Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be met by our representative and transferred to Arusha Planet Lodge. This charming accommodation provides a peaceful setting to relax after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore Arusha town or simply unwind at the lodge. A delicious dinner will be served as you prepare for your adventure.
Accomodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meal: Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will depart for Tarangire National Park, home to huge elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and a variety of wildlife. The park’s lifeline, the Tarangire River, attracts animals year-round, including lions, giraffes, zebras, and leopards. You will enjoy a picnic lunch within the park before continuing your game drive. In the late afternoon, you will head to Eileen’s Tree Inn in Karatu, where you will have a delicious dinner and a restful overnight stay.
Accomodation: Eileen’s Tree Inn
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: South Serengeti Ndutu – Calving Season Begins
After breakfast, you will drive towards the Ndutu region in the southern Serengeti, where the Great Migration’s calving season takes place. From December to March, thousands of wildebeests give birth on the open plains, creating a spectacular wildlife phenomenon. This region is a prime spot for predator activity, as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas take advantage of the vulnerable newborns. You will enjoy a picnic lunch and continue game viewing until evening. Your overnight stay will be at Serengeti Heritage Ndutu, a luxury tented camp offering an authentic safari experience.
Accomodation: Serengeti Heritage Ndutu
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Full Day in South Serengeti Ndutu
You will start the day with an early morning game drive, the best time to witness predators hunting. The open plains of Ndutu provide a dramatic setting as cheetahs chase prey, lions stalk herds, and hyenas scavenge. After a bush breakfast, you will continue exploring the vast landscapes, following the migration patterns and enjoying the breathtaking scenery. A picnic lunch will be served in the wild, followed by an afternoon game drive. In the evening, you will return to Serengeti Heritage Ndutu for dinner and another night under the African sky.
Accomodation: Serengeti Heritage Ndutu
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you will depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving at the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This vast volcanic caldera is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard). You will descend into the crater for a game drive, spotting hippos in the swamps, flamingos on the lake, and an array of animals on the crater floor. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in a scenic spot within the crater. In the afternoon, you will ascend and drive to Eileen’s Tree Inn for dinner and overnight.
Accomodation: Eileen’s Tree Inn
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park – Return to Arusha
On the final day, you will visit Lake Manyara National Park, a diverse park known for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and flamingos along the lake’s edge. The park’s lush forests, open grasslands, and Rift Valley escarpment create a picturesque setting for a game drive. You will enjoy a picnic lunch before driving back to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your incredible safari adventure.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
