Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Start your safari with a morning drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, known for its elephant herds, baobab-dotted landscape, and seasonal river. Enjoy an exciting game drive through the park, spotting lions, zebras, giraffes, and a variety of birdlife. Break for a picnic lunch and continue your exploration until late afternoon.

• Overnight: Lodge or tented camp near Tarangire
• Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park, nestled beneath the Great Rift Valley wall. Explore its diverse habitats—from groundwater forests to open plains—and search for flamingos, hippos, and the famous tree-climbing lions. After a picnic lunch, enjoy another short drive before settling into your accommodation in Karatu.

• Overnight: Lodge or camp in Karatu
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Cultural Visit to Lake Eyasi

Today offers a unique cultural experience at Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. Join the Hadzabe bushmen on a traditional morning hunt and learn about their hunter-gatherer lifestyle. Visit a Datoga blacksmith village before returning to Karatu for a relaxing evening.

• Overnight: Lodge or camp in Karatu
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4: Karatu to Central Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands

Depart after breakfast and drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at scenic viewpoints along the crater rim. Continue to Serengeti National Park, entering from the southern plains and enjoying a game drive en route to your camp. Wildlife sightings begin immediately, with chances to see lions, elephants, and cheetahs.

• Overnight: Tented camp or lodge in Central Serengeti
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti’s endless plains, teeming with wildlife and home to the Great Migration (seasonal). Morning and afternoon game drives increase your chances of spotting predators in action, large herds, and elusive species like leopards. Optional: early morning balloon safari followed by a champagne breakfast.

• Overnight: Tented camp or lodge in Central Serengeti
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive through the Serengeti, then travel back through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in time for breathtaking sunset views over the caldera. Rest and prepare for an early descent into the crater the next day.

• Overnight: Lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Return to Arusha

Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater packed with diverse wildlife, including the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch by a hippo pool before ascending and beginning the drive back to Arusha. Arrive in the late afternoon, concluding your unforgettable Tanzanian safari.

• Meals: Breakfast and Lunch