Day 1: Arrival – Kilimanjaro International Airport

Your safari begins upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Meet your personal guide and transfer to your lodge in Usa River or Arusha. Enjoy a relaxing evening in preparation for your adventure.

Accommodation: Kiboko Lodge or similar
Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobab trees, large elephant herds, and seasonal river. Enjoy your first full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the bush.

Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge or similar
Meals: Full Board

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

Travel to the lush and diverse Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingo-lined lake, and vibrant birdlife. Enjoy a scenic game drive through the forest, acacia woodland, and lakeside.

Accommodation: Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp or similar
Meals: Full Board

Day 4: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park (Central)

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive in the central Serengeti, where big cats and wildebeest dominate the landscape.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Camp or similar
Meals: Full Board

Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Spend the day exploring the vast Serengeti plains. Depending on the season, this may include dramatic scenes of the Great Migration, with wildebeests and zebras on the move. Expect to see lions, cheetahs, and more.

Optional: Hot air balloon safari at sunrise over the Serengeti.

Accommodation: Same as previous night
Meals: Full Board

Day 6: Serengeti National Park – More Wildlife Viewing

Enjoy another full day in the Serengeti, heading toward the western or eastern corridor, depending on where the wildlife is concentrated. Track predators, spot giraffes, and experience the rhythm of the savannah.

Accommodation: Same as previous night
Meals: Full Board

Day 7: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After a morning game drive, travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your lodge located on the crater rim or nearby in the highlands and relax with panoramic views.

Accommodation: Rhino Lodge or similar
Meals: Full Board

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Exploration – Return to Arusha

Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a natural caldera teeming with wildlife. Enjoy a game drive on the crater floor and spot endangered black rhinos, lions, buffaloes, and flocks of flamingos. Later, return to Arusha for your final night.

Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge or similar
Meals: Full Board

Day 9: Departure – Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport

After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight home or next destination.

Meals: Breakfast