Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive in Arusha and meet your safari guide. Transfer to your lodge for a relaxing evening. Enjoy stunning views of Mount Meru as you settle in.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Arusha Tourist Inn / Venus Premier Hotel
- Mid-range: Arusha Planet Lodge / African Tulip
- Luxury: Gran Melia Arusha / Mount Meru Hotel
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire, famous for its giant baobabs and large elephant herds. Explore the park’s river valleys where buffalo, zebras, giraffes, lions, and antelope gather. Spend the day enjoying rich wildlife viewing before heading to your lodge.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Tarangire Campsite / Roika Tented Lodge
- Mid-range: Tarangire Safari Lodge / Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
- Luxury: Tarangire Treetops / Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park (Central)
Travel through the Great Rift Valley highlands toward Serengeti. Enter the famous plains and enjoy your first game drive across the wildlife-rich Seronera region. Look out for lions lounging on rocks, cheetahs scanning the plains, and elephants crossing wide open grasslands.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Nyani Public Campsite
- Mid-range: Serengeti Tortilis Camp / Serengeti Heritage Camp
- Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Full Day in Central Serengeti
Spend the full day exploring Central Serengeti. This area offers reliable wildlife year-round thanks to its rivers and valleys. Search for big cats, watch hyenas roam the plains, and enjoy sightings of zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and more.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Nyani Public Campsite
- Mid-range: Serengeti Tortilis Camp / Serengeti Heritage Camp
- Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti – Ndutu (Migration Zone)
Drive toward the Ndutu region, located between the Southern Serengeti and Ngorongoro. This is a key migration zone, especially during calving season. Enjoy game drives across open plains where thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather, attracting predators in large numbers.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Ndutu Campsite
- Mid-range: Ndutu Kati Kati Camp / Ndutu Safari Lodge
- Luxury: Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge / Sanctuary Ndutu Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Full Day in Ndutu (Migration Viewing)
Spend the day tracking the Great Migration in the Ndutu plains. Your guide will help find the major herds, newborn calves (seasonally), and predator activity. The wildlife action during this period is intense, offering unforgettable moments.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Ndutu Campsite
- Mid-range: Ndutu Kati Kati Camp / Ndutu Safari Lodge
- Luxury: Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge / Sanctuary Ndutu Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Ndutu – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, drive toward Ngorongoro, stopping for scenic views of highlands and wide plains along the way. Arrive at the crater rim and settle into your lodge overlooking one of the world's most remarkable wildlife havens.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Simba Public Campsite
- Mid-range: Country Lodge Karatu / Marera Valley Lodge
- Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Full Day Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu
Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for an action-packed wildlife day. Spot black rhinos, lions, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, hyenas, and massive herds of grazers. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon drive to Karatu for your final overnight stay.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Simba Public Campsite
- Mid-range: Country Lodge Karatu / Marera Valley Lodge
- Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Karatu – Arusha – Departure
After a calm morning and breakfast, drive back to Arusha. Depending on your schedule, transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
ESTIMATED COST PER PERSON (Based on 6 People Sharing)
Budget Option
USD 2,950 – 3,450 per person
Public campsites or simple lodge options, basic tents, shared facilities in some areas.
Mid-range Option
USD 4,500 – 5,200 per person
Comfortable lodges or tented camps with private bathrooms and upgraded amenities.
Luxury Option
USD 6,800 – 8,200 per person
Premium lodges or luxury tented camps, top-tier service, and prime migration viewing locations.