Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
You'll arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and get driven to your lodge in Arusha. Once there, settle in and take it easy before the safari kicks off tomorrow.
- Start point
- Arusha, Tanzania (International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gran Melia, Arusha)
Landmarks Kilimanjaro International Airport - Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you're heading to Tarangire National Park where those massive baobab trees and herds of elephants are the main draw. Your first game drive starts in the afternoon as the light gets that golden quality over the savannah.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge ( Tarangire Sopa Lodge)
Included Activities
- Afternoon game drive in Tarangire National Park
Landmarks Tarangire National Park 
- Day 3
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire keeps you busy with morning and afternoon safari drives. You'll be watching for lions lounging in acacia trees and trying to spot leopards, which aren't always easy to find. Dinner happens back at the lodge under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge ( Tarangire Sopa Lodge)
Included Activities
- Morning safari in Tarangire National Park
- Afternoon safari in Tarangire National Park
Landmarks Tarangire National Park - Day 4
Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater
The drive takes you into Ngorongoro's misty highlands, and there are stops along the way for views and to check out the local culture. Your lodge sits right on the crater rim, which is one of the most significant spots in Africa for wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Stop for scenic views and local culture exploration
Landmarks Ngorongoro Crater - Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
You'll descend 600 meters down into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full safari day. This UNESCO site holds rhinos, lions, hippos, and flamingos all in one location. Lunch happens by the hippo pools, and you're back at the lodge as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge)
Included Activities
- Full-day safari in Ngorongoro Crater
- Picnic by hippo pools
Landmarks Ngorongoro Crater - Day 6
Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park
A light aircraft takes you to the Serengeti, and your first game drive starts right after landing on the way to the lodge. Those vast plains with wildebeest and zebras spread out in every direction, and it's your first real taste of what the Serengeti offers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Serengeti Sopa Lodge)
Included Activities
- Game drive en route to lodge
Landmarks Serengeti National Park 
- Day 7
Serengeti National Park
Today you're out tracking the Big Five or watching for river crossings and predators in action. The Serengeti works on its own schedule, and you'll experience the rhythm of life on the plains as the day unfolds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Serengeti Sopa Lodge)
Included Activities
- Game drive tracking Big Five and wildlife observation
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon safari in Serengeti
Landmarks Serengeti National Park 
- Day 8
Serengeti to Masai Mara National Reserve
A flight takes you across into Kenya and on to Masai Mara National Reserve. After lunch, you head out on an afternoon game drive in an area known for big cats. The Mara has a strong reputation for delivering that kind of wildlife viewing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Fairmont Mara Safari Club)
Included Activities
- Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
Landmarks Masai Mara National Reserve 
- Day 9
Masai Mara National Reserve
You've got the full day to explore Masai Mara. Head to the Mara River to see hippos and crocodiles, or choose an early morning hot air balloon safari instead if you want a different angle on the landscape and wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Fairmont Mara Safari Club)
Included Activities
- Game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
Optional Activities
- Visit Mara River to observe hippos and crocodiles
- Early morning hot air balloon safari for aerial views
Landmarks Masai Mara National Reserve Mara River - Day 10
Masai Mara to Nairobi Departure
Spend the morning in Masai Mara walking through the grasslands and meeting the Maasai people. Later you'll fly to Nairobi and connect to your next flight, though you can arrange to stay longer in Nairobi if that works better for your schedule.
- End point
- Nairobi, Kenya (International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Maasai cultural encounter
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Nairobi
Landmarks Masai Mara National Reserve Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
