Travel to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds. Spend the day on game drives searching for diverse wildlife, and stay overnight.

• Location: Located south of the large open plains of the Serengeti, it’s easily accessible from Arusha.
• Wildlife: Famous for some of the largest elephant populations in Africa, as well as iconic baobab trees and abundant predators.
• Accommodation: Options range from luxury tented camps to rustic lodges near or inside the park.

Travel to Lake Manyara National Park to explore its varied landscapes and seek out famous tree-climbing lions, elephants, and vast flamingo flocks. 

• Tree-Climbing Lions: The park is one of the few places in the world where lions regularly climb trees, a unique sight to look for during game drives.
• Flamingos: The soda ash lake attracts thousands of flamingos, creating a stunning pink spectacle, though their numbers are seasonal.
• Ecosystems: From dense forests to the alkaline lake, the park’s diverse habitats support a rich array of wildlife in a relatively small area.
• Accommodation: A variety of lodges and camps are available in the nearby town of Mto wa Mbu or on the rift valley escarpment with lake views.

After exit Lake Manyara drive to north of the Serengeti National Park, enjoying game drives en route to your accommodation. 

• Great Migration: This region is crucial for witnessing the dramatic Mara River crossings, typically between July and October.
• Wildlife Viewing: It offers excellent opportunities to see large predator concentrations and vast herds, often less crowded than the central areas.
• Accommodation: Lodges and camps in the north provide strategic bases for following the migration patterns.
• Planning: Research seasonal movements of the wildebeest to time your visit perfectly for the river crossings.

• Mara River Crossings: The northern Serengeti is famous for the perilous Mara River crossings, a crucial stage of the wildebeest migration, usually occurring from July to October.
• Predator Action: The immense concentration of wildebeest and zebra attracts a high density of predators, offering incredible opportunities to witness natural hunting behaviors.
• Best Time to Visit: To maximize your chances of seeing the river crossings, plan your trip during the dry season months mentioned above.
• Accommodation: Various lodges and tented camps in the northern region are strategically placed for optimal migration viewing.

• Year-Round Wildlife: The central region (Seronera Valley) is known for its high concentration of wildlife year-round, thanks to permanent water sources.
• Big Cats: It’s particularly famous for superb lion, leopard, and cheetah sightings, often considered the big cat capital of Africa.
• Kopjes: Unique rock formations (kopjes) provide excellent vantage points for predators and a distinctive landscape feature of the area.