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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Touch down at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your local guide will greet you warmly before transferring you to Africa Amini Life (the original Maasai lodge)—a peaceful cultural retreat in Momella village, framed by Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy meaningful activities such as savoring a traditional meal beneath the Africa Amini Tree, exploring community-led projects, or taking a guided nature walk to meet Maasai families. If it’s Friday, you may visit the lively Ngarenanyuki market; on Sundays, you can join a vibrant local church service.
This stay offers far more than relaxation—it's an authentic introduction to the culture, community, and spirit of Tanzania.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
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Original Maasai Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Sacred Land & Maasai Traditions at Mt Mukuru
Sacred Land & Maasai Traditions at Mt Mukuru
Today, your journey leads deeper into Maasai territory, where culture and spirituality are closely tied to the land. Your destination is Mt. Mukuru, a sacred site known for its ancestral significance and traditional healing practices.
Your immersive experience includes trekking to the summit with a visit to the Whispering Caves, learning about Maasai herbal medicine from community elders, visiting a local school, and sharing a home-cooked meal with a Maasai family. You’ll also receive a traditional blessing, take part in a friendly Rungu and Hurle stone-throwing challenge, and end the day with a serene sundowner at the sacred site.
This experience offers a meaningful connection to the Maasai way of life through storytelling, tradition, and shared moments.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Original Maasai Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Bid farewell to the rich culture of Maasai land and begin your journey toward the wild heart of Tanzania. After breakfast, travel to Tarangire National Park, known for its towering baobabs, sweeping landscapes, and one of the largest elephant populations in East Africa.
Upon arrival, enjoy your first game drive, watching for zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, buffaloes, and predators that roam the park’s diverse habitats.
Pause for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot before continuing your afternoon exploration through river valleys and acacia woodlands.
As the sun sets, arrive at your camp inside the park, where dinner under the stars and the sounds of the night make for a perfect ending to the day.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tarangire Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Begin your morning in the calm of Tarangire before setting off toward the legendary Serengeti. After breakfast, your journey leads through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where wildlife and Maasai communities share the same vast highlands. Keep watch for elephants, zebras, giraffes, and other animals roaming freely along the way.
At Naabi Hill Gate, enjoy sweeping views before entering the Serengeti for your first game drive. The plains come alive with lions, cheetahs, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the horizon.
After a picnic lunch in the wilderness, continue exploring as the afternoon light reveals new scenes of animal life.
By evening, arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the heart of the park to enjoy dinner and a peaceful night under the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Land of Nature Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Wake to the beauty of the Serengeti as the morning sun brightens the vast plains. After breakfast, head out for a full day of exploration in Central Serengeti, an area known for abundant wildlife throughout the year.
The Seronera region offers excellent chances to spot lions, leopards resting in acacia trees, and cheetahs scanning the grasslands. Elephants, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, and many bird species also thrive here, creating unforgettable wildlife moments.
Stop midday for a picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint before continuing your game drive across rolling plains and rocky outcrops. As the afternoon unfolds, enjoy more sightings and photo opportunities.
Return to camp as the sun sets, then unwind with dinner under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of the African night.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Land of Nature Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Rise early to the soft glow of dawn spreading across the Serengeti. After a light breakfast, set out on your final game drive, enjoying the peaceful beauty of the morning as wildlife becomes active. Early hours offer excellent chances to see predators returning from a night of hunting and grazers gathering near water sources.
After this memorable farewell, begin your drive out of the Serengeti and continue toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, where the landscape shifts to rolling hills, farms, and cooler air.
Arrive at your lodge by late afternoon, enjoy a warm dinner, and settle in as you prepare for the remarkable day ahead in the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Overnight in Karatu
Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Overnight in Karatu
Today, experience one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders — the legendary Ngorongoro Crater. After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a self-contained ecosystem of grasslands, forests, and soda lakes.
Spend the day on a thrilling game drive, spotting the Big Five, hippos, flamingos, and herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Pause for a picnic lunch beside a scenic hippo pool, then continue your afternoon exploration before ascending the crater rim.
In the evening, arrive at your lodge in Karatu for dinner and a restful night, reflecting on a day of unforgettable wildlife encounters.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Manyara and A Drive back to Arusha
Lake Manyara and A Drive back to Arusha
After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park, a hidden gem at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Despite its size, the park boasts diverse landscapes — from groundwater forests and open savannah to the shimmering alkaline lake.
Enjoy a morning game drive, spotting elephants, tree-climbing lions if you are with luck, baboons, and flocks of flamingos and storks.
After a picnic lunch and final wildlife sightings, return to Arusha in the late afternoon. Settle into your lodge for a relaxing dinner and reflect on the unforgettable wildlife, landscapes, and cultural encounters of your Tanzanian journey.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Planet Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Departure
Departure
After breakfast, bid farewell to the beautiful land that has hosted you for the past nine days. From the vast Serengeti plains to the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, and the rich culture of the Maasai people, your journey has been filled with unforgettable moments.
Depending on your departure schedule, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) for your onward journey.
We hope your time in Tanzania leaves you with not only stunning photographs but also a deep connection to its people, wildlife, and landscapes. Asante sana na safari njema — thank you and safe travels!
- Main Destination:
- Kilimanjaro Airport
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
