Day 1: Arusha → Lake Manyara or Tarangire National Park (Seasonal)

Activities: Afternoon game drive
Accommodation: Luxury lodge in Karatu / Lake Manyara / Tarangire
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Itinerary Details:

• Your safari begins with a morning pickup from your Arusha hotel.

• Depending on the season:

  • Nov–May: Visit Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, lush groundwater forest, and incredible birdlife.

  • Jun–Oct: Visit Tarangire National Park, known for majestic baobab trees, huge elephant herds, and vibrant wildlife along the Tarangire River.

• Enjoy an exciting afternoon game drive where you may spot elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, and hundreds of bird species.

• Later, drive to your luxury lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater – Half-Day Game Drive

Activities: Crater tour
Accommodation: Luxury lodge at Ngorongoro / Karatu
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Itinerary Details:

• After breakfast, drive to the renowned Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest intact caldera.

• Descend 600 meters into the crater for a half-day game drive on the wildlife-rich floor.

• Spot the Big Five—including black rhinos, lions, buffalo, and elephants—along with cheetahs, hyenas, zebras, flamingos, hippos, and more.

• Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo poolside picnic site.

• Ascend the crater walls and head back to your luxury lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3: Ngorongoro → Serengeti National Park

Activities: Optional cultural stops, en-route game drive, afternoon game drive
Accommodation: Luxury lodge/tented camp in Serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Itinerary Details:

• Have breakfast at the lodge and begin your drive toward the legendary Serengeti National Park.

• Optional stops:

  • Olduvai Gorge Museum, a world-famous archaeological site

  • A Maasai village visit, offering insight into Maasai culture and traditions

• Enter the Serengeti plains with an en-route game drive, spotting wildlife even before you reach your lodge.

• After settling in, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the vast Serengeti plains.

• Return to your luxury camp for dinner and relaxation under the star-lit African sky.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park – Full-Day Game Drive

Activities: Full-day safari in Serengeti
Accommodation: Luxury lodge/tented camp in Serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Itinerary Details:

• Start the day early to capture the beauty and activity of the Serengeti at sunrise—one of the best times to spot predators on the hunt.

• Enjoy a full-day game drive across the diverse Serengeti landscapes, including open plains, kopjes, rivers, and woodlands.

• Wildlife highlights include:

  • Lions

  • Cheetahs

  • Leopards

  • Elephants

  • Hippos

  • Hyenas

  • Large herds of wildebeest and zebras

• Depending on the season, you may witness parts of the Great Migration, one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles.

• Return to your luxury camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 5: Serengeti – Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari & Game Drive

Activities: Balloon safari (optional), game drive
Accommodation: Luxury lodge/tented camp in Serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Itinerary Details:

• For guests who choose the Hot Air Balloon Safari, your day begins before dawn with a magical sunrise flight over the Serengeti plains—followed by a champagne breakfast.

• Continue with a leisurely or full-day game drive based on your preference.

• Explore different sections of the park, maximizing wildlife encounters.

• In the evening, enjoy a luxurious dinner and storytelling around the campfire.

Day 6: Fly from Serengeti → Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport

Activities: Morning at leisure; scheduled flight
Meal Plan: Breakfast

Itinerary Details:

• Enjoy a relaxing breakfast at your lodge with views of the wilderness.

• Transfer to the nearest airstrip for your scheduled flight from Serengeti to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

• Arrive in time to connect with your onward international flight or a domestic flight to Zanzibar for a beach extension.

• End of your unforgettable luxury safari.