Itinerary
- Day 1
Arusha
Your guide meets you at the airport and drives you to Mvuli Hotel, which sits on Mount Meru's slopes about an hour away. Check in, get settled, and use the rest of the day to prepare for the safari that starts tomorrow.
- Start point
- Arusha, Tanzania (Arusha Town)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Mount Meru - Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, head out early toward Tarangire National Park for game drives. Around midday you'll stop for a picnic lunch, then get back out to see more wildlife in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Twiga Lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic Lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Tarangire National Park
- Picnic lunch at designated site
Landmarks Tarangire National Park - Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park
Breakfast done, then it's off to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day of exploring. Mid-afternoon there's a picnic lunch break, followed by more game drives to see the park's varied wildlife and landscapes. Back to Twiga Lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic Lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
- Picnic lunch at designated site
Landmarks Lake Manyara National Park - Day 4
Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
Early morning you'll transfer from Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park and begin game drives right away. Lunch happens at a picnic area around midday, and then afternoon game drives continue. Stay overnight at Katikati Tented Camp with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic Lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Serengeti National Park
- Picnic lunch at designated site
Landmarks Serengeti National Park - Day 5
Serengeti National Park - Wildebeest Crossing
Start this morning with an early game drive in Serengeti before taking a lunch break at a picnic site around midday. The afternoon focuses on tracking the wildebeest crossing in the northern Serengeti. Return to Katikati Tented Camp for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic Lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park
- Afternoon game drives tracing wildebeest crossing
- Picnic lunch at designated site
Landmarks Serengeti National Park - Day 6
Serengeti National Park - Wildebeest Crossing
Another full day in Serengeti with early morning game drives getting you out before sunrise. Midday brings a picnic lunch, and then the afternoon continues following the wildebeest crossing in northern Serengeti. Dinner and overnight back at Katikati Tented Camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic Lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park
- Afternoon game drives tracing wildebeest crossing
- Picnic lunch at designated site
Landmarks Serengeti National Park - Day 7
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
This morning starts with an early game drive, then head back to the lodge for breakfast. From there, drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a packed lunch and game drives along the way. You can choose to visit Olduvai Gorge, an important historical site, or stop at a Maasai boma for cultural experience. Arrive at Rhino Lodge on the crater rim for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed Lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park
- Game drives enroute to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Optional Activities
- Visit Olduvai Gorge historical site
- Visit Maasai boma to experience traditional African culture and life
Landmarks Olduvai Gorge Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Day 8
Ngorongoro to Arusha
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater floor with your lunch box for wildlife viewing. The crater floor has different wildlife species in their own habitats. Picnic lunch comes near Lerai Forest or the hippo pool, then you'll climb back up and drive to Arusha for your airport transfer or optional overnight (at your own cost).
- End point
- Arusha, Tanzania (Arusha Town)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic Lunch)
Included Activities
- Game drive and wildlife viewing on Ngorongoro Crater floor
- Picnic lunch on crater floor near Lerai Forest or hippo pool
Optional Activities
- Overnight stay in Arusha for celebrations
Landmarks Ngorongoro Crater Lerai Forest
