Day 1: Arrive in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you’ll be met by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Relax and prepare for the exciting days ahead. If time allows, you may explore Arusha town or visit a local market

Accommodation: Hotels in Arusha

Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees, vast savannas, and large herds of elephants. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and a rich variety of birdlife.

Have a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your exploration. In the evening, head to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Lodge / Tented Camp near Tarangire

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to the scenic Lake Manyara National Park, known for its lush forests, alkaline lake, and tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive along the lake’s edge, where you might see hippos, flamingos, giraffes, elephants, and many bird species.

After your safari, head to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight

Accommodation: Lodge / Tented Camp in Karatu

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Cultural Tour – Karatu / Mto wa Mbu

Today offers a cultural immersion experience. Visit Mto wa Mbu village to meet local people, explore banana farms, visit a local market, and enjoy a traditional Tanzanian lunch. Learn about rural life, local crafts, and farming techniques.

Spend the afternoon at leisure or take a guided nature walk before returning to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Accommodation: Lodge / Tented Caamps in Karatu

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Karatu – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive to the world-famous Serengeti National Park through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at a viewpoint for stunning photos of the Ngorongoro Crater before continuing your journey.

Arrive in Serengeti by afternoon and enjoy your first game drive across the vast plains. You’ll have the chance to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and the Great Migration herds (seasonal).

Accommodation: Lodge / Tented Camp inside Serengeti

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6-7: Full Days in Serengeti National Park

Spend two full days exploring the endless Serengeti plains. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives or a full-day safari with a picnic lunch. Witness thrilling wildlife scenes, from predators hunting to herds migrating across the savanna.

Optional: Experience a sunrise hot air balloon safari (extra cost) for a spectacular aerial view of the park.

Accommodation: Lodge / Tented Camps inside Serengeti

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After an early morning game drive, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with optional stops at a Maasai village to learn about their culture and traditions.

Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in the afternoon and enjoy breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater as the sun sets.

Accommodation: Lodge / Tented on the crater rim

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

After breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most spectacular wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Enjoy a game drive in search of lions, elephants, hippos, rhinos, and many other animals that thrive in this natural paradise.

Have a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before ascending the crater and driving back to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Lodge / Tented Camp in Karatu

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Karatu – Arusha / Departure

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely drive back to Arusha, with optional stops for souvenir shopping or a visit to a local coffee plantation.

Upon arrival, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch