Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Pick up from your hotel in Arusha at 8:30 AM.
- Drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2 hours).
- Full-day game drive in Tarangire, famous for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife including lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and more.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park.
- Evening transfer to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight near Tarangire.
Day 2: Tarangire to Central Serengeti
- Breakfast at the lodge.
- Scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti National Park, passing through Maasai villages and endless plains.
- Afternoon game drive in central Serengeti, searching for the Big Five and the great herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles.
- Picnic lunch en route.
- Dinner and overnight at a lodge/camp in the Serengeti.
Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
- Early morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti, exploring different regions based on wildlife movement.
- Opportunity to witness predators in action, the Great Migration (seasonal), and abundant birdlife.
- Picnic lunch in the bush.
- Optional: Balloon safari at sunrise (advance booking required, extra cost).
- Dinner and overnight at your Serengeti lodge/camp.
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Morning game drive in Serengeti as you exit the park.
- Picnic lunch en route.
- Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with scenic views along the crater rim.
- Dinner and overnight at a lodge/camp on the crater rim or in Karatu.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Return to Arusha
- Early breakfast, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive (about 5 hours).
- Explore the crater floor, home to rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and prolific birdlife.
- Picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool.
- Afternoon ascent from the crater and return drive to Arusha.
- Drop off at your hotel or airport by early evening