Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. This peaceful town, located at the foot of Mount Meru, serves as the gateway to Tanzania’s renowned northern safari circuit. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel, enjoy the gardens, or recover from your international journey. Later, your guide will provide a short safari briefing, outlining the route, wildlife expectations, and essential travel tips to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience throughout your adventure.

Accommodation: Kibo Palace Hotel
Drive Time: 1 hr | Distance: 50 km | Activity: Leisure.

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, a scenic drive passing through local villages and open countryside. Tarangire is renowned for its impressive elephant populations and iconic baobab trees scattered across the savannah. The Tarangire River, a vital water source, attracts a wide range of wildlife, especially during the dry season. Enjoy an extensive game drive with opportunities to see lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and various antelope species. Birdlife is abundant, making the park equally rewarding for bird enthusiasts. The landscape’s diversity, from riverine vegetation to open plains, provides excellent photographic opportunities.

Accommodation: Mawe Mawe Lodge
Drive Time: 2–3 hrs | Distance: 120 km | Game Drive: 5–6 hrs.

After breakfast, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet ecologically rich destination known for its varied habitats. The park features lush groundwater forests, acacia woodlands, and an alkaline lake that attracts large flocks of flamingos and other waterbirds. During the game drive, you may encounter elephants, hippos, giraffes, buffaloes, and large troops of baboons often seen along the roadside. Lake Manyara is also famous for its elusive tree-climbing lions, although sightings are not guaranteed. The scenic beauty of the park, combined with its biodiversity, makes for a rewarding and diverse safari experience.

Accommodation: Mawe Mawe Lodge
Drive Time: 1–2 hrs | Distance: 60 km | Game Drive: 4–5 hrs.

After breakfast, begin your journey towards Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive offers spectacular views of the highlands and expansive plains, with chances to spot wildlife along the way. As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape opens into vast savannahs stretching as far as the eye can see. An afternoon game drive introduces you to this iconic ecosystem, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife. Expect to encounter predators such as lions and cheetahs, as well as large herds of herbivores including zebras and wildebeests, depending on the season.

Accommodation: Dove Serengeti Camp
Drive Time: 6–7 hrs | Distance: 300 km | Game Drive: 2–3 hrs.

After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive across the Serengeti plains, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. The park supports a remarkable density of predators, offering strong chances to observe lions, leopards, and cheetahs in their natural habitat. Depending on the time of year, you may witness the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras move in search of fresh grazing. Your guide will adapt the route to maximize wildlife sightings, exploring different areas of the park. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the bush, allowing for uninterrupted time in this extraordinary environment.

Accommodation: Dove Serengeti Camp
Drive Time: — | Distance: — | Game Drive: 6–8 hrs.

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti, taking advantage of the active wildlife hours when predators are often still on the move. Later, depart towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, traveling through changing landscapes from open plains to lush highlands. Along the way, there are opportunities to spot wildlife and appreciate the dramatic scenery. Upon arrival near the crater rim, enjoy cooler temperatures and panoramic views of the surrounding area. The evening is at leisure, allowing time to relax and prepare for the next day’s exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Drive Time: 4–5 hrs | Distance: 145 km | Game Drive: 2–3 hrs.

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of Africa’s most unique wildlife areas. The crater floor supports a high density of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and the endangered black rhino. This natural enclosure offers excellent chances to see the Big Five within a relatively short time. The landscapes range from open grasslands to swamps and a soda lake, attracting a wide variety of species. After the game drive, ascend the crater and proceed back to Arusha, marking the end of your safari.

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Drive Time: 4–5 hrs | Distance: 190 km | Game Drive: 4–5 hrs.

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.

• You'll be dropped off at the airport.