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Transportation:
Between destinations and for all game drives: private 4-wheel- drive safari vehicle carries up to six people, and features a pop-up roof for easy game viewing/photography; private transfers to/from intra-vacation flight; intra-vacation flight and taxes are not included.
Breakfast daily; 9 lunches; 9 dinners
Day 1
Welcome to Africa! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in
Day 2
Travel south to Tarangire National Park this morning. After lunch, embark on your first game drive in search of the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 3
Enjoy panoramic views of baobab and acacia trees on morning and afternoon game drives. Search for the elephant, eland, zebra, and Cape buffalo that congregate around the waterholes. Relax at your lodge or camp between game drives
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 4
Say goodbye to Tarangire on a final morning game drive. Then, drive to your lodge in the Lake Manyara area in time for lunch. Afterwards, enjoy time at leisure to simply relax or explore the area further
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 5
Lake Manyara National Park is a small, ecologically diverse park with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and alkaline Lake Manyara itself. The park is also home to the world’s largest concentration of baboon. Watch for these mischievous primates, giraffe, hippo, and more on your morning game drive. Then, drive to beautiful Gibb’s Farm for a relaxing lunch featuring sumptuous farm-to-table cuisine. Afterward, continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for the night
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 6
Today, enjoy a full-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is technically the world’s largest unflooded caldera—at more than 2,000 feet deep with a floor covering over 102 square miles. Game viewing here is fantastic, as most of the animals stay in this area year round. You can see lion, elephant, flamingo, and a variety of other animals. This is also your best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros. A picnic lunch will be served in the crater
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 7
Today, drive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most famous park. Home to the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, it attracts visitors from around the world and is great for game viewing year round. Enjoy lunch prior to your afternoon game drive
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 8
The Serengeti covers an area of roughly 5,700 square miles, so it is no surprise that the name comes from the Maasai word siringit, meaning “endless plains.” Join your expert Driver/Guide for morning and afternoon game drives to further explore this vast park. Search for leopard, rhino, and an abundance of other animals, including cheetah, giraffe, gazelle, and eland
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 9
Continue to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site on morning and afternoon game drives. In addition to the “Big 5,” you may spot cheetah, giraffe, warthog, gazelle, eland, and much more! Enjoy time to relax between game drives
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 10
A final day of exciting morning and afternoon game drives with your Driver/Guide. See some of your favorite animals one last time or search for animals that have eluded you! The choice is yours
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 11
Fly back to Arusha and transfer to the Mount Meru Hotel, where a day room has been reserved for your use. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm
BreakfastDay 12
ARRIVE IN ARUSHA, TANZANIA
Day 13
ARUSHA–TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK AREA
Day 14
TARANGIRE AREA
Day 15
TARANGIRE AREA–LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK AREA
Day 16
LAKE MANYARA AREA–NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
Day 17
NGORONGORO AREA
Day 18
NGORONGORO AREA–SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Day 19
SERENGETI
Day 20
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Day 21
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Day 22
SERENGETI–ARUSHA–DEPARTURE
Day 23
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Day 24
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Day 25
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Day 26
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Day 27
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Day 28
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Day 29
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Day 30
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Day 31
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Day 32
Breakfast
Day 33 ARRIVE IN ARUSHA, TANZANIA.
Welcome to Africa! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in
Day 34 ARUSHA–TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK AREA.
Travel south to Tarangire National Park this morning. After lunch, embark on your first game drive in search of the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 35 TARANGIRE AREA.
Enjoy panoramic views of baobab and acacia trees on morning and afternoon game drives. Search for the elephant, eland, zebra, and Cape buffalo that congregate around the waterholes. Relax at your lodge or camp between game drives
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 36 TARANGIRE AREA–LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK AREA.
Say goodbye to Tarangire on a final morning game drive. Then, drive to your lodge in the Lake Manyara area in time for lunch. Afterwards, enjoy time at leisure to simply relax or explore the area further
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 37 LAKE MANYARA AREA–NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA.
Lake Manyara National Park is a small, ecologically diverse park with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and alkaline Lake Manyara itself. The park is also home to the world’s largest concentration of baboon. Watch for these mischievous primates, giraffe, hippo, and more on your morning game drive. Then, drive to beautiful Gibb’s Farm for a relaxing lunch featuring sumptuous farm-to-table cuisine. Afterward, continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for the night
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 38 NGORONGORO AREA.
Today, enjoy a full-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is technically the world’s largest unflooded caldera—at more than 2,000 feet deep with a floor covering over 102 square miles. Game viewing here is fantastic, as most of the animals stay in this area year round. You can see lion, elephant, flamingo, and a variety of other animals. This is also your best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros. A picnic lunch will be served in the crater
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 39 NGORONGORO AREA–SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK.
Today, drive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most famous park. Home to the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, it attracts visitors from around the world and is great for game viewing year round. Enjoy lunch prior to your afternoon game drive
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 40 SERENGETI.
The Serengeti covers an area of roughly 5,700 square miles, so it is no surprise that the name comes from the Maasai word siringit, meaning “endless plains.” Join your expert Driver/Guide for morning and afternoon game drives to further explore this vast park. Search for leopard, rhino, and an abundance of other animals, including cheetah, giraffe, gazelle, and eland
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 41 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK.
Continue to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site on morning and afternoon game drives. In addition to the “Big 5,” you may spot cheetah, giraffe, warthog, gazelle, eland, and much more! Enjoy time to relax between game drives
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 42 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK.
A final day of exciting morning and afternoon game drives with your Driver/Guide. See some of your favorite animals one last time or search for animals that have eluded you! The choice is yours
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 43 SERENGETI–ARUSHA–DEPARTURE.
Fly back to Arusha and transfer to the Mount Meru Hotel, where a day room has been reserved for your use. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm.
