Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Your safari adventure begins with a warm welcome upon arrival at the Kilimanjaro Airport, where you’ll be met by your professional safari guide and transferred to the Gran Melia Hotel in Arusha City, just 50 km from the airport. Gran Melia is a five star hotel with an exclusive view of Mount Meru, the second highest peak after Kilimanajro. Relax and unwind in style when you settle into your lavish lodge, nestled in the foothills of Mount Meru.

Accommodation at the Arusha Gran Melia Hotel
Meal Type: Full board.

Day 2: Maasai Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, take a cultural trip to a traditional masai village of Engikaret,  where you will get to hang out with the local people (the masai) and learn about their way of life. Participate in traditional dances, visit local schools, and gain an understanding of the maasai’s deep connection to the land. In the late afternoon, check out of the Maasai village and drive to your hotel in Arusha.

Accommodation at the Arusha Gran Melia Hotel
Meal Type: Full board.

Day 3: Arusha National Park

Explore the scenic beauty of Arusha National Park with a guided walking tour and game drive, known for its diverse landscapes and rich biodiversity. Enjoy game drives and walking through lush forests, rolling hills, and open grasslands, with opportunities to spot wildlife such as giraffes, buffaloes, and colobus monkeys. Marvel at the breathtaking views of Mount Meru, the fifth-highest peak in Africa.

Accommodation at the Arusha Gran Melia Hotel
Meal Type: Full Board.

Day 4: Tarangire National Park

After breakfast , drive approximately 140 km from Arusha, which may take three hours (depending on the traffic), to Tarangire National Park. Known for its dense elephant population and iconic baobab trees, Tarangire offers thrilling game drives amidst picturesque landscapes. Explore the park’s diverse habitats, spotting wildlife such as lions, giraffes, and leopards. In the late afternoon, check out of Tarangire, and transfer to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation at: Manyara Secret Lodge
Meal Type: full Board

Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park

Explore the scenic beauty and diverse wildlife of Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions and abundant birdlife. Enjoy game drives along the lake shores and through the lush forests, with opportunities to spot hippos, giraffes, and vervet monkeys. Experience the thrill of walking among the treetops on a canopy walkway.

Accommodation at Manyara Secret Lodge
Meal Type: Full Board

Day 6: Lake Manyara – Serengeti.

After breakfast, drive approximately 189 km (4 to 5 hours, depending on the traffic on the way) to the legendary Serengeti National Park, one of the most iconic safari destinations in Africa. Here, you can witness the spectacle of the annual wildebeest migration, wherein tens of thousands of hoofed animals traverse the Serengeti in search of greener pastures. Take a game drive through the park to see lions, leopards, and other elusive predators, and marvel at the abundance of wildlife that calls this pristine wilderness home. In the late afternoon, before sunset, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation at: Serengeti Gran Melia
Meal Type: Full board

Day 7–8: Serengeti National Park full day

Spend two days exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti, witnessing the spectacle of millions of wildebeests and zebras on the move. Wake up early to hear the sounds of the savanna and go on an exciting game drive through Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti has a lot of wildlife, from herds of elephants and giraffes to the pride of lions and elusive leopards. After exploring all day, come back to your lodge or hotel and eat delicious food under the stars.

Accommodation at: Serengeti Gran Melia
Meal Type: Full board.

Day 9: Serengeti-Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, we leave the Serengeti and drive approximately 150 km to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a beautiful place with lots of different animals. Descend into the crater’s vast caldera and marvel at the sight of rhinos, hippos, and flocks of flamingos gathered around the crater’s soda lake. As the sun sets over the horizon, check out of Ngorongoro, drive to your luxurious lodge in Karatu, and unwind with a glass of wine by the fire.

Accommodation: Kitela Lodge
Meal Type: Full board.

Day 10: Departure: Ngorongoro – Kilimanjaro Airport.

After breakfast, bid farewell to hotel staff as you transfer back to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time to explore the town or visit local markets for last-minute souvenirs. Transfer to Kilimanjaro  Airport for your departure, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure in Tanzania.

End of the tour!