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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Meet our airport team and transfer privately to Arusha for a relaxed welcome and rest. In the evening, meet your safari representative for a detailed briefing covering the route, cultural experiences, photography etiquette, locally arranged visits, road conditions, meal preferences, park-entry timings and luggage organization for the safari vehicle or bush flight.
There will be time to shower, rest and settle in before the adventure begins. The cultural briefing also explains the difference between an organized cultural exchange and an unplanned performance, helping ensure respectful and meaningful interactions with local communities. This preparation keeps the following morning smooth and protects your first wildlife experience from unnecessary delays.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Forest Hill Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park for a full day of wildlife viewing. Enter the park’s striking baobab country and explore its river corridor, seasonal marshes, open grasslands, and woodland areas. Wildlife often gathers around the Tarangire River and remaining water sources, offering excellent opportunities to observe elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and other species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your game drive. With a private safari vehicle, you can spend more time observing interesting wildlife behavior and explore quieter areas away from busy viewing spots. Later, drive to the Karatu area for a comfortable overnight stay, arriving before dark.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Travel to Lake Manyara National Park for a scenic game drive through diverse habitats, including lush forest, open floodplains, and the lakeshore. Descend the Great Rift Valley escarpment and explore the park’s northern sector, with the route adapted to seasonal conditions and wildlife activity.
Enjoy lunch during the day before continuing your exploration. Your guide will balance wildlife viewing with comfortable travel, allowing time for photo stops and short breaks without rushing the experience. After the game drive, continue to the Karatu area for a relaxing evening and overnight stay, ready for an early departure to Lake Eyasi the following morning.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Eyasi
Lake Eyasi
Leave early for Lake Eyasi with a locally based guide for a meaningful cultural experience. Depending on community availability and consent, the visit may include time with Hadzabe or Datoga hosts, offering an opportunity to learn about their skills, traditions, and present-day way of life.
The experience is designed as a respectful cultural exchange rather than a staged display. Your local host will determine what can be shared, while guests are briefed on photography and appropriate behavior before the visit. After spending time with the community, return to Karatu for a relaxed evening and time to reflect on the experience and what you have learned.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for five to six hours of wildlife viewing on the crater floor. As you descend from the highlands, enjoy spectacular views of the vast caldera and its diverse habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands.
Your private safari vehicle allows the guide to adapt the route according to weather, road conditions, wildlife movements, and traffic. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the crater visit before continuing with the final game drive. Later, ascend to the crater rim and continue toward the Serengeti side of the conservation area, arriving at your lodge at a comfortable hour.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Cross the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enter the Serengeti through Naabi Hill Gate. Continue toward the Seronera region at a relaxed game-drive pace, enjoying a picnic lunch along the way to keep the day flexible. The route is selected according to recent wildlife sightings, road conditions, and your interests, with opportunities to explore open plains, rocky kopjes, and river areas.
With a private safari vehicle, your guide can spend more time at rewarding sightings and choose quieter tracks when main routes are busy. Arrive at camp in the afternoon and settle in for a three-night stay in the heart of the Serengeti. A late afternoon game drive may follow as temperatures cool and wildlife activity increases.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Hembe
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Full game drive-Serengeti National Park
Full game drive-Serengeti National Park
Explore the Seronera Valley and surrounding kopjes on an early morning game drive, when wildlife is often most active. With a private safari vehicle, your guide can adapt the route based on recent sightings, road conditions, and your interests, allowing time to observe fascinating animal behavior away from crowded areas.
Explore a variety of habitats, including river courses, rocky kopjes, and open plains, while learning how each environment supports different wildlife. Return to camp for lunch or enjoy a picnic in the bush, depending on your preference. Continue with an afternoon game drive as temperatures cool and wildlife activity changes.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Hembe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Full game drive-Serengeti National Park
Full game drive-Serengeti National Park
Use your second full day to explore a different side of the Serengeti. Depending on the season and recent wildlife movements, the day may focus on open plains, riverine habitats, rocky kopjes, or a longer search for current herd movements. Your guide will discuss the plan with you the evening before and adjust the route based on fresh sightings and road conditions.
With a private vehicle, you can spend more time observing interesting wildlife behavior and move away from busy areas when quieter tracks offer better opportunities. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush or return to camp, followed by an afternoon game drive as temperatures cool and wildlife activity increases.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Hembe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Serengeti National Park to Arusha by Flight
Serengeti National Park to Arusha by Flight
Enjoy a final game drive through the Serengeti en route to Seronera Airstrip, with the route adapted to recent wildlife sightings and your interests. Your private vehicle allows time for memorable final encounters with the Serengeti’s wildlife and landscapes before heading to the airstrip.
Fly from Seronera to Arusha, where our transfer team will meet you and assist with your onward journey, whether continuing to your hotel, connecting to Zanzibar, or transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport. For late international departures, an additional night in Arusha may be required to ensure a comfortable and safe connection.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
