Itinerary
- Day 1
Kilimanjaro to Arusha
You'll land at Kilimanjaro International Airport and get transferred to your hotel or campsite in Arusha. If you need airport transfer, that can be arranged for an additional fee.
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha hotel/campsite (can be arranged on request)
- Day 2
Arusha to Lake Manyara
Leaving Arusha at 8:30 AM for Lake Manyara National Park. You'll spend the day on game drives with a picnic lunch around 1 PM, then head out again for an evening drive before dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch served at the picnic site), Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
- Picnic lunch at the picnic site
Landmarks Lake Manyara National Park - Day 3
Lake Manyara to Serengeti via Ngorongoro
This morning you'll transfer from Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park, driving through Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stopping for game viewing. Lunch happens around 1 PM at the picnic area, then afternoon game drives before settling in for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served at the picnic area), Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Game drive in Serengeti National Park
- Lunch at the picnic area
Landmarks Ngorongoro Conservation Area Serengeti National Park - Day 4
Serengeti
Early start at 6:30 AM for a game drive in Serengeti National Park. Back at the lodge by 9:30 AM for breakfast and some downtime. Lunch at 1 PM at the lodge, followed by more afternoon game drives and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served at the lodge), Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park
- Afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park
Landmarks Serengeti National Park - Day 5
Serengeti
Another early morning game drive starting at 6:30 AM in Serengeti. You'll return by 9:30 AM for breakfast and leisure time. Lunch comes at 1 PM at the lodge, then you're out for afternoon game drives and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served at the lodge), Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park
- Afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park
Landmarks Serengeti National Park - Day 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Early game drive at 6:30 AM, back for breakfast and free time. Lunch at noon at the lodge, then you'll drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, there are optional stops at Olduvai Gorge, where early humans lived, and a Maasai boma for cultural experiences.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served at the lodge), Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park
Optional Activities
- Visit to Olduvai Gorge (historical site)
- Visit to Maasai boma for cultural experience
Landmarks Serengeti National Park Olduvai Gorge Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you'll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater floor with packed lunch for wildlife viewing. Each animal species has their own territory throughout the crater. Picnic lunch at 1 PM near Lerai forest or the hippo pool, then you'll ascend and drive to Tarangire for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch served on the crater floor at the picnic site near Lerai forest or hippo pool), Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive on Ngorongoro Crater floor
- Picnic lunch on crater floor near Lerai forest or hippo pool
Landmarks Ngorongoro Crater Lerai Forest Tarangire National Park - Day 8
Tarangire
Leaving the lodge at 8:30 AM for a full day of game driving in Tarangire National Park. You'll stop at the picnic site for lunch at 1 PM, then continue with evening game drives before dinner and overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at the picnic site), Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Tarangire National Park
- Picnic lunch at the picnic site
Landmarks Tarangire National Park - Day 9
Tarangire
Departing at 8:30 AM from the lodge for another full day of game driving in Tarangire National Park. Lunch at the picnic site around 1 PM, followed by evening game drives before dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at the picnic site), Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Tarangire National Park
- Picnic lunch at the picnic site
Landmarks Tarangire National Park - Day 10
Tarangire to Arusha
Leaving at 8:30 AM from Tarangire for the drive back to Arusha. There's an optional lunch stop at Meserani Snake Park if you'd like, and chances to browse curio shops for souvenirs along the way. Dinner and overnight in Arusha.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Picnic lunch (included on route)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Meserani Snake Park with lunch
- Stop at curio shops for souvenir shopping
Landmarks Meserani Snake Park - Day 11
Arusha Departure
After a leisurely breakfast, you can take an optional town tour of Arusha (extra cost) visiting the Maasai Market, Cultural Heritage sites, Natural History Museum, curio shops, or the Tanzanite Experience. Then head to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour around Arusha town (for extra cost)
- Visit to Maasai Market
- Visit to Cultural Heritage sites
- Visit to Arusha Museum of Natural History
- Visit to curio shops
- Visit to Tanzanite Experience
Landmarks Maasai Market Arusha Museum of Natural History Tanzanite Experience
