Tarangire National Park

Pickup from Arusha hotel at 8:00 am followed by a 3-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, located 115 km from Arusha and covering an area of 2800 km². A full day game drive will be conducted inside the park where wild animals gather at the Tarangire River, which gives the park its name. Key attractions include a large population of elephants, climbing pythons, baobab trees, lions, leopards, and other wildlife. Later, the group will drive to Jambo Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

480 min

Serengeti Seronera Area

After breakfast, the journey continues to Serengeti National Park via the highland farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon leaving the highlands, the route descends into Serengeti, reaching the central Seronera area known for its rich wildlife habitat. The Seronera River provides water that attracts a wide variety of animals typical of the Serengeti. Arrival is scheduled in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive until sunset.

540 min

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

An early morning start with breakfast precedes a full day game drive inside Serengeti National Park. The driver will take visitors to key locations within the park, focusing on following the wildebeest migration if it occurs during the visit. The Great Migration varies annually, with the best viewing from June to September, and wildebeest calving from January to March. Between July and September, the northern Serengeti and Mara River crossings are accessible. Approximately one and a half million wildebeest travel year-round seeking fresh pasture and water. After the full day game drive, the group returns to accommodation for dinner and overnight.

600 min

Serengeti Morning Drive & Transit

Wake at 5:45 am for early breakfast and watch the sunrise inside Serengeti. After breakfast, do an early morning game drive until 11.30 am, then return to the campsite for hot lunch and pack belongings into the jeep. After lunch, continue with a game drive in Serengeti while heading to Simba campsite in Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight.

600 min

Ngorongoro Crater Visit

Early risers may observe the sunrise over the crater's edge before breakfast. Afterward, the group drives down the steep track into Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site formed by a volcanic explosion millions of years ago. The crater is 610 meters deep and covers about 260 square kilometers. It supports a dense animal population of around 25,000, including wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and over 500 bird species. There is a possibility of spotting the endangered black rhino. After lunch, the group ascends the crater walls and proceeds to Mto wa Mbu for a short tour.

480 min

Mto wa Mbu Village Tour

In Mto wa Mbu village, a local guide will welcome visitors and provide insights into the community's social and economic aspects. Various activities are available, and visitors are encouraged to participate in as many as possible. The visit typically begins at banana plantations where over 30 banana species are cultivated by the community. Photographs are encouraged, and the guide is available to answer questions. After the tour, the group drives to Arusha for overnight accommodation.

60 min