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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
When you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), our driver will meet you with a warm welcome. After helping with your luggage, you will be transferred to your lodge in Arusha. The rest of the day is yours to unwind and recover from your flight. Later in Arusha, our representative will conduct a short briefing to walk you through your upcoming itinerary and answer any questions before your safari begins. You will spend the night resting at the lodge, getting ready for the adventure starting tomorrow.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Gran Meliá Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast at your lodge in Arusha, your driver-guide will pick you up to begin your journey to Tarangire National Park. The drive takes you through local villages and open countryside before reaching the park gates.
Tarangire is famous for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees scattered across the landscape. Upon arrival, you will head out on a game drive along the Tarangire River, which acts as a main water source for wildlife, drawing large numbers of animals together. You will have the chance to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and various bird species, as well as predators like lions resting under the shade.
After an exciting day exploring the park and enjoying a picnic lunch in the bush, you will head to your accommodation for your overnight stay and rest.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park
Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will check out of your lodge and begin the journey toward the Serengeti National Park. You will drive through the cool highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying views of the landscapes along the way, before descending into the vast, open plains of the Serengeti.
As you arrive at the park entrance, your game viewing begins right away as you travel into the Central Serengeti (Seronera region). This area is famous for its steady water supply from the Seronera River, which keeps wildlife active throughout the year. On your afternoon game drive, you will search for lions, leopards resting on acacia branches, cheetahs on the open savanna, and herds of zebras, giraffes, and wildebeests.
At the end of the afternoon, you will head to your accommodation in the central Serengeti to settle in, relax, and spend the night.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Nyota Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Central to North Serengeti National Park
Central to North Serengeti National Park
Your day begins with a morning drive out of the central plains, heading north toward the Mara region of the Serengeti. As you travel from the central plains up into the northern area, the landscape gradually changes into hills, rocky kopjes, and woodland areas.
This northern area is home to the Mara River, where the Great Wildebeest Migration gathers for the river crossings. On your way and during your afternoon game drive, you will search for large herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the open country, along with predators like lions and leopards that follow the migration. You will also have the chance to see resident wildlife along the riverbanks, including large pods of hippos and crocodiles resting in the water.
In the late afternoon, you will drive to your accommodation in the North Serengeti to check in, relax, and spend the night.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Malaika Mara River Luxury Camps
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full Day in North Serengeti
Full Day in North Serengeti
You will spend the entire day exploring the northern reaches of the Serengeti, focusing your time near the Mara River and the surrounding open plains. This full day in the north gives you the best opportunity to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration up close and follow the dramatic river crossings.
Your guide will position the vehicle near active crossing points along the riverbanks, where large herds of wildebeest and zebras gather, hesitate, and eventually plunge into the water filled with crocodiles. You will also spend time driving through the surrounding hills and woodlands to spot resident wildlife, including lions, leopards, hyenas, elephants, and large pods of hippos resting in the river.
With a picnic lunch enjoyed out in the bush to maximize your time viewing wildlife, you will continue your game drive through the afternoon before heading back to your northern accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Malaika Mara River Luxury Camps
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
North to Central Serengeti National Park
North to Central Serengeti National Park
After checking out, you will begin your journey heading back south from the northern sector toward the central plains of the Serengeti. This drive takes you across changing landscapes, giving you another chance to spot wildlife, giraffes, and various bird species along the way.
As you re-enter the Seronera region in the central Serengeti, you will take part in an afternoon game drive. This area offers excellent opportunities to spot predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as resident herds that remain in the central plains year-round.
In the late afternoon, you will head to your accommodation in the central Serengeti to settle in, relax, and spend the night.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Nyota Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
You will depart the central Serengeti in the morning and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival, you will descend down the steep walls of the crater into a large volcanic caldera filled with a high concentration of permanent resident wildlife.
Your game drive on the crater floor takes you across open grass and acacia forests and around Lake Magadi, where you can search for a wide variety of animals, including elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and black rhinos. After enjoying a picnic lunch inside the crater, you will drive up the crater rim and head a short distance out of the conservation area to your accommodation in nearby Karatu for your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Manyara to Arusha for departure
Lake Manyara to Arusha for departure
Your final day starts with a short drive from Karatu to Lake Manyara National Park, located right at the base of the Great Rift Valley cliff. The park has a lot of different landscapes in a small space, starting with a green forest fed by underground springs where baboons, blue monkeys, and colorful birds live in the high trees.
As you drive through the park, the forest opens up into grassy areas and leads right to the edges of the lake, which often attracts flamingos and waterbirds. On your morning game drive, you will look for giraffes, elephants moving through the trees, zebras, and, if you are lucky, the lions that like to rest up in the trees.
After having your picnic lunch, you will start the drive back to Arusha. Your driver-guide will drop you off at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Arusha Airport (ARK), or your hotel in town, bringing your safari trip to a end.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
