Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your professional safari guide will meet and transfer you to your lodge. After settling in, enjoy a safari briefing outlining your journey across Northern Tanzania. Relax and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Main Destination: Arusha
Overnight: Greenside Hotel – Half Board

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and abundant birdlife. Spend the day on game drives spotting elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, and a variety of bird species including yellow-collared lovebirds, red-and-yellow barbets, pygmy falcons, kori bustards, and marabou storks.

Return to your lodge near the park for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Karatu
Overnight: Africa Safari Lodge – Full Board

Day 3: Transfer to Ndutu Area

Journey to Ndutu, part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Afternoon game drive in this wildlife-rich area, famous for the wildebeest migration (December–April). Spot zebras, elephants, antelopes, and an array of predators drawn to the migrating herds.

Main Destination: Serengeti (Ndutu)
Overnight: Olmorijo Tented Camp – Full Board

Day 4: Ndutu Area – Game Drives

Enjoy a full day game drive across the Ndutu plains, exploring diverse habitats including swamps, woodlands, soda lakes, and short-grass plains. If visiting during the calving season (Feb–Mar), witness newborn wildebeest calves and predators in action. This immersive experience offers excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.

Main Destination: Serengeti (Ndutu)
Overnight: Olmorijo Tented Camp – Full Board

Day 5: Ndutu to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, transfer to Central Serengeti. Enjoy game drives along the way, spotting large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and Thomson’s gazelles, alongside lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Experience the Serengeti’s iconic predator-prey dynamics and rivers where crocodiles lie in wait.

Main Destination: Central Serengeti
Overnight: Serengeti Heritage Camp – Full Board

Day 6: Serengeti National Park – Seronera Area

A full-day game drive in Central Serengeti (Seronera region), known for its high density of lions and leopards. Explore habitats around the Seronera River, enjoying sightings of elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and plains game. Lunch is served as a picnic in the park. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Central Serengeti
Overnight: Serengeti Heritage Camp – Full Board

Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Depart Serengeti with a packed lunch and drive to Ngorongoro. Descend into the crater (600m), home to the Big Five — elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard, and black rhinoceros — along with flamingos, hippos, and hyenas. Enjoy a picnic lunch in this UNESCO World Heritage site. Return to Ngorongoro Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro
Overnight: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge – Full Board

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Full Day Tour

Spend a full day exploring Ngorongoro Crater and its surrounding area. Spot abundant wildlife, including black rhinos, elephants, lions, and a rich variety of birds such as ostriches, kori bustards, and Egyptian vultures. Visit iconic sites like Olduvai Gorge, Laetoli footprints, shifting sands, and Maasai villages to learn about local culture. Return to your lodge for overnight.

Main Destination: Karatu
Overnight: Africa Safari Lodge – Full Board

Day 9: Karatu to Maasai Manyara & Departure

Begin your morning with a Maasai cultural visit, exploring traditional homesteads and witnessing the famous jumping dance performed by warriors. Observe daily pastoral activities like cattle herding and milking, and participate in a guided bush walk learning local survival skills and wildlife tracking. Depending on your flight schedule, transfer back to Arusha for your departure.