- Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your driver will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha, which will take approximately 90 minutes. Watch for breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru during the journey from the window if it’s a clear day.
- If you arrive early, you can spend your afternoon birdwatching in the hotel gardens, take a coffee-tasting tour in a nearby estate, visit a market in town, or relax by the pool.
- After a delicious dinner at the hotel, you can unwind and prepare for your exciting safari adventure the following day.
- After a delicious breakfast at your Arusha hotel, prepare for an unforgettable adventure to Tarangire National Park.
- You will be greeted by your friendly and knowledgeable driver and guide, who will accompany you throughout your safari.
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the rural countryside until you reach the park entrance. From there, you will enjoy an exhilarating game drive to your lodge, where you will relax and unwind.
- For the next two days, you will explore the park’s unique landscapes, from the majestic baobab trees to the winding Tarangire River, and encounter a variety of animals such as elephant, lion, zebra, and giraffe.
- Explore the astonishing wildlife on the crater floor.
- You will depart early in the morning for a game drive through Tarangire National Park. You will head north until you reach the park gate and then drive west towards Ngorongoro, stopping off at the picturesque Lake Manyara National Park. Here, you can spot some of its unique wildlife, enjoying a picnic lunch overlooking the alkaline lake while admiring the flamboyance of flamingo, searching for zebra, buffalo, elephant, and maybe even tree-climbing lion.
- In the afternoon, you will head back out of the park towards your lodge in the vibrant town of Karatu, where you will spend the next two nights.
- On your full day here, it’s recommended to start your day early to make the most out of your visit to the crater floor.
- Enjoy the serene atmosphere and observe the active wildlife while it’s still cool. You’ll have a chance to savour coffee before embarking on an unforgettable game drive in search of lion, rhino, elephant and more.
- A delightful picnic lunch awaits you, perhaps beside a hippo pool, and you will continue your exciting adventure in search of the Big Five, including the rare black rhino.
- When it’s time to head back, your guide will take you back up the steep walls of the caldera to the rim and onward to your lodge. You’ll then have some time to freshen up and enjoy a delicious drink at the bar before relaxing and sharing your day’s sightings with fellow guests over dinner.
- After breakfast, you will begin your journey towards the vast wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti.
- You will travel by road from Karatu with your local driver-guide through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to finally reach the Serengeti. During the journey, you will witness abundant wildlife, such as gazelle, zebra, wildebeest, and more. You will arrive at your safari lodge in central Serengeti in time for lunch, which you can relish while admiring the expansive grassy plains.
- You will have the next couple of days to uncover the world-renowned wildlife of the Serengeti. Typically, you will go out twice a day, once early morning and late afternoon, returning to your lodge in the heat of the day for time to unwind, and have a siesta and lunch.
- Each evening, gather around the campfire before enjoying a delicious dinner, recounting the day’s adventures and sightings.
- After a final breakfast in camp, our team will assist in transferring you to the local airstrip for your flight to Kilimanjaro Airport. The plane will likely make a few stops as it picks up and drops off fellow passengers at selected airstrips, eventually arriving around midday.
- Upon arrival and with your head bursting with all the incredible adventures you have enjoyed, collect your bags and check in for your onward journey home.
