9 Days Tanzania Adventure Trail

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Gateway to Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be greeted by your safari guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha, a charming town set against the backdrop of Mount Meru. Take the evening to relax after your journey, enjoy dinner, and receive a briefing about your upcoming safari.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel or lodge in Arusha

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, set out for Tarangire National Park, a breathtaking wilderness known for its enormous elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. The park’s river valley attracts wildlife throughout the year, offering incredible game viewing.

Spend the day exploring the savannahs and riverbanks where lions stalk zebras, giraffes wander gracefully, and the air is filled with the calls of over 400 bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, followed by an afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp near Tarangire

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

Depart after breakfast for Lake Manyara National Park, a lush green sanctuary lying between the Great Rift Valley escarpment and its shimmering alkaline lake. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, playful baboons, and flamingos that gather in dazzling numbers along the lakeshore.

Explore the park’s diverse ecosystems—from groundwater forests and acacia woodlands to open floodplains—spotting elephants, hippos, and an abundance of birdlife. Later, continue to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay in the highlands near Ngorongoro.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or eco-lodge in Karatu

Day 4: Karatu – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, one of the most celebrated wildlife sanctuaries on Earth. The drive takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with scenic stops to admire the crater rim views before descending into the Serengeti plains.

Enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge or camp, where you’ll witness the Serengeti’s incredible diversity—herds of wildebeest and zebras grazing across the plains, lions lazing under the sun, and cheetahs on the prowl. As evening falls, settle into your camp surrounded by the symphony of the African wilderness.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti lodge or tented camp

Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Rise early for a full-day game drive through the vast Serengeti plains. Depending on the season, you may witness the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration, an awe-inspiring movement of millions of animals crossing rivers and plains in search of fresh grazing.

The Serengeti is also home to the “Big Five”—lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino—along with a rich variety of antelope and bird species. You’ll stop for a picnic lunch in the bush and continue exploring until dusk, when the golden light casts a magical glow over the savannah.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti lodge or tented camp

Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy one last morning game drive before departing the Serengeti. On your way to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stop at a Maasai village for an optional cultural encounter to learn about their traditional way of life.

Arrive at your lodge perched along the crater rim in the late afternoon. The view from here is simply breathtaking—one of Africa’s most iconic panoramas. Spend the evening relaxing as you watch the sun dip below the crater’s edge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge at Ngorongoro Crater rim or nearby

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder often described as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” The crater’s floor hosts one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth, home to elephants, black rhinos, lions, hyenas, buffaloes, and countless herbivores.

Enjoy a full morning game drive, followed by a picnic lunch beside the hippo pool. In the afternoon, ascend back to the rim and return to your lodge for a relaxed evening surrounded by highland beauty.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge at Ngorongoro or Karatu

Day 8: Karatu – Arusha

After a leisurely breakfast, depart the highlands and return to Arusha, passing through picturesque landscapes of rolling farmland and traditional villages. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and spend the afternoon at leisure, perhaps exploring Arusha’s vibrant markets or relaxing by the pool.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel or lodge in Arusha

Day 9: Arusha – Departure

After breakfast, enjoy some free time depending on your flight schedule. Later, your driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania Adventure Trail.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Travel further south into the mist-shrouded hills of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and sanctuary for nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. The winding roads and lush greenery make for an enchanting drive.

Day 11: Gorilla Trekking Experience

This is the highlight of your Ugandan adventure. After an early briefing, trek through the dense forest with your ranger guide to track a habituated gorilla family. The moment you lock eyes with a silverback or watch infants play nearby is deeply emotional and unforgettable. Spend up to an hour with them before trekking back through the jungle.

Day 12: Batwa Cultural Experience

Spend the day with the Batwa community, the original forest dwellers of Bwindi. Engage in traditional songs, storytelling, and demonstrations of ancient hunting and medicinal practices. Their cultural resilience and deep connection to the forest offer rare insight into Uganda’s indigenous heritage.

Day 13: Drive to Lake Bunyonyi – The Place of Many Little Birds

After breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most beautiful lakes. The serene islands and terraced hillsides create a perfect atmosphere for relaxation. Spend your afternoon canoeing, visiting local island communities, or simply enjoying the tranquility of your lakeside lodge.

Day 14: Return to Entebbe and Departure

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Entebbe, enjoying the changing scenery and small-town life along the way. Depending on your flight schedule, you may stop at the Equator line for photographs and souvenir shopping before connecting to your international flight home.