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Arrival
Day 1
Kilimanjaro International Airport To Arusha
Kilimanjaro International Airport To Arusha
From Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where the adventure begins. Your safari guide greets you with a warm smile, and together you journey through rolling hills and fragrant coffee plantations toward Arusha, known as the Gateway to the Northern Circuit. Along the way, catch your first glimpses of local markets. Tonight, settle into the tranquil gardens and cozy chalets of Arusha Planet Lodge, a gentle start before the wild calls tomorrow.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha To Lake Manyara National Park
Arusha To Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, set off to Lake Manyara National Park, a sparkling gem tucked along the Great Rift Valley. This park is famous for its acacia woodlands and wildlife surprises—from majestic elephants to troops of playful baboons. Keep your eyes open for the park’s legendary tree-climbing lions lounging in branches. The soda lake itself often shimmers pink with thousands of flamingos—a sight straight out of a dream. After a rewarding day of game drives and lunch in the park, continue uphill to Karatu, a lively highland town where you’ll enjoy the warm, homely atmosphere of Martina’s Retreat.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Martina's Retreat
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Karatu To Lake Eyasi
Karatu To Lake Eyasi
Today, the safari pauses its wildlife rhythm for a deep cultural dive. Journey to the shimmering shores of Lake Eyasi, where time flows differently. Here, meet the Hadzabe people, one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes in East Africa. Join them on a short forest walk, learn how they track with bows and arrows, and witness a way of life almost untouched by modernity. Then, visit the Datoga blacksmiths, masters of fire who skillfully craft tools and jewelry. These encounters are authentic, humbling, and unforgettable. Return to Martina’s Retreat in Karatu for a restful evening among the rolling hills.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Martina's Retreat
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Karatu To Serengeti National Park
Karatu To Serengeti National Park
This morning, descend into the fabled Ngorongoro Crater, often called Africa’s “Garden of Eden.” Enclosed by towering volcanic walls, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an astonishing density of wildlife. Spot lumbering elephants with ivory tusks, black rhinos grazing quietly, golden-maned lions basking in the sun, and herds of wildebeest crossing the grasslands. After enjoying lunch in this natural amphitheater, the road leads westward—winding down the crater highlands into the Serengeti National Park, the land of endless horizons. As you arrive at Kontiki Camps, Central Serengeti, the sun dips low, painting the plains with firelight. Sleep under the Serengeti’s star-spangled sky, serenaded by distant roars and rustling grass.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti Safari Symphony
Serengeti Safari Symphony
Awake to the golden glow of dawn in the Serengeti, a land where every sunrise feels like a promise. Spend a full day exploring this legendary wilderness. Follow lions on their morning patrol, watch giraffes stride across the plains, and marvel at hippos wallowing in shimmering pools. If it’s migration season, witness rivers of wildebeest and zebras on their epic journey—a spectacle of survival and instinct. Break for lunch in the park, then continue your adventure until sunset when the Serengeti sky burns with brilliant color. Return to Kontiki Camps for a second night of campfire stories and the raw beauty of the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti National Park To Arusha
Serengeti National Park To Arusha
On your final morning, savor a last game drive across the Serengeti. Each moment is a gift: cheetahs perched on kopjes, elephants parading across the plains, and colorful birds rising with the dawn. After lunch in the park, begin your journey back through the highlands and across the Great Rift Valley toward Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for departure. Though you leave, the Serengeti and its untamed magic will always stay with you.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
