Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Arusha & Tarangire National Park

   • Morning: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha. Enjoy breakfast at a local café before your safari begins.
   • Afternoon: Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a packed lunch amidst the stunning scenery.
   • Wildlife Spotting: Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, leopards, and diverse bird species.
   • Evening: Check into your lodge or campsite. Enjoy dinner under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

2. Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

   • Morning: After an early breakfast, embark on a morning game drive in Tarangire to catch the wildlife at its most active.
   • Midday: Depart for Serengeti National Park, stopping for lunch en route. Witness the landscape transition from the lush vegetation of Tarangire to the vast plains of the Serengeti.
   • Afternoon: Arrive at Serengeti and head out for your first game drive. Experience the iconic savannah, home to the Great Migration and an abundance of wildlife.
   • Evening: Check into your accommodation in the Serengeti. Enjoy a sunset over the plains before dinner.

3. Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

   • All Day: Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti. Take advantage of morning and afternoon game drives to maximize your wildlife encounters.
   • Wildlife Spotting: Look for the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and rhinoceroses. Don’t miss the chance to see wildebeests and zebras during the migration season.
   • Optional Activity: Consider a hot air balloon ride at dawn for a unique perspective of the Serengeti landscape, followed by a champagne breakfast.
   • Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner and relax by the campfire, sharing stories of the day’s adventures.

4. Day 4- Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

   • Morning: After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in the Serengeti. Capture those last stunning photos before heading to Ngorongoro Crater.
   • Midday: Arrive at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a picnic lunch with spectacular views of the crater.
   • Afternoon: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most unique ecosystems. Explore its lush grasslands, lakes, and forests, teeming with wildlife.
   • Wildlife Spotting: Look out for flamingos, rhinos, and various herbivores. The crater is also home to lions, hyenas, and elephants.
   • Evening: Ascend back to your lodge for dinner, enjoying the stunning views of the crater rim.

5. Day 5: Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara & Departure

   • Morning: After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive with views of the Rift Valley.
   • Midday: Arrive at Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the lake.
   • Afternoon: Take a game drive in the park, exploring its diverse habitats, from lush groundwater forests to open grasslands.
   • Evening: Conclude your safari and transfer back to Arusha for your departure. Reflect on the incredible wildlife experiences and stunning landscapes you’ve encountered.