Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival in Arusha, transfer to your lodge nestled within a working coffee plantation near Mount Meru.
Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana
Meals: No meals
This morning, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its expansive grasslands, acacia trees, and the Tarangire River that attracts diverse wildlife. Spend your morning at leisure before enjoying lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, embark on your first thrilling game drive, exploring the park’s rich wildlife.
Accommodation: Tarangire Elephant Springs Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Experience the wonders of Tarangire with morning and afternoon game drives. Keep an eye out for elephants, wildebeest, zebra, and an array of bird species like the bateleur and martial eagle. In the evening, you have the option to join an exhilarating nighttime game drive to spot nocturnal animals such as the elusive leopard or African wildcat.
Accommodation: Tarangire Elephant Springs Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cross the Great Rift Valley, making a stop at Mto wa Mbu market to explore vibrant local produce and crafts. Enjoy a unique tuk-tuk ride through the village and rice fields. Continue to Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Settle into your camp with stunning views of this natural amphitheater.
Accommodation: Lions Paw Ngorongoro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start your day with an early descent into Ngorongoro Crater, arriving before most visitors for prime wildlife viewing. Enjoy a secluded picnic lunch surrounded by the sounds of nature. In the afternoon, visit a Maasai village, where you’ll engage with an elder and learn about the tribe’s traditional lifestyle and coexistence with wildlife.
Accommodation: Lions Paw Ngorongoro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to the legendary Serengeti National Park and check into your remote and authentic camp. Head out to explore the vast plains, where the Great Migration takes place, a natural spectacle where wildebeest and zebra journey across the savannah. Enjoy a relaxing sundowner as you take in the magnificent African sunset.
Accommodation: Serengeti Sametu Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Set out on morning and afternoon game drives to explore the Serengeti’s diverse ecosystem. Capture unforgettable moments as you spot lions, elephants, leopards, and more. Your expert driver-guide will ensure you’re always in the heart of the action.
Accommodation: Serengeti Sametu Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fly back to Arusha, where you’ll have access to a comfortable dayroom at Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge. Relax and reflect on your incredible safari experience before transferring to the airport for your flight home.
Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana (dayroom)
Meals: Breakfast