, including the endangered black rhinoceros.

   • View rivers, swamps, forests, open plains, and the soda lake that attracts flamingos.

   • Observe large bull elephants with impressive tusks, a result of mineral-rich volcanic soil.

   • After the game drive, enjoy a hot lunch at the campsite and later drive to Fig Tree Lodge for dinner and overnight.

   Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

5. Day 5: Tarangire National Park to Arusha

   • After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.

   • Experience wildlife viewing from the open-roof safari vehicle as you explore savannah landscapes, wetlands, and the Tarangire River.

   • Look for zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, elephants, giraffes, and possibly lions or leopards resting in the trees.

   • Enjoy lunch inside the park before returning to Arusha, marking the end of your safari adventure.

   Main Destination: Tarangire National Park