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Arrival
Day 1
Scenic Flight From Arusha Airport to Northern Serengeti
Scenic Flight From Arusha Airport to Northern Serengeti
At 7:00 am, you will be picked up from the hotel in Arusha or from Kilimanjaro International Airport and taken to the airport for an early flight to Serengeti at 9:00 am.
Upon your arrival at the Kogatende Airstrip, you will be greeted by our professional driver-guide, and you'll begin on a guided game drive around the Northern Serengeti.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by nature.
You will embark on an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti to capture the rich wildlife.
In the evening, you will return to the lodge for a delightful dinner and relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mara Kati Kati Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full-Day in the Northern Serengeti - Explore the Wildebeest River Crossing
Full-Day in the Northern Serengeti - Explore the Wildebeest River Crossing
Today is dedicated to exploring the northern part of the Serengeti. After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch packed for you. Your guide will tailor the route to maximize sightings, whether you’re hoping to track lions, spot elusive leopards, or witness river crossings during the migration season. An optional hot-air balloon safari (at extra cost) offers a magical sunrise flight over the plains, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush. With its endless landscapes, dramatic skies, and thriving wildlife, the Serengeti is nature’s theater at its most epic.
Return to your tented camp in the early evening for a hot towel, a refreshing sundowner, and a multi-course candlelit dinner. Fall asleep to the calls of the wild, surrounded by comfort, style, and serenity.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mara Kati Kati Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Explore the Iconic Central Serengeti Plains
Explore the Iconic Central Serengeti Plains
The entire day is set aside for game driving in Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is home to an abundance of wildlife, including impalas, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippos, but is best known for its great herds of migrating zebras and wildebeest. The rainfall determines the animals’ trek and varies from year to year. In November and December, the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return to the north. Apart from the migrating herds, you might have the chance to see predators, such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions, always lurking close by.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Embalakai Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, begin your journey to Ngorongoro Crater (transfer time: approx. 5 hours with a game drive en route). Travel across the highlands, watching the ecosystem shift from open plains to lush volcanic hills. Descend into the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater—home to nearly every species of East African wildlife, including black rhino, hippos, lions, hyenas, and vast herds of zebra and buffalo. Enjoy a game drive and a luxurious picnic lunch inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the late afternoon, drive to Karatu (approx. 45 minutes) and check into your luxury lodge set on a coffee estate with sweeping valley views. Unwind with a spa treatment, a fire-lit lounge, or a wine tasting before dinner. This day captures the whole drama of Tanzania’s landscapes—vast, wild, and wildly unforgettable.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Manyara & Departure
Lake Manyara & Departure
After breakfast, you will be met at your accommodations by your safari guide and then drive to Lake Manyara National Park. This is a relatively small but diverse park situated 120km west of Arusha. The park’s namesake is a shallow salt lake. It covers a large area of the park, floods and dries with the seasons, and is home to thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species. During your park explorations, you will see monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, elephants, and, with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes. It not only has grassy plains, but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab-dotted cliffs.
After an extensive game drive through the park, you will head towards either Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for an onward flight to your next destination.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
