Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be greeted by your Meru slopes transfer driver and taken to the Venice Hotel in Arusha. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, either relaxing at the hotel or exploring the area. In the evening, you’ll participate in a safari briefing to prepare for the adventure ahead. Bed and Breakfast.

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your Arusha hotel at 8:00 AM for a 3-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Once there, enjoy a full day of game drives. Later, head to Marera View Lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation. Tarangire National Park is located 115 km from Arusha, covering an area of 2,800 square kilometers. The park’s name comes from the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers for water. Major attractions include large herds of elephants, baobab trees, climbing pythons, and the chance to spot lions, leopards, and other wildlife.

Day 3: Tarangire to Ndutu, NCA – Afternoon Game Drives in Ndutu
After a hearty breakfast around 8 AM, depart for the Ndutu region, approximately a 3-hour drive from Karatu. As you drive, you’ll enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), witnessing the landscape transform from hilly forests to vast green grasslands. Upon reaching Ndutu, embark on a game drive with a picnic lunch stop. The sweeping grasslands of Ndutu transition into the Serengeti, home to six big cat species: leopard, lion, cheetah, caracal, serval, and wildcat. The day’s game drive concludes around 5 PM, followed by dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Days 4-5: Ndutu, NCA – Full Day Game Drives in Ndutu
Amazed by the previous day’s migration sightings, you’ll have another opportunity to witness the stunning wildlife spectacle. Ndutu, part of both the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offers a full day of game drives following the migration depending on its location. Between December and April, the plains transform into calving grounds, attracting numerous predators hunting vulnerable wildebeest, creating unforgettable moments. Each day ends with a hearty dinner and restful overnight stay at your chosen accommodation.

Day 6: Ndutu, NCA to Central Serengeti – Afternoon Game Drives in Serengeti
After breakfast, travel to Serengeti National Park, navigating the vast, open grasslands. The name “Serengeti” means endless plains in the local language, and the sight of grasslands merging with the sky is breathtaking. The Serengeti supports Africa’s greatest concentration of plains game, and lookout for the iconic Serengeti “Kopjes,” large granite boulders providing habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day’s game drive, returning to your accommodation for a delicious dinner and restful night.

Day 7: Central Serengeti – Full Day Game Drives in Serengeti
Following breakfast, set out for a full day of exploration in the Serengeti. The park, covering 14,763 square kilometers, is home to the annual migration of around 2 million wildebeests. It also hosts the “Big 5” (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, and leopard) and beautiful impalas. Picnic lunch will be enjoyed during the day’s drive, concluding with dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at your accommodation.

Day 8: Central Serengeti to Karatu – Morning Game Drives in Serengeti
After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive in the Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro Crater. The drive to the crater rim, approximately 75 km away, will take about 2.5 hours, with opportunities for wildlife sightings along the way. The crater is one of Africa’s most impressive geological features and a haven for wildlife. End the day with dinner and a restful overnight stay in your chosen accommodation.

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 Hours) to Karatu
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater around 6:30 AM. This is the world’s largest unfilled volcanic caldera, spanning about 260 square kilometers and dropping over 2,000 feet deep. Enjoy a 5-hour game drive on the crater floor, observing a variety of wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions. After a picnic lunch at the scenic Hippo Pool, ascend back to the top, followed by a 2-hour drive to your accommodation in Karatu. A delicious dinner awaits you upon arrival.

Day 10: Manyara to Arusha – Game Drives in Lake Manyara National Park
On your final day, after breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Lush acacia and mahogany forests set the tone for your adventure. The game drive continues until mid-afternoon, with a picnic lunch included. Look out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons, and blue monkeys. Keep an eye out for the famous tree-climbing lions—spotting them is a matter of luck! If in season, witness the shoreline filled with flamingos. After a final scenic drive, return to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay.