Mana Seasons Safari

7 Nights / 8 Days Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport. Meet and greet with your guide, followed by a transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Relax and recover from your journey, or explore Arusha at your leisure.

Overnight: Hotel / Lodge in Arusha.

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2 hours). Enjoy a game drive through the park, known for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Picnic lunch in the park. Evening relaxation at your lodge. Optional Activity: Visit Lake Eyasi for a cultural tour of the Hadzabe Tribe (supplementary cost).
Overnight: Dinner at the lodge/Camp.

Day 3: Full Day in Tarangire

Spend the day exploring Tarangire with morning and afternoon game drives. Spot wildlife such as lions, leopards, giraffes, and a variety of bird species. Return to your lodge in the evening.

Overnight: Dinner at the lodge/Camp.

Day 4: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater 

After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approx. 3 hours). Optional stop at Lake Eyasi for the Hadzabe cultural tour (if not done earlier, supplementary cost). Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim and enjoy stunning views.

Dinner at the lodge.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Safari 

Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari. Witness diverse wildlife in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, including rhinos, lions, and flamingos. Picnic lunch by the crater’s hippo pool. Evening return to your lodge. Optional Activity: Visit Olduvai Gorge, a famous archaeological site (supplementary cost).

Overnight: Dinner at the lodge/Camp.

Day 6: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park

 After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park (approx. 4-5 hours). Enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge or camp. Afternoon and evening game drives to explore the vast plains of the Serengeti.

Overnight: Dinner at the lodge/Camp.

Day 7: Full Day in Serengeti 

Spend the day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Look for the Big Five and witness the incredible variety of wildlife. Optional Activity: Balloon safari over the Serengeti at sunrise (supplementary cost).

Overnight: Dinner at the lodge/Camp.

Day 8: Serengeti to Arusha 

Morning game drive and breakfast. Transfer to the airstrip for a flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, transfer to a day room (optional) before your outbound flight.

Optional Extension: Instead of returning to Arusha, fly to Zanzibar for a 3-night beach escape.

Zanzibar Extension (Optional) Day 8: Arrival in Zanzibar 

Fly from Serengeti to Zanzibar. Transfer to your beachfront hotel. Relax by the Indian Ocean. Dinner at the lodge.

Day 9-10: Zanzibar Leisure 

Enjoy Zanzibar’s pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters. Optional activities include snorkeling, spice tours, or exploring Stone Town. Dinner at the lodge.

Day 11: Departure from Zanzibar

Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your outbound flight.