Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may opt for a short city tour including visits to the Cultural Heritage Art Gallery, the local market, and the Maasai Market. This is a great way to get introduced to the local culture and crafts. You’ll then settle into your accommodation for dinner and overnight rest.

Main Destination: Arusha (City)
Accommodation: Under the Shade Safari Lodge – Mid-range lodge located in Arusha
Meals & Drinks: Meals at your own expense; drinks not included

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your lodge at 7:45 a.m. for a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for its massive baobab trees and large herds of elephants, Tarangire also hosts a wide variety of wildlife including lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and a stunning range of birdlife. You’ll enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge – Mid-range lodge located in Karatu
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks not included

After an early breakfast, you’ll depart for Lake Eyasi to visit the Hadzabe and Datoga communities. The Hadzabe are one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa, and you’ll have the unique opportunity to join them on a traditional morning hunting experience. Afterward, meet the Datoga blacksmiths and learn about their metalwork traditions. This day offers an unforgettable cultural immersion into Tanzania’s indigenous heritage. Later in the afternoon, return to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Lake Eyasi
Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge – Mid-range lodge near Lake Eyasi
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks not included

Following breakfast, depart from Karatu and drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards the Serengeti. Along the way, you’ll enjoy beautiful views of the Ngorongoro Crater and a brief stop at its scenic viewpoint. Arrive in the Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive. The park is world-famous for its endless plains and impressive wildlife, including all members of the Big Five. Conclude the day with dinner and overnight at your camp inside the park.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Asanja Moru – Luxury tented camp inside Serengeti
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks not included

Enjoy a full day exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti. Begin early with a morning game drive when wildlife is most active. After breakfast back at camp, you can rest before heading out again for more wildlife viewing in the afternoon. Expect to see lions, elephants, cheetahs, wildebeest, hyenas, and possibly a leopard resting in a tree. Your guide will tailor the day to maximize wildlife sightings. Return to camp for dinner and a night under the stars.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Asanja Moru – Luxury tented camp inside Serengeti
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks not included

After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a final game drive as you exit the Serengeti and make your way to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This drive offers more chances to spot wildlife along the way. You’ll arrive at your lodge located on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, where you can relax and take in panoramic views of one of the most remarkable geological features in Africa. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your luxury lodge.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge – Luxury lodge on the crater rim
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks not included

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of the most wildlife-rich areas in Tanzania. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to black rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and more in a compact, scenic setting. Following your game drive and a picnic lunch, begin your drive back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your departure flight or dropped at your preferred location in the city.

Main Destination: Arusha (City)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast and lunch included; dinner not included