Your safari begins with a cheerful departure from Arusha toward the remarkable landscapes of Tarangire National Park. Famous for its towering baobab trees and impressive elephant herds, Tarangire offers a relaxed introduction to Tanzania’s wilderness.

As soon as you enter the park, wildlife surrounds you. Giraffes stride elegantly across the plains, while zebras gather in open clearings. Meanwhile, elephants follow ancient paths along the Tarangire River. You also have plenty of time on this unhurried game drive to take in the sounds and atmosphere of the bush.

After a scenic picnic lunch inside the park, you keep exploring until sunset. Then you drive to your lodge, where comfort, sweeping views and your first magical safari evening await.

Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, you drive to the lively village of Mto wa Mbu, known for its rich culture and traditions. First, a local guide shows you banana farms, traditional homes and artisan workshops. Then you visit the village market to see daily life up close.

At midday, you enjoy a home-cooked lunch prepared by local families, with authentic regional dishes. Later, you head to Ikumbi Safari Lodge, a comfortable lodge surrounded by greenery. There you stay overnight and rest before the next day’s safari.

Accommodation: Ikumbi Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, you set off for Serengeti National Park. The route crosses the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands, with stops to admire the wide valleys below. As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape turns into endless golden plains full of wildlife.

During the drive, you may spot lions resting on kopjes, cheetahs prowling the grasslands, graceful elephants and herds of zebras and wildebeest. The size and raw beauty of the Serengeti are also truly impressive. Later, you arrive at Serengeti Safari Haven in the late afternoon. Then you settle in and enjoy dinner surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Haven
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Spend the day exploring the heart of Serengeti National Park on morning and afternoon game drives. Today you focus on predators such as lions, leopards and cheetahs. These big cats often rest on kopjes or move quietly across the plains. Meanwhile, your guide adjusts the route to wildlife activity, so you see both predators and large herds of grazers.

At midday, you stop for a picnic lunch in the open bush, with wildlife roaming around you. Then, as the day goes on, you enjoy the shifting light, dramatic skies and natural rhythm of the Serengeti. In the evening, you return to Serengeti Safari Haven for dinner and a restful night.

Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Haven
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

If you wish, an optional hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti offers spectacular aerial views of wildlife and endless plains. After breakfast, you then set off on a scenic drive from Serengeti National Park toward the stunning Ngorongoro Highlands. During the drive, you pass rolling hills, volcanic landscapes and traditional Maasai villages.

You also stop at panoramic viewpoints to admire the vast Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most iconic natural wonders. Then you continue to Ngorongoro Safari Lodge, a comfortable lodge perched on the highlands. There you can relax, enjoy sweeping views and prepare for tomorrow’s Ngorongoro Crater game drive.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive in one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife areas. The crater holds a rich variety of animals. For example, lions rest on kopjes, buffaloes roam the grasslands, hippos wallow in pools and flamingos gather at the soda lake.

Also keep an eye out for the endangered black rhino, because it is rare and elusive, so every sighting feels special. After that, you enjoy a scenic picnic lunch among the wildlife and climb back up to the highlands. In the late afternoon, you drive back toward Arusha and spend the night at Greenside Hotel.

Accommodation: Greenside Hotel, Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast at Greenside Hotel, you drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. During the drive, you pass rolling hills, farmland and small rural villages, with a last glimpse of everyday Tanzanian life. So this transfer makes a gentle farewell, with time to reflect on your safari and its unforgettable landscapes.

Meals: Breakfast