5 Day Safari

Morning:

• Early Morning Game Drive in Tarangire: Start your day with an early morning game drive to catch the wildlife before it gets too hot. This is the best time to see predators and large herds of elephants.
• Breakfast at the Lodge: Return to your lodge for a hearty breakfast before departing for Ngorongoro Crater.

Late Morning:

• Drive to Ngorongoro Crater: After breakfast, you’ll travel for about 2.5-3 hours to reach Ngorongoro Crater, known as the “Garden of Eden.” This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers one of the most concentrated wildlife experiences in the world.

Afternoon:

• Descent into Ngorongoro Crater: Once you reach the Crater rim, descend into the caldera for a game drive. The Crater is home to a stunning array of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, zebras, and flamingos. The landscape is lush and beautiful, with volcanic forests, grasslands, and a soda lake.
• Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch in the Crater, surrounded by wildlife and natural beauty.

Evening:

• Evening Game Drive: Continue your exploration of the Crater, capturing the evening light as animals become more active.
• Overnight Stay at Ngorongoro Lodge: Head to your lodge on the Crater rim for a relaxing evening, with a spectacular view of the Crater below.

Morning:

• Early Morning Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater: Begin your day with a final early morning game drive inside the Crater. The morning light provides excellent photography opportunities, and animals are often more active.
• Breakfast at Lodge: Return to your lodge for breakfast, then prepare for the next leg of your safari.

Late Morning:

• Drive to Serengeti National Park: After breakfast, travel for about 4-5 hours to Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Serengeti is one of the world’s most famous wildlife destinations, known for its vast plains and the annual migration of wildebeest.

Afternoon:

• Arrival and First Safari in Serengeti: After lunch at your Serengeti accommodation, head out on your first game drive. The Serengeti is teeming with wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, and a variety of antelope species.
• Wildlife Spotting: Depending on the season, you might be lucky enough to witness the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras traverse the plains.

Evening:

• Evening Game Drive: Experience the Serengeti’s stunning landscape during the golden hour. Watch as the sun sets over the plains, offering amazing opportunities for wildlife photography.
• Overnight Stay in Serengeti: Return to your lodge or tented camp for a peaceful night, followed by a delicious dinner.

Morning:

• Early Morning Safari: Head out early for a morning game drive. Serengeti’s early hours are perfect for observing predators such as lions and leopards as they start their daily routines.
• Breakfast in the Park: Depending on your location, enjoy breakfast either in the park or at your lodge before heading out for more exploration.

Late Morning:

• Continued Game Drive: Spend the morning exploring the Serengeti’s diverse ecosystems. The park’s wide-open plains offer incredible wildlife viewing opportunities, with elephants, cheetahs, and herds of wildebeest and gazelles filling the scene.
• Optional Activity – Hot Air Balloon Ride (Additional Cost): For an unforgettable experience, consider taking a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti (optional activity at extra cost). This offers a unique perspective of the park and its wildlife.

Afternoon:

• Picnic Lunch in Serengeti: Enjoy a packed lunch amidst the Serengeti’s natural beauty, allowing you to continue wildlife viewing during the midday hours.
• Afternoon Game Drive: Continue your safari, exploring different parts of the park to maximize your wildlife sightings.

Evening:

• Final Safari in Serengeti: Wrap up your safari day with a final game drive as the sun sets, possibly catching a glimpse of nocturnal animals beginning their activities.
• Overnight Stay in Serengeti: Head back to your lodge or camp for dinner and a restful night.

Morning:

• Early Morning Safari: Enjoy your last game drive in Serengeti as the sun rises over the plains. This is a great opportunity to spot any wildlife you may have missed earlier.
• Breakfast at the Lodge: Return to your lodge for breakfast before preparing to depart for Arusha.

Late Morning:

• Drive Back to Arusha: After breakfast, begin your journey back to Arusha. The drive takes approximately 5-6 hours, passing through rural Tanzania and offering more scenic views along the way.

Afternoon:

• Arrive in Arusha: Depending on your flight schedule, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.