Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Game Drive

   • After breakfast or upon your arrival at Arusha airport at 8:00 am, your safari guide will pick you up and begin your journey directly to Tarangire National Park. 
   • Enjoy a full-day game drive in one of Tanzania’s most fascinating parks, known for its impressive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
   • Tarangire is home to the largest concentration of elephants in the world, and you’ll have the opportunity to witness herds of up to 300 elephants gathered around the Tarangire River. 
   • This river is a vital water source for the animals, and during the dry season, elephants dig into the riverbed to find underground water or seek out baobab trees for a refreshing drink.
   • The park is also a paradise for birdwatchers, with a wide variety of species including parrots, hornbills, lovebirds, lilac-breasted rollers, Kori bustards, eagles, and vultures.
   • In the late afternoon, around 5:00 pm, you'll head back to your accommodation for an overnight stay, reflecting on your exciting day of wildlife exploration.

   Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara

2. Day 2- Ngorongoro Crater to Central Serengeti National Park

   • After an early breakfast at your lodge, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater on a journey to find the black rhino, the hardest animal to spot.
   • Ngorongoro Crater is considered one of the Wonders of the Natural World, it inhabits almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It's one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black rhino.
   • In the afternoon, you will stop for lunch at Hippo Lake and then enjoy another game drive as you ascend back up to the crater rim. 
   • Around 5:00 pm, you will go directly to central Serengeti and stay overnight at your luxurious tented camp.

   Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp

3. Day 3- Central Serengeti National Park Game Drive

   • After breakfast at the camp, you will continue with a safari at central Serengeti, Serengeti National Park is Africa’s most famous park due to the largest concentration of game on the continent and the migration of millions of wildebeest.
   • The most impressive nature documentaries were shot in this beautiful park. ‘Serengeti’ comes from the Maasai language meaning ‘endless plains’ and this rightly describes it. With almost 15,000 km2 (6,000 sq miles), Serengeti National Park is the second largest park in Tanzania.
   • The annual wildebeest migration of more than a million wildebeest is probably Serengeti’s main attraction. It is a truly impressive sight to see all those mammals thunder across the Serengeti plains, in search of water and fresh grass.
   • A dangerous journey for the wildebeest and zebras. After the full-day game drive in central Serengeti, you will go back to southern Serengeti and stay overnight at your hotel outside of the park.

   Accommodation: Africa Safari South Serengeti

4. Day 4- Lake Manyara National Park

   • In these last days of your safari experience and unforgettable journey, you'll set out on a game drive in the stunning Lake Manyara National Park. 
   • With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you'll navigate the park's diverse landscapes, from the lush groundwater forest to the shores of the alkaline lake. 
   • Keep your eyes peeled for iconic African wildlife, including the park's famous tree-climbing lions and large herds of elephants.
   • After a thrilling day filled with sightings and unforgettable encounters, you'll continue to the charming town of Arusha at the time with a smooth transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

   Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park