Day notes
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, clear Tanzania immigration. Canadians require a visa, obtainable prior to travel through the Tanzania High Commission in Ottawa, or on arrival.
You will be met in the arrival hall by our local representative, for a road transfer to Rivertrees Country Inn, a 25minute drive from the airport.
Scheduled Transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO] to Rivertrees Country Inn
Nomad Tanzania
Scheduled Transfer
Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO]
Rivertrees Country Inn
Check-in to Rivertrees Country Inn
Included:
- Transfer to Rivertrees
- Dinner at Rivertrees.
Excluded:
- Airline flight to Kilimanjaro.
- Tanzania visa
Day notes
After breakfast this morning you will be collected from the hotel by your private Nomad Tanzania guide, who will be looking after you for the next five days. Depart Arusha in your customised 4x4 safari vehicle. Driving out of the Rift Valley and into the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Enroute to Entamanu Ngorongoro, you can stop at Lake Manyara National Park, to experience this forest environment, hippo boardwalk or a forest canopy walk.
There is also the opportunity to hike into Entamanu, along the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater. This requires pre planning, as an armed ranger needs to accompany you. It's a beautiful walk along the edge of Africa's most iconic wildlife reserve.
Arrive at Entamanu Ngorongoro in the later afternoon, and in time for dinner.
Day in the Crater - very early in the morning, you depart the lodge with your guide, aiming to be one of the first safari vehicles descending into the crater.
Early morning is a magical time on safari, and to have the crater virtually to yourselves at sunrise, is worth the effort; predators are still on the move, and sightings are uninhibited by other vehicles.
The crater floor supports an incredible array of wildlife, and you should expect to see a variety of species including lions, elephants, buffalo and possibly endangered rhinos. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor, and return to the lodge in the afternoon, and possibly in time for an evening walk along the Crater rim, or a visit to a Masai village.
Private Guided Trip from Rivertrees Country Inn to Entamanu Ngorongoro
Nomad Tanzania
Private Guided Trip
Rivertrees Country Inn
08:00
Entamanu Ngorongoro
15:00
Stay at Entamanu Ngorongoro
Expert tips:
*Bear in mind that the crater rim is at 7000ft, and quite exposed. So it's hot during the day, though gets chilly at night. It's a unique and beautiful environment with spectacular views, resident wildlife and local Masai people, who freely roam with their cattle. The tents have heaters, the beds large duvets and hot water bottles. At night it can also get quite windy. Just be aware that is an environment of extremes!
Included:
- Breakfast at Rivertrees
- Private guide & vehicle.
- Picnic lunch.
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner whilst at Entamanu.
Excluded:
- Entry fee to Lake Manyara National Park.
- Forest Canopy walk fee.
- Hike into Entamanu fee.
Day notes
After breakfast today, you depart the highlands with your guide, and drive down on to the Serengeti Plains. Enroute, you can stop at the Olduvai Gorge Museum. Enjoy a picnic lunch out on the plains, before arriving at Serengeti Safari Camp in the late afternoon.
An optional activity, would be to hike first thing in the morning, with a local guide, down to the plains below the Entamanu, towards Olduvai. Your guide would then meet up with you at a designated point, to continue the drive on to the Serengeti. It will make for a longer day, though does get you out of the vehicle, and would be a very interesting activity.
Serengeti Safari Camp is located in the Ndutu woodlands on the edge of the southern plains of the Serengeti, this is where the migration herds want to be in January and February.
Private Guided Trip from Entamanu Ngorongoro to Serengeti Safari Camp South
Private Guided Trip
Entamanu Ngorongoro
Serengeti Safari Camp South
Stay at Serengeti Safari Camp South
Included:
- Breakfast at Entamanu.
- Picnic lunch.
- Private guide & vehicle.
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner whilst at Serengeti Safari Camp.
Excluded:
Ranger fees for hike (if opted for).
Entrance fees for Olduvai Gorge Museum.
Day notes
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Ndutu Airstrip. Bid farewell to your guide who has looked after you for the last five days. Connect with a scheduled flight to the northern Serengeti. Arrive at the Kogatende airstrip, where you are met by a guide from Lamai Serengeti. Enjoy a game drive transfer to Lamai Serengeti. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon safari activity.
Two days of safari activities in the northern Serengeti.
Private Transfer from Serengeti Safari Camp South to Ndutu Airstrip
Private Transfer
Serengeti Safari Camp South
Ndutu Airstrip
Scheduled Flight from Ndutu Airstrip to Kogatende Airstrip
Scheduled Flight
Ndutu Airstrip
Kogatende Airstrip
Transfer from Kogatende Airstrip to Lamai Serengeti
Transfer
Kogatende Airstrip
Lamai Serengeti
Stay at Lamai Serengeti
Included:
- Game drive transfer to Serian Kusini.
- Breakfast, Lunch & dinner at Lamai
- Scheduled safari activities.
Day notes
After a final game drive and brunch, transfer to the Kogatende airstrip. Connect with a scheduled flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Connect with your onward flights.
Check-out from Lamai Serengeti
Transfer from Lamai Serengeti to Kogatende Airstrip
Transfer
Lamai Serengeti
Kogatende Airstrip
Scheduled Flight from Kogatende Airstrip to Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO]
Scheduled Flight
Kogatende Airstrip
Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO]
Included:
- Breakfast at Lamai
- Scheduled flight to Kilimanjaro.
Excluded:
- Onward airline flights.