TANZANIA — Where The Wild Runs the Show

Trip Itinerary

Day 0:

Arrival – Arusha & Safari Briefing

Sun, 04 July 2026

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Arusha Serena Hotel. Rest from jet lag and receive safari briefing. Dinner & overnight in Arusha.

Day 1:

Arusha → Tarangire National Park

Mon, 05 July 2026

Early breakfast followed by a full‑day Tarangire game drive. Packed lunch en route. Spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, kudu, and massive herds along the Tarangire River. Dinner & overnight near Tarangire.

Day 2:

Tarangire → Serengeti National Park

Tue, 06 July 2026

Drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area into the endless plains of Serengeti. Full‑day game drive tracking wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and predators. Sunset arrival at lodge/tented camp.

Day 3:

Serengeti – Central to Northern Region

Wed, 07 July 2026

Full‑day migration tracking toward the Mara River. Expect sightings of lions, leopards, cheetahs, crocodiles, hippos, elephants, and more. Overnight at Tanzania Bush Camp – Mara River.

Day 4:

Great Migration – Mara River Crossing

Thu, 08 July 2026

Spend the day at the riverbanks witnessing the dramatic migration crossing as wildebeest battle crocodiles and currents. Picnic lunch and full‑day game viewing. Overnight in Northern Serengeti.

Day 5:

Northern Serengeti → Ngorongoro

Fri, 09 July 2026

Morning game drive before departing for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Scenic drive past Maasai villages and highland landscapes. Overnight near Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 6:

Ngorongoro Crater – Full‑Day Safari

Sat, 10 July 2026

Descend 600m into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. A 5–6 hour game drive reveals black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and vibrant birdlife. Evening transfer to Karatu.

Day 7:

Lake Manyara → Arusha

Sun, 11 July 2026

Village walk through Mto wa Mbu visiting farms, local factories, schools, and artisan workshops. Afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara National Park—famous for flamingos & tree‑climbing lions. Drive back to Arusha.