Welcome to Tanzania’s Northern Frontier. Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a Savannah Prideland Adventures representative will meet you and transfer you to your accommodation in Moshi. Here, you’ll receive a full safari briefing and spend the rest of the day relaxing, perhaps unwinding by the pool as you soak in your first views of the African landscape. Your evening is free to prepare for the journey ahead.

Into the Land of Baobabs and Elephants. After breakfast, you will drive from Moshi toward Tarangire National Park, a journey of about three hours. Tarangire is especially captivating during the dry season, when wildlife congregates around the life-giving Tarangire River. Look forward to sightings of elephants, zebras, wildebeests, elands, oryx, and a rich variety of birdlife. After a rewarding day of game viewing, you will continue to your lodge in the Karatu area for dinner and overnight.

Birdlife, Culture, and Hidden Wilderness. Today’s journey takes you from Karatu toward the quiet shores of Lake Eyasi, known for its diverse bird species and tranquil natural setting. As you explore the lake area, you may encounter flamingoes, pelicans, storks, hippos, monkeys, and even the elusive leopard in surrounding forests. The region offers a serene contrast to the busier national parks, providing a peaceful wildlife experience. After your exploration, you will return to your lodge in Karatu for a full-board overnight stay.

Tracing Ancient Footsteps to the Great Plains. After breakfast, begin the scenic drive toward Serengeti National Park, passing through Olduvai Gorge — one of the world’s most important archaeological sites. This steep ravine is where early human fossils were discovered, offering a fascinating glimpse into human origins. After your visit, continue into the Serengeti, where endless plains meet towering skies. In the late afternoon, you’ll arrive at your camp in the central Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

Where Wildlife Still Roams in Endless Freedom. Spend the day exploring the heart of the Serengeti, renowned for hosting one of the world’s greatest concentrations of large mammals. Your game drive may reveal lions lounging atop rocky kopjes, cheetahs scanning the horizon, herds of buffalo, zebras, and wildebeests grazing freely, and elephants moving gracefully across the plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your exploration. Return to your central Serengeti camp for another peaceful night in the wilderness.

A Day Inside the World’s Largest Intact Caldera. After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater bursting with wildlife. Here, you may encounter black rhinos, prides of lions, spotted hyenas, colorful flamingoes, and a wide assortment of antelopes. The crater’s fertile plains and lakes create one of Tanzania’s most extraordinary wildlife viewing settings. After your game drive, travel back to your lodge in the Karatu region for dinner and overnight.

A Green Oasis Beneath the Rift Valley Wall. After breakfast, drive for about an hour to reach Lake Manyara National Park. This lush park is known for its diverse habitats, groundwater forest, and shimmering soda lake. Wildlife sightings often include elephants, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, hippos, and a vibrant bird population. After your game drive, you will continue your journey back to Moshi, where you will spend your final night of the safari.

Farewell to the Wild. After an early breakfast, you will be transferred from Moshi to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight — ending your memorable 8-day adventure through Tanzania.