Itinerary
- Day 1
Arusha
You'll be met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to Arusha for your first night. This gives you time to settle in and prepare for the adventure ahead.
- Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Pickup happens around 8:00 AM for a game drive through Tarangire National Park. The dry season brings massive elephant herds, zebras, wildebeest, and buffalo out into the open, and you'll see the park's famous ancient baobab trees scattered across the landscape. Tree pythons show up regularly too if you're watching carefully.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Tarangire National Park
Landmarks Tarangire National Park Tarangire River - Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast at 7:00 AM, you'll head to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. The park is known for its tree-climbing lions and large flamingo flocks, with great rift valley views throughout the day. You'll grab a picnic or hot lunch in the park, then continue with an afternoon drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic Lunch in the Park or Hot Lunch at the camp), Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
- Picnic Lunch in the Park or Hot Lunch at the camp
Landmarks Lake Manyara National Park Great Rift Valley - Day 4
Hadzabe Bushman Tribe
Following breakfast, you'll visit the Hadzabe Bushman Tribe with a packed lunch included for a cultural experience. The afternoon brings you back to the lodge at Manyara National Park for some downtime.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Hadzabe Bushman Tribe for cultural experience
Landmarks Lake Manyara National Park - Day 5
Serengeti National Park
An early breakfast gets you started before heading toward Serengeti National Park. You'll travel through the rift valley onto the wide open plains. Around 3 million large mammals live here, including massive herds of wildebeest and zebras, plus lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and buffalo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Conservation Area Maasai Mara National Reserve - Day 6
Serengeti National Park
Start with an early morning game drive, then head back to camp for breakfast. After eating, you'll continue with another game drive into central Serengeti. By evening you're settled at your campsite in the Seronera area, right in the heart of the Serengeti.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Serengeti
- Game drive in central Serengeti
Landmarks Serengeti National Park Seronera - Day 7
Serengeti National Park
Multiple game drives fill this entire day throughout the Serengeti. You'll spend your time observing wildlife and watching for predators and herds. By evening you're back at camp in the Seronera area with plenty of memories from the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drives in Serengeti
Landmarks Serengeti National Park - Day 8
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast you'll check out and drive through the park with game viewing along the way. Late lunch happens at camp once you arrive. The afternoon and evening are free to explore the lodge or simply relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Late lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- En-route game viewing while driving through Serengeti
Landmarks Serengeti National Park - Day 9
Masai Village
An early morning game walk or nature walk takes place in the concession area before breakfast. Once you've eaten, more game drives continue through the morning and early afternoon. Later you'll visit a Masai village for a cultural experience and time with the local people.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning game walk or nature walk in concession area
- Game drives at concession area
- Visit to Masai village for culture experience
Landmarks Serengeti National Park - Day 10
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Game drives continue through the Serengeti into the morning. At noon you'll depart for the Ngorongoro Crater. Since the conservation areas aren't separated by fences, you might spot additional wildlife during the drive between the two locations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drives in Serengeti
Landmarks Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater - Day 11
Departure
An early morning game drive happens before you head back to the lodge for breakfast. From there you'll be transferred back to Arusha and then to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive
Landmarks Ngorongoro Crater
