Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your Ngasini Travel representative will greet you and transfer you to your lodge in Arusha. This vibrant city, set against the backdrop of Mount Meru, is the perfect starting point for your safari.

Activities: Arrival, safari briefing, rest and relaxation.
Accommodation:
– Budget: Comfortable city lodge.
– Silver: Boutique hotel with pool and gardens.
– Gold: Luxury lodge overlooking Mount Meru.
– Ultimate Luxury: Private villa with exclusive service.
Meals: Dinner.

Your adventure begins in Arusha National Park, home to volcanic landscapes, montane forests, and Momella Lakes. This is the only place in northern Tanzania where you can enjoy a walking safari or canoeing alongside giraffes, buffalo, and countless bird species.

Activities: Game drive, walking safari, canoeing (optional).
Accommodation: Same as Day 1 (chosen tier).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Travel to Tarangire National Park, where vast herds of elephants roam among ancient baobabs. The park is a predator hotspot and a seasonal migration corridor.

Activities: Full-day game drive, sundowners in the bush.
Accommodation:
– Budget: Tarangire Safari Lodge.
– Silver: Premium tented camp overlooking the river.
– Gold: Luxury tented camp with infinity pool.
– Ultimate Luxury: Private concession lodge with guided walking safaris.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Immerse yourself in Tanzania’s cultural diversity with a guided tour of Mto wa Mbu, a bustling town home to over 120 tribes. Explore banana plantations, local markets, and artisan workshops before enjoying a traditional Swahili lunch.

Activities: Walking tour, cultural interactions, local food tasting.
Accommodation:
– Budget: Simple lodge in Mto wa Mbu.
– Silver: Eco-lodge with Rift Valley views.
– Gold: Boutique lodge on the escarpment.
– Ultimate Luxury: Exclusive retreat with fine dining and spa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Journey through the Ngorongoro Highlands and into the Serengeti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depending on the season, you may witness wildebeest calving in the south (Jan–Mar), river crossings in the west (May–July), or the iconic Mara River crossings in the north (Jul–Oct).

Activities: Scenic drive with game viewing en route, afternoon safari.
Accommodation:
– Budget: Public campsite or simple tented camp.
– Silver: Superior tented safari camp.
– Gold: Luxury mobile camp positioned for the migration.
– Ultimate Luxury: Ultra-luxury lodge or camp in prime migration location.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Spend the day immersed in the Great Migration. Watch wildebeest herds stretching to the horizon, stalked by lions and cheetahs. A sunrise hot air balloon safari (optional) offers a breathtaking aerial view.

Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives, optional hot air balloon safari.
Accommodation: Same as Day 5 (chosen tier).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Another day in the Serengeti allows you to explore beyond the migration routes, discovering resident predators, elephants, and giraffes. Evening sundowners end your day in true safari style.

Activities: Full-day safari with picnic lunch.
Accommodation: Same as Day 5 (chosen tier).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Enjoy a final Serengeti game drive before departing for the Ngorongoro Highlands. Stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important archaeological sites, before arriving at your crater lodge.

Activities: En route game drive, optional Olduvai Gorge visit.
Accommodation:
– Budget: Comfortable lodge in Karatu.
– Silver: Crater rim lodge with rustic charm.
– Gold: Luxury lodge perched on the rim with panoramic views.
– Ultimate Luxury: Iconic five-star crater lodge with world-class service.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World.’ Spot endangered black rhino, lions, elephants, and flamingos in this wildlife-rich volcanic caldera.

Activities: Full-day crater safari with picnic lunch.
Accommodation: Same as Day 8 (chosen tier).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Your journey concludes at Lake Manyara National Park, a compact but biodiverse haven. Search for the famous tree-climbing lions, elephants, and flamingos before returning to Arusha for your onward flight.

Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives, farewell lunch.
Accommodation:
– Budget: Day room in Arusha lodge.
– Silver: Boutique hotel in Arusha.
– Gold: Luxury lodge near Arusha.
– Ultimate Luxury: Private villa or premium resort.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Every Ngasini safari is tailored to the seasonal movements of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Whether it’s the tender calving season, the thunderous Mara River crossings, or the dramatic predator action of the Western Corridor, we place you in the right place at the right time – in style.