Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival to Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you are greeted and assisted by a local representative. Transfer to the Arusha Hotel, known for its lush gardens, for a relaxing evening after your flight. (B)

Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks ~
Lake Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife. The compact game-viewing circuit offers a virtual microcosm of the Tanzanian safari experience. Tarangire is home to the highest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem during the dry season. Year-round you’ll find herds of elephants and the swamps, tinged green, provide habitat for 550 bird varieties. Be sure to look in the trees – Tarangire’s pythons, leopards and even lions find refuge up off the ground.

Day 2 –Tarangire or Lake Manyara
Time of year and game viewing opportunities will affect where you’ll spend your first full day in Tanzania. After breakfast, you’ll head to Lake Manyara or Tarangire arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in search of resident wildlife. Overnight at Lemala Tarangire or Manyara Tented Camp. (B,L,D)

Day 3 – Tarangire or Lake Manyara
Today is a full day of exploration, as you spend both morning and afternoon on a game drive to view the incredible flora and fauna of the region. Overnight once more at Lemala Tarangire or Manyara Tented Camp. (B,L,D)

Ngorongoro Conservation Area –
a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979 and commonly referred to as the 8th Wonder of the World, Ngorongoro is the largest volcanic caldera on the planet. The rich soils and abundant, year-round water provide an ideal habitat for a variety of large animals. The crater’s walls, 2,000 feet high, create a natural amphitheatre for the densest populations of large animals anywhere on the planet.

Day 4 – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, drive to the incredible Ngorongoro Crater. The crater’s enduring charm stems from its overwhelming beauty and abundance of wildlife throughout the year. Game drive on the crater floor with picnic lunch in the heart of the ancient volcano. Overnight at Ngorongoro Tented Camp, an intimate seasonal camp set in a delightful, ancient acacia forest on the rim of the crater next to the quiet Lemala access route. (B,L,D)

Day 5 – Serengeti National Park
The morning begins with breakfast at camp followed by a drive to Serengeti National Park, arguably the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world and renowned for the greatest concentration of plains animals anywhere. Upon arrival in the park, you are taken to your lodge where lunch will be ready for you. The whole of the afternoon is spent on a game drive to take in the park’s vastness. Overnight at Lemala Ewanjan Tented Camp, a deluxe seasonal camp situated along the game-rich Seronera Valley in a spectacular location on the western slopes of Makoma Hills in the Central Serengeti. The camp provides staggering views of the Great Migration, grasslands and sunsets along with easy access to major game viewing areas in the vicinity. (B,L,D)

Day 6 – Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a full day exploring the incredible lands and creatures of the park via game drive, pausing for a picnic lunch in the early afternoon. Return once more to Lemala Ewanjan camp for the night. (B,L,D)

Day 7 – Serengeti National Park/Ndutu or Mara Camp
Again, the time of year you’re visiting will affect today’s destination. The migration moves with seasonal rains so you’ll move accordingly for the best game viewing opportunities over the next two days. This morning, you will be driven to Ndutu or the Northern Serengeti with a game drive en route. Accommodations for the night are at Lemala Ndutu or Lemala Mara Tented Camp. (B,L,D)

Day 8 –Serengeti National Park
Follow the migration this morning on game drive. A late breakfast follows, and the rest of the morning is spent relaxing at your leisure. Afternoon game drive follows lunch at camp. Overnight at Lemala Ndutu or Lemala Mara. (B,L,D)

Day 9 – Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the local airstrip for a return flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be met by a local representative for your transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home. (B)

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