It's day 1 of our Tukio Tanzania group safari!! You'll be met on arrival at Kilimanjaro International airport and transfer provided to Katambuga House for a one night stay.
Later in the evening, we will gather for a welcome at Katambuga House and safari briefing. Overnight at Katambuga House.
Dinner (basis on b&b only)
After breakfast and checking out from Katambuga House, we’ll make our way to Acacia Farm Lodge. Passing through rolling hills, farmland, coffee and banana plantations, and small villages where Maasai herders tend their cattle.
On the way we will visit Shanga, a unique social enterprise that creates beautiful handmade products from recycled materials. Shanga provides meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities, and a visit offers insight into their inspiring work, along with the chance to browse handcrafted souvenirs.
When we arrive at Acacia Farm Lodge, You will find a peaceful retreat set on gentle hills surrounded by gardens, farmland, and distant highlands. Today is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Soak it in, relax, and take full advantage… because the adventure ahead is beautifully jam-packed.
Leisure activities include: relax by the pool, cycle around the 25acre coffee plantation, take a farm tour and nature walk, go birding or use the gym facilities.
Accommodations at the lodge are cozy, comfortable cottages with private verandas or patios offering beautiful views of the surrounding fields. Guests can explore the gardens, relax on their verandas, enjoy the sounds of birds and farm animals, or sip a cup of freshly brewed coffee grown on the property. Meals are prepared from fresh local ingredients, providing a flavourful introduction to the region.
In the evening, the group will gather for dinner, enjoying the lodge’s serene atmosphere and taking in the expansive countryside as the sun sets, setting the tone for the safari adventures ahead.
After an early breakfast at Acacia Farm Lodge, we’ll set off with a packed lunch for an unforgettable adventure as we descend to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most iconic wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The drive down the crater rim is breathtaking, lush highland forests give way to sweeping views of the vast, verdant crater floor below, dotted with wildlife and shimmering lakes.
Once on the crater floor, a full-day game drive awaits. Here, the density of wildlife is unparalleled: buffalo and wildebeest roam freely alongside zebras, giraffes, elephants, and gazelles, while lions, cheetahs, and hyenas make this their hunting ground. Birdlife is equally spectacular, with flamingos, storks, and raptors adding flashes of colour to the landscape. Every turn of the track reveals a new scene worthy of a photograph, or simply a moment to pause and take it all in.
At midday, we’ll stop for a picnic lunch, surrounded by the dramatic scenery, giving you a chance to relax and soak up the atmosphere of this living masterpiece. The combination of the crater’s immense scale, diverse ecosystems, and rich history as a natural wonder makes this game drive an experience that will stay with you forever.
We return to Acacia Farm Lodge late in the day for dinner and an overnight.
After breakfast at Acacia Farm Lodge, we’ll depart for Lake Manyara National Park. Along the way, enjoy a scenic drive through the lush landscapes of the northern Tanzanian highlands.
At Lake Manyara, we’ll embark on a short game drive, keeping an eye out for tree-climbing lions, elephants, baboons, and a variety of birds along the lakeshore. This park is famous for its stunning scenery and abundant wildlife, offering incredible photo opportunities.
After the game drive, we’ll continue on to Nyikani Camp for our 3 night stay located in the Ndutu region of the Ngorongoro crater. This area is classic savannah, characterized by flat grassy plains, and the camp is in one of the finest locations in Ndutu to see the migration between December and March. Tens of thousands of wildebeests, zebra and gazelle usually arrive in December to graze and then by February, the main calving season takes place. Predators, especially the big cats are highly concentrated in the Ndutu area in these months - though animal movement is an act of nature and difficult to guarantee a particular animal, at a particular place at a given time.
Morning and afternoon game drives in Ndutu, meals and overnight at Nyikani Migration Camp.
Today we set out for one of the most legendary safari destinations in the world, Serengeti National Park. After an early start from Ndutu, we’ll head into the vast, open plains that have made the Serengeti synonymous with the African safari experience.
Famous for its endless horizons and extraordinary wildlife, the Serengeti is home to one of the greatest concentrations of animals on Earth. As we spend the day on a full-day game drive, you’ll witness the ever-changing rhythm of the bush, from quiet moments watching animals move across the plains to the thrill of unexpected encounters along the way. No two drives here are ever the same, which is part of what makes the Serengeti so special.
We’ll pause midday to enjoy a packed picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the wild, before continuing our exploration deeper into the park. With each turn, the landscape and wildlife encounters shift, making every hour feel like a new discovery.
The Serengeti is not just a park, it’s a world-renowned ecosystem and a true bucket-list experience, offering some of the most spectacular wildlife viewing on the planet. Today is about fully immersing yourself in its beauty, scale, and unforgettable energy.
We return to Nyikani camp in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight.
Today we transfer from Nyikani Migration camp to Nimali Tarangire. We will be greeted on arrival by Nimali Tarangire staff and have time to settle into camp.
Nimali Tarangire is located in its own concession on the eastern edge of neighbouring Tarangire National Park. The camp is inspired by local Maasai culture and designed to blend effortlessly into the surrounding environment.
During downtime at Nimali Tarangire, guests can relax and enjoy the camp’s thoughtfully designed spaces, all set within the heart of the wilderness. Take a refreshing dip in the pool overlooking the surrounding landscape, or spend time at the camp’s wildlife hide an incredible spot to quietly observe animals as they come and go, often just steps away.
Whether you choose to unwind poolside or settle into the hide for a more immersive, up-close experience, this is the perfect opportunity to slow down and take in the sights and sounds of Tarangire at your own pace.
In the late afternoon we will head out on a game drive returning to camp for dinner and overnight.
Full day game drive with picnic lunch in Tarangire National Park returning to camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight and Nimali Tarangire.
On our final day together, we’ll enjoy breakfast followed by a short early morning game drive in Randilen Wildlife Management Area to take in the sights and sounds of the bush and perhaps spot a few more wildlife moments before we say goodbye.
Afterward, we’ll transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey home.
As our time together comes to a close, we leave with unforgettable memories, incredible wildlife encounters, and a shared experience of Tanzania’s remarkable landscapes.
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Consultant Notes
Camp managers and/or guides may vary camp activity schedule. Your day will be planned by your driver-guide, who is in the best position to know where the best wildlife viewing opportunities are that day. Trust your guide, he is the expert! Animal movement is beyond nature hence not guaranteed to see an animal at a particular place at a particular time and is all by luck.
