After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its dramatic volcanic landscapes and exceptional wildlife. Descend over 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive across its rich grasslands, forests and soda lake.

The crater is home to one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos and the endangered black rhino. A picnic lunch will be served within the crater before ascending to your lodge overlooking the spectacular caldera.

Dinner and Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Similar

After breakfast, continue towards Serengeti National Park with a stop at the famous Olduvai Gorge, one of the world's most significant prehistoric archaeological sites. Learn about the discoveries made by Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey that transformed our understanding of early human evolution.

Proceed into Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife sanctuary, known for its endless golden plains and remarkable concentration of wildlife. Enjoy an afternoon game drive as you make your way to the lodge, with opportunities to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs and countless plains game.

Dinner and Overnight: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Similar

Spend the entire day exploring the vast Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives.

The Serengeti offers one of Africa's finest safari experiences and is famous for hosting the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing. Throughout the day, your experienced guide will track wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, hyenas, giraffes, hippos and numerous antelope species.

A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the park, allowing you to maximise your wildlife viewing before returning to the lodge in the evening.

Dinner and Overnight: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Similar

After breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Lake Manyara National Park.

Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through this diverse park, famous for its lush groundwater forests, open grasslands and alkaline lake that attracts thousands of flamingos during certain seasons. Lake Manyara is also well known for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, hippos, giraffes, baboons and over 400 recorded bird species.

After your afternoon game drive, proceed to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Dinner and Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge / Similar

Following breakfast, depart Lake Manyara and drive back to Arusha before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your scheduled flight to Dar es Salaam (flight not included).

Upon arrival in Dar es Salaam, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, relaxing after your safari adventure or exploring the hotel's surroundings.

Overnight: New Africa Hotel / Similar

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and enjoy a guided city tour of Dar es Salaam.

The tour offers a glimpse into Tanzania's largest city and includes visits to two cultural attractions, selected from the following:

• Tinga Tinga Arts Centre
• Makonde Carving Market
• Mwenge Woodcarvers Market

Browse colourful artwork, handcrafted sculptures and locally made souvenirs while learning about Tanzania's artistic traditions.

Following the city tour, transfer to Julius Nyerere International Airport for your onward international flight, bringing your memorable Tanzanian adventure to an end.

Meal Plan: Breakfast