DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK). Transfer to your lodge or hotel in Arusha. Rest and relax after your journey. Overnight in Arusha.

DAY 2 ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Morning: Depart for Tarangire National Park (about 2 hours’ drive). Game Drive: Afternoon game drive in Tarangire, known for its large elephant herds and baobab trees. Accommodation: Overnight stay at a lodge or camp in or near Tarangire.

DAY 3: TARANGIRE TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Early morning game drive in Tarangire. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Depart for Lake Manyara National Park (approximately 2 hours' drive). Lunch at a lodge or picnic site. Afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions and birdlife. Overnight stay at a lodge or camp near Lake Manyara.

DAY 4LAKE MANYARA TO NGORONGORO CRATER

Early breakfast at the lodge. Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (about 1.5 hours' drive). Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Picnic lunch within the crater. Explore the diverse wildlife in the crater, including the Big Five. Ascend from the crater in the late afternoon. Overnight stay at a lodge or camp on the crater rim.

DAY 5: NGORONGORO CRATER TO ARUSHA

After breakfast, depart from Ngorongoro and return to Arusha (approximately 4 hours' drive). Optionally, visit a local market or cultural center in Arusha. Lunch in Arusha (own arrangement). Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) for departure.

NOTE

Accommodation: Lodges and camps can vary from mid-range to luxury, depending on your preferences.

Game Drives: Typically, morning and afternoon game drives are scheduled to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities.

Timing: This itinerary assumes the best times for wildlife sightings, though the exact schedule can be adjusted based on seasonal wildlife movements and your preferences.