$3,275 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha City
Arrival in Arusha City
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your lodge in the lush city of Arusha. Spend your first afternoon settling in enjoy the gardens, relax by the pool, or sip a warm cup of Tanzanian coffee as you prepare for your safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Farm House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Kilimanjaro National Park
Arusha to Kilimanjaro National Park
After an early breakfast, drive to the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro for a day hike on the Marangu Route one of the mountain’s most scenic and accessible trails. Walk through lush rainforest alive with birds, monkeys, and waterfalls as your guide shares the mountain’s geology and cultural significance. Reach Mandara Hut or the Maundi Crater viewpoint for sweeping vistas before descending. Return to Arusha in the late afternoon for dinner and another restful night.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Farm House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Arusha to Lake Natron
Arusha to Lake Natron
Begin your journey into Tanzania’s wild northern frontier as you drive toward Lake Natron, a starkly beautiful landscape dominated by the dramatic Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano. Pass through Maasai villages and rugged terrain, with panoramic views of the Rift Valley. At Lake Natron, check into your lodge and enjoy a guided walk to a nearby waterfall or along the lake’s edge, where flamingos gather in their thousands. Relax and enjoy the tranquility of the region before dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Lengai Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Natron to Northern Serengeti
Lake Natron to Northern Serengeti
After breakfast, depart for the northern reaches of the Serengeti National Park. The journey offers changing scenery from volcanic plains to wide-open savannahs as you enter one of the most celebrated wildlife regions on Earth. Arrive in the northern Serengeti by afternoon, where towering acacia trees and rocky outcrops dot the landscape. Enjoy a game drive en route to your camp, possibly spotting elephants, giraffes, lions, and if in season, the Great Migration herds. Dinner and overnight in a safari camp nestled in the wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sero Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring Serengeti North, an area famed for its dramatic Mara River crossings during the Great Migration months. Watch for crocodiles lurking in the river, big cats roaming the plains, and massive herds of wildebeest and zebras. This region is less crowded, offering an intimate and authentic safari experience. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic spot before continuing your afternoon drive. As the sun sets, return to your camp for a fireside dinner beneath the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sero Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti North to Central Serengeti
Serengeti North to Central Serengeti
Today you take a scenic game drive toward the central Serengeti, also known as Seronera one of the most wildlife-rich parts of the park. Along the way, look for cheetahs patrolling the plains, elephants grazing near riverbeds, and lions resting on kopjes (rock formations). Arrive in the central Serengeti by midday and enjoy another afternoon game drive before settling into your lodge or camp. The Seronera Valley is famous for its resident big cats and abundant year-round wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Drive to Ngorongoro Crater
Drive to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater one of the natural wonders of the world. The crater floor is home to an astonishing concentration of wildlife, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, hyenas, hippos, and thousands of grazing herbivores. Enjoy a full game drive with a picnic lunch near a hippo pool. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and continue to your lodge in Karatu, a charming highland town surrounded by forests and farms. Dinner and overnight in Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Airport
Transfer to Airport
Enjoy your final breakfast and then drive back toward Arusha. Depending on your flight time, you may stop for souvenir shopping or a quick lunch before continuing to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure. Bid farewell to your guide and Tanzania’s incredible landscapes as your safari adventure comes to an end.
- Main Destination:
- Kilimanjaro Airport
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
