Day 1 – Arrival in Tanzania
Day 2 – Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Day 3 – Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Day 4 – Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Day 5 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 6 – Full Day in Ngorongoro Crater
Day 7 – Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Day 8 – Departure
Day 1 – Arrival in Tanzania
- Arrival: Upon arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be greeted by our representative who will transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha.
- Evening: Settle into your hotel and enjoy the comforts of Gran Melia Arusha or a similar luxury hotel.
- Meals included: Bed & Breakfast.
Day 2 – Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Morning: After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will pick you up at 8:00 AM for the 2.5-hour drive to Tarangire National Park.
- Mid-morning: Arrive at Tarangire, famous for its large herds of elephants and ancient baobab trees.
- Game Drive: Enjoy a morning game drive, where you can spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, and more.
- Lunch: Have a picnic at Tarangire River, offering fantastic views and wildlife-watching opportunities.
- Afternoon: Continue your game drive through the park before heading to your accommodation in the evening.
- Evening: Check-in at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge or a similar lodge.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3 – Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
- Morning: After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Stop: Brief stop at Ngorongoro viewpoint for panoramic views of the crater and a quick photo opportunity.
- Lunch: Picnic lunch inside Serengeti National Park.
- Game Drive: Explore the vast Serengeti, famous for its wide grasslands and high density of wildlife, including the Big Five.
- Evening: Head to your luxury lodge after an exciting day of wildlife spotting.
- Accommodation: Melia Serengeti Lodge or similar.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4 – Full Day in Serengeti National Park
- Morning: After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park. Search for elusive wildlife like leopards and other big cats.
- Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the park.
- Afternoon: Continue exploring different areas of the park, witnessing the incredible variety of wildlife.
- Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
- Accommodation: Melia Serengeti Lodge or similar.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Early Morning: Head out for a sunrise game drive with packed breakfast and lunch. Enjoy the cooler temperatures when animals are most active.
- Mid-morning: Enjoy breakfast in the bush at a designated picnic spot.
- Afternoon: After an en-route game drive, continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and check into your lodge at the crater rim.
- Evening: Relax and enjoy dinner with stunning views.
- Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lodge or similar.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6 – Full Day in Ngorongoro Crater
- Morning: After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
- Game Drive: Explore the world’s largest inactive volcanic caldera, home to a high density of wildlife, including black rhinos, elephants, lions, and hyenas.
- Lunch: Picnic lunch at the hippo pool picnic site within the crater.
- Afternoon: Continue your game drive through the crater, observing its unique ecosystems and wildlife.
- Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Accommodation: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge or similar.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 7 – Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
- Morning: After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and pink flamingos.
- Game Drive: Spend the morning exploring the park, with opportunities to spot elephants, birds, and other wildlife.
- Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch along Lake Manyara’s shores, taking in the beautiful scenery.
- Afternoon: After your game drive, return to Arusha for your overnight stay.
- Evening: Check in at Gran Melia Arusha or similar hotel.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 8 – Departure
- Morning/Day: Depending on your flight time, enjoy your last moments in Arusha. Optionally, you can arrange additional activities like visiting waterfalls or hot springs (not included).
- Drop-off: You’ll be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.
- Meals included: None.