DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA

Arrival in Arusha Arrival: Land at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport. Transfer: Transfer to your accommodation in Arusha. Rest/Explore: Depending on your arrival time, you can rest or explore Arusha town.

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 SERENGETI

Morning: Early breakfast and departure for Serengeti National Park (approx. 6 hours’ drive). En-route Game Drive: Enjoy a game drive on the way to Serengeti. Accommodation: Check into your lodge or camp in the Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

DAY 4: FULL DAY AT SERENGETI

Full Day Game Drive: Explore the vast plains of the Serengeti. Wildlife Viewing: Look for the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino) and witness the annual wildebeest migration (seasonal). Accommodation: Overnight in the Serengeti.

DAY 5: SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

Morning: Early breakfast and another game drive in Serengeti. Afternoon: Depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approx. 3-4 hours’ drive). Accommodation: Stay at a lodge or camp on the crater rim for dinner and overnight.

DAY 6: NGORONGORO CRATER

Full Day Safari: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Wildlife: Encounter diverse wildlife including the Big Five and many other species. Picnic Lunch: Have a picnic lunch in the crater. Accommodation: Overnight on the crater rim.

DAY 7: DEPARTURE

Morning: After breakfast, depart for Arusha (approx. 3-4 hours’ drive). Optional Visit: Visit a local market or cultural center in Arusha. Transfer: Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your departure flight.

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.