Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
A Ravina Tours representative will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer you to your luxury hotel. If time permits, enjoy the lush grounds or explore a bit of Arusha. Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Begin your adventure with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its huge elephant herds, ancient baobabs, and incredible birdlife. Enjoy a game drive and picnic lunch before settling in for the evening in Karatu. Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn
Day 3: Ngorongoro → Serengeti National Park
Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands and lush forests before descending into the Serengeti, Tanzania’s most famous national park. Look out for big cats, antelope, and the beginnings of the Great Migration.
Day 4–5: Full Safari Days in Serengeti National Park
Spend two thrilling days exploring the vast Serengeti Plains. Game drives offer encounters with lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, wildebeest, and more. Optional sunrise hot air balloon safari available. Accommodation: Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Day 6: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before heading back to the Ngorongoro Crater, stopping at scenic viewpoints along the way. Dinner and overnight at a lodge perched on the crater rim. Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Day 7: Crater Safari → Karatu
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to dense wildlife populations, including the endangered black rhino. After your game drive and picnic lunch, continue to Karatu for an overnight stay. Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn
Day 8: Lake Manyara → Return to Arusha
Your final national park is Lake Manyara, famed for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and lush diversity of habitats. After a half-day game drive and lunch, return to Arusha. Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel
Day 9: Materuni Coffee & Cultural Tour
Drive to Materuni village in the Kilimanjaro region. Participate in a hands-on coffee tour and traditional Chagga music and dance. Weather permitting, enjoy stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro’s summit. Later, transfer to your final lodge near the airport. Accommodation: Airport Planet Lodge
Day 10: Departure
At a suitable time, a driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.