Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Rise early in Arusha, known as Tanzania's safari gateway, where your personal guide will greet you either at your hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport. As you journey into Tarangire National Park, the landscape gradually opens into open savannahs shadowed by iconic baobab trees.

Once inside, enjoy your first game drive, with wildlife congregating near the Tarangire River a vital oasis attracting majestical elephants, graceful giraffes, and dozens of bird species. Your eyes might also catch sight of stealthy leopards, powerful buffaloes, or playful zebras and wildebeests. A picnic in the bush offers a chance to pause and absorb the ambiance the calls of birds, grasses whispering in the wind, and a distant lion's roar.

With afternoon light softening the landscape, you’ll make your way to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

· Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

· Accommodation: Inoga Lodge Karatu

· Meals: Lunch & Dinner included

Day 2: Transfer to Ndutu (Southern Serengeti) via Ngorongoro Highlands

After a hearty breakfast, leave the lodge and journey through the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here, the views shift dramatically from fertile farms and local villages to forested slopes and highland plateaus. The Maasai way of life visibly thrives in harmony with the land; families raising cattle in vibrant shuka cloth, the scent of sagebrush on the breeze.

As the road descends into Southern Serengeti, prepare for your first glimpse of the legendary plains vast, untamed, and alive. This region’s abundance of wildlife becomes instantly apparent: herds of wildebeest, thundering zebra, distant predators streaking through sun-drenched grass. Arrive at Sero tented Camp, where your comfortable and tented retreat puts you in the heart of the action for the next two nights.

· Main Destination: Ndutu, Southern Serengeti

· Accommodation: Sero Tented Camp

· Meals: All meals included

Day 3: Full-Day Wildlife Safari in Ndutu

Start your day to the soft stirrings of dawn and wild calls. After breakfast, immerse yourself in Ndutu’s prime game country. From December to February, this region hosts the awe-inspiring Great Migration calving season, where hundreds of thousands of wildebeest give birth across the plains. The buzz of life is palpable with predators drawn to the spectacle, creating unforgettable natural drama where survival and new beginnings unfold.

Beyond migration, Ndutu’s game is diverse: graceful elands, browsing giraffes, content elephants, and, if fortune favours, big cats on the hunt. Your expert guide will craft safe, rewarding detours to prime viewing spots culminating in a serene return to your camp for a rich dinner and deep rest.

· Main Destination: Ndutu, Southern Serengeti

· Accommodation: Sero Tented Camp

· Meals: All meals included

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Wonderland

Today offers something truly extraordinary the descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, sometimes known as the world’s greatest wildlife amphitheatre. Wake well before sunrise, then follow winding roads down a 600 meter rim into a sprawling natural enclosure carved from ancient volcanic activity.

Once inside, you'll find yourself amidst a thriving ecosystem where grazers like zebras and buffalo intermingle with predators like lions and hyenas. Seek out endangered black rhinos grazing in quiet corners; spy hippos lounging in marshes; and watch flamingos painting the soda lakes pink. Your picnic in the crater offers both nourishment and the privilege to witness one of the planet’s densest wildlife zones.

Late afternoon guides your ascent toward Karatu, where Africa Safari Karatu (Safari Comfort Bungalow) provides a restful evening complete with dinner and a lodge atmosphere reflecting on a day filled with crater magic.

· Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

· Accommodation: Inoga Lodge Karatu

· Meals: All meals included

Day 5: Return to Arusha

Enjoy a final breakfast at your lodge with memories swirling like golden dust. Your journey leads you back toward Arusha approximately a 2hour drive with time to reflect on the essence of East African wilderness you’ve experienced. Whether you head to your hotel or onward to the airport, your safari’s story concludes with lasting wildlife moments and a deepened connection to Tanzania’s wild heart.