Day 1: Lake Manyara National Park

In the morning, we drive to Lake Manyara National Park where we embark on our first game drive that lasts well into the afternoon. On our itinerary through the scenic park on the edge of the Great Rift Valley we explore the unique ecosystems such as the groundwater forest, open forests, grassland and the soda lake and observe animals including elephants, giraffes, impalas, hippos, flamingos and with some luck even he famous tree climbing lions of Lake Manyara National Park.

Dinner and overnight at your selected accommodation.

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater

Early in the morning, we drive to the bottom of the Ngorongoro Crater. We enjoy the abundance and diversity of wildlife in the crater – among them all Big Five. Expect to see zebras and wildebeests, meet some lions and with some luck glance at the rare rhinos.

Dinner and overnight at your selected accommodation.

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

Heading from Ngorongoro Crater to the Serengeti, we get a first impression of the vastness of the Great Plains. We spend our full day on game drives in the savannah of the Serengeti plains. We experience the endless plains and take our time to observe zebras, wildebeests, antelopes and maybe some lions enjoying the view from a kopije.

Dinner and overnight at your selected accommodation.

Day 4 : Serengeti National Park

We spend the full day on an extended game drive to observe the great migration. Millions of zebras and wildebeests follow the rains in order to find fresh food. The stunning sights of this unique natural event will leave a lasting impression.

Overnight we stay in a tourist class hotel in the Serengeti. The exact hotel will be determined shortly before your safari in order to insure proximity to the Great Migration.

Day 5: Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti plains are vast and we want to explore yet another part of it. We once more use the opportunity to observe the wildebeest migration but also find the time to explore nature on the side of the herds. We will be looking out for the predators attempting a catch in one of the herds.

Overnight we stay in a tourist class hotel in the Serengeti. The exact hotel will be determined shortly before your safari in order to insure proximity to the Great Migration. 

Day 6: Olduvai Gorge

Early in the morning we go for a last, extensive game drive in the Serengeti. We will then you head back to Karatu with a stop at the Olduvai George, the cradle of mankind.

Dinner and overnight at your selected accommodation.

Day 7: Karatu and return to Arusha

In the morning, after breakfast, you will check out from your accommodation, as we head back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home.