Itinerary

1. Day 1- Arusha/Moshi - Tarangire National Park

   • In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Moshi/Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, which is known for its huge baobab trees and large herds of elephants. Its sparse vegetation makes it a beautiful and special location, where up to 300 elephants can be found, looking for underground streams in the dry riverbeds. Migratory wildebeest, zebra, and buffalo can also be seen crowding the shrinking lagoons. 
   • Here, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive with a picnic lunch.

   Overnight stay on the outskirts of Tarangire National Park in the Kudu Lodge or similar.

2. Day 2- Tarangire - Lake Manyara National Park - Lake Eyasi

   • Today you will enjoy a day trip to Lake Manyara National Park, which is located within the Great Rift Valley. Lake Manyara boasts a spectacular setting, famous for its tree-climbing lions and soda-ash lake. The Park also provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife. The shores of the lake, encrusted with pink flamingos, attract more than 400 species of birds, many of them waterfowl or migrants. 
   • After your game drive, we’ll then travel the short journey to Lake Eyasi.

   Overnight stay at Lake Eyasi at the Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge.

3. Day 3- Lake Eyasi - Ngorongoro Crater

   • Eat your breakfast and get the chance to visit the bushmen tribe of Datooga and Hadzabe and learn about their culture and way of life. A tour will give you the opportunity to go along on a hunt and experience their outstanding hunting skills with arrows and bows, as well as enjoy some singing and dancing ceremonies. 
   • After lunch, drive to Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s seven natural wonders. Before dinner is served, enjoy incredible views of the crater below.

   Overnight stay on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater in Rhino Lodge or Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge or similar.

4. Day 4- Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti National Park

   • Today you’ll rise early in the morning to descend the 600 m high walls to the floor of the crater and get up close with one of Africa’s seven natural wonders! Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is considered one of the most beautiful and unique places in Africa. 
   • Here, you will find a haven of African wildlife, and you might also be lucky enough to witness the endangered Rhino.
   • Enjoy a game drive and do brunch by the hippo pool before driving to Serengeti National Park.

   Overnight stay in Serengeti National Park in Tortillas Luxury or similar.

5. Day 5 & 6- Serengeti National Park

   • Enjoy two full days to experience the Serengeti's wildlife and the great migration of wildebeest and zebra. The Serengeti's vast plains are also home to a haven of other wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards and many other predators. 
   • Then, go for a cultural trip to Maasai village (optional). 

   Overnight stay in Serengeti National Park in Tortillas Luxury or similar.

   Best time to visit: Suitable all year round; December to July, to follow the wildebeest migration (either Ndutu or Mara River Crossing); June to October to see predators.

6. Day 7- Serengeti - Lake Natron

   • Today, you will continue your safari adventure on Lake Natron with a game drive on the route. 
   • You’ll arrive at the park in the late afternoon. After a few hours’ sleep, you will then have the option to climb Oldoinyo Lengai, an active volcano otherwise known as the “Mountain of God” by the Maasai. 
   • You will begin the climb shortly before midnight, reaching the summit by sunrise. This is a challenging climb, which is very steep and covered in volcanic ash.

   Overnight stay at Lake Natron at Moivaro Lodge.

7. Day 8- Lake Natron

   • Spend today's day recharging your batteries after your hike. Or, if you have the energy, visit the lake with its immense population of flamingos and refreshing waterfalls.

   Overnight stay at Lake Natron at Moivaro Lodge.

8. Day 9- Lake Natron - Arusha/Moshi

   • After breakfast, drive back to Moshi/Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport to conclude the trip.