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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha, the Gateway to Safari
Arrival in Arusha, the Gateway to Safari
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by our guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. Located at the base of Mount Meru, Arusha is a vibrant city surrounded by coffee plantations and lush landscapes. Use this afternoon to relax after your flight, enjoy a dip in the pool, or explore the local markets. In the evening, you will meet your professional safari guide for a comprehensive briefing regarding the adventure ahead, ensuring your gear is ready for both the dusty savannahs and the humid rainforests of the west.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
To the Serengeti Plains via Ngongongoro Highlands
To the Serengeti Plains via Ngongongoro Highlands
After an early breakfast, your journey into the wild begins with a scenic drive toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. You will travel through the highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at a panoramic viewpoint to witness the vastness of the crater before descending into the "endless plains." By afternoon, you will enter the Serengeti, where the golden grasses teem with life. Enjoy your first game drive en route to your luxury tented camp, keeping a sharp eye out for lions, cheetahs, and the massive herds of the Great Migration. As the sun sets, experience the magic of the African bush from the comfort of your campfire.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full-Day Immersion in the Serengeti Wilderness
Full-Day Immersion in the Serengeti Wilderness
Spend a full, exhilarating day exploring the heart of the Serengeti. Your private guide will tailor the day to your interests, whether that means tracking a pride of lions on a hunt, observing the complex social structures of elephant families, or searching for the elusive leopard draped over an acacia branch. If you are traveling during the migration months, you will witness hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebras stretching across the horizon. This is the ultimate "Big 5" experience, where the sheer scale of the landscape and the density of wildlife create a truly prehistoric atmosphere. Enjoy a picnic lunch under a lone tree in the middle of the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti Sunrise & the Ngorongoro Crater Floor
Serengeti Sunrise & the Ngorongoro Crater Floor
We start at dawn for a final Serengeti game drive, capturing the predators while they are still active in the cool morning air. We then depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest inactive volcanic caldera. Descend 600 meters into this "Garden of Eden," a self-contained ecosystem where over 25,000 large animals live year-round. This is your best chance to spot the rare Black Rhino and massive "tusker" elephants. After a full afternoon of world-class wildlife viewing, ascend the crater walls and drive a short distance to the town of Karatu for a restful evening in the lush highlands.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transit from the Highlands to the Shores of Lake Tanganyika
Transit from the Highlands to the Shores of Lake Tanganyika
Today marks the transition from the savannah to the jungle. After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in Arusha for your flight to Kigoma. Since this region is remote and not directly accessible, the journey typically transits via Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam. While longer, this routing is incredibly scenic, offering spectacular aerial views as the landscape gradually shifts from the mountainous Rift Valley to the coastline and eventually to the deep blue expanse of Lake Tanganyika a highlight in itself.
Upon landing in Kigoma, the air will feel humid and tropical. You will be transferred to your hotel overlooking the world's longest and deepest freshwater lake. Spend the evening enjoying a fresh "Ndagala" small fish dinner and watching the "Lamps of Tanganyika" the lanterns of hundreds of small fishing boats sailing across the dark water.
- Main Destination:
- Kigoma (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Hill Top Kigoma
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Chimpanzee Trekking in Gombe Stream National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking in Gombe Stream National Park
Board a private motorboat for a breathtaking one-hour journey north along the lake's coastline to Gombe Stream National Park. Gombe is a place of pilgrimage for nature lovers, made famous by Dr. Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking research. After a briefing, you will head into the steep, forested valleys with expert trackers to locate the habituated chimpanzee communities. Coming face-to-face with our closest biological relatives in their natural habitat is a profound, life-changing experience. After the trek, you can hike to the Kakombe Waterfall or climb to "Jane’s Peak" for a stunning view of the forest and lake before going for lunch at your simple hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Gombe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- TANAPA Gombe Rest House
Wildlife in Gombe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Optional Ujiji Community Tour & Flight to Dar es Salaam
Optional Ujiji Community Tour & Flight to Dar es Salaam
On your final morning, you have the choice to dive into history or simply soak in the lake views. The optional 20$ per person Ujiji Community Tour takes you to one of Africa’s oldest market towns to visit the Dr. Livingstone Memorial—the legendary site where Henry Stanley famously met the lost explorer in 1871. You can also witness traditional dhow builders at work on the shoreline, a craft unchanged for centuries. Alternatively, you may choose to rest at your lodge, enjoying a leisurely breakfast and the tranquil atmosphere of Lake Tanganyika until your transfer. In the afternoon, you will be picked up by boat or vehicle for your transfer to Kigoma Airport for your flight to Dar es Salaam. Your journey concludes upon arrival in Dar, where you can connect to your international flight or continue your adventure to the spice islands of Zanzibar.
- Main Destination:
- Dar Es Salaam (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
