Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you’ll be met by your Tanzania wildlife holiday packages guide and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Relax and enjoy your evening as you prepare for the exciting journey ahead. Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel
Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Giants & Baobabs
After breakfast, set off for Tarangire National Park, famed for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the park. Tarangire offers a quieter, less crowded safari with unique landscapes and great chances to see lions, giraffes, and varied birdlife. Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Day 3: Lake Natron – Waterfalls, Flamingos & Maasai Encounters
Drive northeast to the remote, otherworldly Lake Natron, home to thousands of lesser flamingos. Explore the Kamakia Waterfalls on foot and take an evening walk along the shores of the lake. Visit a local Maasai village to learn about their daily life, food, and customs Accommodation: African Safari Lake Natron
Days 4–5: Northern Serengeti – The Great Migration in Kogatende
Leave Natron and drive to Northern Serengeti, where the Great Migration reaches its dramatic peak. Witness river crossings, predator chases, and herds stretching to the horizon. Enjoy game drives in the rich plains of Kogatende, known for spectacular views and predator activity. Accommodation: Baobab Mara Migration Camp
Day 6: Central Serengeti – Big Cats & Classic Savannah
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through the Serengeti, stopping along the way for wildlife sightings as you head to Seronera, the central heart of the park. Known for high concentrations of big cats—especially lions, leopards, and cheetahs—this area is a photographer’s dream Accommodation: Baobab Central Serengeti Camp
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Wildlife Paradise
Depart Serengeti early with picnic lunch boxes and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. This collapsed volcano is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to all of the Big Five, including endangered black rhinos, as well as large herds of zebras, wildebeest, and hippos. Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge, Karatu
Day 8: Hadzabe & Datoga Tribe Experience – Return to Arusha
Start early for a visit to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe (hunter-gatherers) and Datoga (pastoralists). Participate in a cultural tour where you can join the Hadzabe on a mock hunt and learn traditional skills, songs, and lifestyle customs. In the afternoon, return to Arusha for drop-off or your Tanzania wildlife holiday packages onward journey.
