ARRIVAL: Arrival in Arusha – Airport Pick-Up & Hotel Check-In

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Upon arrival you will be met by your driver-guide at the airport holding a placard with your name.A warm welcome and short briefing about your upcoming safari. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha approx. 1–1.5 hours drive. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of Mount Meru and the bustling local life around the Arusha area.

En Route Highlights:

Views of Mount Meru

Bustling roadside villages and local life

Hotel CheckinTulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy:

A walk through the hotel gardens

A refreshing swim in the pool

Optional spa treatments

Optional visit to the Maasai Market or Cultural Heritage Centre

Dinner Options:

Hotel restaurant

Optional outdoor barbecue experience

Accommodation:

Overnight: TULIA BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA

ARUSHA -TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – Full-Day Safari

Morning after Early breakfast at the hotel, You will Depart to Tarangire National Park approximate 2–2.5 hours drive.Enter the park around 10:00 AM for a full-day game drive.

Morning Departure:

After early breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park (approx. 2–2.5 hours drive). Enter the park around 10:00 AM for a full-day game drive.

Safari Highlights:

Iconic baobab trees and sweeping savannahs

Large elephant herds

Wildlife sightings: lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and diverse birdlife

Lunch:

Picnic at a scenic site overlooking the Tarangire River.

Afternoon Game Drive:

Explore varied ecosystems and observe wildlife near water sources.

Evening:

Drive to your lodge for check-in, relaxation, and dinner. Enjoy sunset views over the Rift Valley escarpment.

Accommodation:

Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge-Karatu

NGORONGORO-CENTRAL SERENGETI

After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approx. 1 hour). Descend 600 meters into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations.

Crater Highlights:

Half-day game drive on the crater floor

Wildlife: black rhinos, lions, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and more

Birdlife: flamingos, storks, and raptors

Picnic lunch at the scenic hippo pool

Afternoon:

Ascend the crater wall and continue your journey to Serengeti National Park (3–4 hours), arriving by sunset.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation:

Overnight: KUMBUKUMBU LODGE

Central Serengeti – Wildlife Safari

Morning after breakfast, start you will start Mto wa Mbu cultural tour with a local guide.

Transfer to Serengeti:

Fly or drive to the Seronera region of Central Serengeti, renowned for year-round wildlife activity.

Game Drives:

Morning and afternoon drives offer prime opportunities to spot:

Predators: leopards, cheetahs, lions

Herbivore herds: wildebeest, zebras, gazelles

Scenic landscapes and riverine habitats

Evenings:

Relax at your tented camp, enjoy sundowners, and dine under the stars.

Accommodation:

Overnight: KUMBUKUMBU LODGE

Serengeti – Return to Arusha – Departure

Morning:

Morning: Enjoy a final early morning game drive in the golden light of the savannah.

After Breakfast:

Begin your return journey to Arusha by road or optional flight. Upon arrival, transfer to the airport for your onward travel.

Activities (Depending on the flight time):

-Visiting banana plantations and local farms.

- Learning about traditional brewing of banana beer.

- Touring the local market and village homes.

-Optional tuk-tuk or bicycle ride around the village.

- Sampling local cuisine for lunch at a community-run restaurant.