Arusha Arrival
Day 1
You will be picked up from Kilimanjaro International Airport by your driver and driven to Arusha town. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at the Tulia Boutique Hotel and Spa where you will have dinner and spend the night.
Tulia Boutique Hotel and Spa
Arusha National Park
Day 2
Day 2 will start at 8:30am from Arusha where you will drive to Arusha National Park for a half-day walking safari and game drive with an armed ranger. You will then proceed to Lake Momella for a two-hour canoe safari with provided equipment and life jackets. During the game drive, you will get to see the 7 Lakes of Momella and the Ngurdoto Crater, and as the sun sets, you will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Arusha to Tarangire
Day 3
On this day, you will explore the city of Arusha by walking around the city center, local food market, national museum, and Maasai local products market. You will have time to enjoy a local African lunch before driving to Tarangire National Park, where you will check in at your lodge. Later in the evening, you will go on a short game drive in the park, where you will have the chance to see wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, and lions. The game drive will last until sunset, after which you arrive at the Baobob Tented lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Baobob Tented Lodge
Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour
Day 4
The Mto was Mbu village is centrally located at the cross roads of Lake Manyara & Tarangire National Parks on the main road leading to the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park. Mto was Mbu is the hub of diverse tribal cultures of Tanzania. There are 120 Tanzanian tribes represented in the village. There are several activities you can participate in.
Bike Tour: Cycle through banana platations, rice fields as well as the shores of Lake Manyara.
Village walk: Visit schools, milling machines, churches, homesteads, banana plantations, wood working craftsmen, local breweries and the local produce market.
Tuk Tuk Ride: A tuk tuk is an open-sided, three wheeled vehicle. You will tour the village to see various attrections like the Mto was Mbu waterfall, schools, large farms, rice fields, milling machines, among so many others.
End your day at the Endoro Lodge, your accommodations for the night located on the rim of the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
Endoro Lodge
Olduvai to Serengeti
Day 5
The Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania is a crucial paleoanthropological site that has helped advance understanding of early human evolution. It was established and developed by the British/Kenyan paleoanthropologist-archaeologist team Mary and Louis Leakey. The site reveals evidence of early human species such as Homo habilis, Paranthropus boisei, Homo erectus, and Homo sapiens, and demonstrates the increasing complexity of early humans through the production and use of stone tools. After visiting the site, the tour will continue to Serengeti National Park with game viewing en route, to the Mawe Tented Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Mawe Tented Lodge
Serengeti National Park
Day 6
After breakfast, the tour heads to the Seronera, which is known for its rich wildlife habitat and the Seronera River that attracts a variety of species. A picnic lunch is enjoyed in the shade of giant acacia trees. In the afternoon, the tour follows the Kopjes Circuit, which goes around the Maasai Kopjes and is great for spotting wildlife, including lions, elepants, giraffe, hippos, cheetahs, and numerous species of birds.
Optional Morning Activity: Start your day with an optional hot air balloon flight. This birdseye experience provides for a unique perspective of the park.
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Day 7
Today will start with a morning game drive along the Sogore River circuit, followed lunch and a visit to the visitor's center for wildlife displays and a gift shop.
After lunch we will drive to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. When you reach its edge and view its 100 square mile expanse that desends over 1/2 mile, it is a sight to behold. We will be getting out to enjoy the view while enjoying an hour long walking safari along the crater rim. Our day concludes at the Ang'ata Tented Lodge, our accommodations for the night.
Ang'ata Tented Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 8
Wake up with an early morning drive down to Ngorongoro Crater. Here you can do a game drive inside the crater. Ngorongoro crater is one of the few places on Earth where you can spot black rhino. The crater is also a great place view the rest of the "Big 5" animals like buffalo, elephant, lions and leopard along with so many other spectacular animals. There will be a relaxing break for a yummy picnic lunch. In the afternoon we will continue our exploration of this unique ecosystem.
Your day concludes with a drive to your evening accommodations at the Karatu Tented Lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Karatu Tented Lodge
Ngorongoro to Maasai Village
Day 9
After breakfast, depart the Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha where you will have a town tour and visit the local food market.
After your market tour you will have lunch before you drive to West Kilimanjaro and your unique accommodations at the Africa Amini Maasai Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Africa Amini Maasai Lodge
Maasai Village
Day 10
Today, your itinerary includes a visit to a local village, where you will tour the hospital and learn about its role in the community. Additionally, you'll participate in a Maasai cultural excursion, offering an immersive experience into their lifestyle and traditions. This day tour will provide a comprehensive understanding of life in their area before you return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Kikuletwa Hot Springs
Day 11
Today you will have a time to relax at the Africa Amini Maasai Lodge. After an early lunch we will head out to explore the Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Kikuletwa Hot Springs, also known as Chemka Hot Springs, (Chemka means "boiling" in Swahili). The natural geothermal hot springs come from Mount Kilimanjaro which is a volcanic mountain. The hot springs are situated in a lush and tranquil environment, surrounded by palm trees and other tropical vegetation. The water is clear and the temperature is around 27°C (81°F), ideal for swimming and relaxing. The area is also a popular spot for birdwatching as there are many species of birds that inhabit the surrounding forests. A harmless miniature local fish, the Red Garra can be found in the water and gently nibble at swimmers legs and feet. Later evening you will drive to Moshi to the Ameg Kilimanjaro Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Ameg Kilimanjaro Lodge
Materuni Waterfalls
Day 12
After breakfast, the tour will drive to Materuni Village Waterfalls, located on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro and owned by the Chagga tribe. The village is known for the introduction of coffee plants to East Africa and visitors will learn how to process coffee by picking, peeling, washing, drying, pounding, roasting, grinding, and making a cup of organic coffee. Next, visitors will walk for 45 minutes to see the 90-meter high waterfall surrounded by an open forest, with a pool for swimming, and a chance to taste local banana beer.
After lunch, the tour will return to the lodge to rest and pack before being transferred to the airport for your flight home.