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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival – Arusha
Arrival – Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your warm and friendly driver-guide will greet you with a smile. A short transfer brings you to your lodge in Arusha, surrounded by lush gardens and the gentle sounds of nature. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax by the pool, enjoy a walk through the estate, or simply unwind with a cool drink as you recover from your journey. For those arriving earlier, optional activities include a coffee plantation tour or a short excursion into Arusha town. In the evening, a delicious dinner is served, followed by a restful night under the African sky, preparing you for the incredible days ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Farm House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park – Elephants & Baobabs
Tarangire National Park – Elephants & Baobabs
After breakfast, your adventure begins with a drive of about 3–4 hours into Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem famed for its ancient baobab trees and the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Along the way, enjoy the countryside views and Maasai settlements. Arrive mid-morning for your first thrilling game drive, where giraffes, lions, and countless birds welcome you. A picnic lunch is enjoyed inside the park beneath a shady tree, while the afternoon is spent exploring further. As the golden sun sets, the sky turns magical hues, perfect for photography. Later, head to your lodge for dinner and relaxation, with optional sundowners available for a memorable evening.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngare Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ndutu Region – The Calving Grounds
Ndutu Region – The Calving Grounds
After breakfast, journey about 2–3 hours toward Ndutu, where the Serengeti meets Ngorongoro. This is the magical site of the wildebeest calving season, when over half a million newborns take their first steps on the plains. The road takes you past villages and endless rolling savannah, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Here, predators such as cheetahs and hyenas wait for opportunities, creating unforgettable wildlife spectacles. Dinner is served at camp with the sounds of the wild all around you.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Safari Haven Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti
Rise early for breakfast and continue your journey into the heart of Serengeti National Park. The drive of about 4 hours is filled with wildlife encounters, so your game drive begins the moment you leave camp. Picnic lunch will be enjoyed en route as you head deeper into the Central Serengeti, home to the highest density of big cats. Lions bask on kopjes, leopards lounge in acacia trees, and cheetahs prowl the golden plains. By late afternoon, check in at your tented camp. After a hot shower, gather for dinner under the star-studded African sky, with the night filled by the distant roars of lions and the soft rustling of the savannah. Optional pre-booked hot-air balloon safaris can be arranged for dawn.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Moyo Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
After a hearty breakfast, enjoy one final morning game drive in the Serengeti, where dawn brings the wilderness alive with predators on the move and herbivores grazing. Later, depart toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, a scenic drive with a picnic lunch along the way. Pass through Maasai villages and volcanic landscapes before reaching the cooler highlands. Check in at Ngorongoro Wild Camp, a tranquil lodge surrounded by lush forests and sweeping escarpment views. Spend the evening unwinding by the fireplace, enjoying a hearty dinner, or joining a guided walk through the nearby highlands for cultural encounters and birdwatching.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Wild Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater- African Natural Wonder
Ngorongoro Crater- African Natural Wonder
An early breakfast fuels you for one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles, the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend 600 meters into the world’s largest intact caldera for a half-day safari across diverse habitats teeming with life. Spot endangered black rhinos, massive elephants, prides of lions, herds of wildebeest, and colourful flocks of flamingos. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic spot inside the Crater, surrounded by this natural amphitheatre of wildlife. In the afternoon, ascend the rim and drive toward Karatu. By evening, check in at your Lodge, where dinner and a restful night await in the tranquil countryside.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Arusha – Flight to Zanzibar
Arusha – Flight to Zanzibar
After breakfast, drive for about 3 hours back to Arusha, passing through farmland and lively roadside villages. On arrival, enjoy lunch (optional) before being transferred to the airport for Zanzibar. This marks the end of your northern circuit safari, but it can continue with a relaxing beach holiday. Optional activities include spice tours, Stone Town exploration, or simply unwinding on Zanzibar’s pristine white beaches. Accommodation tonight is not included but can be arranged according to your preference for either beach resorts or boutique island lodges.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha Airport (Arusha)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
