Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro International Airport Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our representative will meet and greet you. Then, enjoy a comfortable transfer to Arusha's city centre, and the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Arusha.
Day 2: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park (105 Km – 1.5 Hrs)
Morning at leisure with safari briefing followed by lunch. Afternoon joins seat in vehicle safari and departs Arusha passing through the Masai Steppe filled with many picturesque African villages as well as maize, coffee and banana plantations. At the town of Makuyuni turn North West and continue the journey through a scenic escarpment that brings you to your lodge, perched on the edge of the Rift Valley with stunning views over the distant Lake Manyara.
Overnight in Lake Manyara.
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park – Serengeti National Park (245km – 5 Hrs)
After breakfast, there is a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park that ends just before lunch. Indulge in a delicious meal at the camp and then leave Lake Manyara behind. The journey continues North West across the stunning hilly countryside of the highlands which is filled with wheat and coffee plantations, and then into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. From here lie the vast plains of the Serengeti, where you’ll hopefully start spotting game well before you get into the park. Arrive at the camp in the evening, have a tasty dinner and rest.
Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park (5 6 Hrs On Game Drives)
Wake up to breakfast at the camp. The Serengeti is famed for being home to millions of animals and the annual Great Migration of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles. Yet, the dramatic landscapes in which the wildlife prowls are themselves worthy of admiration. Riverine forests and woodlands, rocky outcrops called kopjes, and an imposing volcano are just some of the backdrops in which the animals can be spotted during the morning and afternoon game drives. With some luck, here you will see the Big Five and, with great luck, the harder-to-spot species grouped as the Little Five: the antlion, the rhino beetle, the elephant shrew, the buffalo weaver, and the leopard tortoise. Birds and reptiles are also plentiful in the Serengeti National Park. Enjoy lunch and dinner at the camp.
Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater (190km – 4 Hrs)
After a tasty breakfast, you depart for Ngorongoro with viewing game across the vast Serengeti plains. Stop for a delectable picnic lunch and continue the journey to your lodge, set at the base of the conservation area in or near the village of Karatu. Finish your day with dinner at the lodge.
Overnight in Ngorongoro.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater (5 6 Hrs On Game Drives)
A highlight is waiting for you this morning as you depart to explore what is commonly referred to as the World’s largest wildlife zoo. After breakfast, you descend with a picnic lunch through the early morning mists, going 2,000 feet into the crater. Ngorongoro Crater is the World’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor has several distinct areas, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some beautiful sand dunes. It’s an unforgettable wildlife experience. The picnic lunch is served overlooking a small lake populated with hippos. You return to the lodge in the late afternoon and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure and dinner in the evening.
Overnight in Ngorongoro.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Depart Arusha (200 Km – 3.5 Hrs)
Depart Ngorongoro Crater after a luscious breakfast heading towards Lake Manyara, Mto Wa Mbu village and Tarangire beyond. Through the highlands and the Karatu district, you’ll view the scenic wheat plains and coffee plantations, before journeying down the spectacular escarpment where you turn north on to the main Arusha – Dodoma road. Transfer to Arusha town centre, On arrival in Arusha lunch is provided followed by transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport to connect international departure flight. The earliest departure from Kilimanjaro International Airport on the last day of the safari should be after 04:00 pm.
