Day 1: Arrival – Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha Town
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, complete immigration and customs procedures. Your guide and driver will meet you and transfer you to Serval Wildlife to interact closely with animals—yes, even pet lions. Afterwards, continue to Arusha Town. The drive takes approximately one hour. If you’re lucky, you may catch a glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, along the way.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Ocean Paradise Resort Zanzibar or similar
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire – Karatu
After breakfast at the hotel, depart with a packed lunch for Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a thrilling game drive. Afterwards, proceed to Karatu for check-in. Tarangire is located in northern Tanzania within the Great Rift Valley and covers 2,850 km². It is the sixth-largest national park in the country, known for its large elephant population and iconic baobab trees.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at own expense, Dinner at hotel
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge or similar
Day 3: Karatu – Ngorongoro Crater – Central Serengeti
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable safari experience. Please note that visits inside the crater are limited to 6 hours—efficient time management is essential. Afterwards, head to the Central Serengeti and check into your lodge. The Ngorongoro Crater is a collapsed volcano that last erupted 250,000 years ago, now forming a massive basin teeming with wildlife. Lodges are positioned along the rim, offering panoramic views of what’s often referred to as the “Eden of Wildlife.”
Meals: Breakfast at hotel, Packed lunch, Dinner at hotel
Accommodation: Malaika Seronera Luxury Camp or similar
Day 4: Full-Day Safari in Central Serengeti
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day safari in the Central Serengeti. The plains, often grazed bare by gazelles, zebras, and wildebeests, compel these animals to migrate when food becomes scarce. Drawn by the scent of fresh grass carried by seasonal winds, millions embark on an epic journey toward Kenya’s Masai Mara. If you’re lucky, you may witness the Great Migration, also known as “The Crossing to Heaven”—a dramatic natural spectacle showcasing the raw power of survival and instinct.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel, Packed lunch, Dinner at hotel
Accommodation: Malaika Seronera Luxury Camp or similar
Day 5: Full-Day Safari in Central Serengeti
Today, continue your immersive safari experience in the Central Serengeti. Track wildlife across the endless plains and, with luck, witness the ongoing migration. Enjoy observing Africa’s most iconic species in their natural habitat as part of one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel, Packed lunch, Dinner at hotel
Accommodation: Malaika Seronera Luxury Camp or similar
Day 6: Central Serengeti – Hadzabe Tribe – Kilimanjaro Airport
After breakfast, visit the Hadzabe Tribe, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer communities in Africa.
After this cultural experience, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport, ensuring arrival at least three hours before your flight. Board your international flight home, marking the end of your unforgettable East African journey.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel, Packed lunch
Accommodation: N/A
