Day 1: Arrival in Arusha & Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be met by your safari guide. After a brief introduction and a quick stop in Arusha, you will head towards Tarangire National Park—known for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds.

• Highlights:
  • Game drive in Tarangire National Park
  • Spot elephants, lions, and various bird species
• Overnight: Budget-friendly accommodation near the park.

Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, embark on a long but scenic drive to the Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is one of the most iconic safari destinations in the world, known for its incredible wildlife and the Great Migration. Your journey will take you through beautiful landscapes, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive.

• Highlights:
  • Evening game drive in Serengeti
  • Witness lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and zebras
• Overnight: Budget lodges or tented camps inside Serengeti or nearby.

Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

Today is all about the Serengeti! After an early breakfast, you will spend the entire day exploring this vast, untamed wilderness. Serengeti’s endless plains are teeming with wildlife, from the majestic predators to the grazers that roam freely across the savannah. If you’re lucky, you might witness the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move in search of fresh grazing grounds.

• Highlights:
  • Full-day game drive in Serengeti
  • Opportunity to spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino)
• Overnight: Budget-friendly accommodation near Serengeti.

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, it’s time to leave the Serengeti and head towards Ngorongoro Crater, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a massive volcanic caldera that houses an abundance of wildlife. The Ngorongoro Crater is often referred to as a “natural zoo” due to the high concentration of animals that live in this area.

• Highlights:
  • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive
  • See the Big Five in a concentrated area
  • Watch flamingos around the crater’s soda lakes
• Overnight: Budget lodges on the crater rim or nearby areas.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park

In the morning, you’ll leave Ngorongoro and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, located at the base of the Great Rift Valley. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingo-filled lake, and rich birdlife. You’ll enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park before settling in for the night.

• Highlights:
  • Game drive in Lake Manyara, spotting tree-climbing lions, elephants, and baboons
  • Birdwatching in the flamingo-filled lake
• Overnight: Budget-friendly accommodation near Lake Manyara.

Day 6: Return to Arusha & Departure

On your final day, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park before heading back to Arusha. Depending on your flight time, you can either relax in the city or head straight to the airport for your departure.

• Highlights:
  • Last game drive in Lake Manyara
  • Drive back to Arusha for your onward journey