Arrive in Arusha or Kilimanjaro and begin your journey with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, a haven for large herds of elephants and striking baobab trees. After checking in at Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp, enjoy lunch with beautiful views. In the late afternoon, head out on your first game drive, where you may encounter lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, and countless birds. Return to your camp for a hearty dinner and rest under the African sky.

Accommodation: Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp

Begin with a morning game drive as the park bursts to life. Watch elephants at close range, giraffes moving through the savannah, and flocks of colorful birds. After a midday break at the lodge, return to the park for a second game drive. In the golden light of late afternoon, animals gather at watering holes, making for spectacular wildlife viewing. End your day with dinner and storytelling by the campfire.

Accommodation: Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp

Travel to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact park known for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and dense forests filled with baboons and monkeys. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal the park’s diverse ecosystems, from groundwater forests to the alkaline lake’s edge. Keep your eyes out for elephants, hippos, and antelope. Spend the evening at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, perched above the Rift Valley escarpment.

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

Depart for the Serengeti, crossing through the Ngorongoro Highlands with breathtaking vistas. After settling in at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, enjoy lunch and relax before heading out for a late-afternoon game drive. The Serengeti’s vast plains teem with wildebeests, zebras, and predators like lions and cheetahs. Watch the sun dip below the horizon, bathing the landscape in gold.

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Start your day with an early morning game drive in the heart of the Serengeti. Spot lions lounging under acacia trees, cheetahs on the hunt, and elephants crossing the plains. After a break at the lodge, set out again to explore more remote areas, searching for the Big Five and marveling at the rich birdlife. Return in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

After breakfast, journey to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most biodiverse places in Africa. Descend into the caldera for a picnic lunch and a game drive among black rhinos, large elephant bulls, hippos, lions, and warthogs. The dramatic scenery adds to the experience, making it one of the trip’s highlights. In the evening, head to your accommodation at Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp, nestled near the crater rim.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp

Enjoy a final breakfast before transferring to Seronera Airstrip for your scenic flight back to Arusha. As you fly over the Serengeti, take in the sweeping views one last time. Upon arrival, you’ll either connect to your international flight or continue your journey with fond memories of an unforgettable safari.