After an early breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, you will depart by safari vehicle and drive towards Tarangire National Park. The journey takes you through Maasai villages, open savannah plains, and scenic landscapes that introduce you to the real beauty of Tanzania. Upon entering the park, you will begin your first full game drive. Tarangire National Park is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich wildlife diversity. The Tarangire River acts as a major water source, attracting animals especially during dry seasons. During your game drive, you may encounter elephants moving in large families, lions resting under acacia trees, giraffes browsing treetops, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and various antelope species. The park is also a paradise for bird lovers, with hundreds of bird species including hornbills and ostriches. At midday, you will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park at a scenic location surrounded by nature and wildlife sounds. In the afternoon, continue with game viewing as you explore different habitats of the park including river areas, swamps, and open plains. Later in the day, you will exit the park and drive to the highland town of Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Karatu – Serengeti National Park After breakfast in Karatu, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The journey takes you through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands, passing Maasai villages, rolling hills, and breathtaking landscapes. Upon entering the park, enjoy an en-route game drive as you travel to your lodge or camp. Along the way, you may encounter zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, elephants, and predators such as lions and cheetahs. After a picnic lunch, continue exploring the endless plains before arriving at your accommodation for dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Serengeti Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 4: Serengeti National Park – Full Day Game Drive Spend a full day exploring the vast wilderness of Serengeti National Park. From open savannahs and rocky kopjes to river valleys and grasslands, the park offers exceptional wildlife viewing throughout the day. Look out for large herds of wildebeests and zebras, elephants, giraffes, and a variety of antelope species. The Serengeti is also renowned for its predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and jackals. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Serengeti Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 5: Serengeti National Park – Morning Game Drive & Bush Lunch Begin the day with an early morning game drive, one of the best times to witness wildlife activity in the Serengeti. Watch predators on the move, observe grazing herds across the plains, and enjoy spectacular photography opportunities in the golden morning light. Later, enjoy a memorable bush lunch experience in a scenic location within the park. In the afternoon, continue with a relaxed game drive, exploring different habitats and searching for more wildlife encounters before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Serengeti Meals: Breakfast, Bush Lunch & Dinner

### Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu / Mto wa Mbu After an early breakfast at your camp or lodge in Serengeti National Park, enjoy a short morning game drive as you exit the park. This final drive offers a last opportunity to spot wildlife such as lions, elephants, giraffes, and grazing herds in the soft golden morning light. Continue your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through scenic highlands, rolling hills, and wildlife-rich landscapes. As you ascend into the cooler crater region, the scenery becomes increasingly dramatic. Upon arrival, descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife areas and offers excellent chances of spotting the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the rare black rhinoceros. You will also see zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, and flamingos in and around the crater’s lakes and plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater, often near the hippo pool, surrounded by breathtaking views and abundant wildlife. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and continue to either Karatu or Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight stay. This day combines the raw wilderness of the Serengeti with the extraordinary beauty and density of wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater, making it one of the highlights of your safari journey.

After breakfast in Karatu or Mto wa Mbu, you will enjoy a relaxed morning before heading for a final short game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. This park offers a beautiful farewell experience with its lush groundwater forest, open plains, and scenic lake views. You may still spot elephants, baboons, hippos, flamingos, and possibly tree-climbing lions depending on luck. After the game drive, you will begin your journey back to Arusha. The drive passes through scenic landscapes, local villages, and the Great Rift Valley escarpment, giving you time to reflect on your safari experience. Upon arrival in Arusha, depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to either: • Arusha Airport /Kilimanjaro International Airport This marks the end of your unforgettable 7-day Northern Tanzania safari, filled with wildlife, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch (depending on departure time)