$2,490 to $2,500 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Your private mid-range expedition begins as you touch down in Arusha. A dedicated safari driver will meet you at the airport in a private 4x4 land cruiser, providing a smooth transfer through beautiful highland landscapes to the comfortable grounds of Arusha Farm House. Check into your cozy, well-appointed room and unwind from your international travels. The afternoon is yours to relax by the swimming pool, walk through the organic coffee gardens, or enjoy a fresh cup of estate-grown coffee.
In the evening, meet your private professional guide for an immersive safari briefing, detailing the upcoming multi-biome route and adjusting gear settings for optimal comfort. Follow this with an exceptional dinner featuring fresh, farm-to-table ingredients before turning in for a deeply restful night of sleep. Your body will appreciate this baseline night of comfort before stepping out into the wild tomorrow.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Farm House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Farms
Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Farms
After a hearty breakfast, your private 4x4 climbs toward the lush foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive at the vibrant village of Materuni to embark on a beautiful, guided hike through banana and coffee plantations to reach the stunning Materuni Waterfalls. Stand before the dramatic 80-meter cascade hidden deep inside the valley, taking a refreshing dip if you choose.
Following the waterfall hike, immerse yourself in a private coffee-making experience hosted by the local Chagga community. You will actively participate in the entire processing cycle—from harvesting, pounding, and roasting the raw beans to brewing a fresh, aromatic cup of coffee while listening to traditional harvest songs. Conclude your day with a traditional hot lunch before driving back down to return to the beautiful grounds of Arusha Farm House for a relaxing dinner and comfortable overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Farm House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Private Bush Walk, Cycling Tour
Private Bush Walk, Cycling Tour
Awake early and transfer to the wildlife corridors bordering Tarangire for an adrenaline-fueled, private 3-hour morning walking safari. Accompanied by your own armed ranger, track elephants and giraffes at eye level, experiencing the raw sounds of the African bush from the ground. Following lunch, journey down the escarpment to the green oasis of Mto wa Mbu. Swap your safari truck for mountain bikes to start a private afternoon cultural tour.
Pedal through red-dust paths lined by thriving banana plantations and local rice farms, interacting with village farmers before exploring the energetic food market. Next, visit an authentic Maasai Boma to experience traditional singing, jumping dances, and rich tribal history. Conclude your high-energy day by heading to the beautifully designed Suricata Boma Lodge to unpack, enjoy a hot shower, share a mid-range dinner, and sleep in total comfort.
- Main Destination:
- Mto Wa Mbu (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Suricata Boma Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Private Transit Safari to Central Serengeti
Private Transit Safari to Central Serengeti
Break camp early after a hot breakfast and begin a spectacular, private overland safari drive pushing deep into the Great Rift Valley highlands. Pass the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, enjoying panoramic views of the massive caldera floor before descending onto the endless golden savannah plains of the Serengeti National Park. The journey doubles as an extended transit game drive; watch the landscape shift from highland forest to vast, flat grassland fields populated by millions of grazing herbivores.
Arrive in the wildlife-rich Seronera valley by afternoon, navigating game loops to search for elusive leopards resting in sausage trees and massive prides of lions lounging on smooth granite kopjes. Reach the beautiful mid-range tents of Safari Haven Serengeti Camp before twilight. Enjoy a freshly prepared safari dinner, listen to the wild sounds of the plains around the campfire, and rest deeply.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Private Bush Walk, Cycling Tour
Private Bush Walk, Cycling Tour
Awake early and transfer to the wildlife corridors bordering Tarangire for an adrenaline-fueled, private 3-hour morning walking safari. Accompanied by your own armed ranger, track elephants and giraffes at eye level, experiencing the raw sounds of the African bush from the ground. Following lunch, journey down the escarpment to the green oasis of Mto wa Mbu. Swap your safari truck for mountain bikes to start a private afternoon cultural tour.
Pedal through red-dust paths lined by thriving banana plantations and local rice farms, interacting with village farmers before exploring the energetic food market. Next, visit an authentic Maasai Boma to experience traditional singing, jumping dances, and rich tribal history. Conclude your high-energy day by heading to the beautifully designed Suricata Boma Lodge to unpack, enjoy a hot shower, share a mid-range dinner, and sleep in total comfort.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Suricata Boma Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater Exploration
Ngorongoro Crater Exploration
Awake to a spectacular caldera sunrise before a private morning drive down the steep, 600-meter rocky walls onto the Ngorongoro Crater floor. Spend a full day exploring this self-contained natural wonder, which offers your highest probability of spotting the endangered black rhino alongside massive prides of lions, hyenas, old bull elephants, and vast herds of wildebeest grazing near Lake Magadi.
Enjoy a fresh picnic lunch right on the water’s edge while watching pods of hippos splash in the shallows. The high-density concentration of wildlife ensures non-stop photographic action throughout the day. In the late afternoon, wind your way back up the steep crater paths and transfer down the escarpment straight to Lodge on the Tarangire border. Check into your mid-range room for a hot shower, a delicious dinner, and a deeply relaxing, comfortable night of sleep before your final park push.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Safari Haven Tarangire Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Tarangire National Park Baobab Safari to Arusha
Tarangire National Park Baobab Safari to Arusha
After a hearty breakfast, enter the main gates of Tarangire National Park, famous for harboring the largest elephant populations in East Africa. Spend the morning navigating private game tracks that wind beneath ancient, iconic baobab trees that dominate the rolling savannah landscape. Follow the loops of the Tarangire River, which acts as a permanent magnet for wildlife; you will observe massive family herds of elephants digging in the dry riverbeds for water, closely flanked by zebras, giraffes, and waterbucks.
Stop at a panoramic hilltop viewpoint for a fresh picnic lunch overlooking the river plains below. In the afternoon, squeeze in a final short game drive through the northern circuit before exiting the park boundaries. Board your vehicle for a smooth, private 2-hour overland drive back to Arusha, arriving before sunset to conclude your epic private mid-range tour.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
