6 DAYS SAFARI ITINERARY: SERENGETI, TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK, AND NGORONGORO CRATER

DAY 1: Arrival and Tarangire National Park

• Morning: Depart from Arusha or your accommodation early in the morning. The drive to Tarangire National Park takes approximately 2 hours.
• Midday: Arrive at Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a full day of game drives, where you can expect to see large herds of elephants, baobab trees, and a variety of wildlife including lions, giraffes, and zebras.
• Evening: After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, drive to Mto wa Mbu village for dinner and overnight stay. This village offers various accommodations ranging from lodges to campsites.

DAY 2: Journey to Serengeti National Park

• Morning: After breakfast at your accommodation in Mto wa Mbu, depart for Serengeti National Park. The journey will take about 4-5 hours.
• Midday: Arrive at Serengeti National Park. Check into your lodge or campsite.
• Afternoon/Evening: Enjoy an evening game drive until sunset. The Serengeti is famous for its vast savannahs and diverse wildlife including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros).
• Night: Dinner and overnight stay in the Serengeti.

DAY 3: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti

• All Day: Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. You can visit different areas of the park such as Seronera Valley or the Western Corridor depending on wildlife movements and migration patterns.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch (packed), and dinner will be provided during your stay in the park.

DAY 4: Another Full Day in Serengeti

• All Day: Continue your adventure with another full day of game drives in the Serengeti. This is an excellent opportunity to witness predator-prey interactions and possibly catch sight of the Great Migration if you are visiting during that time (typically between June and October).
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch (packed), and dinner included.

DAY 5: Early Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Karatu

• Early Morning: Start your day with an early morning game drive before breakfast. This is often the best time to see predators like lions and leopards as they are more active during cooler temperatures.
• Late Morning/Afternoon: Return to your lodge for brunch before departing for Karatu. The drive will take approximately 2 hours.
• Evening/Night: Arrive in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay. Karatu serves as a convenient base for visiting Ngorongoro Crater.

DAY 6: Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Departure

• Early Morning: Have breakfast at your accommodation before heading out early to Ngorongoro Crater.
• Midday/Afternoon: Descend into the crater for a half-day tour. The crater is renowned for its rich biodiversity; you may see black rhinos, hippos in lakes, flamingos along the shores, and many other species.
• Late Afternoon/Evening: After exploring Ngorongoro Crater, begin your return journey back to Arusha. Depending on traffic conditio