Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
You’ll be picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel in Arusha. Relax and settle in after your flight. The hotel is in a quiet area with great views of the city and surrounding hills.
Stay: Africa Safari Arusha (Standard Room)
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Start your safari with a drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and baobab trees. Watch for lions, zebras, giraffes, and many bird species.
Stay: Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Comfort)
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
Today you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best places to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo). This massive crater is packed with wildlife all year round.
Stay: Africa Safari Karatu (Safari Comfort Bungalow)
Day 4: Road Trip to Lake Natron
Drive through changing landscapes to Lake Natron. Along the way, pass Maasai villages and volcanic mountains. Lake Natron is dry and remote, with stunning scenery.
Stay: Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari Comfort Bungalow)
Day 5: Flamingos & Maasai Experience
Start the day with a walk near Lake Natron guided by a Maasai. Spot lesser flamingos, which breed here in large numbers. Later, drive to Maasai Boma and enjoy an afternoon game drive in Pololeti Game Reserve.
Stay: Africa Safari Maasai Boma (Safari Comfort Bungalow)
Day 6: Serengeti National Park
Drive through Serengeti National Park with a picnic lunch stop. Watch wildlife like lions, elephants, and wildebeest as you make your way to your tented lodge near Ikoma.
Stay: Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Comfort)
Day 7: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Spend a full day exploring the famous Serengeti plains. You’ll likely see big cats, herds of grazing animals, and amazing scenery. End the day back at your camp.
Stay: Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Comfort)
Day 8: Flight Back to Arusha
After a short morning game drive, head to the Seronera Airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. Enjoy the aerial views of Serengeti and the Great Rift Valley before landing. Your safari ends with memories to last a lifetime.