Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Your Africa Safari Trip begins at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where a representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Nestled at the base of Mount Meru, Arusha serves as the safari capital of Tanzania. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to unwind in the lodge gardens, take a dip in the pool, or simply rest before the adventure begins.
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, a highlight of any Africa Safari Trip. Known for its enormous elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and diverse wildlife, Tarangire provides a classic safari atmosphere. During your full-day game drive, watch for lions lounging under acacias, leopards on the hunt, and over 500 bird species. A picnic lunch inside the park allows you to soak in the scenery before heading to Karatu for your overnight stay.
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Day 3: Karatu to Serengeti National Park
This morning, journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and continue into Serengeti National Park, the crown jewel of your Africa Safari Trip. Famous for the Great Migration, Serengeti offers endless grasslands filled with wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes. Predators like lions and cheetahs follow closely, creating unforgettable safari moments. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route and spend the evening under the stars at a tented camp in central Serengeti.
Accommodation: Embalakai Authentic Lodge
Day 4: Full-Day Game Drives in Serengeti
Today, explore Serengeti with either two game drives—morning and afternoon—or a full-day safari with a picnic lunch in the bush. Expect thrilling encounters with elephants, hippos, buffalo, and a range of predators. Serengeti’s iconic landscapes and high concentration of wildlife make it a centerpiece of every Africa Safari Trip. Return to camp for dinner and a peaceful night surrounded by the sounds of the savannah.
Accommodation: Embalakai Authentic Lodge
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti game drive as you head toward Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend into the crater to witness one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. The crater floor is home to wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, elephants, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. With its mix of lakes, savannah, and woodlands, Ngorongoro is often considered the highlight of an Africa Safari Trip.
Accommodation: Embalakai Ngorongoro
Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park & Departure
End your safari with a visit to Lake Manyara National Park, set beneath the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment. Famous for its flamingo-filled lake, over 500 bird species, and tree-climbing lions, Lake Manyara is a compact yet diverse park. After a picnic lunch and a scenic game drive, return to Arusha or transfer directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey. This concludes your remarkable Africa Safari Trip.
