6-Day Circle of Life Safari

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where your friendly Pita Safaris driver-guide will greet you with a warm karibu sana—Swahili for “you’re very welcome.” Enjoy a scenic transfer to Arusha, Northern Tanzania’s safari capital surrounded by Mount Meru, coffee estates, and lush hillsides.

Check in at Kibo Palace Hotel, a peaceful midrange property featuring tropical gardens, a pool, and comfortable ensuite rooms—perfect for relaxing after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, explore Arusha’s colorful markets, local cafés, or simply unwind before your welcome dinner and safari briefing.

Travel Tip: Ask your guide about optional day tours, such as the Cultural Heritage Centre or an Arusha coffee plantation visit.
Ready to begin your Tanzania safari adventure? Rest well—tomorrow your journey into the wild begins.

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

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet diverse paradise known for its tree-climbing lions, vast flocks of pink flamingos, and lush groundwater forests.

Enjoy a guided game drive through acacia woodlands and lakeside marshes, pausing for a shaded picnic lunch. Spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, and troops of baboons.

Check in at Kirurumu Manyara Lodge, a midrange eco-lodge perched on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, offering panoramic views and warm hospitality. Relax on your private veranda and enjoy a fresh, locally inspired dinner.

Photography Tip: Lake Manyara is home to over 400 bird species—keep your camera ready for pelicans, bee-eaters, and kingfishers.
Ideal for travelers seeking Tanzania safari tours that blend wildlife, scenery, and serenity.

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

After breakfast, set out toward Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The scenic journey (~5–6 hours with stops) winds through the Ngorongoro Highlands and Maasai villages, revealing breathtaking landscapes.

Enter the park via Nabi Hill Gate and enjoy a game drive en route to camp, encountering giraffes, elephants, lions, and perhaps a cheetah sprinting across the plains.

Check in at Serengeti Heritage Camp, a charming midrange tented lodge blending classic safari comfort with a touch of wilderness. Savor dinner beneath a canopy of stars as the sounds of the Serengeti surround you.

Safari Moment: Watch the Serengeti sunset—an unforgettable panorama of golden grasslands and silhouettes of wildebeest.
Searching for an authentic safari Tanzania Serengeti experience? This is the heart of Africa.

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

Rise early for a sunrise game drive—prime time for witnessing lions on the hunt, hyenas scavenging, and leopards resting on acacia branches. Explore the Seronera Valley, rich with wildlife and dramatic landscapes.

Optional: Soar above the plains on a hot air balloon safari, followed by a champagne bush breakfast—an unforgettable highlight of any Tanzania safari tour.

Photography Tip: Capture the golden morning and late-afternoon light for stunning wildlife and landscape shots.
- Experience the ultimate Tanzania lodge safari, where every moment brings the wild to life.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, then depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop along the way for breathtaking viewpoints of the plains below.

Arrive at Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp, a cozy midrange tented retreat near the crater rim, offering sweeping views of the highlands. Relax with afternoon tea, explore nearby nature trails, or simply soak in the serenity before dinner.

Did You Know? The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and home to over 25,000 animals.
- Sleep on the rim of one of Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders—tomorrow, descend into its heart.

Distance: ~150 km | Drive Time: ~3–4 hours

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for one of the most incredible Tanzania safari experiences.

This natural amphitheater hosts an abundance of wildlife: black rhinos, lions, elephants, hyenas, and vast herds of wildebeest and buffalo. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside a hippo pool, surrounded by Africa’s wild beauty.

Later, ascend the crater and return to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) (~5 hours) for your evening flight home. Optional: Extend your stay in Arusha with a relaxing extra night arranged by Pita Safaris.

Safari Reflection: From the flamingos of Lake Manyara to the predators of Serengeti and the rhinos of Ngorongoro, this Tanzania lodge safari delivers breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
- Ready for your next adventure? Let Pita Safaris craft your tailor-made Tanzania safari tour across East Africa’s legendary parks.

Distance: ~260 km | Drive Time: ~5 hours