$18,588 to $21,670 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
The Gateway to the Wild – Arrival in Arusha
The Gateway to the Wild – Arrival in Arusha
Your Tanzanian adventure begins as you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where your dedicated Safari With Me guide meets you with a warm welcome. A comfortable private transfer takes you to the serene city of Arusha, often called the gateway to the northern safari circuit. Tonight, you'll settle into the elegant Gran Melia Arusha, a sanctuary of luxury overlooking the slopes of Mount Meru. The evening is yours to relax, recover from your journey, and anticipate the wonders ahead, culminating in a lavish dinner at the hotel.
Included: Dinner (D)
Accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Gran Meliá Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Emerald Slopes and Giraffe Gardens – Arusha National Park
Emerald Slopes and Giraffe Gardens – Arusha National Park
After a delightful breakfast at the hotel, the day's journey takes you to the nearby Arusha National Park. This often-overlooked gem offers a refreshing start, featuring a stunning tapestry of landscapes from the Meru Crater to the sparkling Momella Lakes, famed for their flocks of flamingos. A morning game drive offers excellent viewing of the black-and-white colobus monkey and a peaceful atmosphere rarely found in the larger parks. You'll pause for a delicious packed lunch amid the serene surroundings before continuing the drive. As the afternoon wanes, you return to the comfort of Gran Melia Arusha for a leisurely evening and an exceptional dinner, listening to the murmurs of the city below.
Included:Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Accommodation:Gran Melia Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Gran Meliá Arusha
Wildlife in Arusha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Giants of the Savannah – Journey to Tarangire
Giants of the Savannah – Journey to Tarangire
The journey continues after breakfast, heading south toward the majestic Tarangire National Park, a place synonymous with colossal baobab trees and enormous elephant herds. Upon entering the park, your first exhilarating game drive begins immediately, winding through the vast plains toward your secluded home for the next two nights. You'll arrive at the enchanting Tarangire Kuro Camp, a luxury tented sanctuary tucked discreetly in the heart of the park. After a welcoming lunch, you'll embark on an afternoon game drive, tracking big cats and watching the elephants gather near the Tarangire River. Dinner is a fine dining experience served under the canopy of a million stars.
Included:Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Accommodation: Tarangire Kuro Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Baobab Country – Deep Exploration of Tarangire
Baobab Country – Deep Exploration of Tarangire
Wake to the stirring calls of the bush and enjoy a full day of discovery in Tarangire. Following a hearty breakfast, your morning is dedicated to a comprehensive game drive, allowing you to explore the park's diverse ecosystems. Tarangire boasts some of the highest concentrations of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem, with magnificent kudus and fringe-eared oryx often sighted. A picnic lunch is served in a scenic spot deep in the wilderness. The afternoon offers a final, exciting game viewing session before you return to the luxury of Tarangire Kuro Camp. Relax with sundowners before a gourmet dinner and share the incredible stories of the day around the campfire.
Included:Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Accommodation:Tarangire Kuro Treetop Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Cultural Crossroads – Mto wa Mbu and Karatu Charm
Cultural Crossroads – Mto wa Mbu and Karatu Charm
Today, the safari shifts gears toward a cultural interlude. After breakfast, you leave Tarangire and drive toward the vibrant town of Mto wa Mbu near Lake Manyara. Here, you'll immerse yourself in a fascinating local activity and cultural tour, exploring the village's unique mix of over 120 tribes. You'll visit banana and rice plantations, meet local artisans, and gain insight into the daily life and traditions of the area. Following a local lunch experience, you drive up the Great Rift Valley escarpment to the fertile farmlands of Karatu. You'll check into the beautiful Farm Lodge, a charming retreat nestled among coffee plantations, where a relaxing evening and a farm-to-table dinner await.
- Main Destination:
- Mto Wa Mbu (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
The Eighth Wonder – Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
The Eighth Wonder – Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
An early start is required for a truly magnificent day, descending 2,000 feet into the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a natural wonder. After an early breakfast, you drive to the crater's rim and begin the descent. The Ngorongoro Crater is a natural amphitheater and a haven for wildlife, ensuring phenomenal viewing, including the possibility of spotting the endangered black rhino. Your full-day game drive includes a picnic lunch served on the crater floor next to a hippo pool, a truly iconic safari moment. As the sun begins its descent, you make the spectacular ascent back to the rim and return to Farm Lodge in Karatu, filled with the images of this spectacular landscape, ready for a well-deserved dinner.
Included:Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Accommodation:Farm Lodge, Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Wings to the Plains – Flight to the Serengeti
Wings to the Plains – Flight to the Serengeti
Following a final relaxed breakfast at the lodge, a short drive brings you to Lake Manyara Airstrip. Here, you board a scheduled bush flight, offering stunning aerial views as you soar over the landscapes you've just explored. The flight takes you directly to the heart of the Serengeti National Park, landing at a designated airstrip. Your new guide and vehicle from Safari With Me will be waiting to take you on a thrilling en-route game drive as you head toward your exclusive tented camp. The Serengeti is the epitome of the African savanna. You'll settle into the exquisite Serengeti Olesorai Camp, where lunch is served, followed by an exhilarating afternoon game drive to begin your exploration of these legendary plains. Dinner is a celebratory affair under the vast Serengeti sky.
Included:Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Accommodation:Serengeti Olesorai Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ole Serai Luxury Camp – Seronera
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Skyward Dawn and Endless Horizon – Hot Air Balloon and Game Drive
Skyward Dawn and Endless Horizon – Hot Air Balloon and Game Drive
Today is one of the trip's ultimate highlights, beginning well before sunrise. You are transferred to the launch site for an unforgettable Hot Air Balloon Safari. As the sun crests the horizon, you float silently above the awakening Serengeti, viewing the vast plains, winding rivers, and masses of wildlife from a unique vantage point. Upon landing, you're treated to a champagne breakfast served right on the open savanna, a memory to cherish forever. The morning continues with a comprehensive game drive. After returning toSerengeti Olesorai Camp for a midday rest and lunch, you venture out for a final late afternoon game drive, maximizing your opportunities to witness the Serengeti's predator action. Dinner is served back at the camp.
Included:Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Accommodation:Serengeti Olesorai Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ole Serai Luxury Camp – Seronera
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
The Bush on Foot – Walking Safari and Final Game Drive
The Bush on Foot – Walking Safari and Final Game Drive
Today offers a truly intimate encounter with the Serengeti on a permitted Game Walking Safari after breakfast. Accompanied by an armed park ranger, you explore the smaller details of the ecosystem, learning about tracking, traditional uses of plants, and feeling the soil of Africa beneath your feet—a profound contrast to the vehicle drives. Following the walk and a delicious camp lunch, the afternoon is reserved for one last spectacular game drive in the Serengeti. As the sun dips below the horizon in a fiery display, you capture your final iconic safari photographs. The farewell dinner at Serengeti Olesorai Camp is a celebration of your remarkable journey.
Included:Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Accommodation:Serengeti Olesorai Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ole Serai Luxury Camp – Seronera
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Farewell Africa – Flight to Arusha and Departure
Farewell Africa – Flight to Arusha and Departure
Enjoy a final, unhurried breakfast on the Serengeti plains. Your guide transfers you to the Seronera Airstrip, where you board your scheduled flight back to Arusha. Upon arrival at Arusha Airport, you are met and transferred directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to connect with your international departure flight, carrying with you the indelible sights, sounds, and spirit of the Tanzanian wilderness.
Included:Breakfast (B), Lunch (L)
Accommodation:Day Use/Departure.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
