6-Day Duma Safari – Highlands to Savannah

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), your friendly Pita Safaris driver-guide will be waiting to greet you with a warm smile and refreshing bottled water. You’ll then transfer to Arusha, a lively gateway city surrounded by coffee farms and nestled under Mount Meru.

Check in at Kibo Palace Hotel, a serene midrange property offering lush gardens, a sparkling pool, and spacious ensuite rooms—perfect for unwinding after your journey. If time permits, explore Arusha’s vibrant markets, local art galleries, or sip freshly brewed Tanzanian coffee at a nearby café.

That evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and a detailed safari briefing with your guide. The excitement begins here.

Tip: Arriving early? Ask about optional day tours like Arusha Coffee Tours or the Cultural Heritage Centre.

Safari Starts Now: Get ready to begin your African adventure tomorrow with Pita Safaris.

Distance: ~55 km | Drive Time: ~1 hour

After breakfast, leave Arusha behind and journey toward Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic and underrated parks. The park is renowned for its tree-climbing lions, vibrant flamingo colonies, large baboon troops, and lush groundwater forests.

Enjoy a private game drive through acacia woodlands, lakeside marshes, and fig tree forests. Break for a picnic lunch in a shaded spot, surrounded by birdsong and the gentle sounds of nature.

In the afternoon, head up the escarpment to Kirurumu Manyara Lodge, a charming midrange property with sweeping views of the Great Rift Valley. Relax on your deck and soak in the sunset hues.

Photography Tip: Manyara is home to over 400 bird species—keep your lens ready for kingfishers, bee-eaters, and more.
Looking for hidden gems in Tanzania? Lake Manyara will surprise you.

Distance: ~130 km | Drive Time: ~2.5 hours

Today you travel to Serengeti National Park, Africa’s most iconic safari destination. The journey takes you through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands, past Maasai villages and volcanic landscapes.

Enter the Serengeti via Nabi Gate and enjoy a game drive en route to camp, scanning the plains for giraffes, elephants, lions, and cheetahs. Depending on the season, you may encounter the Great Wildebeest Migration—a natural wonder of epic proportions.

Check in to Serengeti Heritage Camp, a midrange tented camp blending wilderness comfort with authentic safari atmosphere. Tuck into a freshly prepared dinner and listen to hyenas call under the African night sky.

Safari Moment: Watch the sun dip below the acacia trees while zebras silhouette the horizon.
Want front-row seats to Africa’s most iconic wildlife show? Book your Serengeti safari with Pita Safaris today.

Distance: ~220 km | Drive Time: ~5–6 hours (with game drive stops)

Rise before dawn for an optional sunrise game drive—the best time to witness lions hunting, hyenas patrolling, and leopards slinking through golden grass. Return for a warm breakfast at camp or enjoy a bush breakfast in the wild.

Spend the rest of the day exploring central Serengeti, where big cats roam freely and antelope dot the savannah. Your guide will tailor the day to follow wildlife movements and deliver the best sightings.

Optional: Add a hot air balloon safari for an unforgettable bird’s-eye view of the plains, followed by a champagne bush breakfast.

Did You Know? The Seronera Valley offers some of the best year-round wildlife viewing in East Africa.
Crave close-up encounters with cheetahs and lions? Serengeti delivers—let Pita Safaris take you there.

After a final morning game drive in Serengeti, begin your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a place where wildlife and Maasai communities live in harmony.

En route, stop for scenic viewpoints and wildlife sightings as you ascend to the highlands. Settle into Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp, a cozy tented retreat located near the crater rim, where cool air and sweeping views create the perfect highland hideaway.

Relax with a warm drink, share stories by the fire, and prepare for tomorrow’s incredible descent into Africa’s Eden.

Want to sleep near the world’s most wildlife-rich caldera? The Ngorongoro rim is calling.

Distance: ~150 km | Drive Time: ~3–4 hours (with game drive)

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater at sunrise for one of Africa’s most dramatic safari experiences. This vast, 600-meter-deep caldera is home to black rhinos, big tusker elephants, lions, hyenas, and more than 25,000 animals.

Explore the crater floor with a game drive across grasslands, forests, and soda lakes. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch beside a hippo pool, surrounded by flamingos and grazing zebras.

After the safari, ascend the crater wall and begin your return journey to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your evening departure. If you’re staying an extra night in Arusha, we’ll arrange the transfer and optional excursions.

Final Reflection: You’ve witnessed the wild beauty of Tanzania—flamingos in Manyara, predators in Serengeti, and rhinos in Ngorongoro. Ready for more?

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Distance: ~260 km | Drive Time: ~5 hours to Kilimanjaro Airport