Itinerary
- Day 1
Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Leave Arusha after lunch and head toward Lake Manyara National Park. This is your first chance to see wildlife up close. The park's got this mix of environments that makes it special, with thick forests fed by underground water, flat open areas, and then the soda lake itself. You'll likely see baboons, blue monkeys, buffalo, elephants, giraffes, and hippos during your game drive. The park's known for having lions that climb trees, though spotting them takes some luck. Bird watchers will appreciate the over 350 species here, with flamingos, pelicans, and storks being particularly common. Wrap up the day with dinner back at your lodge.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game viewing in Lake Manyara National Park
- Park entrance fee included
- Transport in 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Landmarks/POIs Lake Manyara National Park MajiMoto Hot Sulphur Springs - Day 2
Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you'll travel to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater floor. The crater holds nearly every wildlife species found in East Africa, and you'll see massive bull elephants with enormous tusks, flamingos gathered at the soda lake, and landscapes ranging from dense forests to open grassland. Black rhinos live here too, which is rare to encounter. Later in the day, you'll drive toward Serengeti National Park with more game viewing along the route. Arrive at your lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game viewing in Ngorongoro Crater
- Descent into crater floor
- Afternoon game drive to Serengeti National Park
- Park entrance fees included
- Transport in 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Landmarks/POIs Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti National Park - Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Spend your entire day doing game drives in Serengeti National Park. The park covers over 14,000 square kilometers and holds incredible numbers of big cats, especially cheetahs, lions, and leopards. Different sections have their own character, so you'll move through savannah plains in the south, wooded hills to the west, the rocky Kopjes formation to the east, and bushland further north. Elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelopes, hippos, and crocodiles are all here. You'll have a packed lunch during the day, then return to camp for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day game viewing in Serengeti National Park
- Packed lunch during game drive
- Transport in 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Optional Activities
- Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari at extra fee
Landmarks/POIs Serengeti National Park - Day 4
Serengeti to Ndutu to Karatu
Start with breakfast, then head out for morning game viewing as you make your way toward the Ndutu area with packed lunch for midday. Later in the afternoon, continue driving to Karatu in the highlands. Settle in at your lodge there for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game viewing towards Ndutu area
- Packed lunch
- Transport in 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Landmarks/POIs Ndutu Area - Day 5
Karatu to Mto wa Mbu to Arusha
After breakfast, your guide drives you to Mto wa Mbu village for a cultural experience. Here you'll see how local people live day-to-day, learn about their farming and economic activities, and understand their approach to schooling and education. From there, you'll head back to Arusha for drop-off. This marks the end of your safari.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cultural tour at Mto wa Mbu village
- Experience local community life
- Drop-off in Arusha
- Transport in 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Optional Activities
- Optional Masai Village Visit at extra fee
Landmarks/POIs Mto wa Mbu Village
