Itinerary

1. Day 1- Arusha to Tarangire National Park

   • We will depart from Arusha in the early hours of the day and drive to Tarangire National Park where colossal termite mounds and ancient baobab trees await us. This park is renowned for its immense elephant population, picturesque scenery, and diverse bird life. 
   • Tarangire has enticing wildlife that includes elephants, lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongoose, buffaloes, and baboons.
   • When our game drive ends, we will proceed to Lake Manyara Serena Hotel for dinner, and overnight, we will witness the glorious sunset.

2. Day 2 - Karatu to Western Serengeti

   • You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for game drives with a packed lunch or depart early in the morning on an early morning game drive. Later, return to the accommodation for breakfast and depart to Western Serengeti with a packed lunch.
   • You will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today and move towards the western part of the park. During May/June, wildebeest herds are spread around the western corridor of Serengeti (consisting of Grumeti, and Kirariwa regions),
   • The en-route game drive towards the Grumeti region will also offer mild action from the resident game. The western region offers a variety of resident game such as zebras, hippos, gazelles, elands, topi, buffaloes, leopards, lions, and black and white colobus monkeys.
   • A picnic lunch will be done during the day-long drive itself. Based on the time of your arrival you will be able to spend a few hours by the Grumeti river. 
   • The eventful day ends with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation at Lahia Tented Lodge.

3. Day 3 - Western Serengeti

   • Early morning after breakfast at your accommodation, we will proceed our game drive on the western Serengeti following the great migration. 
   • You will spend this full day on the western Serengeti for game viewing and if you’re lucky enough you can spot the crossing at the Grumeti River as well as crocodiles hunting their prey during the crossing. Watching the wildebeest surging through the torrential flow, some drowning, and a few falling prey to lurking crocodiles is an unforgettable sight. 
   • During the full-day game drive, you will have a stop where you can have your picnic lunch. 
   • The day comes to an end with a tasty dinner and a good rest in your accommodation at Lahia Tented Lodge.

     Optional Activity- On this day rise early for an unforgettable hot air balloon safari, followed by breakfast.

4. Day 4 - Western Serengeti to Central Serengeti

   • This entire day is set aside for game drives exploring the Western Serengeti Migration. 
   • In the afternoon drive to Central Serengeti, The Serengeti is the habitat of an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo, is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. 
   • The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. In December the animals move from the northern region dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. 
   • Stay overnight at Serengeti Serena Hotel on a full-board basis.

5. Day 5 - Serengeti to Arusha

   • Indulge in a leisurely breakfast before embarking on a morning game drive en route to Arusha or Seronera airstrip for your flight back to Arusha, as your safari adventure concludes, cherish the memories of the extraordinary landscapes, and diverse wildlife.
   • Alternatively, continue to your booked hotel for an overnight stay at Arusha.

   End of tour.