Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport
Your Tanzania tour begins the moment you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your safari guide will greet you and drive you to Tarangire National Park. Known for its rolling savannahs dotted with ancient baobab trees, Tarangire is home to one of the largest elephant populations in East Africa. On your game drive, expect to encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and troops of playful baboons. The park’s landscapes of rivers, low hills, and open plains provide breathtaking scenery that adds to the magic of your first day. In the evening, retire to Tarangire Simba Lodge, where you will enjoy a hearty dinner and your first night in the African bush.
Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge
Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Today’s journey takes you deep into the heart of Tanzania’s most famous safari destination — the Serengeti. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the crown jewel of Tanzania Tours, celebrated for its boundless savannah plains and astonishing abundance of wildlife. During your game drives, watch lion prides stalking prey near the riverbanks, leopards lounging in acacia trees, and cheetahs sprinting across the open plains in pursuit of gazelles. Elephants, giraffes, hyenas, buffalo, and wildebeest are seen in large numbers, offering unmatched photographic opportunities. By evening, you’ll arrive at Shuhudia Adventure Camp, where the sounds of the Serengeti wilderness will lull you to sleep.
Accommodation: Shuhudia Adventure Camp
Day 3: Full Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti
Your third day on this Tanzania safari tour is dedicated to exploring the Central Serengeti, also known as the Seronera area. This region is famed for its high concentrations of big cats and year-round wildlife activity. Game drives here offer excellent chances of spotting lions, leopards, and cheetahs alongside large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes. The endless golden plains and iconic acacia trees create the classic Serengeti image that has made it world-renowned. After a thrilling day of wildlife encounters, return to Shuhudia Adventure Camp for dinner and overnight, immersed in the sounds of the wild.
Accommodation: Shuhudia Adventure Camp
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha
On your final day of this Tanzania tour, you will journey to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Descending into the crater is like stepping into a hidden world filled with extraordinary wildlife. Here, you may encounter endangered black rhinos, elephants with massive tusks, lions, hyenas, and over 600 spotted hyenas. The crater also boasts lush wetlands where hippos wallow and more than 400 bird species thrive. After your game drive and picnic lunch inside the crater, you’ll drive back to Arusha and be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, carrying incredible memories of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes.
