Day 1: Arrival in Arusha & Optional City Tour
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you’ll be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy an optional city tour of Arusha, featuring stops at the Cultural Heritage Museum, local craft markets, and the colorful Maasai Market.
Accommodation: Forest Hill Hotel, Arusha
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, set out for Tarangire National Park, famous for its towering baobab trees and massive elephant herds. With your private safari vehicle’s open roof, you’ll have a front-row seat to stunning wildlife action, including lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and countless bird species. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch near the Tarangire River before continuing your game drive.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Day 3: Scenic Drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy a beautiful drive to Serengeti National Park, passing through the lush Ngorongoro Highlands with a brief stop at the crater viewpoint. Entering the Serengeti in the afternoon, you’ll enjoy your first game drive across the iconic plains as wildlife begins to emerge in the golden light of sunset.
Overnight: Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp
Day 4: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park
Spend the day immersed in the Serengeti, home to the Big Five and the Great Migration (seasonal). From sunrise to sunset, you’ll explore different regions of the park and may witness hunting predators, grazing herds, and over 500 bird species. Optional extras like a hot-air balloon safari or walking safari can be added for a unique experience.
Overnight: Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp
Day 5: Sunrise Game Drive & Transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands
Begin with a serene sunrise safari, a magical time when predators are most active. Enjoy breakfast in the bush before continuing your morning game drive. Around midday, journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving by evening.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Day 6: Game Drive in the Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most wildlife-rich regions. Explore its lush grasslands, forests, soda lakes, and swamps. Keep an eye out for black rhinos, flamingos, bull elephants, and predators like lions and hyenas. After your crater safari, return to your lodge to unwind.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Day 7: Explore Lake Manyara National Park & Return to Arusha
Your final safari day takes you to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, primate-rich forests, and vibrant birdlife. Explore diverse habitats and watch elephants roam under the Great Rift escarpment. After your game drive and lunch, you’ll be transferred to Arusha or the airport.