6-Day Twende Safari – Journey Through Craters & Plains

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your Pita Safaris driver-guide will greet you warmly with a cheerful karibu sana—Swahili for “you’re very welcome.”

Begin your Tanzania safari experience with a scenic transfer to Arusha, a charming town nestled under Mount Meru and the main entry point to Northern Tanzania safari packages. Along the way, admire banana plantations, coffee farms, and East Africa’s vibrant red soil.

Check in at Kibo Palace Hotel, a midrange base offering ensuite rooms, a sparkling pool, and lush gardens. Depending on your arrival time, explore local craft markets or enjoy authentic Tanzanian coffee at nearby cafes.

Later, savor a welcome dinner featuring fresh Swahili and continental dishes—your first taste of Tanzania’s culinary delights.

Travel Tip: Ask your guide about Arusha’s hidden gems if you arrive early.

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Lake Manyara National Park, located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

Embark on your game drive through diverse habitats: lush groundwater forests, open savannah, and lakeshores teeming with birds. Spot elephants, hippos, monkeys, and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions. Birdwatchers can enjoy flamingos, storks, pelicans, and over 400 other species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the lake before ascending to the escarpment. In the afternoon, arrive at Kirurumu Manyara Lodge, a midrange eco-lodge with stunning Rift Valley views and cozy cottages.

Safari Snapshot: Capture the sunset from the lodge terrace with a refreshing drink.

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Distance: ~130 km | Drive Time: ~2.5–3 hours

After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands en route to Serengeti National Park. Stop at the iconic Naabi Hill Gate for panoramic views and enjoy a picnic lunch before entering the vast Serengeti plains.

Experience classic African wildlife scenes—giraffes grazing, zebras crossing, and predators lounging in golden grass. Reach Serengeti Heritage Camp in the Seronera region, offering midrange ensuite tents, solar power, and authentic bush hospitality.

Safari Moment: Gather around the fire as twilight descends and the sounds of the Serengeti fill the air.

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Distance: ~250 km | Drive Time: 5–6 hours (including game drive)

Rise early for a golden-hour game drive. Spot lion prides, cheetahs hunting, and elephants bathed in morning light.

Return for breakfast at camp or enjoy a bush breakfast beneath an acacia tree. Continue your exploration of Seronera’s wildlife-rich terrain. Depending on the season, witness the Great Migration, one of the world’s most thrilling natural spectacles.

Enjoy lunch under the shade of a tree, then continue your afternoon game drive before returning to camp.

Photography Tip: Sunrise and sunset provide magical light for epic wildlife photography.

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After a final Serengeti game drive, journey east to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Pause along the route for sweeping savannah vistas and visits to Maasai villages.

Check in at Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp, a cozy tented camp near the crater rim, surrounded by mountains and forests. Relax with a warm shower, sip tea while watching mist roll in, and share stories over dinner.

Fun Fact: Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world.

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

Rise before dawn for your descent into Ngorongoro Crater, home to 25,000 animals in a unique, enclosed ecosystem. Spot rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and more.

Pause for a scenic picnic lunch near a hippo pool before ascending the crater walls and returning to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure. Optional: add an overnight in Arusha depending on flight times.

Safari Reflection: From lions at sunrise to rhinos in crater mist—this is Africa you’ll remember forever.

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