Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon your arrival at the airport, a representative from Hamarayuni Tours will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. Here, you’ll spend the evening relaxing and preparing for the exciting adventures ahead.

Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meals & Drinks: At your own expense

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your personal Hamarayuni Tours safari guide will pick you up from your lodge, and you’ll set off for Tarangire National Park. The journey takes you along a smooth tarmac road through the gently rolling Maasai plains, dotted with acacia trees. Along the way, you’ll see Maasai people in their vibrant attire, herding cattle, riding bicycles, or driving donkey carts.

Tarangire National Park is renowned for its large elephant herds and diverse wildlife. From the open roof of your safari vehicle, you’ll explore seasonal swamps, savannas, and the life-giving Tarangire River. Keep an eye out for zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, giraffes, and perhaps even lions stalking their prey or leopards relaxing in the trees. After an exhilarating game drive, you’ll head to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Eileen’s Tree Inn
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks not included

Day 3: South Serengeti (Ndutu)
Following breakfast, you’ll journey to the Lake Ndutu region, located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem. The drive, which takes approximately three hours, offers stunning views of the Rift Valley. Lake Ndutu, an alkaline lake, is a magnet for a wide array of wildlife.

Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a game drive in the Ndutu region, where the great wildebeest migration can typically be found from December to April. The short-grass plains are teeming with life during this period. After an exciting afternoon of wildlife viewing, you’ll head to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Ndutu
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks not included

Day 4: South Serengeti (Ndutu)
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll embark on a full-day game drive in the Ndutu region. This area boasts a variety of habitats, including swamps, woodlands, soda lakes, and the iconic Serengeti short-grass plains. You’ll witness the awe-inspiring sight of massive herds of wildebeests and zebras.

If you’re visiting around January, you may be lucky enough to witness the calving season, during which hundreds of thousands of wildebeest calves are born in a synchronized birthing event. The young calves can run within minutes of being born and are strong enough to keep up with the herd within three days. After a day filled with adventure, you’ll return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Ndutu
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks not included

Day 5: Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you’ll depart from the Southern Serengeti (Ndutu) and head to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. The crater, formed two to three million years ago when a massive volcano collapsed, is a breathtaking sight. Its steep walls enclose a pristine wilderness of savannah, acacia woodlands, and shimmering lakes and swamps.

The drive down into the crater is an adventure in itself. Once on the crater floor, you’ll be surrounded by large numbers of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and over 500 bird species. The crater is also one of the best places to spot the endangered black rhino. After a full afternoon of exploration, you’ll drive to your accommodation in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Eileen’s Tree Inn
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks not included

Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
On the final day of your safari, you’ll enjoy breakfast before heading to Lake Manyara National Park. This compact yet diverse park is named after the shallow salt lake that covers much of its area. The lake is home to thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species.

During your game drive, you’ll explore the park’s varied landscapes, from open grassy plains to primate-filled woodlands and baobab-dotted cliffs. You may spot monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, elephants, and, if you’re lucky, tree-climbing lions. After a picnic lunch, you’ll begin your journey back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.

As your adventure with Hamarayuni Tours comes to an end, you’ll carry with you unforgettable memories of the sights and sounds of wild East Africa.

Accommodation: None (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast and lunch included; drinks not included