Day 1

Experience the Wild Wonders of the Serengeti’s Western Corridor
Your journey begins in one of the Serengeti’s most dramatic and wildlife-rich regions — the Western Corridor. Flanked by the Grumeti and Mbalageti Rivers, this spectacular landscape sustains a thriving year-round population of iconic predators, immense herds of wildebeest and zebra, and a kaleidoscope of birdlife. Between May and July, the drama reaches its peak as the Great Migration sweeps through, with wildebeest massing at the riverbanks before braving the crocodile-infested waters in one of nature’s most perilous spectacles.

Day 1 – Welcome to Arusha
Your Tanzanian adventure begins upon arrival at the airport, where a friendly ALIA ADVENTURES representative will be waiting to greet you. After a warm welcome, you’ll be transferred to your comfortable lodge in Arusha — the perfect gateway city to the northern safari circuit. This evening, unwind in the lush garden surroundings, savor the peaceful atmosphere, and let the anticipation build for the days of adventure that lie ahead.

Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meals: At own expense

Day 2

Day 2 – Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After a hearty breakfast, your private safari guide will meet you for the scenic journey to Tarangire National Park. The road unfolds across the picturesque Maasai plains, where flat-topped acacia trees stand like sentinels against the horizon. Along the way, you’ll glimpse the vibrant rhythms of rural life — Maasai herders draped in brilliant shukas, children guiding cattle across open fields, and locals traveling on bicycles or donkey carts.

As you enter Tarangire, the landscape opens to reveal a park famed for its remarkable concentration of elephants — often seen in large, slow-moving herds near the life-giving Tarangire River. The park’s diverse terrain of swamps, golden savannah, and towering baobab trees is alive with zebra, buffalo, wildebeest, and elegant giraffes. Keep watch for predators too — perhaps a lion stretched out in the shade or a leopard draped lazily across a tree branch.

By late afternoon, you’ll arrive at your lodge to savor a delicious dinner and the serenity of the bush. As night falls, drift to sleep to the distant calls of hyenas or the low rumble of elephants passing nearby.

Accommodation: Eileen’s Tree Inn
Meals: All meals included (drinks not included)

Day 3

Day 3 – Into the Heart of the Serengeti (Central)
After breakfast, your journey takes you westward through the lush highlands where the Iraqw people cultivate fields of wheat, coffee, and maize — a vivid tapestry of green set against the morning sky. As the road ascends into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the landscape shifts dramatically, revealing sweeping vistas and a breathtaking glimpse of the Ngorongoro Crater — one of East Africa’s most celebrated natural landmarks.

By midday, you’ll cross into the legendary Serengeti National Park, a vast wilderness spanning nearly 15,000 square kilometers. Here, endless grasslands, shimmering wetlands, scattered acacia savannahs, and rolling granite kopjes create a rich mosaic of habitats. This is the stage for the Great Migration — where wildebeest, zebra, and antelope move in vast numbers in search of fresh grazing, their journeys shadowed by predators. Depending on the season, you may find yourself amidst the thundering herds or watching big cats stalking silently through the tall grass.

In the afternoon, enjoy a thrilling game drive before arriving in the wildlife-rich Seronera Valley — famed for its resident predators and year-round wildlife action. As the sun dips below the horizon, settle into your luxury tented camp for a hearty dinner and a night beneath the Serengeti stars.

Accommodation: Nyota Luxury Camp
Meals: All meals included (drinks not included)

Day 4

Day 4 – Serengeti Western Corridor
After breakfast, your safari heads westward into one of the Serengeti’s most dramatic and seasonally charged landscapes. The drive takes roughly an hour and a half, unfolding across vast plains that gradually give way to the famed Western Corridor — a region pulsing with life, particularly from late April through June. This is when the Great Migration sweeps through in staggering numbers, with tens of thousands of wildebeest accompanied by zebra, gazelle, and eland, all following ancient migratory routes toward the Grumeti River.

Along the riverbanks, predators lie in wait. Sleek leopards melt into the shadows, hyenas patrol the edges of the herds, and colossal Nile crocodiles lurk just beneath the surface, ready for the moment the herds make their perilous crossings. Witnessing this raw drama, set against an endless backdrop of golden plains and open sky, offers a rare and humbling connection to the timeless rhythm of the wild.

