Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. The rest of the day is free to relax. In the evening, attend a safari briefing to prepare for your journey.
Accommodation: Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 2: Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
After an early breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park. This park is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife including wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and dry-region antelope like the oryx and gerenuk. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and then drive to your campsite for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Budget Camping
Day 3: Travel to Serengeti National Park (via Ngorongoro Highlands)
After breakfast, travel through the scenic Ngorongoro highlands where local Iraqw people grow crops like wheat and coffee. Enjoy a quick view of the stunning Ngorongoro Crater before continuing to the vast Serengeti plains. Arrive by late afternoon and enjoy a game drive on your way to the campsite.
Accommodation: Serengeti Seronera Campsite
Day 4: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park
Spend the whole day exploring the Serengeti. You’ll have a chance to witness the Great Migration (depending on the season) and spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and more. Choose between a full-day game drive with picnic lunch or a split schedule with morning and afternoon drives.
Accommodation: Serengeti Seronera Campsite
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Rise early and travel to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to about 25,000 animals, including the rare black rhino. After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, ascend the crater and return to Arusha for your final night.
Accommodation: Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel
Day 6: Departure
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to either Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport for your flight. Alternatively, you can extend your trip with a beach holiday in Zanzibar.