Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Karibu Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your Domie Expeditions guide welcomes you with a warm smile. Transfer to your lodge in Arusha and relax after your journey.

Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the city or simply unwind at the lodge.

Main Destination: Arusha

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Arusha

Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park – Elephants & Baobabs

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, where wildlife congregates during the dry season.

In the evening, continue to your lodge for dinner and rest.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tarangire Area

Day 3: Tarangire → Central Serengeti – Big Cats & Plains Game

Today you will journey toward Central Serengeti (Seronera), a region famous for year-round wildlife and big cat sightings.

Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands and descend into the sweeping Serengeti plains with game viewing en route.

Arrive in the late afternoon for sunset views and a relaxed evening at your camp.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Central Serengeti

Day 4: Central Serengeti → Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)

After breakfast, begin your drive toward the Northern Serengeti, where the Migration is active between June and October.

This region offers some of Africa’s best wildlife moments — dramatic river-crossing attempts, large predators following the herds, and huge numbers of wildebeests and zebras covering the plains.

Arrive at your northern Serengeti camp in the afternoon.

Main Destination: Northern Serengeti

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Northern Serengeti (Kogatende/Lamai Area)

Day 5: Full Day in Northern Serengeti – The Mara River Crossings

Spend the entire day exploring the Mara River region, positioning yourself at potential crossing points where the herds gather.

Your guide will track river activity, predators, and herd movement to give you the best chance of witnessing a real crossing — a heart-pounding moment filled with raw energy, survival, and natural drama.

Expect exciting sightings of crocodiles, lions, hyenas, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and countless herbivores.

Main Destination: Northern Serengeti

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Northern Serengeti

Day 6: Northern Serengeti → Central Serengeti

After a relaxing breakfast and a final morning viewing the herds, begin your journey back to Central Serengeti.

Enjoy game drives along the way, with chances to see leopards in Seronera’s riverine forests.

Arrive at your lodge in time for a warm shower and dinner.

Main Destination: Central Serengeti

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Central Serengeti

Day 7: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater – A Natural Wonder

Depart the Serengeti after breakfast and drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving at the crater rim by afternoon.

Enjoy breathtaking views before descending into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.

Inside the caldera, you’ll encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, flamingos, hippos, and possibly the rare black rhinoceros.

After a full crater tour, drive to your lodge in Karatu for overnight.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Karatu

Day 8: Karatu → Arusha (Departure)

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before driving back to Arusha.

Depending on your flight schedule, you may visit local markets or enjoy lunch in town.

Your safari ends with a warm farewell and drop-off at the airport or lodge.

Main Destination: Arusha

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: End of Service