Day-by-Day
Safari Itineraries

Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Arusha. Rest and prepare for your safari adventure.

After a safari briefing, approximately 2 hours drive to Tarangire. Giant baobab trees, bush savannah and seasonal marshes add to the wonder of this reserve. Home to buffalo, zebras and wildebeest — closely followed by lions and leopards. Game drive from the pop-up roof of your safari vehicle.

Drive to Lake Manyara, known for over 400 bird species. The alkaline lake covers much of the park — seasonal breeding grounds for flamingos. Also home to giraffes, hippos, wildebeest, impalas, monkeys and baboons. Intensive game drive followed by transfer to your lodge.

Travel via the Ngorongoro highlands towards the Southern Serengeti. Tanzania's largest park with diverse habitats — short grass plains, savannah, thick bush, swamps and kopje rock formations. Famous for the annual wildebeest and zebra Migration. "Serengeti" means "endless plains" in the Maasai language.

Full day game drive. Areas visited depend on where the Migration herds are. Predators follow closely behind — lions, leopards and cheetahs. Your guide knows exactly where to locate the animals at every season.

Early morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing in the afternoon for Ngorongoro. Arrive at your lodge in the evening on the crater rim.

Early morning descent into the Crater. Home to over 25,000 mammals — the Big Five including black rhino, plus hyenas and 500+ bird species. Picnic lunch in the crater, then drive back to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar or home.

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Arusha.

After breakfast depart to Tarangire with park lunch. Savannah, baobab trees and seasonal swamps. The park (2,850 sq km) prides itself on Africa's largest elephant herds — more elephants per sq km than anywhere in the world. Also home to hartebeest, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, and 550+ bird species.

Drive to Serengeti (14,763 sq km). Kopje rock formations dot the landscape where predators survey the plains. Home to the world's largest animal migration — thousands of wildebeest and zebras trekking for fresh grass and water.

Full day game drive. Migration herds move north to south (Nov–Feb) then back north (Apr–Jun) then western corridor. Your guide knows every season's movements. Abundant impalas, crocodiles, buffalo, giraffes, warthogs, lions, leopards, cheetahs and hundreds of bird species.

Morning game drive in the Serengeti, then afternoon drive to Ngorongoro.

Early breakfast, then drive through the rainforest into the Crater. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Densest wildlife population in Tanzania — ~25,000 animals. Wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, elephants, 500+ bird species, and the endangered black rhino. Picnic lunch in the crater, then back to Arusha.

Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home or onward to Zanzibar.

Safari briefing then drive to Tarangire. Giant baobab trees, bush savannah, seasonal marshes. Buffalo, zebra, wildebeest and predators including lions. Game drive from the pop-up roof safari vehicle.

Drive through Ngorongoro highlands to Serengeti. Diverse habitats — short grass plains, savannah, thick bushes, swamps and kopjes. Famous for the yearly wildebeest and zebra migration — "endless plains" in Maasai.

Full day game drive. Migration herds follow predictable seasonal patterns. Predators — lions, leopard and cheetah — follow closely behind. Your guide knows the best viewing spots for every season.

Depart Serengeti and drive directly to Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The massive collapsed volcano is home to 25,000+ animals including the Big Five, spotted hyenas, and 500+ bird species. Picnic lunch then transfer to lodge.

Breakfast then drive to Lake Manyara — known for 400+ bird species. The alkaline lake covers much of the park, attracting flamingoes and waterfowl. Home to giraffes, buffalo, hippos, wildebeest, impalas, monkeys and baboons.

Enjoy breakfast at Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge, then safe drive back to Arusha.

Safari briefing then drive to Tarangire. Giant baobab trees, bush savannah, seasonal marshes. Buffalo, zebra, wildebeest and predators including lions. Full game drive with pop-up roof vehicle.

Drive to Lake Manyara — 400+ bird species. Alkaline lake, flamingos, giraffes, hippos, wildebeest, impalas, monkeys and baboons. Intensive game drive.

Travel via Ngorongoro highlands to Serengeti. Tanzania's largest park with the full diversity of habitats. Kopje rock formations, endless plains, the annual migration.

Full day game drive. Migration herds shift with the seasons — your guide will know exactly where to go. Lions, leopard, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, crocodile and hundreds of bird species.

Early morning game drive before departing for Ngorongoro. Arrive at the crater-rim lodge in the evening.

Early morning descent into the Crater — Big Five, 25,000+ mammals, 500+ bird species. Picnic lunch, then drive back to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar or home.

Safari briefing, then drive to Tarangire. Baobab trees, bush savannah, seasonal swamps. Buffalo, zebra, wildebeest and predators. Afternoon drive to your lodge.

Drive to Serengeti — Tanzania's largest park with spectacular wildlife diversity. Short grass plains, savannah, thick bush, swamps, lakes and kopje rock formations. Famous for the annual Great Migration.

Full day game drive. Areas depend on migration herds. Predators follow the trekking herds — lions, leopard and cheetahs. Your guide will find the animals wherever they are.

