Day 1: Welcome to Tanzania – Arrival in Arusha
A Ravina Tours representative will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer you to Gran Meliá Arusha, an elegant 5-star hotel nestled between lush gardens and the foothills of Mount Meru. Unwind and prepare for your safari journey.Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha
Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Land of Giants
Head toward Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds, sweeping savannahs, and towering baobab trees. Watch for lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest near the life-giving Tarangire River.
Accommodation: Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge
Day 3: Through Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti National Park
Travel through the green highlands and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying sweeping views of the crater below before entering the Serengeti National Park. Arrive in time for your first thrilling game drive in the iconic Serengeti.Accommodation: Lemala Nanyukie – Luxury tented camp
Day 4: Full Day in the Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the endless plains and valleys of the Serengeti. Spot resident lions, leopards, and cheetahs, and track herds of wildebeest and zebra on their seasonal migration. This is safari at its most raw and real.Accommodation: Lemala Nanyukie
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Crater Rim Views
After a morning game drive, begin your journey to Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy stunning views as you arrive at your lodge perched on the rim, offering jaw-dropping panoramic vistas over the caldera.Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lodge – Melia Collection
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Karatu Stay
Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and wildlife paradise. Search for the Big Five, including the elusive black rhino, and enjoy a picnic by a hippo pool before continuing to the lush hills of Karatu. Accommodation: Gibb’s Farm – Elegant farmhouse stay
Day 7: Lake Manyara & Return to Arusha
Wrap up your adventure with a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic gem known for flamingos, monkeys, and lions that climb trees. After lunch, drive back to Arusha or transfer to the airport for your onward flight.