Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

• Arrival: Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your guide from Parks Tours. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for check-in and relaxation.
• Accommodation: Overnight at a comfortable lodge or hotel in Arusha.
• Meals: Dinner at the hotel.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

• Morning: After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most diverse wildlife parks. Known for its iconic baobab trees and large elephant herds, the park offers a unique safari experience.
• Safari: Enjoy a full-day game drive through Tarangire, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and a variety of birdlife.
• Accommodation: Overnight at a lodge or camp inside or near the park.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the lodge/camp.

Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

• Morning: After an early breakfast, drive towards the famous Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most iconic game reserve. The journey takes you through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands and along the way, you may spot wildlife in the open plains.
• Safari: Enjoy an afternoon game drive upon arrival in the Serengeti. Serengeti is known for the Great Migration (from May to October), and you will have the opportunity to witness this phenomenon if your trip coincides with it.
• Accommodation: Overnight at a Serengeti lodge or luxury camp, offering comfort in the heart of the park.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the lodge/camp.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

• Morning & Afternoon Safari: Explore the Serengeti with a full day of game drives. The Serengeti is famous for its exceptional predator-prey dynamics, with lions, cheetahs, leopards, and wildebeests all interacting within the park’s vast savannah.
• Optional Activity: Hot air balloon safari at sunrise (optional, at extra cost).
• Accommodation: Overnight at the same lodge or camp in Serengeti.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the lodge/camp.

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

• Morning: After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way, you will pass through the beautiful landscape of the Serengeti plains and enter the lush Ngorongoro Highlands.
• Ngorongoro Crater Safari: Upon arrival, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Garden of Eden.” The crater is home to abundant wildlife, including elephants, lions, rhinos, and flamingos. Spend the day exploring the crater floor.
• Accommodation: Overnight at a lodge on the crater rim with stunning views over the caldera.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the lodge.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara National Park

• Morning: After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos.
• Safari: Spend the day exploring Lake Manyara, where you can see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and many other animals in a variety of habitats including lakes, forests, and savannah.
• Accommodation: Overnight at a lodge or camp near Lake Manyara.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the lodge/camp.

Day 7: Lake Manyara – Zanzibar (Optional Beach Extension)

• Morning: After breakfast, drive back to Arusha or directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight to Zanzibar.
• Zanzibar Extension (Optional): Upon arrival in Zanzibar, enjoy a relaxing day on the pristine beaches. You can explore the historical Stone Town, visit spice farms, or unwind by the Indian Ocean.
• Accommodation: Overnight at a beach resort or hotel in Zanzibar.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the hotel.

Day 8: Zanzibar – Departure

• Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before your transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your international flight home.
• Meals: Breakfast at the hotel.