Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

   • Begin the day with a pickup from your hotel or lodge in Arusha by your professional driver-guide

   • Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its majestic baobab trees and large elephant population

   • Embark on a thrilling game drive through the park and enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic area

   • Witness the annual migratory cycle, which brings thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and elephants into the park

   • Explore the diverse landscape and look out for predators that follow the herds

   • Arrive at your designated campsite for dinner and overnight stay

   Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
   Accommodation: Budget camping

2. Day 2: Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

   • Wake up early and have breakfast at the campsite

   • Drive through the lush highland farmlands of Karatu en route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

   • Descend from the highlands and enter the vast plains of Serengeti National Park

   • Head to the Seronera region, known for its high concentration of wildlife and the Seronera River ecosystem

   • Arrive in time for lunch and later enjoy an afternoon wildlife drive in the central Serengeti

   • Settle in at Nyani Campsite for dinner and overnight camping

   Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
   Accommodation: Budget camping (Inside Central Serengeti NP)

3. Day 3: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

   • Start the day with an early breakfast at the camp

   • Depart from Serengeti National Park and proceed towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

   • Conduct game drives along the route, searching for remaining sightings of wildlife

   • Stop at a traditional Maasai village for at least 30 minutes to experience local tribal culture

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

   Main Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
   Accommodation: Budget camping

4. Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater

   • Begin the day early with a descent of 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater

   • Explore the crater floor on a full game drive while enjoying a picnic lunch within the crater

   • Observe a rich concentration of wildlife including lions, rhinos, elephants, hyenas, and various bird species

   • Discover the crater's unique ecosystem made up of grasslands, marshes, and woodland

   • Ascend from the crater in the late afternoon and return to your campsite for dinner and overnight

   Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
   Accommodation: Budget camping

5. Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

   • Eat breakfast at the campsite and prepare for the final leg of the safari

   • Drive to Lake Manyara National Park with packed lunch boxes

   • Clear the park gate passes and enter the forested park, often populated by baboons at the entrance

   • Spot other wildlife including elephants, gazelles, hippos, and the famous tree-climbing lions

   • Enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch within the park

   • Depart in the afternoon and drive back to Arusha town or transfer directly to the airport

   Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
   Accommodation: No overnight stay included (End of tour)