Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha for rest and safari briefing. Enjoy the tranquil environment as you prepare for the exciting journey ahead.

Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge / Gran Meliá Arusha (Luxury)

Highlights: Airport pickup, cultural briefing, relaxation

What to expect: Comfortable stay and a relaxing start

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive, where you may spot lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and various bird species.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge or similar

Highlight: Game drive in a less crowded park with beautiful scenery

What to Expect: Wildlife viewing in a peaceful savannah environment

Depart for Lake Manyara National Park after breakfast. Explore this compact but diverse park known for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and lush groundwater forests. Enjoy a picnic lunch and afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge near Karatu.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge / Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge (Luxury)

Highlights: Flamingos, hot springs, diverse birdlife

What to expect: Beautiful scenery, unique sightings

After an early breakfast, depart for the Serengeti via the scenic Ngorongoro highlands. Enjoy a game drive en route as you enter the endless plains of the Serengeti. Spot a variety of wildlife and settle into your camp for the night.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Camp / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge (Luxury)

Highlights: En route game drives, wildebeest, big cats

What to expect: Vast plains, rich wildlife viewing

Today starts early with a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti at sunrise – a magical and unforgettable experience. Soar over the plains as wildlife roam below, followed by a champagne bush breakfast. Later, continue with a full-day game drive exploring the central Serengeti’s rich ecosystems.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Camp / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Highlights: Hot air balloon, champagne breakfast, big game sightings

What to expect: Unmatched views, exclusive wildlife encounters

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, stop at a Maasai village for cultural interaction. Arrive at the lodge on the crater rim for stunning sunset views.

Accommodation: Rhino Lodge / Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury)

Highlights: Scenic drive, cultural visit, crater rim sunset

What to expect: Culture and panoramic vistas

Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a dense population of wildlife including rhinos, lions, hippos, and flamingos. After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, drive back to Arusha for your final night.

Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge / Gran Meliá Arusha

Highlights: Ngorongoro Big Five, crater lake views

What to expect: Compact yet incredibly rich game viewing

Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and relax at the lodge or take a short town tour or visit local markets before your transfer to the airport.

Highlights: Souvenir shopping, relaxation

What to expect: Smooth wrap-up of an unforgettable adventure