Itinerary
- Day 1
Kilimanjaro Airport to Tarangire National Park
Your guide meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport, and if the weather cooperates you might catch a view of Mount Kilimanjaro during the drive. Stop in Arusha Town to pick up any last-minute items and grab breakfast before heading to Tarangire National Park. You'll do your first game drive here where the park's known for large elephant populations and baobab trees scattered across the landscape. Settle into your lodge for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Arusha Town)
Included Activities
- Game drive in Tarangire National Park
- Stop in Arusha Town for last-minute purchases
- Breakfast in Arusha Town
Optional Activities
- View of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather dependent)
Landmarks/POIs Tarangire National Park Mount Kilimanjaro Arusha Town - Day 2
Tarangire National Park to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast you'll travel to Lake Manyara National Park, which sits at the base of the Great Rift Valley. The shallow soda lake and different habitats draw elephants, tree-climbing lions (which you don't see often), and lots of flamingos. A game drive lets you look for these animals around the park. You'll stay at your lodge overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
- Breakfast at lodge
Landmarks/POIs Lake Manyara National Park Great Rift Valley - Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park to Serengeti National Park
Following breakfast you'll drive toward Serengeti National Park, stopping at a Maasai village along the way. You'll experience traditional greetings with singing and dancing, and learn about local practices like fire-making and beadwork. From there continue with a game drive heading toward the Serengeti. Lunch happens in the Seronera area, which has the richest wildlife in the park. An afternoon game drive lets you spot lions, leopards, elephants, zebras, and other animals before returning to camp for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Seronera area), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Maasai village with traditional greeting, singing and dancing
- Learn about Maasai customs including fire-making and beadwork
- Game drive en route to Serengeti
- Game drive in Serengeti National Park (Seronera area)
- Breakfast at lodge
- Lunch at Seronera
- Afternoon game drive in Serengeti
Landmarks/POIs Serengeti National Park Seronera River - Day 4
Serengeti National Park Full Day Game Drive
After breakfast you'll spend the full day on a game drive with packed lunches. The Serengeti's vast plains have massive herds of wildebeests mixed with zebras, elands, and gazelles. You'll watch for leopards and hyenas too. The route follows the Kopjes Circuit around the Maasai Kopjes heading south and west. If you're interested, a hot air balloon ride is available for extra cost, where you can float silently over the bush spotting wildlife and taking in the landscape. Return to camp for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park
- Game drive following Kopjes Circuit around Maasai Kopjes
- Breakfast at lodge
- Picnic lunch during game drive
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti Plains (available at supplementary cost by pre-arrangement)
Landmarks/POIs Maasai Kopjes - Day 5
Serengeti National Park to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport
After breakfast you'll do a full-day game drive along the western Serengeti with lunch provided in the park. Continue spotting wildlife as you explore this final safari day. Later in the evening you'll get transferred back to Arusha or go straight to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the park)
Included Activities
- Full-day game drive along western Serengeti
- Breakfast at lodge
- Lunch at the park
Landmarks/POIs Serengeti National Park