Mount Meru Hotel
First-Class
Church Road Arusha Tanzania
Situated at the foothills of Mount Meru in the city of Arusha, Tanzania, the Mount Meru Hotel lies on 9 acres of lush landscape, surrounded by some of Africa's most breath-taking vistas, rich with a diverse array of wildlife, etched against the fertile slopes of this beautiful mountain. Bask in the Tanzanian warmth and kindness, renowned all over the world.
Arusha Coffee Lodge
First-Class
P.O.Box 1823 Arusha Tanzania
Arusha Coffee Lodge lies cradled in the endless acres of Tanzania's largest coffee plantation. This exclusive, boutique hotel lodge has been designed around the farms' original plantation homes, radiating the warmth and invitation of the old colonial plantation homes historically distinctive to the coffee plantations. Luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine, and roaring fires beckon to the most seasoned traveler.
Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa
First-Class
Arusha Tanzania
Designed to echo the traditional style of the colonial coffee farm, which originally stood on this site, Arusha Serena Hotel offers a range of tastefully presented cottage-styled rooms set amid extensive landscaped grounds.
Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Sanctuary Swala Camp
Superior First-Class
Tarangire National Park Tarangire National Park Tanzania
In the heart of Maasai country and a remote corner of the Tarangire, in total seclusion amongst giant acacia trees and looking out beyond the flat savannah, Sanctuary Swala offers a very exclusive safari experience with just 12 canvas pavilions. The picturesque landscape is filled with ancient baobab trees, ambling elephants and birds in flight. Built to the highest eco-friendly standards, this camp has a particularly low-carbon footprint.
Electricity is provided during limited hours: 6 am to 1 pm & 5 pm to 10 pm. 24-hour power may be requested for breathing machines.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
First-Class
Tarangire National Park Tanzania
Hidden among the kopjes, lies Tarangire Sopa Lodge, surrounded by ancient baobab trees. It is the home of the greatest concentration of elephants in Africa, and other game including the elusive leopard. Over 400 bird species can be spotted here as well. With water constantly available in the area, the greenery is lush providing a wonderful contrast to the burnt ground.
Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
First-Class
Lake Manyara National Park Lake Manyara National Park Tanzania
Nested on the rim of the Great Rift Valley with stunning views over Lake Manyara and on a clear day Mount Kilimanjaro. The lodge is the ideal place to explore Lake Manyara National Park and the surrounding area. Surrounded by pristine lush green gardens and local vegetation with over 130 species of birds it is the perfect place to relax after a day of game-viewing.
Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
Superior Tourist-Class
Lake Manyara Lake Manyara National Park Area Tanzania
In the middle of the rolling grasslands of Tanzania, against the dramatic angles of the Rift Valley Escarpment and the overlooking Lake Manyara stands The Lake Manyara Wildlife Camp. Accommodations consist tents and cottages all with private balconies. The restaurant caters to all tastes and an infinity pool offers great views out to the national park.
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
First-Class
Lake Manyara National Park Area Lake Manyara National Park Area Tanzania
Standing high on the edge of a towering terracotta escarpment with panoramic views over the glittering alkaline waters of Lake Manyara, Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge offers a unique blend of tranquility, wildlife discovery, and ornithological richness.
Marera Valley Lodge
First-Class
B144 Karatu Tanzania
Located close to Karatu, Marera Valley Lodge offers convenient access to Ngorongoro Crater. The lodge has a cozy setting with lovely landscaped gardens overlooking the beautiful Tanzania countryside. The central part of the lodge features a reception room, lounge, and bar overlooking a large swimming pool.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
First-Class
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tanzania
Regularly voted one of the best hotels in the world, this unique lodge clings to the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the largest and most perfect volcanic crater on Earth. Long and low, the lodge is built from local river stone and camouflaged with indigenous vines. Designed to blend completely into the landscape, it is entirely invisible from the floor of the Crater 600 meters below. Hugging the contours of the jagged Crater rim, the lodge takes its inspiration from the so-called 'Cradle of Mankind', the prehistoric site of Olduvai Gorge, which lies close by. Linked by arched stone passages and timbered decks, its walls are decorated with stylized prehistoric cave paintings and lit by flaring torches.
Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Superior Tourist-Class
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tanzania
Perched on the rim of the collapsed volcano, the Ngorongoro Crater, a world heritage site, often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. It has the most magnificent views over the crater floor, which is home to vast herds of buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, the rare and endangered black rhino, elephant, cheetah, leopard, lion and herds of gazelle and wildebeest. Its position on the Eastern rim allows the most spectacular and uninterrupted views of the sunset.
Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge
First-Class
Serengeti National Park Tanzania
Nestled in the acacia woodland on the edge of the escarpment overlooking the plains of the south-western Serengeti National Park, one of the most famous parks in the world, and host to the largest and most spectacular annual migration of the wildebeest.
Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Superior First-Class
Serengeti National Park Tanzania
Centrally located adjacent to the famous Western Corridor and Grumeti River, the lodge has been designed to blend completely into the living landscape. A series of traditional domed 'rondavels' are widely spaced throughout the grounds, which are cooled by groves of acacia trees and watered by sparkling streams. On the very edge of the ridge is a 'vanishing horizon' pool, which looks out over the 'endless plains' after which the Serengeti is named.
Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp
Deluxe
99 Serengeti Rd Northern Serengeti Serengeti National Park Tanzania
Hidden among the rocky outcrops Serengeti Migration Camp boasts 20 spacious luxury tents with rich furnishings. The camp blends seamlessly into the environment and features a split- level lounge, a swimming pool, restaurant, and viewing platforms with views across the Grumeti River and the rugged landscape beyond. But it is the drama and proximity of the wild, which takes the experience of this camp to a higher level.
Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.