Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your private driver-guide will meet and transfer you to your luxury accommodation in Arusha. Here you’ll unwind from your journey, enjoy a welcome drink, and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Your Tanzania Tour begins with a morning departure to Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobab trees and Tanzania’s largest elephant herds. Spend the day on game drives spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, baboons, and buffalo.
In the afternoon, continue to your lodge perched on the escarpment rim overlooking Lake Manyara, where you’ll enjoy sunset views and a luxury stay.
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Day 3: Lake Manyara – Lake Eyasi (Cultural Safari)
After breakfast, drive to Lake Eyasi, a cultural highlight of this Tanzania Tour. Here you’ll meet the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last hunter-gatherer communities in Africa, and join them on a traditional hunting expedition.
You’ll also interact with the Datoga tribe, skilled blacksmiths known for their hand-crafted jewelry, tools, and weapons. This cultural immersion offers a glimpse into centuries-old traditions before returning to your lodge.
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Day 4: Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at Olduvai Gorge Museum, a renowned archaeological site where evidence of early mankind was discovered.
Continue into the Serengeti National Park, the crown jewel of Tanzania Tours, where you’ll embark on your first game drive. Spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, wildebeests, and zebras as you enter the endless plains.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti’s vast plains, home to the Great Migration and countless predators. Depending on the season, you may witness millions of wildebeests and zebras on their migratory journey.
Your game drives will take you through diverse habitats, from river valleys to acacia woodlands. Return to your luxury lodge for sundowners and dinner under the stars.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 6: Serengeti – Maasai Village – Ngorongoro
Begin your day with a sunrise game drive in Serengeti, with the chance to spot nocturnal predators returning from their night hunts. Afterward, visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about the customs, dances, and daily lives of this proud warrior tribe.
In the afternoon, continue to Ngorongoro Crater, staying at a lodge perched on the rim with breathtaking views.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” for a full-day safari. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the Big Five, including the rare black rhino. Expect sightings of lions, elephants, buffalo, wildebeests, hippos, flamingos, and more.
After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, drive back to Arusha for overnight at Kibo Palace Hotel.
Accommodation: Kibo Palace Hotel
Day 8: Departure from Arusha – Kilimanjaro Airport
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home. Alternatively, you can extend your trip with a beach holiday in Zanzibar for a perfect blend of safari and relaxation.
