When you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, our safari representative meets you and we drive you to Njiro Legacy in Arusha. Along the way you catch your first glimpse of Tanzania's lovely landscapes, lively towns and the distant outline of Climb Mount Meru in Arusha National Park.

After checking in, take some time to rest and recover from your long international trip. Depending on when you arrive, you could wander the lodge grounds, relax in the garden or just unwind.

Your guide then gives a full safari briefing, covering the itinerary, the wildlife you can expect, park rules and key travel information.

Arusha is the starting point for Tanzania's renowned northern safari circuit and a lovely way to meet the country, ringed by rich farmland, coffee estates and mountain scenery. Tonight a delicious meal at the lodge awaits, while you look forward to the days ahead.

Accommodation: Njiro Legacy

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Leave Arusha after an early breakfast for Tarangire National Park. The roughly two-hour drive passes picturesque Maasai villages and rolling countryside. When you arrive, an exciting game drive begins in one of Tanzania's loveliest national parks.

Tarangire is renowned for its big elephant herds and the age-old baobab trees that rise above the landscape. The Tarangire River also serves as a lifeline for water too, drawing a remarkable concentration of wildlife throughout the year. On your game drive, look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, warthogs and many bird species.

You picnic at midday in the park amid nature, then spend the afternoon visiting other parts of it. Your guide looks for wildlife throughout and shares interesting facts about the ecosystem.

When the sun begins to sink, leave the park and drive on to Ngare Lodge for dinner and the night. Relax in the peaceful setting before the next leg of your safari.

Accommodation: Ngare Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Once breakfast is done, you head out towards the legendary Serengeti National Park. The road climbs through the Ngorongoro Highlands, with striking scenery and Tanzania's varied landscapes unfolding on every side. On the way, you can expect wildlife sightings and lovely panoramic viewpoints.

Once inside Serengeti National Park, your opening game drive takes you over wide savannah plains. During your Serengeti Budget Safari you explore one of Africa's best-loved wildlife regions, renowned for its remarkable predators and the yearly Great Migration.

Thousands of animals live on these boundless plains, among them lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, gazelles and wildebeests, and your seasoned guide follows the action and parks the vehicle where views are best.

A picnic lunch in the park at midday precedes more exploring in the afternoon. The changing scenery, abundant animals and striking views give you endless chances to take photographs all day.

In the evening you arrive at Nakupenda Tented Lodge, with space to unwind and eat beneath the African sky. Natural sounds surrounding the camp deepen the true safari mood and make the evening special.

Accommodation: Nakupenda Tented Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast, take one last morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. The early hours often reward you with predators coming back from a hunt just as grazers begin their day.

The following day, keep exploring the Serengeti’s rich wildlife habitats and look for species that have so far eluded you. On this Serengeti Budget Safari, the park’s remarkable biodiversity gives you fine opportunities for observing and photographing wildlife.

Following lunch, you start the journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Spectacular views of rolling hills, forests and traditional Maasai settlements accompany you through the highlands, and the shift from the Serengeti's open plains to lush highlands makes a fascinating contrast.

In the late afternoon you reach Highview Hotel. The lodge has comfortable rooms and lovely views over the countryside, and you can spend the evening resting and preparing for tomorrow's Ngorongoro Crater adventure.

Accommodation: Highview Hotel

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After an early morning meal, you descend into the globally celebrated Ngorongoro Crater for an excellent wildlife drive. Following the animal highlights of the Serengeti Budget Safari, this UNESCO World Heritage The site offers yet another excellent opportunity to watch Africa's emblematic animals within one of the continent's most striking natural settings.

Many different habitats cover the crater floor, among them grassland, forest, swamp and soda lakes. While you explore, you could encounter black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, zebras, wildebeests and many bird species.

At midday, a picnic lunch awaits you in the crater, amid stunning scenery and abundant wildlife. Your guide then keeps looking for special sightings before you drive up to the crater rim in the afternoon.

When your crater adventure is over, you drive back to Arusha and check in at Njiro Legacy for a restful evening. A tasty farewell dinner is the moment to swap stories and photos from your safari.

Accommodation: Njiro Legacy

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Have breakfast at the lodge, then enjoy the rest of your time at leisure, according to your flight times. You might relax at the property, wander the surrounding area or pick up souvenirs before you leave.

At the end of the trip, our representative drives you to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport to catch your onward flight. As the safari finishes, you depart Tanzania with lasting memories of extraordinary wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes and the warm hospitality you enjoyed throughout.

Meals: Breakfast