Overview
| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
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| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (6 days)
ARRIVE IN TANZANIA
You will arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and be met by your personal guide, who will host your safari in Tanzania. You will be transferred by road to the nearby town of Arusha to stay overnight. On arrival at the lodge, which is located about 30 minutes away, you will check in, refresh, and then later have dinner and overnight in a River Cottage. ‘Rivertrees Country Inn’ is a charming country estate that was once an old coffee farm and still retains the nostalgic air of a well-loved homestead. Spanning ten acres of fertile greenery, the grounds are a natural extension of Mt Meru’s sloping foothills and offer a sanctuary for the birds and wildlife indigenous to the area.
GAME DRIVE IN TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Depart from the tented lodge after a very early breakfast, armed with your packed lunches, as you drive to Tarangire National Park, which is located about 1 hour away. This is Tanzania's sixth-largest national park, and it is unique and famous for its huge numbers of elephant herds, ancient and magnificent Baobab trees, tree-climbing African pythons, and countless numbers of different and beautiful bird species. You will enjoy a full-day game drive within the park before driving out and heading back to the same lodge to overnight. You will then have a guided walk ending at the beautiful lakeshore, and this will enable you to stretch your legs and enjoy the amazing nature found in the area.
GAME DRIVE IN THE CENTRAL SERENGETI
You will check out and again depart from the lodge, taking packed lunches with you as you head to the Mara River area, which borders the Maasai Mara in the park's northeast corner, in search of the most amazing spectacle in the safari world - the legendary Wildebeest Migration and the amazing Mara River crossing if you are lucky. After reaching North Serengeti, you will spend a half-day enjoying this most remote and exclusive part of the country, deep in the Serengeti, before driving a short distance heading on to the luxury seasonal tented camp to overnight. It will be a very long day but worth every kilometre covered. Set closest to the banks of the Mara River and boasting the dramatic views out across the wide plains of the northern Serengeti, ‘Mara Under Canvas Camp’ offers an exclusive window and unparalleled access to the greatest migration on the planet.
SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO CRATER
Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of photography. Look for black rhinos, large-maned lions, hippo pods, and elephant bulls. Picnic lunch on the crater floor.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Tortilis Tented Camp
Meals: Full board
FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN NGORONGORO CRATER
Drive into the Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate. Afternoon game drive across the Seronera Valley - prime leopard and cheetah territory.
Accommodation: Serengeti Baobab Tented Camp
Meals: Full board
DEPARTURE
Final morning game drive, then drive from Serengeti back to Arusha. Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for international departure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Rates Per Person
See "Accommodation & Meals" on the Overview tab for the general comfort levels available — send us your dates and group size for an exact quote.
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Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Serengeti National Park and ends in Ngorongoro Crater.
Airport Information
Kilimanjaro International Airport and Mwanza Airport are the most common arrival points, depending on your route.
Transfer Information
Airport pickup and all transfers between destinations are included and arranged by our team.
Accommodation Before/After
Need a night in Mwanza or Arusha before or after this trip? We can arrange that on request.
