Day 1: Airport Pickup to Arusha

• Activities:
  • Pickup from Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport.
  • Optional Arusha city tour, visiting the Cultural Heritage Centre, local markets, and Maasai Market (time permitting).
  • Overnight at Karibu Heritage House.
• Main Destination: Arusha (City).
• Accommodation: Karibu Heritage House (Budget hotel in Arusha).
• Meals: No meals included.

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

• Activities:
  • Depart Arusha for Tarangire, known for large elephant herds and baobab trees.
  • Morning and afternoon game drives exploring the park’s savannah and seasonal swamps.
  • Picnic lunch at a scenic site within the park.
  • Overnight at Fig Tree Lodge & Camp in Mto wa Mbu.
• Main Destination: Tarangire National Park.
• Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge & Camp (Budget lodge).
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Day 3: Fig Tree Lodge to Serengeti National Park

• Activities:
  • Drive to Serengeti via the crater highlands with an en-route game drive.
  • Stop at Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint for a scenic photo opportunity.
  • Afternoon game drive in Serengeti, exploring the central Seronera area.
  • Overnight at Seronera Campsite.
• Main Destination: Serengeti National Park.
• Accommodation: Budget camping inside Central Serengeti NP.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

• Activities:
  • Early morning start for a full-day game drive.
  • Explore Serengeti’s diverse ecosystems, looking out for the Big Five and unique bird species.
  • Optional balloon or walking safari (at extra cost).
  • Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.
• Main Destination: Serengeti National Park.
• Accommodation: Budget camping inside Central Serengeti NP.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

• Activities:
  • Sunrise game drive with a bush breakfast.
  • Return to camp for a hot lunch before driving to Ngorongoro.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Simba Campsite on the crater rim.
• Main Destination: Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
• Accommodation: Budget camping on Ngorongoro Crater rim.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

• Activities:
  • Early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
  • Explore the crater’s unique ecosystem and spot wildlife, including black rhinos.
  • Hot lunch at the campsite after ascending from the crater.
  • Return drive to Arusha, arriving around 5-6 PM.
• Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater.
• Accommodation: None (End of tour).
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.

Tour Highlights

• Private Experience: Enjoy a personalized safari with your own guide and cook.
• Accommodation: 3 nights of budget camping and 2 nights in budget lodges with private bathrooms.
• Wildlife Encounters: Witness the "Big Five," vibrant birdlife, and Serengeti’s diverse mammals.
• Flexible Adventures: Optional activities include balloon safaris and walking safaris (extra cost).