Start your day early with a 6:00 AM departure from your accommodation and set off on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most underrated gems. Known for its diverse wildlife, towering baobab trees, and sweeping savanna landscapes, Tarangire offers a safari experience unlike any other.

Upon arrival, begin your game drive in search of Africa’s most iconic species, including elephants, lions, zebras, and giraffes. The park is especially famous for hosting one of the largest elephant populations in the country. As you explore, keep an eye out for its rich birdlife, especially around the lush wetland areas that attract hundreds of species.

Take a break midday to enjoy a picnic lunch within the park, surrounded by the sounds and sights of the wild. In the afternoon, continue your exploration of Tarangire’s varied terrain, with your experienced guide sharing fascinating insights into the local ecosystem, animal behaviors, and conservation efforts.

As the sun begins to set, head back to your lodge, taking in the final golden views of the Tarangire wilderness.

Pick-up Time: 6:00 AM
Accommodation: Manyara Best View Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

You'll be picked up from your hotel in Arusha at 08:00 AM and transferred to Arusha National Park, the smallest yet arguably most picturesque park in northern Tanzania. Despite its compact size, the park offers a diverse range of wildlife and landscapes—from lush forests and open grasslands to sparkling lakes and volcanic craters.

Your game drive through the park may reveal animals such as blue monkeys, baboons, warthogs, buffaloes, and giraffes. While sightings of elephants and leopards are rare, early mornings and late afternoons offer the best chances of spotting them.

After your game drive, enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the scenic spots in the park. Then, embark on a tranquil 2-hour canoe safari along the Momella Lake shoreline, where you'll have the chance to view buffaloes, bushbucks, hippos, giraffes, and an impressive variety of water birds up close.

After this peaceful and memorable experience, you'll be transferred to Moshi, where you’ll spend your final night at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Accommodation: Weru Weru River Lodge or similar high-standard alternative if unavailable
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After an early breakfast, depart from Moshi and journey toward the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino—all within a single day.

Upon arrival, descend 600 meters into the ancient volcanic caldera, which forms a natural enclosure for an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. The fertile crater floor supports nearly every species found in East Africa, from grazing herbivores like zebras and wildebeest to powerful predators such as lions and hyenas. Keep your eyes open for rare black rhinos and majestic elephants with enormous tusks.

Enjoy your picnic lunch at the scenic Hippo Pool picnic site, where you can relax while watching hippos wallow in the water.

In the afternoon, continue your game drive as you explore this unique landscape—dotted with open plains, acacia forests, and wetlands—before ascending the crater rim and heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Take the day to relax and unwind after your incredible adventure. Depending on your flight schedule, you may choose to explore Moshi town, pick up some last-minute souvenirs, or simply enjoy a peaceful morning before your transfer to the airport for your journey home.

Meals: Breakfast only
Accommodation: None