Depart from Arusha in the morning for Tarangire National Park. Spend the day exploring the park’s baobab-dotted landscapes and witnessing its large elephant herds. Enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic site and continue your game drive, spotting zebras, wildebeests, and possibly lions. Overnight at a mid-range lodge near Tarangire.
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive, spotting the Big Five and other wildlife in this iconic landscape. Enjoy a picnic lunch by a lake within the crater. By evening, ascend to your lodge on the crater rim for dinner and an overnight stay.
Head to Lake Manyara for a morning game drive. Discover its diverse habitats, home to flamingos, baboons, and tree-climbing lions. After a picnic lunch, continue your game drive before returning to Arusha in the afternoon.