Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

   • Meet your guide or driver upon arrival at the airport and transfer to your accommodation in Arusha.

   • Spend time exploring Arusha depending on your arrival time and schedule.

   • Relax at your lodge set on expansive and lush grounds, offering a peaceful environment.

   • Unwind and prepare for your upcoming safari experience.

   • Stay overnight at Outpost Arusha.

2. Day 2: Tarangire National Park Exploration

   • Enjoy breakfast before being collected from your hotel by your private safari guide.

   • Travel through gently rolling Maasai plains dotted with scattered acacia trees.

   • Observe Maasai people in colourful attire walking, cycling, and herding animals along the الطريق.

   • Arrive at Tarangire National Park, named after the Tarangire River, the main water source during the dry season.

   • Spot large elephant herds gathering near the river along with giraffes, bushbuck, and hartebeest.

   • Look out for predators such as lions and leopards following the herbivores.

   • Discover an exceptional variety of bird species and admire ancient baobab trees.

   • Proceed to your mid-range lodge for dinner, relaxation, and overnight stay at Sumawe Suite Karatu.

3. Day 3: Journey to Serengeti National Park

   • Enjoy breakfast before continuing towards the fertile Ngorongoro Highlands where the Iraqw people grow wheat and corn.

   • Travel through the mist shrouded rainforests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with chances to spot baboons, leopards, and elephants in the dense undergrowth.

   • Pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and witness breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater.

   • Continue onward to Serengeti National Park, arriving by midday.

   • Explore Tanzania’s largest national park known for its diverse landscapes including grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah, and mountains.

   • Embark on an extensive game drive across the Serengeti.

   • Head towards the Seronera Valley for an evening meal and overnight stay at Kontiki Serengeti Camp.

4. Day 4: Full Day Serengeti Game Drives

   • Spend the day exploring Serengeti National Park on extensive game drives.
   • Discover vast open grasslands that offer excellent opportunities for wildlife sightings.
   • Learn about Tanzania’s oldest national park and one of the oldest ecosystems on earth, with climate and vegetation largely unchanged for millions of years.
   • Witness abundant wildlife across the plains in their natural habitat.
   • Observe the annual Great Migration, where large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes move in search of fresh grazing depending on rainfall patterns.
   • Return to your accommodation for a hearty dinner and relaxation under the stars at Kontiki Serengeti Camp.

5. Day 5: Serengeti Exploration and Optional Activities

   • Option to embark on an early morning sunrise game drive and witness predators such as lions and leopards hunting across the savannah.

   • Experience the dramatic sunrise lighting up the Serengeti landscape.

   • Choose to add an optional hot air balloon safari followed by a champagne breakfast.

   • Continue exploring the Serengeti with opportunities to observe diverse wildlife, birdlife, and landscapes.

   • Return to your accommodation for relaxation and overnight stay at Kontiki Serengeti Camp.

6. Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro

   Enjoy breakfast before embarking on a final game drive in the Serengeti.

   • Travel towards the Ngorongoro Crater after your morning exploration.

   • Arrive at the crater rim in the afternoon and witness your first views of glistening streams, open grasslands, and an abundance of wildlife.

   • Take in the remarkable scenery of this natural wonder in preparation for the next day’s exploration.

   • Spend the night at a lodge on the crater rim with unforgettable views at Tortilis Ngorongoro Camp.

7. Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu

   • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, which appears like a forgotten world surrounded by steep volcanic walls.
   • Explore a pristine wilderness featuring sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, and glistening lakes and swamps.
   • Learn about the crater’s formation from a massive volcanic explosion and collapse 2 to 3 million years ago.
   • Discover one of Africa’s densest populations of large mammals within this natural reserve.
   • Experience the adventurous drive down to the crater floor.
   • Spot large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle along with over 500 species of birds.
   • Look out for the endangered black rhino, often seen in the open grasslands.
   • Drive to the nearby town of Karatu after the day’s exploration.
   • Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at Sumawe Suite Karatu.

8. Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

   • Enjoy breakfast before driving to Lake Manyara National Park, your final safari destination.

   • Explore this unspoiled paradise known for its abundant birdlife and tree climbing lions.

   • Observe the dramatic western escarpment of the Rift Valley forming the park’s boundary.

   • Discover the shallow alkaline Lake Manyara, which expands and recedes with the seasons and attracts thousands of flamingos during the rains.

   • Learn about the origin of the name Manyara from the Maasai word ‘emanyara’, a plant used for building traditional homestead enclosures.

   • Explore diverse vegetation ranging from savannah to evergreen forest.

   • Spot wildlife such as giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and possibly lions resting in trees.

   • Enjoy lunch before driving back to Arusha.

   • Arrive in Arusha in the early evening and proceed for overnight stay at Sumawe Suite Karatu.

9. Day 9: Materuni Village and Kilimanjaro Region

   • Depart early in the morning from your accommodation in Arusha and drive to Materuni village in the Kilimanjaro region.
   • Experience an authentic coffee tour surrounded by lush greenery and scenic foothills.
   • Learn traditional methods of coffee cultivation, drying, roasting, and processing.
   • Participate in grinding coffee accompanied by lively Chagga songs and dances for an immersive cultural experience.
   • Enjoy breathtaking views of the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, if weather permits.
   • Drive to a peaceful lodge near Kilimanjaro International Airport after the tour.
   • Relax and reflect on your journey while enjoying your final evening in Tanzania.

   Stay overnight at Bru Bru Lodge Moshi.

10. Day 10: Departure

    • Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport at an appropriate time to catch your onward flight.
    • Conclude your Tanzania safari experience after an unforgettable journey through diverse landscapes and wildlife encounters.
    • Receive a warm thank you from Jairos Adventure for choosing their services.
    • Depart with best wishes for safe travels and a pleasant journey home.