Featuring Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
With 5% of profits supporting local communities via Tanzania Impact Vision

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Welcome to Tanzania!

Recommended Arrival Time: 24/7

Accommodation:

Standard: Planet Lodge Arusha | Luxury: The Arusha Hotel By Four Point | High-end: Gran Melia Arusha.

Meals: Dinner

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly greeted by your professional driver-guide, who will transfer you to your lodge in nearby Arusha, the safari capital of northern Tanzania. After check-in, take some time to rest, enjoy the gardens, or sip your first cup of Tanzanian coffee while you receive a short safari briefing.

What to Expect: Relaxed arrival, cultural introductions, pre-safari preparation.

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park – The Elephant Kingdom

Departure: After breakfast, around 8:00 AM
Driving Time: ~2 hours (120 km)

Accommodations:

Standard: Siafu Serenity Lodge | Luxury: Serian Tarangire Camp | High-end: Tarangire Kuro Treetop Lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

After an early breakfast, drive southwest to Tarangire National Park, often dubbed “the hidden gem” of the north. Famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and seasonal migrations, Tarangire offers a quieter, authentic safari experience.
You’ll enjoy a full-day game drive, stopping for a packed picnic lunch overlooking the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers for water, especially during the dry season (June–October).

Highlights: Elephants, baobabs, tree-climbing pythons, over 550 bird species, and predator sightings.

Return to your camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight under the stars.

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park – Forests, Flamingos & Rift Valley Views

Departure: 8:00 AM
Driving Time: ~1.5 hours to the park gate

Accommodations:

Standard: Siafu Serenity Lodge | Luxury: Manyara Secret | High-end: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact park packed with biodiversity. Nestled beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park transitions from lush groundwater forest to acacia woodland and the lake itself, famous for its flocks of flamingos and dramatic views.
Keep an eye out for tree-climbing lions, hippos, giraffes, and the resident baboon troops. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, followed by a leisurely afternoon game drive.

Highlights: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, Rift Valley vistas, hot springs, and elephants.

Return to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and a restful evening.

Day 4: Drive to Serengeti National Park (Central/East/West) – Into the Wild

Departure: 7:30 AM
Driving Time: ~4–6 hours with game en route through Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Accommodations:

Standard: Suenos De Africa Tented Lodge | Luxury: Serengeti Sametu Camp | High-end: Four Season Lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you embark on the iconic drive into Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Highlands with opportunities to spot wildlife and panoramic crater views from above.
After entering the Serengeti gate at Naabi Hill, you’ll continue on a game drive across vast plains, arriving at your camp in time for sunset.

What to Expect: Giraffes, lions, cheetahs, and possibly leopards—plus a dramatic change in landscape from forested highlands to endless savannah.

Settle in for the night in a mid-luxury or high-end tented camp, listening to the calls of hyenas and distant lions.

Day 5: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti – Big Cats & Migration Magic

Departure: Early morning (6:30 AM for sunrise drive)

Accommodations:

Standard: Suenos De Africa Tented Lodge | Luxury: Serengeti Sametu Camp | High-end: Four Season Lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is a full day to immerse yourself in the Serengeti, following wildlife across the central or western/eastern corridor, depending on seasonal movements.
During the dry season (June–October), you may witness parts of the Great Migration—thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelles crossing rivers and dodging predators.

Recommended Activities:

• Morning and afternoon game drives

• Optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise (extra cost)

• Visit to Retima Hippo Pool and other Moru Kopjes for scenic landscapes

Return to your camp for a bush dinner and stories by the fire.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Conservation Area via Serengeti – Highland Landscapes

Departure: After an early breakfast, 6:00 AM
Driving Time: ~3–4 hours with an en-route game drive
Accommodation: Lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim or in Karatu

Rise early and head southeast toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.  Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for one of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in Africa. With its dense animal population, the crater floor is home to the Big Five, including the rare black rhino. After a picnic lunch beside a hippo pool, we will proceed with ga ame drive until 4 pm, then ascend the crater walls. 
Reach your lodge in the afternoon and take in the dramatic crater views or relax. 

Day 7: Cultural Encounters – Maasai Boma, Tanzanite, and Women’s Projects – Departure

Departure: 8:00 AM for an easy day.
Driving Time: 3.5 hours to Kilimanjaro Airport
Included Visits: Maasai Boma, Tanzanite gift shop, community project (time permitting)

On your final day, we visit a local Maasai boma for an authentic cultural interaction with Maasai women. Learn about their traditions, crafts, and community life. We’ll then stop at a certified Tanzanite shop, where you can purchase gemstones ethically sourced from local mines, and continue to visit women-led community-based projects supported by our company. Your safari supports 5% income to these initiatives, which empower Tanzanian women through tourism.

In the afternoon, we drive back to Arusha for your departure. Depending on your flight time, a day room or airport drop-off will be arranged.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (if time allows.

Note: Please schedule your departure flight for after 6:00 PM or add an overnight stay in Arusha if needed.

Extension Option: Zanzibar Beach Holiday

For guests looking to unwind after the adventure, we offer customizable Zanzibar beach extensions. Whether you’re interested in the historic Stone Town, the spice plantations, or simply relaxing by the turquoise sea, we’ll happily organize this for you.

Let us know at booking if you’d like to extend your journey to Zanzibar.