Day 1

Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, you will be met and transferred to Arusha. Overnight accommodation in Arusha, including dinner.

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

This morning you will travel to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is one of Tanzania’s largest national parks and sanctuary for an unusually large elephant population.

Its natural vegetation consists mainly of Acacia woodland, where you can find over 500 bird species and the majestic African Baobab trees, which are an interesting feature of the park.

Animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area and therefore making it the place to be for many animals and predators. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah and up to six thousand elephant. Enjoy your afternoon game drive. Overnight within Tarangire National Park.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Tarangire – Ngorongoro Crater

This morning you will travel to and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater – a wonderful haven for wildlife. Ngorongoro is unique in that almost all the wildlife lives within the crater walls hence you have the opportunity to find game easily.

The crater supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, elephants and the endangered white rhino. Another big draw card to this picturesque crater, is its dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and occasionally leopard. Enjoy lunch by the hippo pond and your afternoon game drive. Overnight on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park

This morning you will travel to the Serengeti. The Serengeti is famous for its annual migration where approximately three million wildebeest, zebra & Thompson’s gazelle trek the park in search of fresh grazing.

The spectacle of predator versus prey dominates Tanzania’s greatest park and over the huge flat plains you are likely to find lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena and many other small predators. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, followed by the experience of sleeping in the middle of the Serengeti. Overnight within Serengeti National Park.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Serengeti National Park

You have a full day in this wonderful park and your guide will choose the best spotting locations for the time of year. You can spend time at the Hippo pool, watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water alongside the crocodiles, watch a big pride of lions or be in the middle of the migration.

You can journey from the wide-open plains to the kopjes, these volcanic rocky outcrops provide protection and shelter for a wide variety of animals and from the top we can look out across the vast grasslands of the Serengeti. This diverse and interesting landscape will provide us with the ultimate in game viewing.. Overnight within Serengeti National Park.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Serengeti – Lake Natron

This morning you will commence your journey to Lake Natron with an on-route game drive. Arrive late afternoon and then after a couple of hours sleep you have the option to climb the active volcano of Oldoinyo-Lengai. Your climb will begin shortly before midnight to allow you to reach the top for sunrise.

You need to be prepared for a challenging climb as it is very steep and covered in volcanic ash. From the top, the effort is rewarding with incredible views. Overnight at Lake Natron.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

Lake Natron

Lake Natron is famous for millions of flamingo’s and amazing sunrise/sunsets. Today you can spend time recovering from your climb or enjoy some of the many activities in the area. These include visiting Lake Natron’s sparkling shores to see the millions of flamingos and visiting the local waterfalls. Overnight at Lake Natron.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

Lake Natron – Arusha

This morning you will commence your drive back to Arusha. Overnight accommodation in Arusha.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9

Departure

Today you will be transferred back to Kilimanjaro airport in time for your flight.

Basic camping safari:

2 people in the vehicle: USD$2400per person
3 people in the vehicle: USD$1940 per person
4 people in the vehicle: USD$1650 per person
5-6 people in the vehicle: USD$1550 per person

3-star lodge/luxury tented camp safari:

2 people in the vehicle: USD$2950 per person
3 people in the vehicle: USD$2500 per person
4 people in the vehicle: USD$2320 per person
5-6 people in the vehicle: USD$2190 per person

Meals Included: Breakfast

Camping safari includes:

Park fees, camping fees, vehicle (unlimited kms), English speaking driver/guide, cook, all food, unlimited drinking water, camping equipment (including sleeping bags if you don’t have your own) and at least 1 pair of binoculars.

Camping safari excludes:

Tipping to the driver/guide and cook.
Lodge safari includes:

Park fees, lodge/tented camp accommodation, vehicle (unlimited kms), English speaking driver/guide, all food, unlimited drinking water and at least 1 pair of binoculars.

Lodge safari excludes:

Tipping to the driver/guide and cook as well as drinks at the properties.