Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Your private driver-guide will meet you and transfer you to a peaceful mid-range lodge in Arusha to rest and prepare for your epic safari.

• Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Arusha National Park (Walking & Canoeing Safari)

Explore Arusha National Park. Enjoy a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger to get up close to zebras and giraffes, followed by a scenic canoeing safari on the Momella Lakes to see flamingos and hippos. Overnight in Arusha.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants and baobabs. Spend the afternoon on a game drive along the Tarangire River circuit.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Full Day Exploration in Tarangire

Venture into the remote southern reaches of Tarangire National Park, a quiet wilderness home to fringe-eared oryx and tree-climbing pythons. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild before returning to your lodge.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, located at the base of the Great Rift Valley. Discover the groundwater forest, famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and abundant birdlife.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Lake Eyasi Cultural Bush Walk

Travel to Lake Eyasi for an immersive day with the local tribes. Spend the afternoon meeting the Datoga blacksmiths and exploring the shores of the seasonal soda lake.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Hadzabe Hunt to Central Serengeti

Join the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers at dawn for a morning trek. Return for breakfast, then drive up into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, entering the endless golden plains of the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 & 9: Full Days Serengeti Exploration

Spend two comprehensive days tracking the incredible wildlife of the Serengeti. Your private vehicle allows you to follow the Great Migration herds, track big cats, explore the rocky kopjes, and immerse yourself entirely in the wild savanna.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Serengeti Plains to Karatu Highlands

Enjoy a pristine sunrise game drive in the Serengeti before breakfast. Begin your slow game drive transit back through the park boundaries, ascending into the cool green hills of Karatu for dinner and rest.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater Floor Experience

Descend early into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full morning game drive. Track the endangered black rhino, massive bull elephants, and large lion prides. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before returning to your Karatu lodge.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Karatu to Arusha & Departure

After a relaxed breakfast, drive back to Arusha. Stop for optional souvenir shopping before your private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

What is Included:

• Private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
• Professional, English-speaking driver-guide.
• Guided walking safari park ranger fees.
• Canoeing equipment and dedicated canoe guide fees.
• All cultural tribe activities and community interaction fees.
• Full board meal arrangements throughout the safari.
• All national park, concession, and crater entry fees.
• Complimentary bottled mineral water during all game drives.
• Private airport transfers for arrival and departure.

What is Excluded:

• International flights.
• Tanzanian Entry Visa fees.
• Travel and medical insurance.
• Tips and gratuities for safari guides, rangers, and camp staff.
• Alcoholic beverages and items of a personal nature.

Please Note: This comprehensive itinerary is 100% customizable to perfectly match your preferences. We can easily fine-tune the pacing, adjust the comfort level of properties, swap driving days for domestic bush flights to minimize travel times, or extend your adventure with a tropical beach getaway to Zanzibar.