Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the lodge or explore town before the safari begins.

Main Destination: Arusha

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park and begin your first game drive. Tarangire is known for its large elephant herds, baobab scenery, and wildlife activity around the river.

You may spot giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, and predators that follow the herds. In the late afternoon, continue to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti (Northern Region)

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti, traveling through the Ngorongoro highlands and into the vast Serengeti ecosystem. This is a longer travel day, but it is scenic and often includes wildlife sightings as you move through changing landscapes.

Upon arrival in the northern Serengeti region, you will begin a game drive en route to your camp. Dinner and overnight in the Northern Serengeti.

Main Destination: Northern Serengeti

Day 4: Full Day Northern Serengeti – Mara River Migration Focus

Spend the day exploring the Northern Serengeti with a focus on the Mara River and the surrounding wildlife areas. During this season, large herds may gather near the riverbanks, and your guide will position the day around migration activity and animal movement.

You may also see predators such as lions and leopards, as well as crocodiles and hippos near the river. Game drives remain flexible to maximize chances of witnessing a crossing event.

Main Destination: Northern Serengeti (Mara River Area)

Day 5: Another Full Day Northern Serengeti – River Crossing Search

Enjoy another full day in Northern Serengeti. River crossings can happen quickly and without warning, so having extra time in this region increases your opportunity to witness one of nature’s most dramatic scenes.

Your guide will follow fresh information on herd movements and position you at the most active areas. Even when crossings don’t occur, the northern Serengeti still offers exceptional wildlife viewing and beautiful landscapes.

Main Destination: Northern Serengeti

Day 6: Northern Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The route takes you back through the Serengeti ecosystem and into the cooler highlands.

Arrive in the Ngorongoro area in the afternoon and settle into your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The crater floor supports a high concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and rich birdlife.

After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha where your safari ends.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater