Day 1 – Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Your safari begins early in Arusha, Tanzania’s bustling safari capital. After a hearty breakfast, you set off westward through the scenic highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with sweeping views of farmlands, forests, and volcanic landscapes. En route, you’ll pass through the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater before descending onto the Serengeti plains — a vast, open expanse that seems to stretch forever under the African sky.

By afternoon, you’ll be deep in the heart of Serengeti National Park, where your first game drive introduces you to its legendary wildlife. Zebras graze side by side with wildebeest, giraffes stroll through acacia groves, and lions lounge in the shade as golden light filters across the plains. The air hums with life — the call of birds, the distant rumble of elephants, and the whispers of grass in the wind.

You arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time for dinner, surrounded by the sounds of the wild. The Serengeti night sky, dense with stars, is a spectacle in itself.

Day 2 – Full-Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti

After an early breakfast, you set out for a full-day exploration of the Central Serengeti (Seronera region) — a wildlife hotspot famed for its dense concentration of big cats. This is the land of dramatic predator-prey encounters, where lions hunt in golden light, leopards rest in sausage trees, and cheetahs scan the open plains for gazelles.

The Seronera River Valley provides a year-round water source, attracting countless animals even outside the Great Migration. You may also spot elephants, buffalo, hyenas, jackals, and an impressive variety of antelope. For bird enthusiasts, the Serengeti offers over 500 species, from crowned cranes to secretary birds striding across the plains.

You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch beneath the shade of an acacia tree before continuing your drive into the afternoon. As the sun begins to sink, the park transforms — the sky blushes pink and gold, and silhouettes of giraffes dot the horizon. You return to camp for a warm meal, storytelling around the fire, and a well-earned rest beneath the vast African sky.

Day 3 – Northern or Southern Serengeti (Depending on the Migration Season)

This day is tailored to follow the Great Migration, the largest terrestrial animal movement on Earth. Depending on the time of year, your guide will take you either north or south to witness this extraordinary phenomenon.

From June to October, the herds move north toward the Mara River, where thrilling crossings unfold amid the danger of crocodile-infested waters. From December to March, the action shifts south to the Ndutu region, where wildebeest calving season begins — a spectacle of life and vulnerability as newborns take their first steps while predators linger nearby.

In both regions, the landscape and wildlife interactions are unforgettable. Whether you witness a river crossing or the first moments of life on the plains, this day will be among the most powerful experiences of your safari.

You’ll return to camp in the evening, the smell of the savanna carried on the cool breeze, and fall asleep to the distant calls of hyenas echoing through the night.

Day 4 – Morning Game Drive and Return to Arusha

On your final morning, you rise with the dawn for one last game drive through the Serengeti. The early hours bring magic to the plains — lions still active from the night’s hunt, elephants walking in family groups, and golden light spilling across dew-laden grass. It’s a farewell drive that captures the timeless soul of Africa.

After breakfast, you begin your journey back toward Arusha, with a lunch stop along the way. As you drive out of the park, the Serengeti slowly fades behind you, but its rhythm — the call of birds, the rumble of hooves, the whisper of wind — stays forever in your memory.