Day 1: Arusha / Tarangire National Park

Early morning departure from Arusha to Tarangire Park which derives its name from the Tarangire River that traverses within the park. The park gives support to many types of animals especially during the dry season when animals migrate from the dry lands in search of greener pastures. Animals easy to spot include wildebeest, zebra, eland, elephant, buffalo, hartebeest and others.

Overnight: at the lodge

Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast.

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

Breakfast followed by morning game drives within the Tarangire, which is probably one of the least visited parks in Tanzania despite its high population of elephants in the region. Break for lunch at the camp / lodge then continue with an afternoon game drive. The park is normally quite dry but has a beautiful landscape which is covered in sparse vegetation strewn with baobab and acacia trees. The park is only 2 hours away from Arusha town and has a breath-taking view of the Maasai steppes under the daily cloudless sky and scorching sun which bakes the ground into a dusty red colour.

Overnight: at the Lodge

Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast

Day 3: Tarangire / Serengeti National Park

Early breakfast followed by departure to the Great Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation area arriving for lunch; lunch is followed by game viewing. Serengeti is home to Africa’s big five (elephant, rhino, lion, leopard & buffalo) and is also home to millions of other animals which include browsers, predators, reptiles and birds. The annual wildebeest migration commences in June when over 1 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle head into the Masai Mara plains in search of better pasture. These animals are followed closely by the predators of the savannah (lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena, vultures and others). Evening transfer back to accommodation for rest and dinner

Overnight: at the Lodge

Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast

Day 4 & 5:  Serengeti

Early breakfast followed by game viewing within the famous and game studded Serengeti plains which is also home to over 500 bird species. Your expert guide will help you track animals, spot camouflaged animals and birds as well as stop patiently for you to take many pictures. Break for lunch at camp / lodge then proceed with afternoon game viewing till evening
Overnight: at the Lodge
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast.

Day 6: Serengeti / Ngorongoro Crater

Early breakfast followed by morning departure to Ngorongoro Crater with packed picnic lunch and a visit of Olduvai Gorge enroute. At Olduvai Gorge you will have a cultural visit and walk as the guide explains to you about the origin of man. Proceed to Ngorongoro arriving in the late afternoon for relaxation at the lodge. Spend the evening at leisure enjoying various activities available at the lodge.
Overnight: at the Lodge
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast

Day 7: ngorongoro crater

Early breakfast followed by check out of  lodge with packed picnic lunch to eat during your game viewing within crater floor. Descend to the crater to see the breath-taking huge caldera which is home to Tanzania’s only remaining black rhino population. Other animals which are easy to spot include hippo, elephant, gazelle antelope, flamingo and other water birds. Evening ascent back to lodge for rest, dinner and overnight

Overnight: at the Lodge

Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast

Day 8: Ngorongoro – Arusha

After breakfast followed by morning departure to Arusha or Kilimanjaro to connect with your next on ward flight to your next destination.

Items included:

• Lodge safari according to the itinerary
• Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Professional, English-speaking guide
• Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary
• Meals according to the itinerary
• Mineral water
• All mentioned activities
• All national park fees.

Items excluded:

• Flights
• Optional activities
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Visa fees
• Tips
• Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
• Travel insurance.