Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire national park

   • You will be picked up at 8:30 am from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive. Tanzania’s third-largest national park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centrepiece of this park, famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. You may see lions, leopards, cheetahs, lesser kudus, buffalos, oryx, elands, giraffes and zebras here. After the game drive, you will return to your lodge, where a delicious dinner awaits you.

2. Day 2: Drive from Karatu to Serengeti

   • Commence your day with breakfast at Lode, kicking off a scenic drive to the Ndutu area via the Ngorongoro Conservation Gate. Upon reaching your destination, savour a delightful picnic lunch before venturing into an afternoon and evening game drive, immersing yourself in the region's diverse wildlife. As the day concludes, relish a satisfying dinner and retire for the night at the welcoming Tanzania bush camp. This journey ensures a picturesque drive and an intimate encounter with the rich wildlife and landscapes of the Ndutu area.

3. Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro crater

   • Rise with the sunrise and embark on morning and afternoon game drives. Explore the picturesque Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek, observing animals as they gather to drink water. Later in the afternoon, embark on a scenic 2-hour drive to Ngorongoro. This day promises a harmonious blend of wildlife encounters, serene lake exploration, and a picturesque journey to Ngorongoro, ensuring a memorable safari experience.

4. Day 4: Ngorongoro crater to Arusha

   • On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast, you will make an early descent at around 6:30 am into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact, unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260sq km with a depth of over 2000 ft. The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is recommended. African elephants, buffalos, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs and lions are found in plenty. After the picnic lunch at the beautiful hippo pool, you will begin a steep descent to the top exit of the crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4-hour drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off at your preferred location in Arusha by 6:00 pm. With an incredible experience and many memories to cherish, this is when you bid goodbye to your team.