After breakfast in Arusha, your safari adventure begins with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its towering baobab trees and massive herds of elephants. Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park, keeping your eyes peeled for lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and a variety of bird species along the Tarangire River. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park to maximize your time in the wild.

Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge / Sangaiwe Tented Lodge (Mid-range)

Highlights: Elephant herds, Baobab trees, Game drive, Scenic landscapes

Today, you’ll travel across the Great Rift Valley and the Ngorongoro Highlands en route to the legendary Serengeti National Park. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive in the endless plains where the big cats roam freely. This is a prime opportunity to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras, especially during the migration season.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp / Tanzania Bush Camp

Highlights: En-route scenic drive, Big Cats, Serengeti plains, Afternoon game drive

Enjoy a full day of exploration in the heart of the Serengeti. Begin with an early morning game drive when wildlife activity is at its peak. With luck, you may witness a predator hunt or a dramatic interaction between prey and predator. You’ll have breakfast in the bush and lunch at your camp before continuing with an afternoon game drive to explore new areas of the park.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp / Tanzania Bush Camp

Highlights: Sunrise game drive, Wildlife encounters, Optional balloon safari (extra cost), Wildebeest migration (seasonal)

After breakfast, depart the Serengeti with a game drive en route to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of the world’s natural wonders. You’ll descend into the crater for a half-day game drive on the crater floor – home to the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa. Spot the endangered black rhino, lions, hippos, flamingos, and large herds of buffalo and antelope.

Accommodation: Rhino Lodge / Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge

Highlights: Ngorongoro Crater descent, Big Five sightings, Crater lake, Picnic lunch

After a leisurely breakfast with crater rim views, begin your journey back to Arusha. Depending on your flight time, you may enjoy a brief stop for shopping or cultural activities such as a visit to a Maasai village. Upon arrival in Arusha, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport for your onward journey.

Accommodation: Not included (can be arranged upon request)

Highlights: Scenic return drive, Cultural option (Maasai village), Souvenir shopping