Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

• Highlights: Welcome to Tanzania.

• Activities:

  • Pick-up from Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha.

  • Transfer to your hotel for safari briefing and relaxation.

• Accommodation (Mid-Range Options):

  • Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

  • African Tulip Hotel

  • Karama Lodge

• Meals: Dinner (depending on arrival time).

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

• Highlights: Elephant herds, baobab trees, varied birdlife.

• Activities:

  • After breakfast, drive to Tarangire (approx. 2–3 hrs).

  • Full-day game drive with picnic lunch.

• Accommodation (Mid-Range Options):

  • Tarangire Simba Lodge

  • Sangaiwe Tented Lodge

  • Maramboi Tented Lodge

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

• Highlights: Scenic drive through Ngorongoro Highlands, first Serengeti game drive.

• Activities:

  • Morning departure to Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • Picnic lunch on the way.

  • Afternoon game drive in Serengeti’s central (Seronera) area.

• Accommodation (Mid-Range Options):

  • Serengeti Tortilis Camp

  • Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp

  • Tukaone Serengeti Camp

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive – Serengeti

• Highlights: Big cats, elephants, giraffes, Great Migration (seasonal).

• Activities:

  • Sunrise game drive for predator sightings.

  • Return for breakfast at camp.

  • Full-day game drive with picnic lunch.

• Accommodation: Same as Day 3.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

• Highlights: Morning Serengeti game drive, Maasai culture (optional).

• Activities:

  • Early morning drive in Serengeti.

  • Depart with picnic lunch towards Ngorongoro.

  • Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge or Maasai village.

• Accommodation (Mid-Range Options):

  • Rhino Lodge (Crater rim)

  • Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp

  • Farm of Dreams Lodge (Karatu)

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara

• Highlights: Big Five in the crater, flamingos at Lake Manyara.

• Activities:

  • Early morning descent into Ngorongoro Crater for game drive.

  • Picnic lunch by hippo pool.

  • Afternoon transfer to Lake Manyara area for overnight.

• Accommodation (Mid-Range Options):

  • Manyara Tortilis Camp

  • Olea African Safari Lodge

  • Eileen’s Tree Inn (Karatu).

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 7: Lake Manyara – Arusha / Departure

• Highlights: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, lush forest.

• Activities:

  • Morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park.

  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch at lodge.

  • Afternoon drive back to Arusha (or airport drop-off for departure flight).

• Accommodation: End of safari (hotel in Arusha or transfer to airport).

• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

✨ Safari Highlights

• Tarangire: Elephants & baobabs.

• Serengeti: Endless plains & predator action.

• Ngorongoro: The world’s largest intact caldera & black rhinos.

• Lake Manyara: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos & groundwater forest.

• Comfortable mid-range lodges/tented camps throughout.