Depart Arusha in the morning (~2 hrs drive) for Tarangire National Park. The park’s giant baobabs and seasonal river attract elephants, lions, zebras, and over 500 bird species. After a picnic lunch or hot lunch at your lodge, continue game driving before settling into your camp or lodge for the night.

Enjoy a relaxed full day exploring Tarangire. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal different animal activity — from predator movement to giraffes browsing and elephants mud bathing. Return to the lodge for lunch or enjoy a bush picnic to maximize time in the field.

Leave early from Karatu (~4.5–5 hrs) and journey through Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to Central Serengeti. Wildlife sightings increase closer to Seronera Valley. Arrive by midday, check into your lodge, and enjoy an afternoon game drive to spot big cats and plains game.

Drive westward toward the Grumeti River (~2.5 hrs), entering the lesser-visited Western Serengeti. In May–July, witness parts of the wildebeest migration. Riverine forests and valleys provide unique scenery. Afternoon drive offers chances to see colobus monkeys, crocodiles, and elephants.

Spend the full day in the Western Corridor of the Serengeti. The region's rivers attract predators like lions and hyenas, while migrating herds move through during the right season. Enjoy bush breakfast or return to lodge for meals. Optional visit to Retima Hippo Pool depending on location.

Drive back to Central Serengeti in the morning, enjoying wildlife along the way. Central Serengeti offers excellent chances of spotting cheetahs and leopards. Enjoy lunch at the lodge and a relaxed afternoon game drive or relax at camp. Sunset over the acacia-dotted plains is a highlight.

Enjoy an early game drive to catch predators before they retreat from the sun. After brunch, transfer to Seronera Airstrip for your afternoon flight back to Arusha. Flight time is ~1 hr (depending on carrier), usually arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.