Overview
Route and travel style
This itinerary balances classic wildlife areas, manageable driving days and flexible lodge choices. It works well for first-time safari travelers, families and photographers who want strong wildlife viewing without rushing every morning.
Day by day
Full itinerary
Arrival in Arusha
Meet your Safari Serengeti Kilimanjaro representative at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your lodge. The guide briefs you on timing, road conditions and the route ahead.
DinnerTarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire for a full afternoon game drive among baobabs, elephant herds and seasonal river wildlife.
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerLake Manyara and Karatu
Visit Lake Manyara or enjoy a slower morning, then continue to Karatu near the Ngorongoro highlands.
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerNgorongoro Crater
Descend early into the crater for rhino, lion, buffalo and flamingo viewing, then return to the rim or Karatu for the night.
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerSerengeti National Park
Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Serengeti, with picnic lunch and wildlife viewing as the plains open up.
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerFull Day in Serengeti
Spend the day following wildlife movement with a flexible plan around big cats, plains game and seasonal migration areas.
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerSerengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy a final Serengeti game drive before returning toward the highlands for a quieter overnight stay.
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerKilimanjaro View and Arusha
Return to Arusha with a Kilimanjaro viewpoint stop when weather allows. Optional coffee tour or local market visit.
Breakfast, lunchDeparture
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or continue to Zanzibar, Kenya or a Kilimanjaro climb extension.
BreakfastIncluded
What's included
- Airport transfers
- Private safari vehicle and driver-guide
- Park fees and crater fees
- Full-board accommodation on safari
- Drinking water during game drives
Excluded
What's not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional balloon safari
