Itinerary

1. Day 1- Arrival

   • Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to Raha Wildlife Lodge. Located on the outskirts of Arusha, this lodge offers a comfortable and scenic retreat after your journey. 
   • The evening is at leisure, allowing you to relax and prepare for your safari. 
   • Dinner will be served at the lodge, and overnight accommodations will be in luxury rooms with stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

   Accommodation: Raha Wildlife Lodge (Full Board).

   Highlights: Relaxation and preparation for the safari ahead.

2. Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Picnic Lunch & Overnight at Acacia Farm House

   • After breakfast, you will begin your safari with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most unique parks. Established in 1970, Tarangire covers approximately 2,850 square miles (7,000 square kilometers) and is famous for its iconic baobab trees, expansive savannahs, and large herds of elephants. The park is named after the Tarangire River, which provides a critical water source for animals during the dry season.
   • Tarangire is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and a wide range of antelope species like impala and oribi. The park also boasts over 500 species of birds, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. The vegetation varies from open woodlands to savannahs, with riverine forests near the Tarangire River.
   • During your visit, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the designated picnic sites in the park. Afterward, continue your game drive, exploring Tarangire’s diverse ecosystems and wildlife. In the evening, you will head to Acacia Farm House for dinner and overnight accommodation, offering a comfortable stay in a serene, farm-style setting.

   Accommodation: Acacia Farm House (Full Board)

   Highlights: Elephant herds, baobab trees, diverse birdlife, Tarangire River.

3. Day 3: Serengeti National Park – Picnic Lunch & Overnight at Acacia Bliss

   • After breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Founded in 1951, the Serengeti is one of the oldest and most famous wildlife reserves in the world, covering an area of 5,700 square miles (14,763 square kilometers). 
   • The park is known for its vast, open plains, teeming with wildlife, and is most famous for the Great Migration, when millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the park in search of fresh grazing.
   • The Serengeti is also home to a high concentration of predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. 
   • Other animals you may encounter include elephants, giraffes, hippos, and a variety of antelope species. The Serengeti has a diverse range of vegetation, from savannah grasslands to riverine forests, and its topography includes the iconic kopjes (rocky outcrops) where predators often rest.
   • You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the park and continue your game drive in the afternoon.
   • In the evening, head to Acacia Bliss for dinner and overnight accommodation, a comfortable lodge located within the Serengeti, where you can relax and enjoy the sounds of the African wilderness.

   Accommodation: Acacia Bliss (Full Board)

   Highlights: Serengeti plains, Great Migration (seasonal), big cats, kopjes.

4. Day 4: Eastern Serengeti – Picnic Lunch & Overnight at Acacia Bliss

   • After breakfast, your safari will take you to the Eastern Serengeti, an area known for its quieter atmosphere and diverse wildlife. This part of the Serengeti offers open plains and riverine forests, providing the ideal habitat for large herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and predators such as cheetahs, leopards, and wild dogs.
   • The Eastern Serengeti is less frequented by tourists, offering a more secluded and peaceful safari experience. 
   • The region is also home to stunning landscapes, including rocky outcrops and riverbeds, where you’ll have the chance to enjoy spectacular views and thrilling game sightings.
   • You’ll have a picnic lunch in the park and continue your game drive, immersing yourself in the beauty and wildlife of the Eastern Serengeti. In the evening, you’ll return to Acacia Bliss for dinner and overnight accommodation.

   Accommodation: Acacia Bliss (Full Board)

   Highlights: Quiet safari experience, cheetahs, leopards, riverine forests, scenic landscapes.

5. Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Picnic Lunch & Overnight at Acacia Farm House

   • After an early breakfast, you will depart the Serengeti and head towards the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most iconic natural wonders of the world. 
   • The Ngorongoro Crater is a massive volcanic caldera formed millions of years ago, and it is home to an incredibly diverse range of wildlife. The crater floor, which spans about 102 square miles (264 square kilometers), is one of the best places to see the Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos—all in one location.
   • The crater is also home to large populations of wildebeest, zebras, hyenas, and flamingos in the crater’s soda lakes. The lush vegetation, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands, supports this thriving ecosystem. 
   • After exploring the crater, you’ll have a picnic lunch at a designated spot within the conservation area.
   • In the late afternoon, you will return to Acacia Farm House for dinner and overnight accommodation, enjoying a relaxing evening with views over the surrounding landscape.

   Accommodation: Acacia Farm House (Full Board)

   Highlights: Ngorongoro Crater, Big Five sightings, flamingos, varied ecosystems.

6. Day 6: Departure

   • After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a final game drive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (time permitting) before heading back to Arusha. 
   • You’ll be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight or return journey, concluding your unforgettable Tanzanian safari.

   Highlights: Final game drive, scenic drive back to Arusha, departure.