THE PLAN
Your itinerary
Day 1Tarangire and the Karatu highlands
Begin in Arusha, explore Tarangire and continue to the named highland lodge for your first night.
Day 2Lake Manyara and a hosted local visit
Choose a Lake Manyara game drive with the agreed timing, followed by a pre-arranged host-led visit near the highlands. The host, activity, language and community fee are confirmed; this is not an uninvited village stop.
Day 3Travel to the Serengeti
Drive the permitted highland transit route, with lunch and a game drive as time allows. Stay at the named Serengeti camp.
Day 4A full day on the plains
Give the Serengeti a full wildlife day with a picnic or agreed camp lunch. Seasonal routing follows the actual accommodation and road plan, not a promise of a migration crossing.
Day 5Towards the crater highlands
Enjoy a morning game drive, then travel back towards the Ngorongoro highlands. Stay near the crater route so the next morning can begin without a long Serengeti drive.
Day 6Crater descent and return to Arusha
Descend into Ngorongoro at the confirmed access time, explore with a picnic and return to Arusha. A late arrival is possible; discuss an extra hotel night before your flight.
YOUR TRIP ARRANGEMENTS
What’s included
The itinerary below is the starting plan. Your written quote confirms the services for your dates and group.
Planned inclusions
- Private safari vehicle, driver-guide and listed game drives
- 5 named camp/lodge nights, two adults sharing
- Meals from lunch on day 1 through lunch on day 6; drinking water
- Applicable park, crater, vehicle, transit and concession charges
- One pre-arranged host-led cultural activity with the agreed community fee
Not included
- International flights, visas and travel insurance
- Unlisted meals, drinks, personal purchases and tips
- Hotels and transfers before or after the listed itinerary
GOOD TO KNOW
Practical details
A tailored quote is used because accommodation, cultural hosts, permits and dates materially affect cost. The cultural visit respects consent, photography preferences and local payment arrangements. School visits, staged ceremonies and donations are not automatic inclusions.
Tell me about food preferences, walking pace and access needs when you enquire. We’ll agree any changes to the route and price before you confirm.
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