Arusha, Tanzania
Day 1
Your adventure begins with your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where I will meet and welcome you to Tanzania.
From the airport, we will embark on a scenic, 45-minute drive to the vibrant city of Arusha, nestled at the base of Mount Meru. Along the way, you will get your first taste of the picturesque landscapes, local villages, and colorful culture of Tanzania.
I will help you check in at the Kibo Palace Hotel, where you can enjoy dinner and spend the evening relaxing in anticipation of your exciting adventure ahead. Be sure to enjoy the rooftop bar and restaurant. The vibe is great, the view is exceptional, and the food is delicious.
Kibo Palace Hotel
TRANSFER: Arusha airport to accommodation
ACCOMMODATIONS: Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha
MEALS: Dinner (included). Wine, beer, and alcoholic beverages (optional).
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Spa treatments (costs vary)
Tarangire National Park
Day 2
After an early sunrise breakfast, we will head to Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem known for its diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife. As we enter the park, you will be greeted by the iconic baobab trees that dot the horizon, creating a surreal backdrop for your safari. Tarangire is home to large herds of elephants, wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes, offering you the opportunity to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. You may also encounter big predators like lions, leopards, hyenas, and cheetahs. After a lovely picnic lunch, we will resume our exploration and wildlife drive.
As the sun begins to set you will have the opportunity to reflect on your visit as we drive through the Tanzanian countryside and villages to the Ngorongoro region, where you will be welcomed at the Acacia Farm Lodge a lovely and very hospitable lodge, just a few minutes away from the Ngorongoro crater that we will explore tomorrow.
Acacia Farm Lodge
ACTIVITIES: Morning drive to national park and game viewing (drive or nature walk) lunch and afternoon game drive in Tarangire National Park.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Acacia Farm Lodge.
MEALS: Breakfast, lunch, dinner (included) wines, beers, soda, alcohol beverages (optional)
Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Region
Day 3
After an early breakfast, we will depart for Ngorongoro crater and descend to the crater floor. Nearly three million years old, the ancient caldera of Ngorongoro shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on Earth. Within its rim, giant tusked elephants wander the forests, male lion stalk the grasslands, populations of herbivores crowd the crater floor. The endangered black rhino has been reintroduced to this protected sanctuary.
We will explore the crater, seeking out wildlife and observing their behavior. Ngorongoro crater is a unique ecosystem inhabited by more than 25,000 resident animals. In the acacia forest and grass plains, you can encounter almost every animal species of the East African savanna, including the “Big Five” (rhino, elephant, cape buffalo, lion, and leopard).
We will pause to enjoy a picnic lunch and then ascend the crater making our way to the southern Serengeti.
We will arrive on these eye-catching plains of Serengeti by sunset, and we will be viewing wildlife on the way to our reserved accommodations at the Ndutu Heritage Camp.
Ndutu Heritage Camp
ACTIVITIES: Morning game viewing in the Ngorongoro crater. Drive to southern Serengeti
ACCOMMODATIONS: Ndutu Heritage Camp.
MEALS: Breakfast lunch, dinner (included)
The Plains of the Southern Serengeti
Day 4
From January to April, the great migration of wildebeest and zebra roams on the southern Serengeti plains.
During this time of year the Serengeti receives its first season of annual rains. The rains transform the once dry grasslands into endless expanses of nutritious green grasses. The rains attract the return of the millions of migratory animals.
On our two nights of exploration, we will also be in search of the big predators, lion, cheetah, leopard, and hyenas. We will also encounter a diverse selection of additional wildlife like elephants, giraffes, hippos so many more indigenous animals.
As the sun set on the plains of the southern Serengeti we will return to our reserved accommodations at the Ndutu Heritage Camp. Upon arrival relax, enjoy a hot shower, a cocktail around the campfire under the stars, and a delicious local meal. The perfect end of a perfect day in the Serengeti.
Farewell to Tanzania
Day 5
After an early breakfast at camp, we will pack up and enjoy additional time for game viewing as we depart the southern Serengeti enroute to the airport for your flight back home. You may also choose to extend your holiday with a visit to the exotic island of Zanzibar. It’s virtually impossible to describe the beauty of exquisite white sand beaches and cerulean blue waters. Relax or take advantage of the many activities.