8-Day Northern Tanzania Safari with Kilimanjaro and 3 Nights in Serengeti

• Guests arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and receive a warm welcome.
• Transfer to a lodge in Moshi, a charming town at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Afternoon at leisure: relax in the lodge gardens, enjoy views of Kilimanjaro, or explore Moshi's coffee plantations.

Overnight in Moshi, with dinner and a safari briefing.

• Morning drive to Marangu Gate, the starting point of Kilimanjaro's famous route.
• Enjoy a guided hike through lush rainforest, spotting monkeys, exotic birds, and vibrant flora.
• Picnic lunch along the trail, surrounded by the sounds of nature.
• Afternoon descent and return to Moshi.

Overnight in Moshi, preparing for the safari adventure.

• After breakfast, depart Moshi for Tarangire National Park (approx. 5 hours).
• Enjoy a game drive upon arrival and witness giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and predators.
• Picnic lunch inside the park.

Overnight at a lodge or camp near Tarangire, with sundowners overlooking the savannah.

• Morning drive to Lake Manyara National Park (approx. 2 hours).
• Enjoy an afternoon game drive spotting tree-climbing lions, elephants in lush forests, hippos wallowing in pools, and vibrant birdlife along the lakeshore.
• Picnic lunch beside the lake.

Overnight at a lodge or camp near Lake Manyara with views of the Rift Valley escarpment.

• Morning departure for the legendary Serengeti (approx. 5 hours with scenic stops).
• Drive through the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment and Ngorongoro Highlands.
• Afternoon game drive in the Seronera region, famous for big cats and resident wildlife.

Overnight in a Serengeti lodge or camp, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

• Begin with a sunrise game drive when predators are most active; depending on the season, witness the Great Migration.
• Picnic lunch in the bush to stay close to the action.
• Afternoon exploration of hippo pools, leopard territories, and vast herds of antelope.
• Optional hot air balloon safari at dawn (extra cost) to drift silently above the plains.

Overnight in a Serengeti lodge or camp under a canopy of stars.

• Continue exploring the Serengeti's diverse regions, including central Seronera for predators, the western corridor for migration crossings (seasonal), or northern Serengeti for river landscapes.
• Picnic lunch in the bush.
• Evening game drive capped with a Serengeti sunset.

Overnight in a Serengeti lodge or camp, completing three nights in the park.

• Morning drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approx. 4 hours).
• Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
• Spot lions, elephants, buffalo, flamingos, and the rare black rhino.
• Picnic lunch beside a hippo pool.
• Afternoon return to Arusha (approx. 4 hours).
• The safari concludes with drop-off at a hotel or airport for onward travel.