Today you arrive directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (time and flight to be confirmed) and will be transferred to your pre-safari lodge in Arusha or Moshi.
Approximate driving time: 1-2 hours to lodge
Accommodation: Arusha Planet lodge
Meals included: Dinner.
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, a beautiful wilderness famous for its rolling savannah, ancient baobab trees, and the life-giving Tarangire River. The park’s open landscapes and golden grasslands create excellent conditions for wildlife viewing and photography.
During your game drive, you may encounter large herds of elephants, giraffes moving gracefully across the plains, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and predators such as lions and leopards. The river attracts wildlife throughout the year, making Tarangire one of the most rewarding parks in Northern Tanzania.
In the late afternoon, exit the park and continue to your comfortable lodge, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and reflect on your first safari experience
Approximate driving time: 2 hours to Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Serengeti National Park, a cherished UNESCO World Heritage site and Tanzania’s oldest reserve, celebrated for its expansive, iconic savannah landscapes.
After breakfast at your lodge in Lake Manyara, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park. The drive is scenic and can take around 8 hours with carefully planned stops and activities along the way.
Along the route, you may enjoy:
Arrive in the Serengeti at approximately 15:00, then prepare for your late afternoon game drive starting at 16:00. Explore the endless plains and spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. The Serengeti’s iconic sunsets and vast skies create unforgettable moments for photography and wildlife observation.
Return to your comfortable lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Approximate driving time: 3-4 hours to Central Serengeti
Accommodation: Serengeti Wild Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Experience the magic of Serengeti National Park with a Half Day adventure immersing yourself in its boundless plains, each turn unveiling a new marvel of nature. Explore the iconic savannah landscapes, encountering a diverse array of wildlife in their native surroundings, from awe-inspiring lions to elegant giraffes. As the sun sets, venture towards the captivating rim of Ngorongoro Crater for an overnight retreat, where the day's adventures seamlessly merge with the serenity of the African night, ensuring an indelible safari journey awaits.
Approximate driving time: 0 hours to Central Serengeti/ 2 hours to Ngorongoro
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Wild Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, bush lunch, dinner
Wake up early for a morning game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most spectacular wildlife destinations in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Descend into the crater floor, a self-contained ecosystem of grasslands, wetlands, forests, and a soda lake, all enclosed by towering crater walls. Here, you have excellent chances to see the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, along with lions, elephants, hippos, hyenas, and large herds of grazing animals.
After your early-morning game drive, ascend from the crater and continue your journey, concluding your wonderful and comfortable safari experience.
Later, drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport, or to Arusha Airport, where you will fly back home or fly to Zanzibar.
Approximate driving time: 0 hours to Ngorongoro/ 5 hours to JRO
Accommodation: None
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch.
- Round-trip transportation from your hotel or designated pick
-up point to the safari destination
- All camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, mats, etc.)
- Park entry fees and camping fees
- Professional safari guide and cook
- Game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing
- Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bottled water and some soft drinks
- Hot drinks (coffee and tea) - All government taxes and VAT
- First aid kit
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, additional snacks, alcoholic beverages)
- Tips and gratuities for the guide, cook, and camp staff
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary (e.g., cultural visits, night game drives)
- Emergency evacuation insurance or medical expenses
