8-Day Safari (Mix) Ballooning, Culture & Flamingo Shores

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your private guide greets you. Transfer to your comfortable lodge in Arusha and enjoy a welcome dinner. If time allows, visit a local market or cultural center to begin your Tanzanian journey with a taste of local life.

Highlights: Airport pickup, cultural introduction, relaxing lodge stay.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Summit Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Elephants & Baobabs

Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch under the acacias. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time for sunset and a warm dinner by the fire.

Highlights: Game drive, elephant viewing, scenic baobabs.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire to Lake Natron – Flamingos & Volcano Views

Take the road less traveled northward to the surreal and dramatic Lake Natron, nestled at the base of the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano. Explore the lake’s edge, home to thousands of flamingos, and visit Engare Sero waterfalls. Enjoy a cultural visit to a nearby Maasai boma to learn about traditional life.

Highlights: Flamingo lake, waterfall hike, Maasai cultural visit.

Main Destination:

Lake Natron

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Natron to Serengeti – Into the Wild

Travel west to the northern Serengeti, entering through less-frequented routes with chances to spot giraffes, zebras, and gazelles along the way. Arrive at your tented camp and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the endless plains. Relax with sundowners and dinner under the stars.

Highlights: Scenic transfer, game drive, Serengeti arrival.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Misako Luxury Camps & Lodges

• Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Hot Air Balloon Safari & Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

Rise early for a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti—watch wildlife from above as the golden light spreads across the plains. After a champagne breakfast in the bush, spend the day on game drives seeking lions, cheetahs, elephants, and (seasonally) the Great Migration.

Highlights: Balloon safari, champagne breakfast, incredible wildlife, big cat sightings.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands – Village Visit & Crater Views

After a final morning game drive, head to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Stop for a cultural tour in Karatu or a visit to a local coffee plantation, where you can learn about traditional farming and processing. Arrive at your crater-view lodge and unwind with dinner overlooking the caldera.

Highlights: Game drive, cultural tour or coffee walk, scenic overnight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling safari in one of Africa’s most biodiverse and picturesque locations. Spot the Big Five, including rhinos, lions, and elephants. Enjoy a picnic by the hippo pool before returning to Karatu for a restful evening.

Highlights: Crater game drive, Big Five spotting, picnic safari.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Return to Arusha – Departure or Optional Extensions

Drive back to Arusha with the option to stop at a local crafts market or cultural museum. Enjoy a farewell lunch before being transferred to the airport for your international flight—or continue your adventure with a beach escape in Zanzibar.

Highlights: Cultural shopping stop, farewell lunch, airport transfer.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.