The Great Safari Journey – 10 Days

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, you will be met by your safari driver-guide and transferred to Forest Hill Lodge in Arusha for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Forest Hill Lodge
Driving Time: 1–1.5 hrs (Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha)

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a game drive and later proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp
Driving Time: 2.5–3 hrs

Day 3: Full Day in Tarangire

Spend the full day exploring Tarangire National Park. Look out for lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, and an array of bird species. Lunch will be served in the park before continuing with game viewing until late afternoon.

Accommodation: Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp
Driving Time: Minimal (game drive within park)

Day 4: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, pink flamingos, and breathtaking views of the Rift Valley escarpment. Enjoy a picnic lunch and game drive before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge
Driving Time: 1.5–2 hrs

Day 5: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park

Today you journey to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, with game viewing en route through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive, then head to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Signature Serengeti Camp
Driving Time: 5–6 hrs (with game drive stops)

Day 6 & 7: Full Days in Serengeti

Enjoy two full days exploring Serengeti, home to the Big Five and the Great Migration (seasonal). Game drives will take you across the endless plains where predators roam and herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles stretch as far as the eye can see.

Accommodation: Signature Serengeti Camp (both nights)
Driving Time: Minimal (within Serengeti)

Day 8: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, enjoy a game drive en route as you leave Serengeti and make your way to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive in the evening and settle in for dinner and overnight at your lodge on the crater rim.

Accommodation: Serena Ngorongoro
Driving Time: 4–5 hrs (with game drive en route)

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

Early morning, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an incredible density of wildlife, including the rare black rhino. After lunch at the Hippo Pool picnic site, ascend the crater and drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Acacia Farm Lodge
Driving Time: 45 mins (descent + ascent) + 30 mins to Karatu

Day 10: Lake Eyasi – Arusha (Departure)

After breakfast, drive to Lake Eyasi for a cultural experience with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes, known for their traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle. Later, continue back to Arusha where your safari ends. Drop-off at your hotel or airport for your onward flight.

Driving Time: 1.5 hrs (Karatu – Eyasi) + 4–5 hrs (Eyasi – Arusha)