Most Meals Included – (B,L,D) denotes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 1 (Travel Day) (D)

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania. After clearing customs, you will be met by our tour representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Arusha is a vibrant city known for its diverse cultures, stunning natural beauty, and rich history as the starting point for many safari expeditions in the Serengeti and Mount Kilimanjaro. It offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation with bustling markets, lush gardens, and cultural landmarks to explore. There will be an orientation and welcome dinner this evening.


Day 2 (B, L, D)

Today we'll travel toward Tarangire National Park. Along the way, we may visit a Maasai village to learn about their cultural traditions and attire. The scenic drive features rolling hills, open plains, and acacia woodlands, with opportunities to spot wildlife like zebras and giraffes. At Tarangire, we'll enter a park renowned for its iconic baobab trees, the Tarangire River, and abundant wildlife, including large elephant herds, lions, and leopards. Panoramic viewpoints, like Silale Swamp, offer breathtaking views of the park’s diverse landscapes and inhabitants.


Day 3 (B, L, D)

After breakfast, around 8:30 am, we depart for the Maasai steppe, heading to the stunning Tarangire National Park, located 120 km southwest of Arusha, with a drive time of about 2.5 hours. Established in 1970, the park offers a spectacular landscape and is home to diverse wildlife, including large herds of elephants, wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, and antelopes. Visitors may also spot big cats like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as rare species such as wild dogs, tree-climbing pythons, and fringe-eared Oryx.


Day 4 (B, L, D)

Today's drive from Tarangire National Park to Ngorongoro Crater covers approximately 150 kilometers and takes around 3 to 4 hours, passing through some of Tanzania's most scenic landscapes. As we leave Tarangire, we'll encounter areas with baobab trees, acacia woodlands, and wildlife such as elephants and zebras. The journey also takes us through the bustling Mto wa Mbu village, offers views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, and passes Maasai villages with traditional mud huts. The route then transitions to agricultural lands with small farms and coffee plantations before reaching Ngorongoro, where the cooler, lush highland vegetation provides stunning views of the crater rim.

Visiting the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the "8th wonder of the world," offers a unique experience of a caldera formed by a massive volcanic eruption, resulting in a collapsed mountain that now supports abundant wildlife in what is known as "The Garden of Eden." This UNESCO World Heritage site, established in 1959, covers 8,300 square kilometers, with the crater itself measuring 260 square kilometers and 610 meters deep. At 2,400 meters above sea level, it is home to over 33,000 animals, including the "Big 5" (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant), and more than 65 lions in well-established prides. Visitors can witness the harmonious coexistence of people and wildlife in this peaceful environment, making it a must-see destination for nature lovers.


Day 5 (B, L, D)

The drive from Ngorongoro Crater to the Ndutu Plains, approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles), offers a captivating journey through Tanzania's diverse landscapes, transitioning from highlands to savannah. The route begins at the high-altitude crater rim with cool temperatures and lush forests, before descending into arid savannah. This area, part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, is rich in wildlife, with opportunities to see the Great Migration, wildebeest, zebras, lions, cheetahs, and antelope. Along the way, we may encounter Maasai communities and their cattle. The journey showcases varied ecosystems, culminating in the vast plains of Ndutu, known for its seasonal wildlife, including calving wildebeest and predator sightings, within the Serengeti ecosystem.


Days 6 - 8 (B, L, D)

These days will be spent witnessing one of the most extraordinary wildlife events on the planet: the calving season in Ndutu. During this period, vast herds of wildebeest, along with zebras and gazelles, gather on the short-grass plains of Ndutu to give birth to their young. It’s a time when thousands of wildebeest calves are born within a very short span, creating a spectacle of life and renewal. This seasonal event attracts numerous predators, such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, which take advantage of the abundance of vulnerable newborns. The calving season in Ndutu is also a critical time for wildlife enthusiasts, as the concentration of animals and predator activity offers exceptional opportunities for wildlife viewing. The plains come alive with movement, as predators and prey engage in a dramatic and often intense survival struggle, making it a prime time for safaris.

Day 9 (B)

There will be a morning safari before we transfer to a local airstrip for flights back to Arusha and transfers to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for departure flights. Return flights can be booked any time after 5 pm local time.