Arrival in Arusha

A Lion King representative will meet the traveler at the airport and transfer them to their accommodation in Arusha. Depending on the arrival time, there will be opportunity to rest and prepare for the upcoming safari. Arusha is a busy town that serves as a common transit point for most visitors in northern Tanzania.

720 min

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, the safari guide will collect the traveler from their accommodation and drive to Tarangire National Park, a journey lasting about two and a half hours along well-maintained paved roads. The park takes its name from the Tarangire River, the only water source available to wildlife during the dry season. Elephant groups are commonly seen near the river, alongside giraffes, bushbuck, and hartebeest. Predators such as lions and leopards often track these animals. Tarangire hosts more breeding bird species than anywhere else worldwide, and ancient baobab trees, some believed to be over a thousand years old, are present. Lunch will be served at a picnic site inside the park before continuing to accommodation in Karatu.

480 min

Ngorongoro to Serengeti

Following breakfast, the journey continues into the cooler areas of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a stop to view the Ngorongoro Crater. The route proceeds through the conservation area to enter the southern part of Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti features extensive open grasslands that support large populations of impalas, buffaloes, crocodiles, and hippos. Predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards are commonly seen. After the game drive, the traveler will proceed to their accommodation for dinner.

12 min

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drives

The entire day is allocated for game drives within the Serengeti. Wildlife includes impalas, buffaloes, crocodiles, and hippos, with a good chance to observe predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Options include early morning and late afternoon game drives with a return to camp for lunch, or a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park. The day concludes with a return to accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

720 min

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

Following breakfast, the journey continues toward Ngorongoro Crater, with scenic views en route. The afternoon is dedicated to exploring this natural feature, formed when a massive volcano erupted and collapsed between two and three million years ago. The crater is a wilderness area encircled by steep volcanic walls, containing savannah, acacia woodlands, lakes, and swamps. Entering the crater leads to encounters with numerous wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle, along with more than 500 bird species. There is also a chance to observe the endangered black rhino roaming the open grasslands. After the visit, the traveler proceeds to accommodation in Karatu.

420 min

Lake Manyara National Park and Departure

The morning includes a drive to Lake Manyara National Park, situated 120 km west of Arusha. This small but varied park is bordered on the west by the Great Rift Escarpment and features the shallow, saline Lake Manyara, which attracts thousands of wading birds such as flamingos along with over 500 additional species. The park’s dense evergreen forests provide habitat for baboons and elephants, and it is noted for its lions that climb trees. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed within the park before the final game drive. Afterwards, the traveler will be dropped off at their preferred destination, such as Arusha town or Kilimanjaro or Arusha airports.

480 min