$6,300 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha Tanzania
Arrival in Arusha Tanzania
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly met by your expert safari representative and transferred in comfort to your hotel in Arusha. As you journey through the vibrant Tanzanian countryside, enjoy your first glimpse of the local culture and breathtaking landscapes. Upon checking in, spend the remainder of the day entirely at leisure to unwind from your international travels. You can relax by the sparkling outdoor pool, stroll through the lush garden grounds, or simply take in the magnificent views of Mount Meru rising in the background. If time permits, pamper yourself with a relaxing spa treatment or sip a refreshing drink on the terrace as the sun begins to set over the highlands. This serene first evening provides the perfect opportunity to rest, recharge, and prepare for the thrilling wilderness adventure that awaits you in the Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Gran Meliá Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Fly from Arusha to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
Fly from Arusha to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Arusha Airstrip for your scenic domestic flight to Kogatende Airstrip in the heart of the Northern Serengeti. As your plane glides over Tanzania, enjoy spectacular aerial views of the ever-changing African landscapes below. Upon touching down, you will be warmly welcomed by your expert driver-guide and board a customized 4x4 safari vehicle. Begin your initial game drive en route to the lodge, traversing open savannahs, rolling acacia hills, and winding riverbanks. Keep your camera ready as you scan the terrain for resident big cats, large elephant herds, giraffes, and various plains game roaming the wilderness. By late afternoon, arrive at your luxury tented lodge, where you will settle into your elegant accommodations, unwind with a refreshing beverage, and soak in panoramic views over the wild African plains as dusk falls.
Activities: Scenic domestic flight, afternoon game drive in Northern Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mara Mara Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full Game Drives in the Northern Serengeti & Mara River
Full Game Drives in the Northern Serengeti & Mara River
Spend an unforgettable full day exploring the renowned Kogatende region along the iconic Mara River, premier territory for witnessing the dramatic Great Migration river crossings (seasonally dependent). Marvel at thousands of wildebeest and zebras as they gather nervously on the riverbanks before making their treacherous leap into the swirling waters. Keep a close watch for massive Nile crocodiles lurking beneath the surface and big cats positioning themselves nearby to hunt. Your expert guide will strategically position your 4x4 safari vehicle to offer optimal viewpoints for incredible wildlife photography and observation. Between tracking the herds, explore the surrounding acacia woodlands and open savannahs in search of resident lion prides, elusive leopards, cheetahs, and herds of elephants moving through the valley.
Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives in Northern Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mara Mara Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti
Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti
Enjoy a final early morning game drive in the Kogatende region before beginning your overland journey south toward the Seronera Valley in Central Serengeti. As you travel, witness dramatic landscape shifts from rolling acacia hills into vast open savannahs framed by iconic granite kopjes. These ancient rock formations serve as favorite lookout points for resident prides of lions and solitary leopards. Along the way, observe dense populations of herbivores, including zebras, gazelles, and giraffes, grazing across the sweeping plains. Your guide will highlight key wildlife activity and point out resident bird species during this captivating en-route safari. Arrive at your luxury lodge situated in the heart of the park in time to check in, relax, and savor sunset drinks on the deck as evening colors wash over the Serengeti wilderness.
Activities: En-route game drive from Northern to Central Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full Game Drives in Central Serengeti
Full Game Drives in Central Serengeti
Dedicate a full, thrilling day to exploring the diverse and rich ecosystems of the Central Serengeti. Traverse the famous Seronera River valley, where abundant resident wildlife gathers year-round around permanent water sources. With your expert guide, track hungry predators—including prides of lions, solitary leopards resting in acacia branches, and speedy cheetahs—as they hunt across the open golden plains. Scan the valley thickets for rare black rhinos, and observe majestic herds of elephants and towering giraffes browsing peacefully through the surrounding woodland patches. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch set in the heart of the wilderness before resuming your game drive to witness the late-afternoon action. As the sun begins to set over the horizon, return to the comfort of your luxury lodge to unwind with a refreshing drink and soak in the peaceful Serengeti night.
Activities: Full-day game drives in Central Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Take a final morning game drive through the iconic Serengeti plains as you slowly make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Keep your camera ready to capture any last wildlife sightings, from prides of lions soaking in the early sunlight to herds of elephants moving across the savannah. As you leave the park behind, the countryside transforms into shifting landscapes and traditional Maasai pastoral lands, where local herdsmen tend their livestock in vibrant red shúkàs. Begin your scenic ascent up the lush, forest-covered slopes of the Ngorongoro Highlands, taking in stunning views of the surrounding green hills and agricultural valleys. Arrive at your luxury lodge perched along the crater rim by afternoon. Spend the rest of your day unwinding from the journey, enjoying top-tier service, and taking in breathtaking panoramic views over the world's largest intact ancient volcanic caldera below.
Morning game drive in Serengeti, scenic transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Descend 600 meters into the breathtaking, UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater for an extraordinary crater floor safari. This magnificent, self-contained caldera boasts one of the highest densities of wildlife and predators in Africa, offering exceptional opportunities to view lions, spotted hyenas, and elusive leopards in action. As you traverse the diverse landscapes—from open grasslands to fever tree forests—keep an eye out for massive tusker elephants, herds of wildebeest, zebras, and the critically endangered black rhino. Pause at the soda shores of Lake Magadi to watch colorful flocks of flamingos, then enjoy a scenic picnic lunch near the hippo pool as you observe hippos wallowing in the cool water. After a thrilling day of game viewing on the crater floor, ascend back to the rim in the late afternoon to relax, unwind, and watch the spectacular sunset over the caldera from your luxury lodge.
Activities: Full crater floor tour with picnic lunch.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha & Departure
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha & Departure
After breakfast, descend the scenic Great Rift Valley escarpment to Lake Manyara National Park for your final wilderness adventure. Begin with an immersive morning game drive through lush groundwater forests, where you will encounter large troops of olive baboons, playful blue monkeys, and vibrant birdlife. As the jungle opens up into grassy floodplains, enjoy sweeping views across the shallow alkaline lake, frequently dotted with thousands of pink flamingos and migratory waterfowl. Keep an eager lookout for Lake Manyara’s legendary tree-climbing lions resting high on mahogany and acacia branches, as well as herds of elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes grazing along the shoreline. After a memorable safari experience and a scenic picnic lunch, depart the park and begin your comfortable drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your evening departure home.
Activities: Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, transfer to Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO).
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
