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Arrival
Day 1
Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
Your adventure begins the moment you touch down at Kilimanjaro International Airport. After clearing customs, you are warmly greeted by your guide, who will transfer you to your accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, your safari briefing may take place today or tommorrow morning.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Pazuri Inn
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu
Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu
After breakfast you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park. As you approach Lake Manyara National Park, the terrain changes dramatically the dusty plains give way to lush greenery, and the dramatic wall of the Great Rift Valley escarpment rises sharply in the background. You will start exploring its dense groundwater forest, where dappled sunlight filters through the canopy and blue monkeys leap nimbly among the branches. The forest soon opens into expansive grassy floodplains dotted with acacia trees, where elephants often roam silently and giraffes move with calm elegance.
As the day warms, you’ll continue toward the alkaline lake itself a shimmering expanse that stretches across the horizon. Here, flocks of flamingos create a soft pink haze across the water’s edge, while pelicans, storks, and herons wade gracefully in the shallows.
Later you will head to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Manyara – Central Serengeti
Manyara – Central Serengeti
After an early breakfast you will head to Central Serengeti through Ngorongoro. As the road stretches ahead, the landscape gradually opens into sweeping golden plains, dotted with flat-topped acacia trees and punctuated by distant granite outcrops known as kopjes. You then arrive at the Central Serengeti, the beating heart of this legendary ecosystem, where wildlife roams in astonishing abundance. You will embark on your first game drive across the Seronera Valley, an area renowned for its high density of predators. Lions are often found resting on rocky kopjes or lazing beneath trees, while leopards drape themselves across low branches, half-hidden by leaves. Cheetahs patrol the open plains, scanning for gazelles, and hyenas trot purposefully across the grasslands in search of scavenging opportunities. Herds of zebras, wildebeests, and topis graze calmly, their numbers almost blending into the horizon.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti
An early morning game drive takes you out into the golden grasslands when the animals are most active. The cool air carries the sharp calls of birds and the low grunts of wildebeests as they stir from their night’s rest. This is the perfect time to witness predators on the move perhaps a lion pride setting out on patrol, or a leopard silently slipping back into cover after a night hunt. The open plains of the Seronera are alive with life in every direction. The Seronera River winds through this region, drawing a wide variety of animals to its permanent water. Hippos wallow in the pool, and elephants come down to drink, spraying themselves with trunkfuls of water.
Optional: Balloon Ride can be arranged at an extra cost.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu
Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu
The day begins before sunrise as you depart from your camp and head to Ngorongoro. As you reach the crater’s edge, the land opens into a breathtaking panorama a vast, circular basin nearly 20 kilometers across. Formed millions of years ago from a collapsed volcano, the Ngorongoro Crater is often called Africa’s Eden for its extraordinary concentration of wildlife in such a compact and self-contained environment.
As you descend the steep crater walls, the air grows warmer and the landscape spreads out like a living tapestry. The open grasslands are dotted with wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles grazing together while ostriches stride across the plains with stately calm.
Later you will have your lunch at a hippo pool, then you will ascend the crater and begin your journey to Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Karatu – Tarangire – Arusha
Karatu – Tarangire – Arusha
Your journey begins with an early morning departure from Karatu. After two hours on the road, you arrive at the gates of Tarangire National Park, a vast wilderness renowned for its ancient baobab trees and dense populations of elephants.
Once inside the park, your game drive begins across wide, open plains dotted with massive, centuries-old baobabs standing like silent sentinels. Almost immediately, you are likely to see herds of elephants moving in slow, deliberate lines toward the Tarangire River, the park’s life-giving artery. This river never fully dries and draws wildlife from across the region, especially during the dry season. Along the riverbanks, you might spot impalas, zebras, and wildebeests mingling while pairs of lilac-breasted rollers flash their brilliant colors as they dart between tree branches.
After an extensive game drive you will head back to Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pazuri Inn
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Arusha – Materuni – Drop off Airport
Arusha – Materuni – Drop off Airport
Today you will depart early heading to Moshi. Upon arrival you will explore the stunning Materuni Waterfalls, one of the tallest and most scenic waterfalls in the region. Your adventure begins with a guided walk through tropical vegetation, banana farms, and local villages, offering a wonderful glimpse into the daily life and culture of the Chagga people.
Along the way, your local guide will share stories about the community, traditional farming methods, and the rich history of the area. Upon reaching the waterfall, you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views as water plunges nearly 90 meters into a crystal-clear natural pool, perfect for relaxing, photography, and even a refreshing swim if you wish.
The experience continues with a traditional Chagga coffee tour, where you’ll learn the full process of making organic Arabica coffee from bean to cup.
After a local lunch you will begin your journey back to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
