9-Day Best of Tarangire, Serengeti, N...

>> Your adventure begins as you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will be warmly greeted by your personal safari guide. After a brief introduction, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Arusha, a vibrant town nestled at the foot of Mount Meru. This is the perfect place to rest and prepare for the days ahead. Settle into your comfortable accommodation, enjoy a delicious welcome dinner (optional), and soak in your first evening in East Africa.

• Time: 8 - 10 Hours
• Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

•  Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge > Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

>> After an early breakfast, set off on your first full day of adventure with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Famed for its massive baobab trees, large elephant herds, and sweeping savannahs, Tarangire offers one of Tanzania’s most unique safari experiences. The park’s permanent river attracts an abundance of wildlife, including zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, buffalo, impalas, and a variety of predators such as lions and leopards.

Enjoy a full-day game drive, with a break for a picnic lunch in a shaded spot overlooking the bush. By late afternoon, you’ll head to the charming town of Karatu in the Ngorongoro Highlands for an overnight stay.

• Time: 8 - 10 Hours
• Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

•  Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge > Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

>> Today, you head towards the legendary Serengeti National Park, crossing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area along the way. The drive is a journey in itself, offering stunning views of the highlands, scattered Maasai bomas, and, on clear days, the vast Serengeti plains rolling out ahead of you like a golden sea.

By midday, you’ll arrive at the Serengeti gate and enjoy your first game drive en route to your camp or lodge. Keep your camera ready—this region is home to cheetahs, lions, hyenas, and large herds of herbivores migrating across the plains. As the sun sets, arrive at your accommodation for a relaxing evening in the wild.

• Time: 8 - 10 Hours
• Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

•  Accommodation: Safari Haven Serengeti Camp > Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

>> Wake up early for a day of adventure in Central Serengeti, particularly the Seronera Valley, known for its year-round water sources and high concentration of wildlife. You’ll begin with a morning game drive, the best time to catch predators on the hunt and animals waking up to a new day.

After a hot bush breakfast or return to camp, enjoy time to rest before venturing out again for a late afternoon game drive. Whether you’re spotting a pride of lions lounging in the grass, watching elephants roam through the acacia trees, or following the movements of the Great Migration (seasonal), each moment brings a new highlight.

• Time: 8 - 10 Hours
• Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

•  Accommodation: Safari Haven Serengeti Camp > Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

>> Today is dedicated to fully immersing yourself in the Serengeti experience. Depending on the time of year and wildlife movements, you may venture to different areas of the park, such as the Moru Kopjes or the western corridor, where crocodiles bask near the Grumeti River.

Your guide will tailor the day based on animal sightings and your interests. Watch thousands of wildebeest thunder across the plains (during migration), marvel at giraffes in silhouette, or wait patiently by a watering hole as animals gather for a drink. By evening, you’ll return to your camp to swap stories around the fire beneath a star-filled sky.

• Time: 8 - 10 Hours
• Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

•  Accommodation: Safari Haven Serengeti Camp > Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

>> After a final morning game drive in Serengeti, it’s time to begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, continue your en-route game viewing and take in the changing landscape—from open grasslands to dense forests and volcanic hills.

By late afternoon, you’ll arrive near the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most spectacular natural wonders in Africa. Your lodge or camp sits perched at the rim or just outside the crater, offering magnificent views and crisp mountain air.

• Time: 8 - 10 Hours
• Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

•  Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge > Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater

>> Prepare for a truly awe-inspiring experience as you descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a collapsed volcano teeming with wildlife. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to over 25,000 large animals in a relatively compact area, including endangered black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and flamingos lining the soda lakes.

You’ll spend the day exploring this natural enclosure, pausing for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot like the Hippo Pool. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater walls and drive to your lodge in Karatu to relax after one of the most spectacular safari days imaginable.

• Time: 8 - 10 Hours
• Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

•  Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge > Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

>> Today’s journey takes you to the lush and scenic Lake Manyara National Park, nestled at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. Though smaller than the other parks, Manyara is full of surprises—from dense forests with blue monkeys and baboons, to grassy floodplains dotted with elephants, and the shallow alkaline lake that attracts thousands of flamingos.

The park is also famous for its tree-climbing lions, a rare sight seen in only a few places in Africa. After your game drive and picnic lunch, return to Arusha for your final night, where you’ll reflect on the incredible journey.

• Time: 8 - 10 Hours
• Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

•  Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge > Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

>> Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a relaxed breakfast or a short Arusha city tour (optional) before your transfer to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure to home.

As your safari comes to a close, take with you the sounds of the wild, the colors of the savannah, and the unforgettable memories of your time in Tanzania.

• Time: 8 - 10 Hours
• Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

•  Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)