Day One: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Leave Arusha after breakfast for Lake Manyara National Park. Proceed directly to Panorama Campsite to drop off equipment and eat lunch. After lunch, visit Lake
Manyara National Park from 2pm until 6:30pm. Return to the campsite for dinner and overnight.
Recommended June through September substitute: Tarangire National Park
Day Two: Serengeti National Park
Game drive from 6:30am to 9am in Lake Manyara National Park. After Lake Manyara, leave for Serengeti National Park with a game drive along the way. Pass through Ngorongoro Conservation Area before reaching the Serengeti. Take an hour lunch in Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at the campsite at 2:30pm to drop off equipment and take a short break. Game drive from 4pm to 6:30pm before returning to Seronera Campsite.
Recommended June through September substitute: Tarangire National Park
Day Three: Serengeti National Park
Game drive from 6:30am to 10am. (Optional hot air balloon ride with champagne breakfast) Return to the campsite during the midday hours. Hot lunch at camp. Go on another game drive from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. Return to the campsite for dinner and overnight.
Day Four: Serengeti National Park
On day four, proceed to the northwest corridor. Game drive in the Central Serengeti from 6:30am to 9am, then continue on to Ikoma Bush Camp. Rest at Ikoma Bush Camp during the afternoon and then return on a game drive from 3pm to 6:30pm. Ikoma Bush Camp is located in a beautiful acacia grove just outside the park. It is a very private campsite and provides a break from the busy Seronera Campsite.
Day Five: Serengeti National Park
Game drive from 6:30am to 9am. Return to the lodge for lunch and go on another game drive in the afternoon between 3pm and 6:30pm. Return to Ikoma Bush Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day Six: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Leave Ikoma Bush Camp for a final game drive in Serengeti National Park. Eat lunch in the park before proceeding to Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive at Simba Campsite in time for the spectacular crater sunset.
Day Seven: Ngorongoro Crater
At 6:30am, descend into the crater for a six hour game drive. After the game drive, return to the campsite to pack up belongings and head to Arusha.
