Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, relax at your accommodation or enjoy a leisurely introduction to Tanzania before your adventure begins.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park where giant baobab trees and large elephant herds create spectacular scenery. Spend the day exploring the park in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and countless bird species.

Later, continue to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park & Mto wa Mbu Village

Begin the morning with a game drive through Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its lush forests, diverse birdlife, elephants, and the possibility of spotting its legendary tree-climbing lions.

In the afternoon, enjoy a guided cultural tour through Mto wa Mbu village. Walk among banana plantations, local farms, artisan workshops, and colorful markets while learning about the traditions of the many tribes that call this vibrant community home.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering Serengeti National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive as you begin exploring the endless plains, searching for predators, elephants, giraffes, and vast herds of grazing wildlife.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park

Spend the entire day exploring different regions of the Serengeti with your private guide. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration or observe the incredible diversity of resident wildlife that makes the Serengeti one of Africa’s greatest safari destinations.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Enjoy a final morning game drive before leaving the Serengeti and returning toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive at your lodge during the afternoon and enjoy spectacular views over the surrounding landscape.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Eyasi

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable morning game drive through one of Africa’s richest wildlife habitats. After your picnic lunch, continue to Lake Eyasi where you’ll spend the evening preparing for an authentic cultural experience the following day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Hadzabe & Datoga Cultural Experience

Rise early to spend time with the Hadzabe, one of Tanzania’s last remaining hunter-gatherer communities. Learn about their traditional hunting techniques, survival skills, and unique way of life that has remained largely unchanged for generations.

Later, visit the Datoga community, renowned for their traditional blacksmithing and craftsmanship, before returning to your lodge for your final evening.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Lake Eyasi to Arusha

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Arusha, enjoying the scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley. Depending on your departure schedule, you will be transferred to your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport, bringing your wildlife and cultural adventure to a memorable close.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch