Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a representative from Lumika African Safari will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Take time to relax, refresh, and prepare for the exciting safari adventure ahead.
Accommodation Options:
Mid-range: Ilboru Safari Lodge / Arusha Planet Lodge / Airport Planet Lodge
Budget: Outpost Lodge / Tulia Boutique Hotel / Green Mountain Hotel
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and the life-giving Tarangire River. The park also hosts giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, leopards, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch amid the wildlife before continuing to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation Options:
Mid-range: Eileen’s Tree Inn / Endoro Lodge / Karatu Simba Lodge
Budget: Lilac Campsite / Panorama Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
Rise early for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s best wildlife havens. The crater’s grasslands, forests, and lakes are home to rhinos, hippos, wildebeest, and over 500 bird species. Enjoy a morning game drive and picnic lunch in this spectacular setting. In the late afternoon, drive to the Serengeti National Park for your evening rest.
Accommodation Options:
Mid-range: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp / Embalakai Camp / Sound of Silence
Budget: Nyani Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Start the day with a sunrise game drive when predators are most active. Witness large herds of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope, as well as lions, leopards, and cheetahs across the Serengeti plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before a short afternoon game drive. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation Options:
Mid-range: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp / Embalakai Camp / Sound of Silence
Budget: Nyani Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti → Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and travel to Lake Manyara National Park, a small yet wildlife-rich park famous for its flamingo-filled lake, tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, baboons, and over 500 bird species. Enjoy a game drive and picnic lunch before heading back to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation Options:
Mid-range: Eileen’s Tree Inn / Endoro Lodge / Karatu Simba Lodge
Budget: Lilac Campsite / Panorama Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Lake Manyara → Arusha / Departure
Conclude your safari with a final morning game drive or optional sightseeing around Lake Manyara. After a picnic lunch, drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable 6-day safari experience with Lumika African Safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch