Day 1: Arrival & Airport Transfer

• Main Destination: Arusha (City)

• Accommodation: Karibu Heritage House – budget hotel in Arusha

• Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense; drinks not included

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, you’ll be transferred to your accommodation. Time permitting, enjoy an optional Arusha city tour, visiting the art gallery, Cultural Heritage Centre, local market, and Maasai Market.

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

• Main Destination: Tarangire NP

• Accommodation: Budget camping – inside Tarangire NP

• Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks (except spirits/liquor)

After breakfast, drive ~2.5 hours to Tarangire. Famous for elephants and ancient baobabs, enjoy wildlife viewing from the open-roof vehicle. Picnic lunch and afternoon game drive, ending with sunset views before camping overnight.

Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

• Main Destination: Lake Manyara NP

• Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge & Camp – budget lodge near the park

• Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks (except spirits/liquor)

Begin with an early morning game drive in Tarangire. Travel to Lake Manyara, known for flamingos, diverse landscapes, and tree-climbing lions. Overnight at Fig Tree Lodge with cozy beds and private bathrooms.

Day 4: Drive to Serengeti National Park

• Main Destination: Serengeti NP

• Accommodation: Budget camping – Central Serengeti NP

• Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks (except spirits/liquor)

Drive 4–5 hours through crater highlands to Serengeti. Stop at Ngorongoro Viewpoint (weather permitting) for breathtaking scenery. Picnic lunch en route, followed by an afternoon game drive. Overnight camping in the Serengeti.

Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive – Serengeti NP

• Main Destination: Serengeti NP

• Accommodation: Budget camping – Central Serengeti NP

• Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks (except spirits/liquor)

Spend the day exploring Serengeti’s plains, searching for the Big Five. Observe wildlife and over 500 bird species including ostriches, secretary birds, and black eagles. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Full-Day Game Drive – Serengeti NP

• Main Destination: Serengeti NP

• Accommodation: Budget camping – Central Serengeti NP

• Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks (except spirits/liquor)

Enjoy another full day of wildlife viewing, starting with sunrise game drive. Afternoon game drive extends your safari experience until sunset. Overnight at the campsite.

Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro (Simba Campsite)

• Main Destination: Serengeti & Ngorongoro Highlands

• Accommodation: Budget camping – Crater rim of Ngorongoro

• Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks (except spirits/liquor)

Depart early for a sunrise game drive. Breakfast at a picnic site, then continue wildlife viewing before driving to Ngorongoro. Dinner and overnight at Simba Campsite.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater

• Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

• Accommodation: Budget camping – Crater rim

• Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks (except spirits/liquor)

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of exploration. Spot wildlife including the rare black rhino. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 9: Empakaai Crater Walking Safari

• Main Destination: Empakaai Crater, Ngorongoro Highlands

• Accommodation: Budget camping

• Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks (except spirits/liquor)

Embark on a walking safari along the rim of Empakaai Crater. Enjoy panoramic views, wildlife spotting, and a picnic breakfast. Return to Simba Campsite for lunch, then drive to Lake Eyasi for dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Cultural Visit – Hadzabe & Datoga, Lake Eyasi

• Main Destination: Lake Eyasi

• Accommodation: No accommodation (tour ends)

• Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks (except spirits/liquor)

Join the Hadzabe in traditional hunting and gathering activities. Visit the Datoga people, known for their craftsmanship. After a cultural immersion and hot lunch, drive back to Arusha, concluding your 10-day adventure.