Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at the airport for your long Kenya Safari, you’ll be met and transferred to Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa. You’ll enjoy a guided city tour of Arusha including local markets, the Cultural Heritage Museum, and Arusha City Museum. It’s a relaxing yet engaging introduction to Tanzanian culture.
Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you’ll drive about 2 hours to Tarangire, home to massive elephant herds and towering baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive with chances to see lions, leopards, and cheetahs. As the park empties out in the evening, you’ll enjoy more intimate wildlife encounters.
Accommodation: Ang’ata Tarangire Camp
Day 3: Morning Game Drive + Cultural Biking + Night Safari
Begin your day early with a morning game drive in Tarangire. Around midday, head to Mto wa Mbu for lunch and check-in at your lodge. In the afternoon, explore the village by bike, visiting banana plantations, farms, and local waterfalls. After dinner, head into Lake Manyara National Park for a rare night game drive, where you’ll spot nocturnal animals in a peaceful, moonlit setting.
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
Day 4: Transfer to Serengeti via Ngorongoro
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to Serengeti. Optionally, visit a Maasai village to learn about their warrior culture. Arrive in Central Serengeti (Seronera region) in the afternoon for your first game drive in this iconic wildlife haven.
Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge
Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari + Walking Safari
Start the day with a full game drive, then take part in a walking safari, guided by a ranger. Explore the park’s terrain on foot and see wildlife up close in their natural environment. Return to your lodge in the evening for a hearty dinner and stargazing.
Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
After breakfast, enjoy one more early game drive as you exit Serengeti. Stop for lunch, then drive to Ngorongoro Crater where you’ll stay overnight on the rim, ready to descend into the crater the next morning.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Return to Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa. Spot elephants, lions, hippos, and possibly the rare black rhino. After lunch, return to Arusha for your final night.
Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Day 8: Waterfall Hike + Hot Springs + Airport Drop-Off
Take a full-day trip to the Materuni Waterfalls, located on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Hike through local farms and villages, enjoy a swim under the falls, and then head to Kikuletwa Hot Springs to relax. End your tour with a drop-off at Kilimanjaro Airport for your evening flight. Your long Kenya Safari comes to an end.
