Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park — Into the Land of Elephants

Your journey begins with a morning pick-up from your Arusha accommodation at 7:30 am. Meet your warm Serengeti Sphere Safaris guide and set off on a scenic drive south to Tarangire National Park.

Spend the day exploring this iconic park, famous for its ancient baobab trees and massive herds of elephants roaming the savannah. Look out for giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and predators like lions and cheetahs resting under the shade.

Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the Tarangire River and continue your game drive into the afternoon. In the early evening, head to your comfortable lodge nearby for dinner and a restful night.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park — Forest Trails & Flamingos

After breakfast, take a short drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a green oasis at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment.

Spend the day exploring the park’s diverse habitats — dense groundwater forests filled with playful baboons and monkeys, open plains where elephants graze, and the shimmering lake where flocks of flamingos gather.

Keep an eye out for the famous tree-climbing lions lounging on acacia branches. Enjoy a picnic lunch with scenic lake views, then continue your afternoon game drive. Return to your lodge in the nearby area for dinner and overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Journey to Serengeti National Park — Across the Highlands

After breakfast, pack up and begin your drive towards Serengeti National Park, passing through the picturesque highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Stop at a viewpoint on the crater rim to admire breathtaking panoramic vistas before continuing across endless plains dotted with acacia trees and grazing wildlife.

Enjoy a picnic lunch en route and enter Serengeti by early afternoon. Begin your first game drive in this legendary park, watching for herds of wildebeest and zebras, giraffes, and predators on the prowl.

Arrive at your midrange lodge or tented camp in central Serengeti by evening for dinner and overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti National Park — Life on the Endless Plains

Rise early for a sunrise game drive, the perfect time to see big cats on the move and the golden savannah bathed in morning light.

After a leisurely breakfast, spend the rest of the day exploring deeper into the Serengeti’s central regions. Spot prides of lions, elusive leopards resting in trees, elephants grazing peacefully, and hippos cooling off in the waterholes.

Pause for a picnic lunch in the bush, then continue tracking wildlife until late afternoon. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and a night under the starlit African sky.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Serengeti National Park — Tracking the Migration (Seasonal)

Another magical day dedicated to following the Serengeti’s seasonal wildlife movements. Depending on the time of year, your guide will take you to areas with the best chance to witness the Great Migration or other rich wildlife concentrations.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in a safe, shaded spot and spend the afternoon soaking in the raw beauty and endless horizons. Return to your camp or lodge by evening for dinner and relaxation.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Serengeti National Park — Secrets of the Savannah

Begin with an early morning game drive to catch more predator action and the savannah awakening with life. After breakfast, venture into new areas of the park, perhaps exploring river systems or hidden kopjes where big cats often rest.

Have another picnic lunch surrounded by stunning landscapes, then continue exploring until sunset. Return to camp for dinner and share stories of the day around the campfire.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area — Highlands & History

After breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti game drive as you slowly make your way out of the park.

Optional: Stop at Olduvai Gorge (entrance fee extra) to discover the fascinating story of early human evolution.

Arrive in the Ngorongoro highlands by late afternoon. Settle into your cozy lodge near the crater rim and enjoy dinner with panoramic views and the cool highland breeze.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater — Wonders of the Natural World

Wake up early for breakfast, then descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s premier wildlife spectacles and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Spend the morning tracking lions, elephants, buffalo, and possibly the rare black rhino. Watch large herds of wildebeest and zebras grazing the open grasslands and see hippos basking in the pools.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic hippo pool before a final game drive through the crater floor.

In the early afternoon, ascend the crater walls and begin your return journey to Arusha, arriving by evening with a heart full of memories crafted by Serengeti Sphere Safaris.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch