Your adventure begins with a warm welcome and a safari briefing by your guide in Arusha. From there, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its towering baobab trees and massive elephant herds. The park’s river system and southern swamps draw a wide array of animals during the dry season, including lions, giraffes, and oryx. Enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing with a picnic lunch in the bush before heading to your lodge in the evening.

Travel time: Approx. 3 hours
Distance: 210 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mpingo Ridge Tented Lodge

After breakfast, drive toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the fertile farmland of Karatu and the misty forests of the Ngorongoro highlands. Descend into the vast Serengeti plains, arriving in the central Seronera region, renowned for its abundance of wildlife and year-round water source. After lunch, enjoy your first Serengeti game drive in search of big cats, elephants, and the endless herds of wildebeest.

Travel time: Approx. 6 hours
Distance: 205 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Seronera area lodge or camp (as per package)

Rise early for the option to experience a sunrise hot air balloon safari (optional, pre-booked). After breakfast, spend the day exploring the Serengeti’s diverse habitats, from riverine forests to vast open plains. Game drives along the Sogore River and the Maasai Kopjes offer excellent chances to spot lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and possibly leopards. Visit the Serengeti Visitor Centre, enjoy a picnic lunch, and continue your game drive into the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Seronera area lodge or camp (as per package)

After breakfast, begin your morning game drive with one last chance to catch predators in action before leaving the Serengeti. En route to the Ngorongoro highlands, stop at a Maasai boma for an optional cultural visit to learn about their way of life. Enjoy scenic views as you drive along the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon for a relaxing evening.

Travel time: Approx. 4 hours
Distance: 145 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge near Ngorongoro Crater (as per package)

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most biodiverse and stunning wildlife havens. With a chance to see all of the Big Five in one day, this final safari is sure to impress. Enjoy close encounters with zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, rhinos, and flamingos near Lake Magadi. After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater and begin your return journey to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport.

Travel time: Approx. 5 hours
Distance: 210 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Not included (end of tour)