Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire

   • Have breakfast in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park early in the morning.
   • Explore the enormous termite mounds and ancient baobab trees in Tarangire.
   • Spot diverse bird species and an extensive population of elephants.
   • Observe the regular sightings of lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongooses, buffaloes, and baboons.
   • Continue the journey to Ngorongoro Crater.
   • Enjoy dinner and stay overnight in a camp near Lake Manyara.

2. Day 2: Mto wa Mbu - Serengeti National Park

   • After breakfast, start the journey towards the Serengeti, heading west and north.
   • Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes and spot animals and birds along the way.
     • Your driver-guide will help you to spot animals and birds.
   • Arrive at the Serengeti, known for the world's most significant wildlife gathering.
   • Have a picnic lunch and continue exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
   • Look out for elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hippos, and crocodiles.
   • Return to your chosen accommodation for dinner and to reflect on the day's experiences in the evening. 

   Accommodation: Camp or lodge

3. Day 3: To Western Serengeti National Park

   • Depart for the Serengeti's Western Corridor, the narrow section through which the great migration must pass at this time of year.
   • Focus on the herds of thousands of zebra and wildebeest gathering enough strength to cross the Grumeti River.
     • For them, danger lurks in the form of the Nile crocodiles.
     • See nature at its very rawest in this stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site.
   • Observe the raw nature of the great migration, with animals on the move, hunting or being hunted.
   • Spot a varied, rich birdlife and Colobus monkeys who inhabit the forests.
   • Enjoy unpredictable days full of surprises, with nothing surpassing the great migration, a unique natural wonder involving hundreds of thousands of animals making their annual journey.

   Accommodation: Camp or lodge

4. Day 4: To Central Serengeti National Park

   • Enjoy a game drive and observe the migratory herds and resident wildlife population.
   • Spot a hippopotamus or a majestic martial eagle up in the skies.
     • This area also has a good population of resident wildlife.
   • Depart for the central part of Serengeti in the afternoon.
   • Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

   Accommodation: Camp or lodge

5. Day 5: Central Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

   • Have breakfast and depart for a full-day game drive in the central portion of the Serengeti National Park.
   • Explore the park and spot even more wildlife.
   • Depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the afternoon.
   • Enjoy your dinner and an overnight stay.

   Accommodation: Camp or lodge

6. Day 6: Full Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater and Drive Back to Arusha

   • After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater, often called the Wonder of the World.
   • Enjoy a game drive and picnic lunch in the world's largest caldera, full of grassland, forest, and swamp.
   • Spot a resident population of more than 25,000 large mammals, including lions, waterbuck, hippos, baboons, black rhino, leopards, hyenas, jackals, buffalo, warthog, gazelle, and much more abundant wildlife.
   • Observe the harmonious co-habitation of man and beast as Maasai share the incredible space with animals and their cattle.
     • This area has been a separate conservation area since 1956 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978 which makes Ngorongoro unique in the world.
   • After a late afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive back to your hotel in Arusha.