Day by Day Itinerary
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
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Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you'll be picked up from your hotel and driven to Tarangire National Park, Tanzania's third-largest park and a haven for a large population of elephants. The park is known for its iconic baobab trees, which tower over the animals that graze beneath them. Wildlife is concentrated along the Tarangire River, the area’s only permanent water source, attracting a variety of animals including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and up to 6,000 elephants. The park is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, home to over 300 species of birds. Afterward, you'll head to your lodge, located just outside the park.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit: July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season: June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather: June to October (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP:
Elephant (Abundant), Giraffe (Common), Lion (Common), Buffalo (Abundant), Zebra (Abundant), Wildebeest (Abundant), and more.
Accommodation: Ngedere Lodge & Camp
Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
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Day 2: Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you'll depart for Serengeti National Park, embarking on a game drive in search of both large predators and the herbivores they prey on. We'll stop for lunch at the Naabi Hill gate, located within the park. Afterward, the roof of the vehicle will be opened for a continued game drive as you make your way to our campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Optional: On the way to Serengeti, you'll pass by about four Maasai villages, where you can visit and immerse yourself in the traditional life of the Maasai people. This experience is available at an additional cost if you're interested.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Best Time To Visit: January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season: July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather: June to October (Little to no rainfall)
Wildlife in Serengeti NP:
Elephant (Common), Lion (Common), Cheetah (Common), Buffalo (Abundant), Zebra (Abundant), Wildebeest (Abundant), and more.
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti
Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
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Day 3: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you'll embark on a morning game drive across the Serengeti plains, enjoying a picnic lunch during the afternoon. Later, you'll continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for your overnight stay.
As you head toward the Naabi Hill gate, you'll enjoy another game drive. After lunch at the gate, you'll proceed on your way to Ngorongoro.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Budget camping
On the crater rim of Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
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Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
You will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive, exploring the short-grass plains and Lake Magadi on the crater floor. This ancient volcano, covering 100 square miles, is teeming with wildlife, including lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and much more. If you're lucky, you may even spot the rare black rhino. After enjoying the stunning beauty of the crater, you'll ascend to the rim and continue to the camp for your overnight stay.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit: June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season: Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather: June to October (Rainfall is little to none)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater:
Black Rhino (Common), Lion (Common), Buffalo (Abundant), Zebra (Abundant), Wildebeest (Abundant), Hyena (Abundant), and more.
Accommodation: Ngedere Lodge & Camp
Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
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Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
You will drive to Lake Manyara National Park, located in the Great Rift Valley. After enjoying a picnic lunch in the park, known for its vibrant birdlife, elephants, and hippos, you'll embark on an afternoon game drive.
In the late afternoon, you'll transfer you to Arusha, where you'll be dropped off at your preferred hotel.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time To Visit: June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season: July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather: June to October (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP:
Elephant (Common), Giraffe (Common), Buffalo (Common), Zebra (Common), Wildebeest (Common), Hippo (Common), and more.
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
You'll be dropped off at the airport.