DAY 1: ARUSHA → TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Accommodation: Tarangire Public Campsite
Activities: Full-day game drive

Experience What Awaits You

After breakfast in Arusha, your adventure begins with a scenic drive south to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most underrated gems. Tarangire is renowned for its dramatic landscapes—towering baobab trees, rolling savannah hills, marshlands, and the life-giving Tarangire River.

Tarangire Highlights & Attractions

• Massive elephant herds (largest in northern Tanzania)

• Giant baobab trees that dominate the skyline

• Tarangire River, a magnet for wildlife during dry seasons

• Lion prides and leopards

• Rare wildlife such as fringe-eared oryx and gerenuk

• Over 500 bird species including colorful parrot species, hornbills, and bateleurs

Activities

• Morning and afternoon game drives through varied landscapes

• Search for elephants cooling off in river mud

• Picnic lunch overlooking wildlife-dotted plains

• Scenic sunset as you settle at your campsite

Evening at Camp:
Enjoy a warm dinner prepared by your private camp chef while listening to nature’s nighttime symphony.

DAY 2: TARANGIRE → LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Accommodation: Mto wa Mbu Campsite
Activities: Game drive

About the Day

Today you explore Lake Manyara National Park, a small but ecologically rich park resting at the base of the Great Rift Valley wall. Famous for its groundwater forest and soda lake, Manyara boasts incredible biodiversity.

Attractions & Highlights

• The world-famous tree-climbing lions

• Large troops of baboons (sometimes up to 200 members)

• Hippo pools with up-close viewing vantage points

• Pink flamingos along the lake shore

• Underground water forest with towering fig and mahogany trees

• Dramatic vistas of the Rift Valley escarpment

Activities

• Safari through the thick forest, savannah, and lake shore

• Observe hippos, elephants, and buffalo grazing near the water

• Picnic lunch inside the park

• Optional late-afternoon Mto wa Mbu village walk

Evening at Camp:
Return to the campsite surrounded by banana plantations and village life.

DAY 3: MANYARA → SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (ENTER CENTRAL SERONERA)

Accommodation: Seronera Public Campsite
Activities: En-route game drive

Journey to the Serengeti

After breakfast, you travel north toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. As soon as you cross the Serengeti’s entrance, wildlife viewing begins—zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and lions are often seen right away.

Attractions & Highlights

• Endless sweeping savannah plains

• Abundant predators including lions, cheetahs, leopards

• Large grazing herds spreading across the plains

• Seronera River Valley, a wildlife hotspot all year long

• Rock kopjes full of lions and cheetahs

Activities

• En-route game drive with multiple wildlife stops

• Afternoon exploration of Seronera’s grasslands

• Photography at sunset as the sky glows red and gold

Night in Serengeti:
Camp under some of the darkest, clearest skies on Earth—perfect for stargazing.

DAY 4: FULL-DAY GAME DRIVE IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Accommodation: Seronera Public Campsite
Activities: Full-day wildlife viewing

The Serengeti Experience

Spend the entire day discovering the richness of the Serengeti ecosystem. Depending on the season, your guide may take you toward areas where the Great Migration is concentrated.

Attractions & Highlights

• Great Migration herds (seasonal)

• Intimate predator encounters—lion prides, cheetah hunts, leopards on trees

• Hippo pools and crocodile-infested rivers

• Scenic kopjes offering photogenic landscapes

Activities

• Morning game drive as predators are most active

• Picnic lunch in the wilderness

• Afternoon exploration of hidden corners of Seronera

• Sunset game viewing before heading back to camp

Your night is filled with the sound of distant roars and rustling grass.

DAY 5: SERENGETI → OLDUVAI GORGE → NGORONGORO

Accommodation: Simba Campsite (Crater Rim)
Activities: Game drive + Olduvai Gorge visit

Morning in Serengeti

After breakfast, enjoy one more wildlife-rich morning drive before heading east toward Ngorongoro.

Olduvai Gorge Visit (Historic Site)

Located between Serengeti and Ngorongoro, Olduvai Gorge is known as the Cradle of Humankind, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.

Attractions & Highlights

• Museum visit showcasing early human fossils

• Learn about Drs. Louis & Mary Leakey’s discoveries

• Views of the dramatic gorge landscape

• Historical insight into human evolution

Activities

• Guided museum tour

• Short nature walk

• Photography sessions

Arrival at Ngorongoro Camp

Your campsite sits on the crater rim at over 2,300 meters elevation—prepare for cool, misty weather and spectacular views.

DAY 6: NGORONGORO CRATER TOUR → MAASAI BOMA VISIT

Accommodation: Near Ngorongoro (Cultural Campsite)
Activities: Crater tour + cultural visit

Exploring the Eighth Wonder of the World

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater—a wildlife paradise enclosed by steep volcanic walls. Animals thrive here due to permanent food and water sources.

Attractions & Wildlife

• Black rhinos (one of the safest places to spot them)

• Large prides of lions including black-maned males

• Huge buffalo and zebra herds

• Hyenas, jackals, and serval cats

• Hippos and flamingos around Lake Magadi

• Stunning crater lakes and forests

Activities

• 5–6 hours of extensive game viewing

• Picnic lunch near a hippo pool

• Afternoon ascent back to the rim

Maasai Cultural Visit

After the crater tour, visit an authentic Maasai village near Ngorongoro.

Cultural Highlights:

• Traditional singing and dancing

• Learn about Maasai warrior traditions

• Visit local homes (Manyattas)

• Support Maasai handicrafts

Evening:
Spend your night in a cultural campsite surrounded by the rich traditions of Maasai life.

DAY 7: MAASAI REGION → MTO WA MBU CULTURAL TOUR

Accommodation: Mto wa Mbu Campsite
Activities: Cultural walking tour

Immersion into Local Life

Today is a full cultural exploration of the vibrant and diverse town of Mto wa Mbu, home to over 120 Tanzanian tribes living together.

Attractions & Highlights

• Banana plantations

• Local markets

• Makonde carving workshops

• Local breweries

• Rice irrigation farms

Activities

• Walking tour with a local guide

• Taste local banana beer (optional)

• Swahili lunch in a local homestead

• Craft shopping and photography

Evening:
Relax at your campsite while enjoying the warm village atmosphere.

DAY 8: MTO WA MBU → ARUSHA (END OF SAFARI)

Activities: Transfer
Accommodation: End of services

After a leisurely breakfast, drive back to Arusha where your adventure ends. Your guide drops you off at your hotel or the airport depending on your onward travel plans.

✨ Safari Insight Advantages

• Professional driver–guides with deep wildlife knowledge

• Private safari chef for all meals

• Quality tents, sleeping mats, and camping gear

• Comfortable 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

• Flexible route based on wildlife movements

• Authentic cultural experiences