An affordable and classic Tanzania driving safari encompassing three of the country’s key natural wonders – Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park, all with good quality lodges in prime locations. Ideal for first timers or repeat visitors on account of its all encompassing itinerary.


Day 1: Saturday - Depart
Kenya Airways overnight flight from Heathrow via Nairobi to Kilimanjaro. On arrival transfer to one of Tanzania's largest coffee plantations and a stay at Arusha Coffee Lodge in a Standard room for one night.

Day 3: Monday - Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast depart in your 4x4 safari vehicle towards the awe inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, stopping for lunch and a nature walk en route. Arrive in the afternoon at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge on the rim of the crater in time to view the magnificent sunset. The crater is at high altitude and can be cold, so be sure to pack a mixture of warm and light clothing. Spend two nights here in a Standard room (approx. 155 miles). (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 4: Tuesday - Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a half day game drive. Explore this unique ecosystem which is home to all the Big 5 plus cheetahs, hyenas and seasonally, the chance to spot huge gatherings of flamingos. In the afternoon enjoy an enlightening guided walk to a Maasai village. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 5: Wednesday - Serengeti
Drive to Olduvai Gorge, the ‘Cradle of Mankind’ where some of the earliest humanoid remains were found, before continuing to the Serengeti plains for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park and overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge in a Standard room, affording stunning views across the savannah from its pool deck (approx. 124 miles). (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 6: Thursday - Serengeti
A full day in the world famous Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives in search of resident big game. Overnight at Sopa Lodge. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 7: Friday - Tarangire
Depart for the Rift Valley with a beautiful lunch stop at Gibbs Farm near Karatu en route to Tarangire National Park. Dominated by Baobab trees and huge elephant herds this beautiful park is a haven for wildlife. Overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge in a Standard room (approx. 280 miles). (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 8: Saturday - Tarangire
Morning and afternoon game drives exploring the stunning riverine ecosystems of Tarangire, home to plenty of big game, birdlife and beautiful scenery. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 9: Sunday - Beach or return
After breakfast return to Arusha for lunch and fly Kenya Airways overnight via Nairobi to Heathrow. (brekfast and lunch included)


Notes
This itinerary operates in 4x4 safari vehicles with a maximum of 6 passengers, all guaranteed a window seat.
On occasion the itinerary may operate in a different order, or different lodges used according to availability and road conditions.
Travel times vary on road conditions and game sightings.
Pack a mixture of warm and light clothing in soft bags, plus sunglasses, camera and insect repellent.
Minimum age is 7 years.