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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Kilimanjaro – Transfer to Arusha
Arrival in Kilimanjaro – Transfer to Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport in the morning, your Genes Adventures private guide will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel or lodge in Arusha. Relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere as you prepare for your adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Tumbili Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park
Today you set out for your first real game drive in Arusha National Park. Just a short distance from the city, this lush reserve is known for its vibrant tropical birdlife, graceful black-and-white colobus monkeys, and the occasional rare albino baboon. As you explore, keep an eye out for the striking Silvery-cheeked Hornbill and other unique species that call the park home. The landscape itself is wonderfully diverse, with tranquil lakes, volcanic craters, cascading waterfalls, forested slopes, and open grassy plains creating a beautiful backdrop for wildlife viewing.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tumbili Lodge
Wildlife in Arusha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Depart early for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive, where you may spot elephants, lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, and wildebeests. The park’s swamps attract hundreds of bird species, making it a paradise for bird lovers. Enjoy sundowners at your lodge outside the park, followed by dinner at the lodge, and listen to the sounds of the African wilderness as you prepare for an overnight stay under the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Isoitok Camp Manyara
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Begin the day with a relaxed breakfast before driving toward Lake Manyara. Along the way, make a short stop in the colorful village of Mto wa Mbu, known for its lively markets and local crafts. Continue with a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, home to the famous tree-climbing lions, where you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebra herds, and the park’s lively troops of baboons. The alkaline lake shimmers with flamingos and attracts an impressive array of birdlife, making it a haven for bird enthusiasts. In the late afternoon, exit the park and drive toward Karatu, reaching your lodge before sunset for a peaceful evening.
Complementary to your stay at Isoitok, you can enhance your experience with a fascinating Maasai Medicine Walk and a serene Sundowner Viewpoint Walk—two unforgettable activities that bring you even closer to the land, its people, and its breathtaking landscapes.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Isoitok Camp Manyara
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5-8
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After a very early breakfast, enjoy the beautiful sunrise as you depart for Serengeti National Park. Spend three days exploring the Serengeti’s vast plains, home to the Big Five and an incredible diversity of wildlife. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras travel in search of greener pastures. In October and November, the migratory herds begin moving toward the Southern Serengeti Ecosystem (Ndutu), though their exact route is guided by the rains. To maximize your chances of unforgettable sightings, your accommodation is set in Central Serengeti, offering the flexibility to track the wildlife as it moves. Lions, cheetahs, and leopards are often seen here, alongside elephants, buffalo, and countless other species. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your adventure, returning to your lodge in the evening for dinner and a peaceful night in the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sound of Silence Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
You’ll leave Serengeti National Park behind early in the morning with a packed breakfast and lunch, ensuring you arrive at Ngorongoro in time to make the most of this extraordinary destination. You’ll learn why magical Ngorongoro is unlike anywhere else in Africa. Cloud forests encircle the crater rim, and the view out across the caldera of this former volcano – quite apart from the altitude – will leave you gasping for air. Your drive down a steep trail carries you onto the crater floor where a unique wildlife offering is added to the sheer beauty of the experience. You’ll share the sunken ecosystem of the crater floor with hyenas, lions, elephants, black rhinos and hippos—an ecosystem that has formed in the millennia since the volcano wrought its terrible fury upon the land. It could just be one of your best safari days ever.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Your last day - departure time
Your last day - departure time
Unfortunately, your adventure has come to an end. After a relaxed breakfast, you will check out and begin your journey back toward Kilimanjaro International Airport. This is your final day on the Tanzanian mainland. Along the way, you may stop in Arusha to browse local shops and pick up last-minute souvenirs for friends and family at home. If your flight departs later in the day, a day room at a nearby hotel can be arranged upon request. Of course, you may also choose to extend your journey with a few unforgettable days on the tropical island of Zanzibar.
- Main Destination:
- Kilimanjaro Airport
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
