Itinerary

1. Day1: Tarangire National Park

   • This morning, after breakfast, we will collect you from Springlands Hotel and drive along a scenic route to Tarangire National Parks. The park's beauty will offer you an excellent game viewing you have never seen, and during the dry season, it draws hundreds of animals to the park, making for spectacular wildlife and bird viewing. The landscape is varied, with grassy savannah plains, swamps, hills and spectacular baobabs. Also, during the dry season, elephants abound, families of the ancient trunks of Baobao trees and strip acacia bark from the thorn trees, and a breathtaking view of the Masai steppe and mountain in the south make a stopover at Tarangire a memorable experience. You can see herds and groups of animals like elephants, followed by zebras, buffalo and oryxes who venture from Masai to the Tarangire in search of water. A few lions also prowl around, looking for unexpected prey around the jungle. More bird-breeding species are found in Tarangire National Park than anywhere else on the planet. Also, Tarangire is traversed by the Tarangire River, which never dries up, being the only water source during the dry season. Late afternoon drive back for overnight Highview Coffee Lodge (with lunch, dinner & breakfast) or similar.

2. Day 2: Drive to Lake Eyasi

   • After a delicious breakfast, you'll have the opportunity for a drive around Lake Eyasi proper. While this shallow soda lake is not home to the same variety of wildlife you'll find in a national park, you'll have the chance to spot various bird and mammal life. You'll also have time to meet with the Datoga people. Primarily farmers and cattle breeders, these fascinating people offer another insight into tribal life in Tanzania. Lake Eyasi is a perfect destination for seeing flamingos, pelicans, spoonbills, weavers, spurfowls, storks, barbets, egrets and more. The visits include meeting the Hadzabe people and spending the day observing their ways. The Hadzabe is an indigenous tribe known as the hunter-gatherer Bushmen. Visit their homesteads and learn more about their lifestyle. Hunting in groups with bows and arrows, this tribe can survive with what the environment provides. The Hadzabe bushmen treat diseases with their medicines. The Hadzabe speak the unique click language. Once your day's activities have been completed, you'll go to Karatu Town for Overnight Highview Hotel (with lunch, dinner & breakfast) or similar.

3. Day 3: Drive to Serengeti National Park

   • The drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge takes 3 to 4 hours. Olduvai Gorge is an archaeological site in the eastern Serengeti plains, where early human fossils were first discovered. It has a fantastic landscape from the same tectonic forces that created the Great Rift Valley millions of years ago. Your journey to Olduvai Gorge promises to be an extraordinary voyage through time, offering a captivating glimpse into the roots of human history. This archaeological treasure trove has yielded remarkable discoveries, including ancient fossils and stone tools that provide invaluable insights into our early ancestors and the evolution of human civilization. As you explore the rugged terrain of Olduvai Gorge, guided by expert archaeologists, you'll be immersed in the rich narratives of our prehistoric past. Unravel the mysteries of early human life and culture, and stand in awe of this site's profound significance for our understanding of humanity's origins. The experience at Olduvai Gorge is an enlightening and humbling adventure, connecting you with the deep heritage that unites us all. In the late evening, return to the  Ikoma Wild Camp and Cottages for rest, dinner, and overnight.

4. Day 4: Venture Into The Serengeti's Wilderness

   • After a heavy breakfast in the morning, our safari guide will pick you up from the hotel off to a full-day Serengeti game drive tour. You will have packed lunch boxes in the afternoon, or you can drive back to the campsite after the game drive early noon for a hot lunch brunch. After the brunch, you can opt for relaxation, rest or swimming. The driver will pick you up for an evening game drive. In today's game drive, prepare to be awe-struck by one of Earth's most spectacular wildlife experiences. As you venture into this vast and iconic park, you will witness the legendary migration spectacle where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and other herbivores journey across the plains in search of fresh grazing lands. The Serengeti's diverse landscapes, from open savannahs to dense woodlands, provide a haven for the "Big Five" (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros), along with cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, and a plethora of bird species. Your safari will unveil captivating scenes of predator-prey interactions, heartwarming family dynamics, and the harmonious coexistence of wildlife in their natural habitat. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure, immersing yourself in Serengeti's beauty and wildlife wonders. In the evening, you will be driven back to Serengeti Wild Camp or Similar for dinner and overnight.

5. Day 5: Drive to Ngorongoro Crater

   • After breakfast, you will enjoy a morning game drive en route to Ngorongoro Crater for a once-in-a-lifetime safari tour. The jewel in Ngorongoro’s crown, this thick volcanic crater is the most significant unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world. Upon descending to the crater floor, you will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner of the crater, which is one of the crater’s leading features. The crater is 20 km in diameter, 600 m high and is the most intact crater in the world. An estimated 30,000 large mammals live in the crater, which features a salt lake at its center. This is one of the most densely populated wildlife areas in the world! It is also the best place in Tanzania to see black rhinos and the pride of lions, including the magnificent black-manned males. There are lots of colourful flamingoes and a variety of water birds. Other games you can see include leopard, cheetah, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals. The Masai and Hadzabe people live together harmoniously with the animals that call this place home. You will look at the impressive crater and its fantastic inhabitants from the edge. We will drive back to your lodge in the afternoon for your overnight stay.

6. Day 6: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park

   • This morning, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Set against the steep escarpment of the Rift Valley, you’ll find Lake Manyara National Park with its evergreen groundwater forest and variety of ecosystems, including acacia woodland, grassy plains, a swampy fan delta, and – of course – the expansive lake. This diversity attracts various mammal, bird, and wildlife species. Manyara is also home to rare tree-climbing lions. The park offers excellent game viewing with buffalo, impala, giraffe, bushbuck, waterbuck, hippos, and many elephants roaming near the lake. Also, look out for blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, and the very active olive baboon troops. Lake Manyara is an absolute delight, with many birds displayed in the park. Even the novice can expect to be amazed by large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey, and the brightly coloured lilac-breasted roller. In the late afternoon, drive back to the Springlands Hotel in Moshi.