Overview of the Day
Arrive in Arusha, the safari capital of Northern Tanzania, and ease into your adventure.

Safari Experience
Arusha sits in the cool highlands beneath Mount Meru. The air feels fresh, scented with flowers and rain-soaked earth. From experience, starting here allows travelers to rest, reset, and build excitement before heading into the wild. You’ll meet your guide, hear the plan for the days ahead, and enjoy your first Tanzanian meal.

Distance & Travel Time
Airport transfer | 45–60 minutes

What to Expect

• Meet-and-greet service
• Safari briefing and relaxed evening
• Comfortable lodge stay

Overview of the Day
Travel southwest to Tarangire National Park for your first true game drive.

Safari Experience
As you enter Tarangire, the land opens into wide savanna dotted with ancient baobab trees. The warm air carries the smell of dry grass and dust. Elephant herds often appear quickly, moving calmly across the plains. In our experience, Tarangire delivers some of the most relaxed and intimate wildlife encounters in Tanzania.

Distance & Travel Time
Approx. 120 km | 2.5–3 hours

What to Expect

• Afternoon game drive (3–4 hours)
• Flat terrain with river systems
• Excellent elephant and plains game viewing

Overview of the Day
A full day exploring Tarangire’s diverse habitats.

Safari Experience
Morning light paints the landscape gold. You may hear lions calling before sunrise and watch giraffes feeding quietly as birds flutter overhead. Midday brings rest and shade, while afternoon drives reveal leopards near riverine trees. From experience, Tarangire rewards patience and observation.

Distance & Travel Time
Variable | 6–7 hours of game driving

What to Expect

• Morning and afternoon game drives
• Relaxed midday break
• Strong Big Five potential

Overview of the Day
A scenic drive brings you to Lake Manyara National Park.

Safari Experience
Lake Manyara feels cool, green, and intimate. The forest smells of damp leaves and fig trees. Monkeys chatter above, elephants move silently between trunks, and flamingos sometimes color the lakeshore pink. Tree-climbing lions, while elusive, are a special highlight when seen.

Distance & Travel Time
Approx. 70 km | 1.5–2 hours

What to Expect

• Half-day game drive
• Forest, floodplain, and lake habitats
• Excellent birdlife

Overview of the Day
Travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands en route to the Serengeti.

Safari Experience
The landscape shifts dramatically as the road climbs and then opens into the Serengeti. From experience, this first view of the endless plains is unforgettable. Wildlife appears almost immediately—zebra, wildebeest, and predators scanning the horizon.

Distance & Travel Time
Approx. 220 km | 5–6 hours

What to Expect

• Scenic drive with picnic lunch
• En-route game viewing
• Arrival in Serengeti by late afternoon

Overview of the Day
A full day dedicated to tracking the Big Five.

Safari Experience
Early mornings are cool and quiet except for birdsong. Lions are often active, cheetahs scan the plains, and elephants move steadily through the grass. This is prime big five Africa safari territory, where patience and skilled guiding pay off.

Distance & Travel Time
Variable | 6–7 hours of game driving

What to Expect

• Predator-focused game drives
• Open savanna terrain
• Excellent photography conditions

Overview of the Day
Another full day to explore deeper areas of the Serengeti.

Safari Experience
Depending on the season, you may encounter the Great Migration—thousands of hooves rumbling across the plains. Even outside migration months, predator action remains exceptional. The smell of grass, warm earth, and campfire smoke lingers in the air.

Distance & Travel Time
Variable | Flexible game drives

What to Expect

• Long, immersive game drives
• Flexible routing based on wildlife
• Relaxed bush lunch

Overview of the Day
Morning game drive followed by travel to Ngorongoro.

Safari Experience
Leaving the Serengeti, the air cools and the scenery shifts to rolling hills. Maasai herders and cattle appear along the road. From experience, this contrast adds cultural depth and visual variety to the safari.

Distance & Travel Time
Approx. 150 km | 4–5 hours

What to Expect

• Morning Serengeti game drive
• Scenic ascent to crater rim
• Cooler evening temperatures

Overview of the Day
Early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.

Safari Experience
The crater floor feels like a natural amphitheater, alive with wildlife. In our experience, this is one of the best places to complete sightings of the big 5 safari animals Tanzania offers, including the rare black rhino. The sense of awe here is unforgettable.

Distance & Travel Time
Minimal driving | 4–5 hours in crater

What to Expect

• High wildlife density
• Picnic lunch inside the crater
• Short but steep access roads

Overview of the Day
Return to Arusha, marking the end of your safari.

Safari Experience
The drive back allows time to reflect—on lion calls at dawn, the warmth of the sun, and the quiet joy of being close to nature. From experience, guests leave with more than photos; they leave with lasting memories.

Distance & Travel Time
Approx. 190 km | 4–5 hours

What to Expect

• Scenic highland drive
• Arrival in Arusha by afternoon