Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you’ll be met by your safari guide. Transfer to Arusha town for a short briefing and safari preparation. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a local market visit or relax at your hotel.

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its towering baobabs and large elephant herds. Explore the diverse landscape and spot lions, giraffes, buffalo, and over 500 bird species.

Day 3: Tarangire to Central Serengeti

Depart early for the Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Highlands. Enter the Seronera region (Central Serengeti), the heart of big cat territory. Enjoy an en-route game drive before reaching your camp/lodge.

Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive – Central Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the Seronera Valley, home to abundant wildlife all year round. Look for resident leopards lounging in acacia trees and cheetahs hunting on open plains. Perfect region for photography and predator sightings.

Day 5: Central to Northern Serengeti (Migration Zone)

Journey northward towards Kogatende or Mara River area. Depending on the time of year, this is where the wildebeest are likely to be during their river crossing phase (Jul–Oct) or calving (Jan–Mar). Witness dramatic crossings and predator encounters.

Day 6: Full-Day in Northern Serengeti – Migration Tracking

Spend the entire day following the migration trails along the Mara River or open plains. Be ready for action-packed sightings, including crocodile-infested river crossings or lion hunts. Your guide will position you for the best vantage points.

Day 7: Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive en route as you leave the Serengeti behind. Drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands, passing Masai villages and vast plains. Arrive at the crater rim or Karatu for overnight.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is packed with wildlife — including rhinos, lions, elephants, and hippos. It’s often called “Africa’s Eden” for a reason.

Day 9: Lake Manyara National Park

Drive to Lake Manyara, known for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and scenic beauty. A great place for a relaxed drive and birdwatching before returning to Arusha in the evening.

Day 10: Departure

Depending on your flight time, enjoy some souvenir shopping or relax before your transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your journey home.