8 Days Luxury Camping & Lodges

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your friendly driver-guide will warmly welcome you to Tanzania. Transfer to your peaceful lodge in Arusha for rest after your journey. In the evening, enjoy a safari briefing and a hearty welcome dinner to get you ready for the adventure ahead.
🛏️ Accommodation: Mtoni River Lodge
🍽️ Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Arusha – Ngorongoro Crater Rim

After an early breakfast, depart Arusha and head west toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Drive through the highlands, passing local farms and Maasai villages. By afternoon, reach Simba A Campsite, perched dramatically on the crater rim. Settle in and enjoy sweeping views of the world’s largest unbroken caldera.
🛏️ Accommodation: Simba A Public Campsite
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Ngorongoro – Northern Serengeti (Kogatende Region)

Rise early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a short but unforgettable game drive—this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to endangered black rhinos, lions, buffalo, and more. Afterward, drive onward through the Serengeti plains, reaching the northern section by evening. This area is the heart of the Great Migration during August.
🛏️ Accommodation: Lobo Public Campsite (closest public option to Kogatende)
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Full Day in Northern Serengeti

Spend the day exploring the remote northern Serengeti, near the Mara River. If you’re lucky, you may witness thousands of wildebeest attempting dramatic river crossings. Even without the crossing, this area is alive with predators, elephants, giraffes, and scenic landscapes.
🛏️ Accommodation: Lobo Public Campsite
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Northern – Central Serengeti

After breakfast, enjoy a long, wildlife-filled drive to the Central Serengeti. This is the classic savannah region—home to abundant big cats, hyenas, and graceful antelope herds. Arrive in the Seronera region, where wildlife thrives year-round.
🛏️ Accommodation: Seronera Public Campsite
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Full Day in Central Serengeti

Wake up early for a full day of game drives in Central Serengeti. This area offers the best chance to see lions, leopards, and cheetahs in action. Explore hidden valleys, rocky outcrops (kopjes), and riverbanks while your guide shares in-depth knowledge about animal behavior and ecology.
🛏️ Accommodation: Seronera Public Campsite
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Serengeti – Tarangire National Park

Begin your journey to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy an afternoon game drive with fewer crowds and different scenery from the Serengeti.
🛏️ Accommodation: Tarangire Public Campsite
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Tarangire – Arusha – Departure

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive or relax before returning to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for lunch in town or a stop at local curio shops for souvenirs.
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast

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