Early morning game drive in Serengeti then depart for Ngorongoro in the afternoon.

Early morning game drive in the Crater — 25,000+ mammals including all Big Five and 500+ bird species. Picnic lunch then depart for Arusha and your international flight or Zanzibar.

Safari briefing, drive to Tarangire. Giant baobabs, bush savannah, seasonal swamps. Buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lions, leopards. Pop-up roof game drive.

Drive via Ngorongoro highlands to the Serengeti plains. Famous migration habitat — kopjes, savannah, short grass plains and swamps.

Early morning game drive then depart Serengeti for Ngorongoro. Arrive at the crater-rim lodge in the evening.

Early morning descent into the Crater. Big Five, 25,000+ mammals, 500+ bird species. Picnic lunch, then return to Arusha for your flight or Zanzibar.

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire with picnic lunch. 2,850 sq km of savannah, baobab trees and seasonal swamps. Hartebeest, wildebeest, buffalo, giraffe, lions, leopards, cheetahs and the largest elephant herds in the world per square kilometre.

Drive to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area. "Endless plains" in Maasai. Famous for the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras.

Full day game drive. The park teems with impalas, crocodiles, buffalo, giraffes, lions, leopards and cheetahs, as well as the great wildebeest and zebra migration herds.

Morning game drive in Serengeti then lunch in the park, before driving to Ngorongoro.

Early breakfast enjoying the forest and animals around the lodge. The crater (610 m deep, 265 sq km) formed millions of years ago. Wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, 500+ birds and the endangered black rhino. Picnic lunch, then ascend the crater wall and head to Arusha or Airport.

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, pickup and drive to Arusha.

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire for a full game drive.

Drive to Serengeti passing the scenic Ngorongoro crater rim.

Full day game drive in the Serengeti.

Morning game drive in Serengeti, then after lunch drive to Ngorongoro.

Early breakfast, game drive in the Crater. After lunch drive back to Arusha.

Drop-off at the airport for your onward flight.

Arrive and transfer to Arusha hotel.

542 sq km park with colobus monkeys (the only site on the northern circuit), leopards, spotted hyenas and diverse birds. Elephants are uncommon; lions absent — making this a unique peaceful experience.

Drive to Tarangire with picnic lunch. Savannah, baobabs, seasonal swamps. Hartebeest, buffalo, zebra, giraffe and the world-famous elephant herds — more per sq km than anywhere else on Earth.

330 sq km. The alkaline lake covers over half the park — attracting flamingos and waterbirds. Hippos, wildebeest, impalas, monkeys and baboons. Full day game drive.

Drive to Serengeti (14,763 sq km). Kopje-dotted plains. Home to the world's largest animal migration — wildebeest and zebras trekking for fresh grass and water.

Full day game drive. Migration movements vary by season — Nov–Feb south, Apr–Jun western corridor, Jul–Aug north. Impalas, crocodiles, buffalo, giraffes, warthogs, lions, leopards, cheetahs and migratory birds.

Morning game drive then afternoon drive to Ngorongoro.

Early breakfast, enjoying the sunrise over the crater edge. UNESCO World Heritage Site. 25,000+ animals in the world's largest unbroken caldera. Wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, 500+ birds and the endangered black rhino. Picnic lunch then drive to Karatu.

Morning cultural walking tour through Mto wa Mbu village — local farmers, traditional brewery, heritage sites. Enjoy a local hot lunch. Then drive back to Arusha.

Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home or onward to Zanzibar.

Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Arusha.

After safari briefing, drive to Tarangire. Giant baobabs, bush savannah, seasonal marshes. Buffalo, zebra, wildebeest and predators including lions. Pop-up roof game drive.

Drive to Lake Manyara — 400+ bird species. Flamingos on the alkaline lake, plus giraffes, hippos, wildebeest, impalas, monkeys and baboons.

Via Ngorongoro highlands to the Serengeti plains. Tanzania's largest park with short grass plains, savannah, thick bush, swamps, lakes and kopjes. Famous for the annual wildebeest migration.

Full day game drive. Areas depend on migration herds. Lions, leopard and cheetahs follow the trekking herds. Migration moves north–south with the seasons. Your guide knows where to find the animals year-round.

Early morning game drive in Serengeti then afternoon drive to Ngorongoro. Arrive at camp in the evening.

Early morning descent into the Crater. Big Five, 25,000+ mammals, 500+ bird species. Picnic lunch then return to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar or home.

Safari briefing then drive to Tarangire. Giant baobab trees, bush savannah, seasonal marshes. Buffalo, zebra, wildebeest and predators. Pop-up roof game drive followed by transfer to camp.

Drive to Serengeti — one of Tanzania's biggest national parks. Short grass plains, savannah, thick bush, swamps, lakes and kopje formations. Famous for the annual wildebeest and zebra migration.

