Elevation: 1400m to 1400m

Hiking Time: Arrival day

Habitat: Urban area

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you'll be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. In the evening, meet your safari guide for a pre-safari briefing about your upcoming adventure. Enjoy dinner and overnight at your Arusha hotel.

Elevation: 1400m to 1100m

Distance: 120.0 km

Hiking Time: 2-3 hours + game drive

Habitat: Baobab savannah, Riverine woodland

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park. Known for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, Tarangire offers spectacular game viewing. The Tarangire River is a permanent water source attracting wildlife throughout the dry season. Enjoy a full day of game drives with a picnic lunch in the park. Look out for lions, leopards, pythons, and over 550 bird species. Late afternoon, exit the park and drive to your lodge near Lake Manyara for dinner and overnight.

Elevation: 1500m to 1800m

Distance: 100.0 km

Hiking Time: 8 hours game drive

Habitat: Savannah plains, Riverine areas, Kopjes

Full day exploring the Serengeti. Your guide will plan the route based on current wildlife movements and the migration patterns. Visit the Seronera River Valley known for its high predator density. Explore the kopjes (rock outcroppings) which serve as lookout points for lions and leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush. Option to add a hot air balloon safari at sunrise (additional cost) for a breathtaking view of the Serengeti from above. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp.

Elevation: 1100m to 1100m

Distance: 50.0 km

Hiking Time: 6 hours game drive

Habitat: Groundwater forest, Lake shore, Woodlands

Today explore Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos. The park's diverse habitats include groundwater forest, acacia woodlands, and the alkaline lake itself. Enjoy a morning game drive spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, and hippos. After lunch, continue exploring different areas of the park. In the late afternoon, drive to your accommodation near Lake Manyara for dinner and overnight.

Elevation: 1100m to 1500m

Distance: 200.0 km

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours + game drive

Habitat: Savannah, Grasslands

After breakfast, begin your journey to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with stunning views of the crater. Continue descending into the Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy game drives en route to your accommodation. The Central Serengeti (Seronera area) offers excellent year-round game viewing with high concentrations of predators. Arrive at your lodge/camp in time for dinner and overnight.

Elevation: 2300m to 1400m

Distance: 230.0 km

Hiking Time: 6-7 hours + game drive

Habitat: Crater floor, Highlands

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. The crater floor is one of the best places in Tanzania to see the endangered black rhino. Explore the different habitats including Lake Magadi, the Gorigor Swamp, and the Lerai Forest. After a few hours of game viewing, ascend back to the crater rim and begin your journey to Arusha. Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon. You'll be transferred to your hotel or to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.

Elevation: 1500m to 2300m

Distance: 150.0 km

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours + game drive

Habitat: Savannah, Highlands

Early morning game drive in the Serengeti. After breakfast, begin your journey back to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing en route. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim by mid-afternoon. Enjoy the spectacular view of the crater from your lodge. In the evening, relax and prepare for your crater exploration the next day. Dinner and overnight at the crater rim.