After an early breakfast, depart Arusha with packed lunch boxes and begin your scenic drive toward Serengeti National Park—one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. The journey passes through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you may spot wildlife along the way and enjoy breathtaking views of the crater from the rim.

Arrive at Naabi Hill Gate, where you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch before entering the Serengeti. Continue with an afternoon game drive through the vast plains, home to lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and countless antelope species.

In the evening, arrive at your lodge for dinner and relaxation as you listen to the sounds of the African night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive exploring the endless plains of the Central Serengeti. This region is famous for its year-round abundance of wildlife and is particularly renowned for large prides of lions and excellent predator sightings.

You may choose to take a packed lunch for a full-day exploration or return to the lodge for lunch and an afternoon rest before continuing your safari. Expect to encounter cheetahs on the open plains, hippos in the rivers, and perhaps even witness a hunt.

End the day with a stunning sunset over the savannah.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge

After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. En route, you will visit a traditional Maasai village, where you’ll experience their unique culture, music, and traditional dance, as well as learn about their pastoral lifestyle.

Continue your drive to the lodge located on the crater rim, offering breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater. Spend the evening relaxing at the lodge and enjoying the cool highland climate.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. The crater is often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World” and is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including the rare black rhino, lions, elephants, zebras, and flamingos in Lake Magadi.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater, surrounded by stunning views and wildlife. In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive to Kileta Lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner
Accommodation: Kileta Lodge

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and diverse birdlife, including flamingos that line the lakeshore. Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park’s diverse habitats, ranging from groundwater forests to acacia woodlands and open savannah.

In the late afternoon, drive to Tarangire Sopa Lodge, located within Tarangire National Park, known for its giant baobab trees and large elephant population. Enjoy dinner and overnight surrounded by nature.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Enjoy breakfast at leisure with beautiful views over Tarangire’s landscapes. Depending on your flight schedule, you may choose to enjoy a short morning game drive before departing.

Later, drive back to Arusha, where you will have lunch or some time for souvenir shopping before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure.

Meals: Breakfast