As the day draws to a close, you’ll make your way to your lodge, where the sounds of the wilderness become your evening soundtrack. After a delicious dinner, settle in for a night under the Serengeti stars, surrounded by the stillness of Africa’s great plains.

Accommodation: Mbalageti Serengeti
Meals: All meals included (drinks not included)

Day 5

Day 5 – From the Western Plains to the Central Serengeti
Today is devoted to immersing yourself in the vast, untamed beauty of the Western Serengeti. The morning begins with unhurried game drives, tracing the life-giving rivers and sweeping plains where wildebeest mingle with zebra, buffalo graze in the distance, and hippos wallow in muddy shallows. Predators roam these lands too — lions scanning the horizon from rocky outcrops, leopards melting into the shadows, and cheetahs poised for sudden bursts of speed.

By afternoon, your journey carries you deeper into the heart of the Central Serengeti — a wildlife paradise renowned for its year-round abundance. Depending on the season, you may find yourself in the path of the Great Migration, where endless herds of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope move with the rains, their hoofbeats echoing across the plains. From November to December, the herds travel south from the woodlands of the north; from April to June, they return in a great wave of life.

After an exhilarating day of wildlife encounters, arrive at your camp in the Seronera Valley. Savor a well-earned dinner before gathering around the campfire beneath a canopy of stars, where the “Endless Plain” stretches into the darkness — timeless, wild, and breathtaking.

Accommodation: Nyota Luxury Camp
Meals: All meals included (drinks not included)

Day 6

Day 6 – Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you leave the sweeping plains of the Serengeti behind and journey toward one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural wonders — the Ngorongoro Crater. The first glimpse of this vast caldera is unforgettable: an immense, sunlit bowl rimmed by steep volcanic walls, sheltering a hidden world of life below.

Formed over two million years ago when a massive volcano erupted and collapsed inward, the Crater now cradles a rich mosaic of habitats — golden savannahs, shimmering lakes, lush swamps, and scattered acacia groves. Descending the winding road to the crater floor feels like stepping into another realm, where wildlife roams freely in every direction. Here, wildebeest graze alongside zebra and gazelle, flamingos tint the lakes pink, and over 500 bird species fill the skies. This is also one of the few places on Earth where you might spot the elusive black rhino, often found quietly grazing in the open grasslands.

After an afternoon immersed in this wildlife haven, you’ll ascend the crater walls and continue to Karatu, where a warm dinner and a comfortable night’s rest await.

Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meals: At own expense

Day 7

Day 7 – Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, your journey continues to the final gem of your safari — the picturesque Lake Manyara National Park, set just 120 kilometers west of Arusha. Though modest in size, the park’s beauty and biodiversity are exceptional. At its heart lies a vast alkaline lake, covering nearly 70% of the park’s area, its shimmering waters attracting an extraordinary array of birdlife. In certain seasons, great flocks of flamingos gather here, painting the shoreline pink in a breathtaking spectacle.

As you explore, the landscape shifts effortlessly — from lush groundwater forests alive with monkeys, to open grassy plains dotted with zebra and wildebeest, and rocky escarpments crowned with ancient baobab trees. Keep watch for elephants moving silently through the woodlands and, if fortune smiles, the park’s famed tree-climbing lions lounging across sturdy branches.

By late afternoon, you’ll return to Arusha, carrying with you the sights, sounds, and scents of Africa’s wild heart — a journey etched forever in memory.

Included: Park fees (for non-residents)

Included in Your Safari Experience

  • Park Fees (for non-residents)

  • All Activities (unless specifically noted as optional)

  • All Accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)

  • Professional Driver/Guide with expert wildlife knowledge

  • All Transportation during the safari (unless specified as optional)

  • All Taxes and VAT

  • Roundtrip Airport Transfers

  • Meals as detailed in the day-by-day itinerary

  • Drinks as specified in the daily inclusions

Not Included

  • International Flights (from/to your home country)

  • Additional Accommodation before or after the tour

  • Tips (recommended guideline: USD 15 per person, per day)

  • Personal Expenses (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

  • Government-Imposed Increases in taxes and/or park fees

Optional Safari Enhancements

  • Hot Air Balloon Safari – USD 500 per person

  • Maasai Village Visit – USD 50 per vehicle

  • Night Game Drive (Tarangire or Lake Manyara) – USD 120 per person

  • Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk – USD 30 per person

  • Visit to Olduvai Gorge & Museum – USD 40 per person