Your grand adventure with Tanzania Songbirds Safaris commences with a personal, warm reception by your private guide upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK). You will be immediately transferred to the beautiful and serene Arusha Planet Lodge (Mid-range Lodge), your first night’s haven. To help you acclimate and shake off any travel fatigue, we offer an optional complimentary short tour of Arusha town perhaps a cultural stop or a visit to a local coffee center designed around your arrival time and energy levels. Your inclusive safari experience begins with a delightful, freshly prepared Dinner at the lodge, setting a high benchmark for the gourmet meals you will enjoy throughout your journey.

Accommodaction; Arusha Planet Lodge 

Following a substantial Breakfast, we begin our first safari drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, a scenic journey taking approximately 2 to 2.5 hours through the changing landscapes. Tarangire immediately captivates with its surreal baobab trees and famously vast herds of elephants. We spend the entire day on an extensive game drive, pursuing sightings of predators and the abundant wildlife attracted by the Tarangire River. Your delicious picnic Lunch will be privately served at a scenic pickup site inside the park, allowing for maximum time deep in the bush. As dusk settles, we exit the park and drive to the nearby Karatu area. Accommodation is at the charming Eileen’s Trees Inn (Mid-range Lodge), where a lavish Dinner (B, L, D) concludes an incredible first full day of wildlife viewing.

Accommodaction; Eileen Trees Inn

After an early Breakfast, the highlight of your safari beckons: the Serengeti. The journey from Karatu, past the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, to the central Seronera region is approximately 4 to 5 hours. This transfer is a game drive en route, meaning your wildlife viewing starts the moment you enter the conservation area! This strategic journey ensures you are continuously immersed in the landscape. We arrive at your luxurious base in the Serengeti in time for a satisfying hot Lunch at the camp. The afternoon features an introductory game drive, preparing you for the action that awaits. Accommodation for the next three glorious nights is at Land of Nature (Mid-Range Tented Camp), offering comfort and a true sense of the African wilderness, complete with a gourmet Dinner (B, L, D).

Accommodaction;  Land of Nature

This extra, valuable day in the Serengeti is the reason travelers choose this itinerary, offering unparalleled opportunities for deep exploration and relaxed game viewing. An early Breakfast precedes another comprehensive full-day game drive. This third day allows us to venture further afield, seeking out areas often missed on shorter safaris, cementing your photographic success. Your guide will deploy their expert knowledge to locate any active hunts or specialized sightings. Once again, a delightful private picnic Lunch is provided at a designated pickup site in the field. This evening marks your final night at the exceptional Golden Safari Camp (Luxury Tented Camp), where a spectacular farewell Dinner (B, L, D) celebrates your successful time in this iconic national park.

Accommodaction; Golden Safari Camp 

The inclusion of a third full day in the Serengeti is the cornerstone of this expedition, guaranteeing deep immersion and exceptional chances for elusive sightings. After Breakfast, we head out for a final, comprehensive exploration of the plains. This extra day is invaluable for tracking specialized species, witnessing possible river crossings (seasonal), or simply enjoying the tranquility of the vast savanna. We once again enjoy a delicious private picnic Lunch at a designated pickup site amidst the wilderness. This intensive game viewing day cements your connection with the Serengeti. As the sun sets on your final night here, you return to the comfort of Land of Nature for a truly special Dinner (B, L, D), reflecting on the three incredible days spent in Africa’s premier wildlife sanctuary.

Accommodaction;  Land of Nature 

Following an early Breakfast, we drive back toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a drive of approximately 3 to 4 hours to the crater descent gate. Today is the geological marvel: a breathtaking descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world. This natural enclosure teems with an astounding density of wildlife, offering the best opportunity of your safari to witness the entire Big Five, including the elusive Black Rhino. We spend several hours on the crater floor. Your delicious picnic Lunch will be served at a scenic pickup site near a hippo pool, providing a truly unique dining backdrop. In the mid-afternoon, we ascend the crater walls. Accommodation for this night is at the lovely Eileen’s Trees Inn (Mid-range Lodge) near Karatu, where a celebratory Dinner (B, L, D) awaits.

Accommodaction; Eileen’s Trees Inn

We begin your final day with Breakfast before heading to the lush, groundwater forest of Lake Manyara National Park. This short, beautiful drive leads to a final game drive of approximately 3 to 4 hours, focusing on its unique ecological features, including the famous tree-climbing lions (if we are lucky!) and the abundant waterbird life. This is a perfect final flourish to your safari. After the drive, we exit the park and arrange a final, high-quality hot Lunch (B, L) at a restaurant outside the gate. Your unforgettable private journey with Tanzania Songbirds Safaris then concludes with a seamless, private transfer service to either Arusha town or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to meet your outbound flight schedule.