Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – Journey to Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins the moment you step off the plane at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you’ll be greeted by your friendly safari guide. After a warm welcome and briefing on your safari journey, you will board a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle and drive towards Tarangire National Park—a two to three-hour scenic journey through Tanzania’s countryside.

As you approach the park, you’ll notice the landscape transitioning into vast savannahs dotted with ancient baobab trees. Tarangire is known for its massive elephant herds, and it won’t take long before you spot them along the Tarangire River.

Upon arrival, check in at your luxurious lodge or tented camp, where you will enjoy a delicious lunch before setting out on your first game drive. This afternoon drive allows you to experience the park’s rich biodiversity, including giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, lions, and leopards. You’ll also encounter a variety of bird species, making this a paradise for birdwatchers.

As the sun sets, return to your lodge for a relaxing evening, savoring a gourmet dinner under the African sky before retiring to your room for a restful night.

Day 2: Full-Day Safari in Tarangire National Park

Rise early for a hearty breakfast before embarking on a full-day safari in Tarangire National Park. Morning is the best time for game viewing, as animals are most active before the heat of the day sets in. Your guide will take you deep into the park’s vast plains and riverine woodlands, where you’ll have prime opportunities to witness:

✔ Elephants gathering at the Tarangire River to drink and bathe

✔ Predators like lions and leopards stalking their prey

✔ Cheetahs sprinting across the savanna

✔ Rare antelope species such as the fringe-eared oryx and gerenuk

At midday, you’ll stop for a picnic lunch in a shaded area, surrounded by the tranquil wilderness. After lunch, continue your game drive, exploring different terrains, including swamps, open plains, and dense acacia forests.

By late afternoon, return to your lodge for dinner and an evening of relaxation, perhaps enjoying a sundowner as you recount the day’s incredible sightings.

Day 3: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart Tarangire for a two-hour drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a hidden gem known for its lush groundwater forests, soda lake, and diverse wildlife. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and check-in.

In the afternoon, take a guided nature walk near the lodge or within the park. This experience allows you to explore the region’s smaller wonders, including:

✔ Unique plants and medicinal trees

✔ Colorful butterflies and birds

✔ Small mammals like bush babies and dik-diks

After the nature walk, return to the lodge for dinner and a peaceful night’s sleep, enjoying the calming sounds of the African wilderness.

Day 4: Game Drive & Treetop Walkway Adventure

Start your day with an early morning game drive, where you may spot the famous tree-climbing lions resting on the branches of large acacia trees. Other highlights include:

✔ Large troops of baboons and blue monkeys

✔ Hippos and crocodiles along the lakeshore

✔ Thousands of pink flamingos wading in Lake Manyara

Return to the lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon adventure on the Treetop Walkway—one of the longest in Africa. Walk high above the forest floor, experiencing a bird’s-eye view of the lush canopy, where you may see colobus monkeys, eagles, and hornbills.

As evening approaches, return to your lodge for a delicious dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Transfer to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, set out on a scenic drive towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The journey takes approximately four to five hours, but you’ll have plenty of opportunities to stop and admire the stunning landscapes and wildlife along the way.

Arrive at your luxury camp or lodge, where you’ll check in and enjoy a sumptuous lunch. After a short rest, you have the option to embark on an early evening game drive, where the golden light creates a perfect setting for photography.

Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay under the star-studded Serengeti sky.

Day 6: Hot Air Balloon Safari & Nature Walk

Wake before dawn for an unforgettable hot air balloon safari over the endless Serengeti plains. As you gently lift off, witness the breathtaking sunrise and the great herds of wildebeests, zebras, and elephants moving below. After an hour of floating over the landscape, land to enjoy a champagne breakfast in the bush.

Return to the lodge for a short rest before embarking on an afternoon guided nature walk. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about:

✔ Animal tracking techniques

✔ The ecosystem’s plant life

✔ The Serengeti’s smaller creatures, such as dung beetles and lizards

Enjoy dinner and storytelling around a campfire before retiring for the night.

Day 7: Game Drive & Maasai Cultural Experience

Spend the morning on a game drive, tracking big cats like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, alongside thousands of grazing animals.

After lunch and a break, head to a Maasai village, where you’ll:

✔ Learn about the Maasai people’s traditions

✔ Participate in a traditional dance ceremony

✔ Visit their bomas (homesteads)

Return to the lodge for dinner and an evening of reflection.

Day 8: Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping along the way for wildlife sightings. Check in at a lodge overlooking the crater and enjoy a relaxing evening with breathtaking views.

Day 9: Hot Air Balloon Safari & Olduvai Gorge

Enjoy a morning hot air balloon safari over the conservation area, followed by a visit to Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important archaeological sites.

Return to your lodge for dinner and storytelling about the region’s rich history.

Day 10: Lake Magadi & Fever Tree Forest

Visit Lake Magadi, a paradise for flamingos and waterbirds, followed by an exploration of the Levai Fever Tree Forest, known for its tall yellow-barked acacias.

Enjoy a farewell dinner at your lodge, celebrating your journey through Tanzania.

Day 11: Return to Kilimanjaro International Airport

• After breakfast, transfer back to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure, carrying home unforgettable safari memories.