• Drive time: 2–3 hours from Arusha to Tarangire
• Main activity: Full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha and head straight into the heart of Tarangire National Park. Known for its huge elephant herds and sweeping savannahs dotted with ancient baobabs, Tarangire offers a spectacular start to your safari.

After a full day of wildlife viewing, retreat to Elephant Springs Lodge, a refined oasis with luxurious tents, eco-conscious design, and serene bush surroundings.

• Accommodation: Elephant Springs Lodge by Karibu Camps

• Drive time: Approx. 3–4 hours
• Main activity: Scenic drive and game viewing in Ngorongoro highlands

Travel into the highlands of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive along the crater rim or nearby forested areas — a perfect warm-up for the next day's crater descent.

Enjoy unmatched seclusion at Lion’s Paw Camp, perched on the remote eastern edge of the crater. Its elevated position and intimate setting offer an authentic wilderness experience paired with luxury.

• Accommodation: Lion’s Paw Camp by Karibu Camps

• Drive time: Approx. 5–6 hours including transfer and game drive
• Main activity: Game drive in the Ndutu region

After an early breakfast at Lion’s Paw Camp, depart the Ngorongoro highlands and journey toward the Ndutu region, located in the southern Serengeti. Along the way, enjoy game viewing as you enter the vast plains where the Great Migration’s calving season is in full swing.
Spend the afternoon on a game drive in this wildlife-rich area, where thousands of newborn wildebeest attract predators and offer dramatic sightings. Arrive at The Woodlands Camp in time to relax and soak in the wilderness surrounding this elegant mobile tented retreat.

• Accommodation: The Woodlands Camp by Karibu Camps

• Main activity: All-day wildlife viewing in the calving zone

Head out early for a full day of game drives in Ndutu, where wildebeest calves are born in the thousands each day. This natural phenomenon draws a host of predators, offering dramatic sightings and unparalleled photography opportunities.

Your guide will adapt the day to follow the action — from cheetah hunts to hyena dens — while you enjoy picnic meals and the immersive sounds of the savannah.

• Accommodation: The Woodlands Camp by Karibu Camps

• Drive time: Approx. 6–7 hours
• Main activity: Sunrise game drive and transfer

Begin your last morning with a final game drive as the sun lights up the Ndutu plains. Watch newborn wildebeest take their first steps or predators making early kills before journeying back to Arusha.

Arrive in the late afternoon, filled with memories of wild encounters and luxurious stays.

• End of Tour in Arusha