Welcome to Tanzania! When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our safari representative meets you. Then you transfer to your budget lodge in Arusha. The town lies at the foot of Mount Meru and is the gateway to the famous Northern Safari Circuit of Tanzania.

Depending on your arrival time, relax at the lodge or explore the lively city. For example, you can visit local markets, cultural centers or coffee shops and enjoy the warm hospitality of Tanzania. Arusha also offers an excellent introduction to Tanzanian culture and daily life before your safari begins.

In the evening, your safari guide gives you a detailed briefing. It covers the itinerary, wildlife expectations, park regulations, safety procedures and travel logistics. So you are fully prepared for the exciting days ahead.

Afterwards, enjoy a delicious dinner while you meet fellow travelers and talk about the upcoming safari. It is also a chance to relax after your international flight and prepare for the journey into the Tanzanian wilderness.

Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel
Meals: Dinner

After breakfast, leave Arusha for Tarangire National Park, one of the most underrated wildlife destinations in Tanzania. The park is famous for its large elephant populations, giant baobab trees and beautiful landscapes.

When you arrive, begin a full-day game drive through the diverse habitats of the park. The Tarangire River attracts large numbers of wildlife all year, especially during the dry season. For example, expect to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs and many bird species.

Occasionally, predators such as lions, leopards and cheetahs appear, hunting across the open savannah. Bird lovers will also enjoy the hundreds of species that live in the wetlands and woodlands of the park.

Later, enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, surrounded by spectacular scenery. Then continue exploring during the afternoon before you leave for your campsite near Karatu.

As the sun sets, your safari cook serves dinner. Finally, spend the evening sharing stories around the campfire under the African sky.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, set off for the legendary Serengeti National Park. On the way, you pass through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with stunning views of the highlands and traditional Maasai villages.

As you enter the park, the landscape turns into vast, endless plains stretching to the horizon. Then begin a game drive on the way to your campsite as you search for wildlife.

The Serengeti is home to one of the largest wildlife populations in Africa. During your drive, you may see lions resting beneath acacia trees and elephants moving through the grasslands. You may also spot cheetahs scanning for prey and large herds of zebras and wildebeests grazing on the plains.

In addition, the afternoon game drive offers excellent chances for wildlife photography. Meanwhile, your guide explains animal behavior, migration patterns and conservation efforts in the park.

Finally, arrive at your midrange tented lodge before sunset. Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner and spend the evening listening to the sounds of wildlife in the African wilderness.

Accommodation: Sidai tented lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is dedicated to exploring the remarkable Serengeti ecosystem. First, you leave early for a sunrise game drive, when wildlife is most active.

The Serengeti offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa. Depending on the season, you may also see parts of the Great Migration. During the migration, thousands of wildebeests and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing.

Throughout the day, explore different habitats, such as open grasslands, rocky kopjes, river systems and woodland areas. These habitats support a wide range of wildlife. For example, look for lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and many antelope species.

Later, enjoy a picnic lunch in a designated area surrounded by nature. The afternoon then continues with more game drives and wildlife watching.

As sunset approaches, return to camp for dinner and relaxation. In addition, the clear African skies are excellent for stargazing before another night in the heart of the Serengeti.

Accommodation: Sidai Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti. Then begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Along the route, you can keep watching wildlife and enjoy spectacular scenery. So keep your camera ready, because animals often appear along the drive.

When you reach the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over the crater and surrounding landscapes. Meanwhile, the cooler climate and lush vegetation make a refreshing contrast to the Serengeti plains.

In the afternoon, you arrive at the campsite near the crater rim. Relax, take in the incredible scenery and prepare for the next day’s crater safari.

Later, enjoy dinner at camp while your guide shares stories about the unique ecosystem and wildlife of the crater.

Accommodation: Sidai tented lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rise early and descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most rewarding safari experiences in Africa. The crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife in a relatively small area.

On the crater floor, you can find lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas and the endangered black rhinoceros. In fact, it is one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five in a single day.

At lunchtime, enjoy a picnic near the famous hippo pool while you watch the wildlife. Meanwhile, the stunning crater walls create a dramatic backdrop throughout the day.

After an extensive game drive, you then climb out of the crater and return to Karatu for dinner and the night.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro O’ldeani Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, visit Lake Manyara National Park for your final safari experience. The park lies beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment and has diverse habitats, such as forests, wetlands, grasslands and the alkaline lake.

Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large baboon troops, elephants, hippos, flamingos and rich birdlife. In addition, its groundwater forest creates a unique ecosystem unlike any other on the Northern Circuit.

Enjoy a morning game drive and a picnic lunch as you take in the natural beauty of the park. This final safari also offers excellent chances for photography and wildlife viewing before you return to Arusha.

Finally, when you arrive in Arusha, you transfer to the airport or your preferred accommodation. This marks the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch