After breakfast in Arusha, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its enormous elephant herds and striking baobab trees. This lesser-visited gem is home to lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, impalas, and more.

Enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch followed by a game drive through the golden savannah.

Overnight: Kizumba Campsite or similar lodge near Mto wa Mbu

After breakfast, head towards the iconic Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive in the early afternoon for your first game drive through the Serengeti’s vast plains, home to lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, and countless other animals.

Be mesmerized by the unique rock formations and volcanic terrain that make the Serengeti so spectacular.

Overnight: Nyani Campsite or Luxury Tented Camp in Central Serengeti

Wake early for a sunrise game drive in Central Serengeti, where the grasslands meet woodlands, creating rich habitats for diverse wildlife including cheetahs, giraffes, impalas, and topis.

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic transfer to the Ngorongoro Crater rim, stopping for photo opportunities and wildlife viewing along the way.

Overnight: Simba Campsite or Crater Rim Lodge

Begin your day with an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.

Spot the Big Five, including black rhinos and lions, as well as zebras, wildebeest, flamingos, and hippos. After a beautiful picnic lunch at Ngoitoktok Hippo Pool, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha in the late afternoon.

End of Safari