Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha

Karibu Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional safari representative. After a short safari briefing, transfer to the luxurious Arusha Coffee Lodge, one of Tanzania’s finest boutique properties nestled within a working coffee plantation.

Spend the remainder of the day relaxing after your international flight while enjoying the peaceful surroundings and excellent hospitality.

What to Expect

• Airport meet and greet
• Comfortable private transfer
• Safari briefing
• Relaxing evening in Arusha

Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge

Day 2: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha at approximately 8:00 AM for the scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most picturesque wildlife destinations.

Nestled beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara offers an incredible variety of habitats including forests, open grasslands, marshes, hot springs, and the alkaline lake itself.

Following lunch at Kirurumu Manyara Lodge, enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for:

• Tree-climbing lions
• African elephants
• Giraffes
• Hippos
• Blue monkeys
• Baboons
• Buffaloes
• Flamingos (seasonal)
• Pelicans
• More than 400 bird species

Return to your lodge as the African sun sets over the Rift Valley.

What to Expect

• Scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes
• Afternoon wildlife safari
• Excellent birdwatching
• Tree-climbing lions
• Beautiful sunset views

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Kirurumu Manyara Lodge

Day 3: Lake Manyara – Southern Serengeti (Ndutu)

After breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti ecosystem. Along the way, visit the fascinating Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most significant archaeological sites.

Here, Dr. Louis Leakey and Mary Leakey discovered some of humanity’s earliest fossil remains dating back over 2.5 million years. A visit to the museum provides fascinating insight into the origins of mankind.

Continue your journey into the Southern Serengeti (Ndutu region), where between December and March, hundreds of thousands of wildebeest gather for the calving season. Massive herds of zebras and gazelles accompany the migration, closely followed by predators including lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive before arriving at the iconic Ndutu Safari Lodge.

The lodge sits beneath giant acacia trees overlooking Lake Ndutu. With no fences surrounding the property, wildlife frequently wanders through the grounds, creating a truly authentic safari experience.

What to Expect

• Visit Olduvai Gorge
• Enter the Serengeti ecosystem
• Migration wildlife viewing
• Spectacular African landscapes
• Afternoon game drive

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Ndutu Safari Lodge

Day 4: Full Day Great Migration Safari – Serengeti (Ndutu)

Today is dedicated entirely to following the Great Migration.

Your experienced safari guide will track the movement of the herds to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities. Depending on the season, you may witness:

• Thousands of wildebeest
• Zebra herds
• Gazelles
• Predator action
• Lion prides
• Cheetahs hunting
• Hyenas
• Jackals

Visit the famous Hippo Pools, where dozens of hippos spend the day cooling off while Nile crocodiles wait nearby.

Explore the rocky kopjes, home to lions, leopards, and numerous smaller mammals.

What to Expect

• Full-day game drive
• Wildebeest migration
• Hippo pools
• Predator sightings
• Outstanding photography opportunities

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Ndutu Safari Lodge

Day 5: Full Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Spend another unforgettable day exploring different regions of the Southern Serengeti.

The Serengeti’s endless plains support one of Africa’s richest concentrations of wildlife. Besides the migration, look out for:

• Elephants
• Giraffes
• Buffaloes
• Elands
• Topis
• Warthogs
• Ostriches
• Secretary birds
• Eagles
• Leopards
• Cheetahs
• Lions

Every game drive is unique, making each day a completely different safari experience.

What to Expect

• Sunrise wildlife viewing
• Diverse Serengeti habitats
• Big Cats
• Exceptional birdlife
• Stunning African scenery

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Ndutu Safari Lodge

Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart with picnic lunch boxes for the world-famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Descend over 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World.

The crater forms a natural wildlife sanctuary and is home to approximately 25,000 large animals, including:

• Black rhino
• Lions
• Elephants
• Buffaloes
• Zebras
• Wildebeest
• Hyenas
• Jackals
• Hippos
• Flamingos
• Cheetahs (occasionally)
• Leopards (rare)

Ngorongoro also offers one of the highest chances of spotting the endangered Black Rhinoceros in East Africa.

After an incredible afternoon of game viewing, ascend the crater rim and check into Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.

What to Expect

• Scenic crater descent
• Big Five safari
• Black Rhino sightings
• Picnic lunch inside the crater
• Magnificent crater landscapes

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Day 7: Ngorongoro – Kilimanjaro International Airport

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast while taking in the beautiful views over the Ngorongoro Highlands.

After check-out, begin the drive back to Kilimanjaro International Airport, arriving in time for your international departure flight.

As your unforgettable Tanzania migration safari comes to an end, you’ll leave with lifelong memories of Africa’s spectacular wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and exceptional safari experiences.

What to Expect

• Scenic drive through northern Tanzania
• Souvenir shopping stop (optional)
• Airport transfer
• Departure assistance

Meals: Breakfast