Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

In the morning, your driver-guide will pick you up from Arusha and you will drive to Tarangire National Park. After entering the park, you will enjoy a game drive through open savannah and riverine areas dotted with baobab trees.

Tarangire is famous for large herds of elephants and excellent wildlife viewing, especially around the Tarangire River. You may also see giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, lions, and a variety of antelopes. In the late afternoon, you will head to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park. The drive takes you through the Ngorongoro highlands, offering scenic views and changing landscapes as you travel toward the plains.

Once inside Serengeti, you will begin a game drive as you make your way to your accommodation. Serengeti is known for its predator sightings, big herds, and classic safari scenery. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Day 3: Full Day Game Drives in Serengeti

Today is dedicated to exploring Serengeti National Park. After breakfast, you will head out for a full day of game drives, with time to follow wildlife movements and search for Serengeti’s famous predators.

You may spot lions resting on kopjes, cheetahs scanning the plains, and herds of zebra and wildebeest grazing across the open savannah. Depending on the season, you may also witness parts of the Great Migration as the herds move across the ecosystem. In the evening, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, you will enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before starting your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This day offers a final chance to capture Serengeti moments before you leave the plains behind.

You will arrive in the Ngorongoro area later in the day and settle into your lodge for dinner and overnight, preparing for an early start the following morning.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara – Arusha

After an early breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The crater floor is home to a high concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and many bird species. With luck, you may also spot the rare black rhino.

After the game drive and a picnic lunch, you will continue to Lake Manyara National Park for a shorter afternoon game drive. Lake Manyara is known for its lush forests, large troops of baboons, and beautiful lake views. In the late afternoon, you will drive back to Arusha, where your safari ends.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara National Park