Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the balance of your day at leisure in Arusha, situated at the foot of the Mt. Meru volcano, the gateway to Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak that reaches up to 5,895m.
Day 2
Arusha | Tarangire National Park | Minjingu
Have breakfast at your hotel before departing with a picnic lunch to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. The park is famous for its high density of elephants and baobab trees. Common resident animals include waterbuck, giraffe, Grant’s gazelle, vervet monkey, banded mongoose, and olive baboon among others. Proceed to your camp outside the National Park for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 3
Minjingu | Lake Manyara
Enjoy breakfast and your morning at leisure today. In the early afternoon, depart with a picnic lunch to Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s smallest and most underrated parks. Enjoy a game drive through diverse landscape where you will find baobab dotted cliffs, ground water forests, bush plains, and hot springs, as well as a rich array of wildlife and incredible numbers of birds. Keep your camera ready to snap splendid photos at any time. Dinner and overnight in Lake Manyara. (B,L,D)
Day 4
Lake Manyara | Serengeti (Seronera)
Relax in the morning with a leisurely breakfast. In the early afternoon, depart with a picnic lunch to Central Serengeti to experience exciting game drives through Serengeti National Park. Meaning “endless plains” in the Maasai language, the Serengeti hosts the largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world—from January to March, millions of wildebeests, followed by hundreds of thousands of other plains game, make the 300-mile round trip trek from Tanzania to Kenya. This great influx of prey animal makes the Serengeti equally hospitable to a robust lion population. Proceed to your camp inside the National Park for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 5
Serengeti (Seronera)
Enjoy breakfast at your camp and get ready for utterly unforgettable experiences. The day is yours to explore the Serengeti on your included Game Drives. (B,L,D)
Day 6
Serengeti (Seronera) | Ngorongoro Crater
After your morning game drive in the Serengeti, travel across the rolling plains towards Ngorongoro. Stop at Olduvai Gorge, named for the wild sisal plant that grows in the area called “oltupai” by the Maasai people. This steep ravine that separates Serengeti National Park from Ngorongoro Conservation Area has offered up fossils from 5 million years ago. It is here that Dr. Louis Leakey and his wife discovered Australopithecus Boisei, an important hominid link to the development of early man. Learn about the archeological legacy of Olduvia Gorge at the museum before arriving at the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. (B,L,D)
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater | Karatu
Join an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive. Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor is comprised of several distinct areas, ranging from forests, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some sandy dunes. With more than 30,000 resident animals, it is an awe-inspiring wildlife experience. Continue your journey to Karatu for your overnight accommodations. (B,L,D)
Day 8
Karatu - Arusha to USA (or extend your stay)
After breakfast, head northeast back to Arusha. Upon arrival, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or extend your stay. (B)
Program Highlights
Delve into Arusha, situated at the foot of Mt. Meru volcano and the gateway to Africa’s highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro
Embark on a game drive in Tarangire National Park known for its high density of elephants and baobab trees
Join a game drive through Lake Manyara National Park to view its rich array of wildlife and birds
Experience exciting game drives through Serengeti National Park, home to the “great migration” of
wildebeest and zebra, where you can also see lion, cheetah, elephant, and giraffe
Explore Olduvai Gorge, a steep ravine that has offered up fossils from 5 million years ago
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive to see a range of more than 30,000 animal inhabitants
across its diverse ecosystems
All transportation and game drives conducted in a 4x4 safari vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide
One bottle of water per person per day during game drives
All park entry fees
EXCLUDES
International / Local flight
Flight from Masai Mara to Serengeti (advised separately)
Vaccinations / Covid Tests
Travel Insurance
Tipping
Items of a personal nature i.e.,telephone / internet usage, laundry, bottled water and other alcoholic and
non-alcoholic beverages, etc.
Change in itinerary
Activities not mentioned in the package
THE AFRICAN TULIP
1 Nights
The African Tulip hotel is an elegant, charming boutique hotel located in the suburb of Arusha. 15-minute walk from Old German Boma, African Tulip provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The inn has a terrace and pool views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.
Uhuru monument is 1.2 miles from African Tulip, while Njiro Complex is 2.3 miles away. The nearest airport is Arusha, 5 miles from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
The lodge has a main building raised on a wood and concrete platform, with extraordinary views to the Tarangire National Park and to Lake Burunge, that includes an area to relax with comfortable sofas, outside and inside dining and a swimming pool. Every evening a camp fire is lit and guests can enjoy the sunset with drinks and appetizers. Weather permitting dinner will be served outside under the stars.
Lake Burunge Tented Camp is situated on the banks of Lake Burunge, within a 25,000-foot natural protection area managed by the Mbugwe tribe since 2003. The Tarangire National Park is a 20-minute drive away.
Because the camp is strategically located in the natural corridor between Manyara and Tarangire, so the spectacle of the migration it’s guaranteed. The camp is located 10 minutes from the entrance to the park known as Sangaiwe.
Escarpment Luxury Lodge is perched on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, overlooking Lake Manyara. The lodge is ideally situated providing easy access to the 3 major national parks. Lake Manyara National park is 5km, Ngorongoro Crater 25kms and Tarangire National park is 120kms from the property. The lodge is just a 10 minute drive from the Manyara airstrip, accessible by connecting flights from three main airports in Tanzania. Arusha airport (ARK) is the closest airport to Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti. From each international airport, you will need to take a domestic flight into Manyara, The Crater, or Serengeti. Depending on your time of international flight arrival, it may be necessary to overnight in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, or Zanzibar.
Tanzania Bush Camp Serengeti consists of 10 spacious and comfortable luxury ensuite tents all with two queen size beds fitted with mosquito nets, ensuite flush toilets & shower with a mixer tap of warm or cold running water, local designed metal and wood beds, comfortable bedding, local made lampshades, wall-to-wall floor carpets, wooden writing table and chairs, luggage rack, coffee table and tray, resting sofa, canvas shelves, 24-hour solar lighting and a backup generator, accompanied with a large spacious veranda in front and the left side of your room furnished with safari chairs and tables. The ideal place to watch the birdlife in the trees around the tent, or a herd of impala grazing quietly around the camp area, or just sit and relax while listening to the sounds of the African bush. There is a large and spacious mess tent for dining and lounge/bar tent on the property.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is perched on the jagged rim of the crater.
Lake Magadi is 13 miles from the lodge, and Olduvai Gorge Museum is 23 miles away. The nearest airport is Lake Manyara Airport at 37 miles from Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.
The lodge offers a restaurant, a bar and air conditioned accommodations with a terrace and complimentary WiFi.
MARERA VALLEY LODGE
1 Nights
Marera Valley Lodge, located on the outskirts of Karatu town about midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, is close to the village of Rhotia. Situated near the main road, this lodge has panoramic views over the valley to the hills beyond.
The large main building has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating areas with views to the pool and the nearby hills. Guests can enjoy a drink or an alfresco lunch on the veranda overlooking the pool; or relax in the bar and lounge area with a cosy fire in the cooler months and take your meals in the large dining room.
The Rosemary Spa is located in a quiet corner of the garden and offers massage and other treatments. The cottages are set in lush tropical gardens and a walking path navigates the extensive organic vegetable garden. The chefs take pride in creating a selection of tasty, healthy dishes, all from local produce sourced from their own garden as well as nearby farms and plantations.
