Day 1 - Arrive Arusha
You’ll be greeted at Kilimanjaro Airport and escorted to the Arusha Hotel.
Day 2 - Through the Rift Valley to Tarangire
Visit the Mulala Women’s Cooperative and continue south through the Great Rift Valley to Tarangire National Park. Though little-visited, this 525 square-mile slice of land on the Tarangire River has some of the greatest concentration of Big Game in Tanzania, perhaps second only to Ngorongoro – but with fewer visitors! A thrilling game drive reveals several species not seen in the larger parks including eland, oryx and Grant’s gazelles. Overnight at the Tarangire River Camp. Meals B,L,D
Day 3 - Culture and wildlife in Tarangire
Early morning and afternoon game drives are complemented by a fascinating visit to a Masai village.
Meals B,L,D
Day 4 - Westward to Lake Manyara National Park
Journey west through the Rift Valley to Lake Manyara, famed for abundant wildlife including its unusual tree-climbing lions! Arrive at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge in time for lunch and time to relax before a late afternoon game drive.
Meals B,L,D
Day 5 - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
This morning’s visit to a local school offers deeper insight into daily life here in East Africa. Continue to Lemala Ngorongoro Luxury Camp for lunch and a guided afternoon bush walk.
Meals B,L,D
Day 6 - Down to the crater floor
Descend with your guide to the crater floor for unforgettable game viewing. This immense caldera is a rich haven for wildlife including the Big Five.
Meals B,L,D
Day 7 - Into the Serengeti
Visit Olduvai Gorge en route to the Lemala Luxury Camp, a unique mobile camp positioned seasonally for optimal wildlife viewing here in the famed Serengeti. Join your guide for an afternoon game drive across the plains in search of antelope, wildebeest, giraffe and more! Meals B,L,D
Day 8 - Wildlife in Serengeti National Park
Tucked away in an Acacia grove near a spillway which flows from Lake Ndutu, your camp is ideally situated to observe the animals that gather here, attracted by the water and salts of the spillway. Each day, our expert trackers will lead you on morning and afternoon game drives to explore the vicinity and the deeper regions of the vast Serengeti, famed for an amazing concentration of big plains game – both herbivores and their ferocious predators. Meals B, L, D. [Note: From July into October, Lemala Luxury Camp moves to the northern Serengeti... where the animals are!
Meals B, L, D
Day 9 - Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a second morning and afternoon game drive through the Serengeti.
Meals B, L, D
Day 10 - Return to Arusha
After a final exciting game drive this morning, transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. Following lunch, you’ll be escorted to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight.
Meals B,L