Day 1: Welcome to Tanzania – Arusha City
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will complete immigration procedures before meeting your safari representative outside the arrivals terminal. You will then transfer comfortably to Arusha City, the starting point of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.
Highlights include:
- Warm airport welcome and private transfer
- Relaxing evening at your safari lodge
- Opportunity to unwind after your international journey
After check-in, enjoy dinner and overnight relaxation at your lodge.
Main Destination:
Arusha
Accommodation:
Under the Shade Safari Lodge
Day 2: Elephant Paradise – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for the beautiful Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy exciting game drives through diverse landscapes filled with wildlife and birdlife.
Tarangire highlights include:
- Large concentrations of elephants
- Iconic baobab tree scenery
- Over 550 bird species
- Wildlife supported by the Tarangire River ecosystem
After your safari adventure, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Home of the Great Migration – Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, journey toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The scenic drive offers spectacular landscapes and unforgettable views as you travel deeper into Tanzania’s wildlife heartland.
Safari highlights include:
- Endless Serengeti plains stretching to the horizon
- Sightings of wildebeest, zebras, and antelope herds
- Excellent opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas
- Picnic lunch during an extensive game drive
The Serengeti is home to the legendary Great Migration, one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Day 4: The Endless Plains – Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Today you continue exploring the Serengeti plains around the Ndutu region, particularly famous from December to March during the wildebeest calving season.
Highlights include:
- Witness newborn wildebeest calves on the plains
- Increased predator activity from lions and leopards
- Incredible wildlife photography opportunities
- Scenic picnic lunch during the safari
Later, depart for the Ngorongoro area where you will enjoy dinner and overnight relaxation.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Karatu Lodge
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
After breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari experience surrounded by one of Africa’s most remarkable natural landscapes.
Ngorongoro highlights include:
- The world’s largest intact volcanic caldera
- Excellent chances of spotting Africa’s Big Five
- Beautiful crater lakes and birdlife
- Views of Maasai communities living near the conservation area
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before returning to Karatu.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 6: Hadza Bushmen Cultural Experience – Lake Eyasi
Travel early in the morning to Lake Eyasi for a fascinating cultural encounter with the Hadza people, one of Tanzania’s last remaining hunter-gatherer communities.
Experience highlights include:
- Learn traditional hunting and survival techniques
- Observe honey gathering and bushcraft skills
- Experience the Hadza click language and unique traditions
- Authentic interaction with local culture and lifestyle
After your cultural experience, return to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Lake Eyasi
Accommodation:
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Day 7: Mount Kilimanjaro Hike & Waterfall Adventure
Conclude your Tanzania adventure with a scenic day hike on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Trek through lush rainforest trails toward Mandara Hut while enjoying beautiful scenery and wildlife sightings along the route.
Highlights include:
- Guided hike to Mandara Hut at 2,720 meters
- Sightings of colobus monkeys and tropical birds
- Short trek to Maundi Crater viewpoint
- Spectacular views of Kilimanjaro, Northern Tanzania, and Kenya
- Refreshing waterfall experience and mountain scenery
After the hike, descend back to Marangu Gate before returning to Arusha or Moshi.