Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania!

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a Boscard Tours & Travel representative. After a short safari briefing, transfer to Arusha, Tanzania’s safari capital, where you can relax after your international flight.

Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of your hotel and prepare for the exciting wildlife adventure ahead.

What to Expect

• Airport meet and greet
• Comfortable transfer to Arusha
• Safari briefing
• Relaxing overnight before your safari begins

Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Accommodation: Impala Hotel

Day 2: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart for the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its spectacular scenery, tree-climbing lions, lush groundwater forest and impressive birdlife.

After checking in at Kirurumu Manyara Lodge, enjoy an afternoon game drive exploring the park’s diverse habitats including forests, open grasslands, hot springs and the alkaline lake.

Lake Manyara is home to over 400 bird species, making it one of East Africa’s finest birdwatching destinations. During your game drive, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, baboons, hippos and, if lucky, the famous tree-climbing lions.

What to Expect

• Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
• Afternoon game drive
• Tree-climbing lions
• Flamingos and abundant birdlife
• Elephants, giraffes, zebras and buffalo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Kirurumu Manyara Lodge

Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park

Following breakfast, journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park.

En route, visit the historic Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most significant archaeological sites, where the Leakey family discovered fossils dating back nearly two million years, providing remarkable insight into early human evolution.

Continue into the endless plains of the Serengeti, arriving in time for lunch before setting out on an exciting afternoon game drive.

The Serengeti’s vast open savannahs provide excellent opportunities to spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, leopards, buffaloes and numerous antelope species.

What to Expect

• Visit to Olduvai Gorge
• Scenic drive into Serengeti
• Afternoon game drive
• Endless wildlife-filled plains

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Spend the entire day exploring one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations.

Your morning and afternoon game drives offer outstanding opportunities to witness the incredible diversity of wildlife that has made the Serengeti world famous.

Depending on the season, you may witness part of the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration as thousands of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains in search of greener pastures.

What to Expect

• Sunrise game drives
• Big Five sightings
• Cheetahs and lions hunting
• Large elephant herds
• Spectacular landscapes
• Optional hot air balloon safari (at extra cost)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Day 5: Another Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Enjoy another unforgettable day exploring different regions of the Serengeti ecosystem.

Your experienced safari guide will take you to areas offering the best wildlife viewing based on recent animal movements, maximizing your chances of memorable sightings.

Look out for leopards resting in acacia trees, crocodiles along riverbanks, hippos in pools, and large prides of lions patrolling their territories.

What to Expect

• Full-day wildlife safari
• Search for the Big Five
• Great Migration (seasonal)
• Incredible photography opportunities
• Diverse birdlife and predators

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart for the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area with packed lunch.

Descend approximately 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as Africa’s Garden of Eden.

The crater floor supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife thanks to its permanent water sources and fertile grazing lands. Here you may encounter black rhinos, elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, jackals, hippos and numerous bird species within a relatively compact area.

After an unforgettable day of wildlife viewing, ascend the crater walls and continue to your lodge.

What to Expect

• Scenic drive to Ngorongoro
• Crater descent
• Outstanding Big Five viewing
• Black rhino sightings (subject to luck)
• Picnic lunch inside the crater

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Day 7: Ngorongoro – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, continue to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its giant baobab trees, magnificent elephant herds and diverse wildlife.

The Tarangire River provides a permanent source of water, attracting thousands of animals throughout the year.

Following lunch at the lodge, enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs and over 500 recorded bird species.

What to Expect

• Giant baobab trees
• Massive elephant herds
• Afternoon game drive
• Beautiful landscapes
• Excellent birdwatching

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Day 8: Tarangire National Park – Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing Tarangire.

Drive back to Arusha for lunch at the Impala Hotel before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward international flight.

Your Tanzania wildlife safari concludes with unforgettable memories of Africa’s remarkable landscapes, abundant wildlife and warm hospitality.

What to Expect

• Scenic drive back to Arusha
• Farewell lunch
• Airport transfer
• Departure flight home

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch