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Arrival
Day 1
Fly to Serengeti for the Safari of a Lifetime
Fly to Serengeti for the Safari of a Lifetime
Morning transfer from your hotel to Arusha Airport for your bush flight to Seronera Airstrip. On arrival your Only One Safaris Driver Guide will be waiting for you with your private safari vehicle. Every day you will organise your itinerary with your guide according to your wishes and location of the animals according to the time of day and season
Game drives in Central Serengeti, center around the Seronera Valley, offer year-round wildlife richness amid riverine forests, open grasslands, and iconic granite kopjes. Dawn excursions along the Seronera River reveal hippo pods wallowing in pools, crocodiles basking on banks, and lion prides patrolling for prey, while leopards drape lazily over sausage trees overhead. Afternoon drives explore the Retima Hippo Pool, alive with grunting hippos and waterbirds, capping the day with sunset views of big cats silhouetted against the vast savannah, delivering intimate encounters in one of Africa's most densely populated wildlife areas.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ewanjan Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Balloon Safari & Game Drives in Central Serengeti
Balloon Safari & Game Drives in Central Serengeti
Before dawn wake with early morning tea or coffee and head with your guide to the Serengeti Balloon launching point. A Serengeti balloon safari begins at dawn, gently lifting you above the vast plains in a hot air balloon for breathtaking aerial views of the endless savannah, migrating herds, and predators below. As the sun rises, the experience culminates in a serene landing followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush, creating an unforgettable blend of adventure and tranquility.
After the bush breakfast, you will be met by your guide and continue for a further full day of game drives in Central Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ewanjan Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
From Serengeti onto Ngorongoro Crater for Crater Rim Walk
From Serengeti onto Ngorongoro Crater for Crater Rim Walk
An early morning game drive in the Serengeti starts at dawn, with soft golden light illuminating the Seronera Valley's riverine forests and plains, where lion prides patrol the riverbanks, leopards lounge in acacia trees, and herds of elephants and giraffes graze amid the mist, accompanied by the distant roars and bird calls that make this hour magical. After a leisurely breakfast at your luxury camp with fresh fruits and panoramic views, the scenic 2-3 hour drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area passes rolling hills and Maasai villages, arriving at Lemala Ngorongoro—a secluded tented camp on the crater rim with elegant canvas suites and breathtaking vistas. In the late afternoon, join an armed ranger for a guided crater rim walk along forested trails dotted with acacias and wildflowers, spotting buffalo and elephants emerging from the woods below, as the sun sets over the world's largest intact caldera, blending serenity with the thrill of being on foot in this UNESCO wonder.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Tented Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater Descent into the Garden of Eden
Ngorongoro Crater Descent into the Garden of Eden
Early morning descend into the crater for a six-hour tour with picnic lunch. This day begins with a descent from the crater rim (2,300 meters above sea level) down the steep, winding Seneto descent road into the 260-square-kilometer caldera as the morning mist lifts to reveal a breathtaking bowl-shaped landscape teeming with wildlife. Over the next six hours, guided by your Only One Safaris expert driver, explore the crater’s diverse ecosystems—grasslands, acacia woodlands, swamps, and Lake Magadi—spotting dense populations of the Big Five, including black rhinos, lions, and elephants, as well as wildebeest, zebras, and hippos wallowing in pools. Continue through Lerai Forest for leopard sightings and the open savannah for cheetah chases, with your guide sharing insights on the crater’s unique ecology and Maasai coexistence.
Afternoon return to Lemala Ngorongoro Camp for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Manyara Game Drive and onto Tarangire National Park
Lake Manyara Game Drive and onto Tarangire National Park
After breakfast we leave the conservation area and head onto the stunning Lake Manyara National Park for game drive en route to Tarangire National Park. The beauty of Northern Tanzania is that every wilderness area is very distinct. A game drive in Lake Manyara National Park is uniquely beautiful, blending diverse ecosystems into a compact, intimate safari experience unlike the vast open plains of the Serengeti. The park's groundwater forest, a lush canopy of mahogany and fig trees fed by underground springs, teems with troops of blue monkeys and baboons swinging through branches, while elephants emerge from the shade to drink at hidden streams.
The soda lake itself shimmers pink with thousands of flamingos and pelicans against the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment backdrop, and the famous tree-climbing lions lounge in acacia branches—a rare behavior that adds an enchanting, almost surreal element. This mosaic of habitats—forest, lake, and open woodland—creates stunning contrasts.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mpingo Ridge Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full Day Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
Full Day Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
A full day of game drives in Tarangire National Park. Lemala Mpingo Ridge stands out for its unique elevated ridge setting, delivering sweeping panoramic views over the Tarangire River valley and baobab-studded plains, where cooling breezes and a sense of seclusion enhance the luxury experience before descending into the wildlife-rich areas below.
Starting at dawn with your Only One Safaris expert guide, the drive reveals massive elephant herds gathering along the riverbanks, tree-climbing lions lounging in acacias, and predators like leopards stalking prey amid ancient baobabs—a hallmark of Tarangire's dramatic, less-crowded landscapes.
Midday picnics under shaded kopjes allow intimate birdwatching and spotting giraffes or cheetahs, while afternoon loops through swamps and woodlands offer sightings of buffalo, zebras, and rare species like gerenuk, culminating in a sunset return with possible en-route wildlife, making this elevated-to-immersion journey distinctly serene and rewarding.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mpingo Ridge Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Last Morning in Tarangire and Onward Journey
Last Morning in Tarangire and Onward Journey
Morning game drive in Tarangire National Park and then head to Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport for your onward journey. We can organise add-ons to Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda & Rwanda for those looking for further experiences
The end of a magnificent safari that you will remember for a lifetime.
- Main Destination:
- Kilimanjaro Airport
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
