6 DAY NIGHT GAME DRIVE & BALLOON SAFARI

Afternoon: Your safari guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha and drive you to Tarangire National Park (a 2-3 hour journey). Upon arrival, you will check in at your lodge or camp. Evening: After a brief rest and dinner, you will head out for a thrilling night game drive. This is a unique opportunity to spot nocturnal animals that are not active during the day, such as bushbabies, porcupines, and possibly predators on the hunt, like leopards and civet cats.

Morning: Enjoy an early morning in Tarangire have breakfast at your camp before beginning your game drive Afternoon: Embark on a traditional afternoon game drive. Tarangire is famous for its massive elephant herds and the iconic baobab trees that dominate the landscape. You can also expect to see lions, giraffes, zebras, and various antelopes. Evening: Journey from Tarangire to Karatu for shelter at lodge

Morning: Enjoy an early morning in Karatu. Then, have breakfast at your camp before beginning your journey to the Serengeti. The drive to the Serengeti is an adventure in itself, passing through the highlands and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will enter the park and have a game drive en route to your accommodation in the central Serengeti (Seronera region). The Serengeti is renowned for its big cats, and this is your best chance to spot lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Depending on the time of year, you may also witness the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras. Evening: Settle into your camp or lodge, a perfect base for exploring the famous "endless plains

Morning: After breakfast, A sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti plains is a magical and unforgettable experience (this is an extra cost and needs to be booked in advance). Afternoon: Drive up to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. You will stop at a designated viewpoint to marvel at the breathtaking panoramic views of the crater below. Evening: Drive to your lodge or campsite, which is often located on the crater rim, for a stunning sunset and a relaxing evening

Morning: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive on the crater floor. This is an incredible experience as the crater floor is a contained ecosystem with an extremely high density of wildlife. All Day: The crater floor is home to a diverse population of animals, and you have a high chance of spotting the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino). The picturesque landscape, with a central lake and vast grasslands, is truly unique. Evening: Ascend from the crater floor and return to Karatu for accommodation and final night on safari.

Morning: After a final safari breakfast, you will begin your return journey to Arusha. Optional Stops: Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a stop at a local Maasai village for a cultural tour or some souvenir shopping. Afternoon: Arrive back in Arusha for your onward flight from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or to another destination.