Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro
Your driver meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and takes you to Springlands Hotel. Once you settle in, the safari coordinators walk you through a briefing about what's ahead on your wildlife adventure. The rest of the day is yours to relax by the pool, wander the gardens, or grab a drink at the bar before dinner.
- Day 2
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you'll head to Tarangire National Park for a full day of game viewing. This place is known for its large elephant herds plus zebras, buffalo, lions, and oryxes, particularly during dry season. The landscape shifts between grassy savannahs, swamps, and hills with baobab trees scattered throughout. Keep an eye out for the various bird species you'll spot. By evening, you're back at Highview Hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Tarangire National Park
- Wildlife viewing including elephants, zebras, buffalo, lions, and oryxes
Landmarks/POIs Tarangire National Park Tarangire River - Day 3
Tarangire to Northern Serengeti
After breakfast, you travel toward the Northern Serengeti and pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game drives where you might see giraffes, zebras, and elephants. The afternoon brings more Serengeti exploration with chances to spot lions, cheetahs, and buffalo. You arrive at Ikoma Wild Camp in the late afternoon, then head out on a night game drive to see nocturnal animals like hyenas, owls, and lions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Game drive through Northern Serengeti
- Night game drive at Ikoma Wild Camp
Landmarks/POIs Ngorongoro Conservation Area Serengeti National Park - Day 4
Great Migration at Mara River
After breakfast, you make your way to the Mara River in the Northern Serengeti to see the Great Migration. Vast herds of wildebeest and zebras cross the river looking for fresh grass, and you'll likely spot crocodiles and various birds along the way. Back at Ikoma Wild Camp, you'll relax with a drink at sundowner while watching the Serengeti light up at sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Great Migration viewing at Mara River
- Sundowner experience at Ikoma Wild Camp
Landmarks/POIs Mara River - Day 5
Central Serengeti Full-Day Game Drive
After breakfast, you spend the full day driving through central Serengeti. The landscape includes open savannahs and dense woodlands where the Big Five roam alongside cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, and many bird species. You'll observe how predators interact with prey and watch family groups go about their day in this wildlife sanctuary.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day game drive in central Serengeti
- Big Five wildlife viewing
Landmarks/POIs Serengeti National Park - Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world's most significant wildlife areas. You'll descend into the crater for a full day of game viewing where leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and antelope species live in diverse habitats. By afternoon, you're heading back to Highview Hotel for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
- Wildlife viewing including leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and antelope species
Landmarks/POIs Ngorongoro Crater - Day 7
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a varied ecosystem with many mammals, birds, and wildlife. The park has rare tree-climbing lions and good viewing of buffalo, impala, giraffes, bushbuck, waterbuck, hippos, and elephants near the water. Look for blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, and baboon troops in the trees. Birdwatchers will find flamingos, birds of prey, and lilac-breasted rollers here. In the afternoon, you head back to Moshi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
- Wildlife viewing including tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, and various primates
- Bird watching
Landmarks/POIs Lake Manyara National Park - Day 8
Departure
After breakfast, your driver transfers you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure. If you want to stay longer, you can add a day trip to nearby attractions or local cultural sites. Another option is heading to Zanzibar for some beach time or cultural exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Day trip to nearby attractions or local culture
- Extension to Zanzibar island
