Itinerary

1. Day 1: Moshi/Arusha to Arusha National Park

   • You will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha/Moshi in the early morning; Have breakfast and drive straight to Arusha National Park to begin your game drive adventure and park walk. Explore the shores of Lake Momella, witness the diversity of the brown bush that houses the Ngurdoto Crater, and experience the aggregation and existence of buffalo, waterbuck, giraffe, warthog, zebra and gazelle. Typically, you will get up and witness flora and fauna of Arusha National Park, accompanied by an armed and knowledgeable ranger who will guide you through the forest where Tululusia Waterfall is located. And as you walk through the park, you'll learn a lot about the biodiversity of Arusha National Park. In Arusha National Park, you can also see different variations of black and white colobus monkeys, famous for their acrobatics. Then return to your hotel in Arusha City to rest and prepare for the next day's safari to Tarangire National Park.

2. Day 2: Arusha National Park to Tarangire National Park to Mto wa Mbu

   • Accommodations: Client’s selection of public campsite/ tented campsite/ Lodges
   • After waking up in the morning, a driver from Afro-Vertex Tours and Safaris travel agency, specifically a Tanzania safari operator, will pick you up from your hotel before driving to Tarangire National Park, "Tarangire River" is a name for the River that runs through the park and is the only source of water for the animals in the dry season. It is a fantastic landscape dotted with baobabs and tall grasses with a mixture of vegetation than the other parks in the North Safari Parks. Tarangire National Park is famous for its wildlife and birds. The bird species are more than 550, including the yellow-necked turtle dove. Animals include some of the BIG FIVE; others are like Omo, the white giraffe with a genetic condition called secularism: elephant, lion, warthog, impala, cheetah, buffalo and baboons. After a fantastic full-day excursion in this Tarangire National Park, you will drive to Mto wa Mbu, arriving late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

3. Day 3: Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

   • Accommodations: Client’s selection of public campsite/ tented campsite/ Lodges
   • The morning after breakfast, drive from Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park, where the adventure begins. The Serengeti National Park is home to the largest concentration of wildlife in the world, including zebra, gazelle, lion, wildebeest, elephant and giraffe and, in general, the BIG FIVE. It is also the point of the seasonal wildebeest migration that can be the fantastic adventure of a lifetime. Serengeti means "the land that moves forever". You'll stop at a kopje (outcrop) for lunch, enjoy the incredible views while you eat, and get ready for your adventures more profound into the Serengeti National Park. Head to the rest area in the evening for an overnight stay and dinner. The next day you have a full day to explore Serengeti National Park further.

4. Day 4: Serengeti National Park Full day Game Drive

   • Accommodations: Client’s selection of public campsite/ tented campsite/ Lodges
   • The 7 days Tanzania safari begins at your accommodation after an early breakfast amidst the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park. As we have a full day of game drives, you will see hundreds of different animals (including the BIG FIVE) that can be found in the endless plains of the Serengeti, Serengeti National Park. On this day, you will witness and marvel at sightings of Tanzanian mammals such as lion, leopard, elephant, cheetah and buffalo. You will have the opportunity to see some majestic animals, including eland, hyena, gazelle, crocodile, giraffe, zebra, monkey, baboon, hippo, rhino and antelope. Depending on the seasons, visitors can see thousands of zebras and wildebeests on their great migration. The hundreds of bird species, both endemic and migratory from different regions, are precious to bird watchers and photographers. After a long game drive, go to your hotel for dinner and overnight, prepare for the short morning game drive, and then drive to Ngorongoro Conservation to continue the game drive.

5. Day 5: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

   • Accommodations: Client’s selection of public campsite/ tented campsite/ Lodges
   • After breakfast in the morning, gradually explore the Serengeti National Park. The park contained the most animals. This is a day where you will enjoy predators such as lions tracking down other animals as a food source. You might see more hippos, herds of monkeys and families of mongooses that day. After such an early start, a great and delicious lunch awaits you, which will be served in the park. In the afternoon, begin your Ngorongoro driving adventure by driving to Ngorongoro Conservation Area accommodation for dinner and overnight.

6. Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu

   • Accommodations: Client’s selection of public campsite/ tented campsite/ Lodges
   • Have a delicious early morning breakfast and descend to the Ngorongoro Crater, known as the "Garden of Eden of Africa". It is of unique geological composition. The sides of Ngorongoro Crater are a barrier to many species migrating in and out; Ngorongoro Crater is teeming with wildlife, and you have a good chance of seeing the 'Big 5' of Tanzania. You can also spot vultures, zebras, hippos, wildebeests and hyenas. The alkaline lake attracts geese, storks and pink clouds of flamingos. Your professional driver-guide will let you discover all the natural wonders of nature in this place. You will rest at the accommodation for the night before travelling to the wonders of Lake Manyara National Park.

7. Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park to Moshi/Arusha

   • Your final day of the Tanzania safari begins with breakfast and then takes you to Lake Manyara National Park, which stretches across the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. Lake Manyara National Park is a wildlife sanctuary of forests, dry scrub, Soda Lake and a bird lover's paradise. The forest is mesmerizing with the chirping of the birds and the fluttering antics of the monkeys in the forest; Giraffes roam the savannah and lions rest in the trees, others rest in the shade of the trees, while families of hippos bathe in the waters of Soda Lake. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in the park before returning to Moshi/Arusha, where your best safari adventure ends. On request, we can arrange a transfer to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport.