$2,629 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival & Scenic Views
Arrival & Scenic Views
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your lodge near the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy your first breathtaking views of Africa’s tallest peak, with its snow-capped summit rising above the clouds and dominating the surrounding landscape. The journey to the lodge offers glimpses of local villages, coffee plantations, and open countryside, giving you a gentle introduction to Tanzania’s natural and cultural beauty.
After arrival, take time to relax and recover from your flight while settling into your midrange lodge. The peaceful environment allows you to unwind, enjoy the fresh mountain air, and begin adjusting to the rhythm of your safari experience. If time allows, you may explore nearby areas or visit local communities for a light cultural introduction to daily life in the Kilimanjaro region.
Day 2
Exploration & Photography
Exploration & Photography
Spend the day discovering the beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro’s slopes, one of Tanzania’s most iconic natural landscapes. Enjoy optional activities such as short nature walks through lush vegetation, guided coffee plantation tours, and gentle forest exploration along the lower foothills. These experiences offer a closer look at local life, farming traditions, and the rich biodiversity found in the region.
Throughout the day, take time to relax at your lodge and enjoy spectacular views of the mountain, especially during sunrise and sunset when the snow-capped peak is most visible. The peaceful surroundings provide a perfect setting for photography, reflection, and preparation for the safari journey ahead.
This day is also ideal for acclimatization, allowing your body to adjust while you enjoy a slow and refreshing introduction to Tanzania’s landscapes before heading into the national parks.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
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The Green Side Cottages
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Elephant Kingdom safari experience
Elephant Kingdom safari experience
Drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic and wildlife-rich parks. Famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers a classic safari atmosphere with wide landscapes and abundant wildlife.
Enjoy a full game drive along the Tarangire River, the park’s main water source, which attracts large numbers of animals throughout the day. You may spot elephants bathing and moving in herds, giraffes browsing on acacia trees, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and predators such as lions and leopards. The park is also home to many bird species, making it ideal for nature lovers and photographers.
Because Tarangire is less crowded compared to other northern circuit parks, it offers a more peaceful and authentic safari experience, allowing you to fully connect with nature and enjoy uninterrupted wildlife viewing.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ikumbi Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Endless Plains
Endless Plains
Travel to Serengeti National Park, entering its vast, world-famous plains. Begin your first exciting game drive across the endless savannah, where wildlife roams freely in one of Africa’s most iconic ecosystems.
Witness incredible animals in their natural habitat, including lions resting in the grass, cheetahs scanning the horizon, and large herds of wildebeests and zebras moving across the plains. You may also encounter elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and hyenas as you explore different areas of the park.
In the afternoon, continue your game drive to discover more of the Serengeti’s rich wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, with golden light creating perfect conditions for photography and unforgettable safari moments.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Shuhudia Adventure Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full-Day Safari serengeti
Full-Day Safari serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations and home to the Big Five. With your professional guide, track wildlife across vast open plains while learning about the ecosystem, animal behavior, and seasonal movements that shape this incredible landscape.
Morning and afternoon game drives offer excellent opportunities for photography and close wildlife observation, with chances to see lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, and large herds of zebras and wildebeests. Depending on the season, you may also witness parts of the Great Migration, one of the world’s most spectacular natural events.
Optional: Enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti plains, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush for a truly unforgettable experience.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
World-Famous Wildlife
World-Famous Wildlife
Depart the Serengeti and journey toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through scenic highlands and sweeping savannah landscapes. Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders, for an unforgettable full-day game drive.
Explore the crater floor, often described as a “natural wildlife sanctuary,” where you can spot prides of lions resting in the grasslands, herds of elephants moving through the acacia forests, hippos wallowing in freshwater pools, and massive buffaloes grazing across the plains.
With a bit of luck, you may even encounter the elusive and endangered black rhino, one of the crater’s most prized sightings. The crater offers breathtaking panoramic scenery, dramatic volcanic walls, and one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa, creating a truly unique safari experience where nature feels untouched and timeless.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngare Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Birdlife & Forests
Birdlife & Forests
Drive from the Ngorongoro highlands toward the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park, passing through vibrant farming communities, lush escarpments, and panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley.
Known for its unique and diverse ecosystem, the park is famous for its rare tree-climbing lions lounging in acacia branches, and vast flocks of pink flamingos that often line the shimmering soda lake shores. Beyond the lake, explore dense groundwater forests filled with ancient fig and mahogany trees, as well as open grassy floodplains that attract elephants, giraffes, zebras, and many other wildlife species.
Enjoy a relaxed game drive through this compact yet incredibly scenic park, where every turn reveals peaceful landscapes, rich biodiversity, and exceptional birdlife—making it a paradise for nature lovers and photographers alike.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
