Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

   • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.

   • Meet your professional driver-guide who will be holding a personalized welcome sign.

   • Transfer to your comfortable hotel in Arusha or Moshi.

   • Receive a detailed safari briefing from your safari coordinator.

   • Relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, including the swimming pool, lush gardens, bar, and restaurant.

   Spend the night at the Hotel.

2. Day 2: Explore Tarangire National Park

   • Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel.

   • Depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.

   • Enjoy a full-day game drive through varied terrain of plains, swamps, and riverine systems.

   • Observe wildlife such as lions, zebras, buffalo, giraffes, and oryxes gathering near the Tarangire River.

   • Watch for over 500 bird species including hornbills and kingfishers.

   • Return to Highview Hotel or similar lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

3. Day 3: Drive to Northern Serengeti via Ngorongoro

   • Eat breakfast at the lodge and depart for Serengeti National Park.

   • Drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to the northern Serengeti.

   • Witness the stunning landscape and possibly the Great Migration, depending on the season.

   • View thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles across the savannah.

   • Reach Ikoma Wild Camp in the evening.

   • Embark on an exciting night game drive to observe nocturnal wildlife activity.

   Stay overnight at Ikoma Wild Camp.

4. Day 4: Discover Central Serengeti

   • Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before heading into central Serengeti.

   • Spend the entire day on game drives exploring the rich biodiversity of the park.

   • Look out for the "Big Five" — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros.

   • Watch cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and countless bird species in their natural habitat.

   • Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild before continuing the adventure.

   • Return to your camp or lodge for a relaxing evening and overnight stay.

5. Day 5: Descend into Ngorongoro Crater

   • Depart after breakfast for the Ngorongoro Crater.

   • Descend 600 meters into this World Heritage-listed caldera for a full-day game drive.

   • Observe dense populations of wildlife including black rhinos, hippos, antelopes, and large prides of lions.

   • Capture stunning views of the crater floor, lakes, forests, and open plains.

   • Return to Highview Hotel in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight rest.

6. Day 6: Experience Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour

   • Drive to Mto wa Mbu village after breakfast.

   • Explore the vibrant market and interact with local artisans and farmers.

   • Visit community homes and learn about the 120+ tribes that reside in the village.

   • Enjoy a traditional Tanzanian meal prepared by local women.

   • Participate in banana beer brewing, rice farming, or painting workshops.

   • Drive back to Moshi or Arusha for your final night at the hotel.

7. Day 7: Depart or Extend Your Journey

   • Have breakfast at the hotel and prepare for departure.

   • Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your outbound flight.

   • Choose to extend your trip with a day tour around Arusha/Moshi or a beach holiday in Zanzibar.

   • Visit the Day Trip or Zanzibar package page for more options and extensions.