Full day game drive. Locations depend on migration herd positions. Short rains (Nov–Dec) push herds south; long rains (Apr–Jun) push them north. Lions, leopard and cheetahs follow closely. Your guide will know exactly where to find the best wildlife action.

Early morning game drive in Serengeti then afternoon drive to Ngorongoro.

Early morning game drive in the Crater — Big Five, 25,000+ mammals, 500+ bird species. Picnic lunch, then return to Arusha for your international flight or Zanzibar.

Safari briefing then drive to Tarangire. Giant baobab trees, bush savannah, seasonal marshes. Buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lions, leopards. Pop-up roof game drive.

Via Ngorongoro highlands to the Serengeti. Kopje-dotted landscape, short grass plains, savannah, thick bush, swamps. Famous for the annual wildebeest and zebra migration — "endless plains".

Early morning game drive in Serengeti, then afternoon drive to Ngorongoro. Arrive at camp in the evening.

Early morning descent into the Crater. Big Five, 25,000+ mammals, 500+ bird species. Picnic lunch then drive back to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar or home.

Arrive at KIA and transfer to Moshi hotel. Rest and prepare. Evening briefing with your mountain guide — review climbing equipment and tomorrow's plan.

Drive to Londorosi Gate (2,250 m), complete paperwork, then 15 km drive to trekking start point. Lunch before trekking through rainforest. Watch for colobus monkeys in the tree branches above.

Trek through thinning rainforest into moorland with lobelia and Erica plants. Reach Shira Camp in 3–4 hours. Views of Kibo's snow-capped summit across the Shira plateau.

Cross Shira Ridge — rocky ground, low grasses and shrubs. Fantastic views of the Great Rift Valley and Mount Meru. Lava-flow terrain leading to Shira Camp 2.

Ascend to Lava Tower through boulder-strewn terrain — great views of Kibo — then descend to Barranco Camp. Classic "climb high, sleep low" acclimatisation strategy.

Tackle the famous Barranco Wall — the steepest section of the route. Your guide assists when needed. Navigate the Kissing Rock, then follow the mountain ridge through Karanga Valley.

Trek to Barafu Camp. The landscape becomes very dry, ground cracking underfoot. Stunning views of Mawenzi Peak and the summit path ahead. Final rest before the summit push.

Wake at midnight with hot tea and biscuits. Ascend through heavy scree to Stella Point (5,730 m) in 5–7 hours, then 1–2 more hours to Uhuru Peak — the Roof of Africa. Breathtaking views of glaciers and beyond. Descend to Barafu for a rest, then continue down to Mweka Camp.

Traditional farewell ceremony with your mountain crew. 2–3 hour descent through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate. Transfer vehicle to Moshi hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport or the start of your Tanzania safari.

Pickup from KIA, transfer to Moshi. Evening briefing with your mountain guide — review equipment and route plan.

1-hour drive to Machame Gate, then gentle climb through dense rainforest to Machame Camp.

Jungle gives way to giant heather and moorland. Optional short hike to the Shira Caves on arrival. Personal introductions to your trekking team.

Climb toward Kibo with western glaciers visible. Trail ascends to Lava Tower (4,600 m) then descends into Barranco Valley. The "climb high, sleep low" technique builds acclimatisation. Net ascent only 110 m despite the higher climb.

Challenging climb up the Barranco Wall (scrambling but not technically difficult), then down into Karanga Valley for lunch. Continue to Barafu Camp. Summit push begins at 11pm.

Midnight summit push — 6 hours on a cold, steep slope with switchbacks. Summit rim reached at sunrise. Level hike to Uhuru Peak — the highest point in Africa. Return to Barafu for a short rest, then descend to Mweka Camp. Long day to get down to lower altitude for recovery.

Descent through forest to Mweka Gate. Collect summit certificates. Return to Moshi for a final farewell dinner with your guide.

After breakfast, drop-off at Kilimanjaro Airport or assistance starting your Tanzania safari.

Transfer from KIA to Moshi. Evening briefing by your mountain guide — preparation for the trek and equipment check.

Drive to Marangu Gate, complete paperwork, then trek through dense rainforest. Look out for black-and-white colobus monkeys. Approximately 3–4 hours to Mandara Hut.

Early breakfast then depart. Shortly after Mandara, vegetation changes from forest to shrubs at the tree line. Approximately 5–6 hours to Horombo Hut.

Long and tough stage. Trail passes the last water point and then the "saddle". Kibo Hut reached in 5–6 hours.

Summit push begins in the middle of the night when the lava ash is still frozen. Climb slowly past Hans Meyer Cave (5,220 m). Reach Gilman's Point (5,681 m) at sunrise on the Crater Rim. Then 1–2 more hours to Uhuru Peak — the Roof of Africa. Descend to Kibo for a warm meal and rest, then continue to Horombo.

Last day on the mountain. Descend through heather, moor and Mandara Hut (cooked lunch). Back at Marangu Gate in 6–7 hours. Farewell to your mountain crew, then drive to Moshi.

Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport or the beginning of your Tanzania safari.