DAY 1 / AIRPORT PICKUP TO ARUSHA

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be met by an Ewotu African Safaris representative who will drive you to your accommodation in Arusha. Your overnight stay will be at the nearest Lodge in Arusha Town. There is free Wi-Fi in the café, restaurant and bar, as well as a swimming pool and conference room.

DAY 2 / TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Early morning after breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park and start your safari by exploring the open wilderness with the highest concentration of elephants in northern Tanzania, the Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is best known for its many gigantic baobab trees and its large herds of elephants. It is home to approximately 2,500 individuals and large herds are regularly viewed. Mammals such as lions, zebras, warthogs, wildebeests, buffalos can be spotted here. In dry seasons, Tarangire comes alive as wildlife and birdlife congregate on the Tarangire River which is a permanent source of water. Tarangire is the only place in Tanzania where the oryx and gerenuk are regularly spotted.

Dinner and your overnight stay will be at your accommodation in Karatu.

DAY 3  / KARATU  TO CENTRAL SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK  (SERONERA)

Early morning after breakfast, you will drive straight to the Serengeti National Park passing through Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will reach Serengeti National Park’s gate at around 11:00 am or by midday and you will have a picnic packed lunch box with you at the gate before you check-in. After lunch, proceed with your afternoon game drive until late afternoon. You will then drive straight to your accommodation at Central Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay.

DAY 4 / CENTRAL SERENGETI TO NORTH SERENGETI (KOGATENDE)

Early morning after breakfast, you will drive from Central Serengeti to the North Serengeti also known as Kogatende, to follow the great migration of more than a million of wildebeests, more than 250000 zebras accompanied by antelopes. The drive takes approximately 2 hours. You will explore the vast Serengeti with its endless plains looking for the big cats as well as the migrating herds.

DAY 5 / NORTH SERENGETI (KOGATENDE)

We will proceed for a full day game drive viewing the great migration at Mara area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area. The key feature is the Mara River and there is a great chance to see the herds cross the Mara River to the north on one day and back south a few days later. Please note that it can be very difficult to witness crossing and is sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to river and only decide to cross a couple of days later. This area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains, similar to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve.

DAY 6 / NORTH SERENGETI (KOGATENDE) TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

In the morning, we will have another game drive in Serengeti National Park. Come afternoon, we proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Olduvai Gorge museum, a famous archaeological location in East Africa. At Laetoli, located 45 km south of Olduvai gorge, you will find hominin footprints preserved in volcanic rock that dates back 3.6 millions years ago and represent some of the earliest signs of mankind in the world.

DAY 7 / NGORONGORO CRATER TO KARATU

We start with an early morning game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Ngorongoro was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It also safeguards the interests of indigenous people and promotes tourism.

DAY 8 / MANYARA NATIONAL PARK TO ARUSHA

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara for the morning game drive and in the afternoon we make our way back to Arusha or at the airport for your flight back home.