Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park to Karatu/Manyara

• Morning:

  • Depart from Arusha early in the morning, heading toward Tarangire National Park.
  • Upon arrival at Tarangire, begin a morning game drive. Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds and impressive baobab trees.

• Afternoon:

  • Continue the game drive, exploring the park’s diverse wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, and various bird species.
  • After lunch, leave Tarangire and drive towards the Karatu area, with an optional stop at Lake Manyara National Park for more wildlife sightings.

• Evening:

  • Arrive at your lodge or accommodation in Karatu or Manyara in the late afternoon.
  • Enjoy a relaxing dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Karatu/Manyara to Serengeti Game Drive

• Morning:

  • After an early breakfast, set off for Serengeti National Park. The journey will take you through beautiful landscapes, offering great views of the Rift Valley.

• Afternoon:

  • Arrive in Serengeti by midday and start a game drive. Serengeti is famous for the Great Migration, large predator populations, and wide open savannahs.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park or a meal at a lodge.

• Evening:

  • Continue the game drive, with a chance to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, and diverse wildlife.
  • Overnight stay at a lodge or tented camp within the Serengeti.

Day 3: Serengeti Game Drive

• Morning:

  • After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game drives in Serengeti National Park. The morning is a great time for wildlife activity, and you can witness lions hunting or herds of wildebeests migrating.

• Afternoon:

  • Continue exploring the park, perhaps heading towards the Serengeti’s western corridor or the central Serengeti, depending on where wildlife activity is most abundant.
  • Enjoy a packed lunch in the park, allowing you to maximize your time in the field.

• Evening:

  • Wrap up the game drive and return to your accommodation for dinner and rest. You might have a chance for a sunset game drive if your accommodation offers evening safari options.

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

• Morning:

  • After breakfast, set out from Serengeti early in the morning and head towards the Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Arrive at the Crater rim and descend into the Crater for a morning game drive. The Crater offers the chance to spot the “Big Five,” including elephants, rhinos, lions, buffaloes, and leopards.

• Afternoon:

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch within the Crater or at a designated site.
  • Continue the game drive to explore the Crater floor, where you can witness an abundance of wildlife in a unique, closed ecosystem.

• Late Afternoon:

  • After the game drive, begin your journey back to Arusha, where you’ll arrive by evening.
  • The safari ends with your transfer to the airport or hotel in Arusha.