8-Day Journey Beyond the Crater Safari

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), your licensed Pita Safaris driver-guide will greet you and transfer you to Arusha, the safari capital at the base of Mount Meru.
Stay at Kibo Palace Hotel, a comfortable midrange lodge featuring ensuite rooms, tropical gardens, and a pool. Depending on your arrival time, explore Arusha’s lively craft markets or relax with a fresh Tanzanian coffee.

- Trust Signal: All airport transfers are private and punctual, ensuring a smooth arrival.

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

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park (~2.5 hours), renowned for its giant elephant herds and iconic baobab landscapes. Enjoy a full-day game drive spotting lions, leopards, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and more than 500 bird species. Pause for a bush picnic before continuing your adventure.

Check in at Lake Burunge Tented Lodge, a charming midrange retreat with sweeping lake views. Enjoy sundowners as elephants graze nearby.

- Safari Moment: Capture elephants framed by ancient baobab silhouettes during Tarangire’s golden hour.

Distance: ~120 km | Drive Time: ~2.5–3 hours

Today, journey into the legendary Serengeti National Park (~6 hours with stops). En route, visit the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint for breathtaking panoramas. As you enter Serengeti, the plains come alive with giraffes, buffalo, and—seasonally—the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Settle at Serengeti Heritage Camp, a comfortable tented camp with ensuite facilities, blending authentic bush living with modern amenities. End your day with dinner and stories by the campfire under starry skies.

Safari Moment: Sunset over the Serengeti plains as lions roar in the distance.

Distance: ~250 km | Drive Time: ~6 hours (with stops)

Rise early for a sunrise drive in the Seronera Valley, dubbed Africa’s “big cat capital.” Track lions, cheetahs, and leopards hunting across the golden grasslands. Spend the day exploring diverse Serengeti habitats, from vast plains to rocky kopjes, with a picnic lunch under acacia trees.

Photography Tip: Early morning light creates dramatic wildlife portraits.

Enjoy another day exploring Serengeti. Your expert guide will position you near the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal), a breathtaking spectacle of survival and predator-prey drama. If not in season, you’ll still encounter elephants, buffalo, zebras, and giraffes in abundance.

Toast your final Serengeti evening around the campfire.
- Trust Signal: All guides are licensed, highly experienced, and trained in wildlife tracking and guest safety.

Enjoy a farewell Serengeti game drive before traveling (~4–5 hours) to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stay at Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp, perched near the crater rim. Cool highland air and sweeping views create a magical atmosphere for your evening.

- Did You Know? Ngorongoro is the world’s largest intact caldera, home to over 25,000 animals.

Distance: ~150 km | Drive Time: ~4–5 hours

Go off the beaten path with a walking safari at Empakaai Crater. Descend through lush forests to the soda lake, often shimmering pink with flamingos. This guided trek offers a rare chance to experience Tanzania’s wilderness on foot. Return to Ang’ata Camp for your final highland night.

Safari Highlight: Walking safaris provide an intimate connection to nature beyond the vehicle.

Distance: ~40 km (one way) | Drive Time: ~1–1.5 hours each way (plus hike time)

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, Africa’s “Eden,” for a game drive among elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, and the rare black rhino. After a picnic by the hippo pool, ascend the rim and return to Kilimanjaro Airport (~6 hours). Perfect for evening departures.

Safari Reflection: From Tarangire’s elephants to Serengeti’s migration and Ngorongoro’s wonders, this safari delivers the ultimate Northern Tanzania experience.
- Inspired? Book your midrange Tanzania safari with Pita Safaris today.

Distance: ~290 km | Drive Time: ~6–7 hours (with crater game drive)