A Hidden Gem Beneath Mount Meru

After breakfast, depart for Arusha National Park, one of Tanzania's most scenic and underrated wildlife destinations.

Covering approximately 552 square kilometers, this remarkable park encompasses diverse habitats ranging from dense montane forests and volcanic craters to open grasslands and alkaline lakes.

Dominated by the towering presence of Mount Meru, Tanzania's second-highest mountain, the park offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in East Africa.

The beautiful Momella Lakes attract thousands of flamingos and numerous water birds, while the forested slopes provide sanctuary for black-and-white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and a remarkable variety of birdlife.

Unlike Tanzania's larger parks, Arusha National Park offers a tranquil safari experience where nature, landscapes, and wildlife coexist in perfect harmony.

Accommodation: 

-Kerama Silent Lodge - Arusha

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The Kingdom of Giants

After breakfast, journey towards Tarangire National Park, a spectacular wilderness covering approximately 2,850 square kilometers.

Named after the Tarangire River that flows through its heart, the park becomes a vital refuge for wildlife during the dry season when thousands of animals gather around its permanent water sources.

Tarangire is internationally renowned for hosting one of the largest elephant populations in Africa. It is not uncommon to encounter herds numbering over one hundred individuals moving gracefully through the landscape.

The park is equally famous for its iconic baobab trees, some estimated to be several centuries old, creating one of Africa's most distinctive safari landscapes.

Wildlife sightings often include lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, elands, and an impressive variety of bird species.

As the afternoon sun casts golden light across the savannah, enjoy one of Tanzania's most beautiful safari settings.

Accommodation:

-Tanzania Bush Camp

-Tarangire National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The Jewel Beneath the Great Rift Valley

Nestled beneath the dramatic Great Rift Valley Escarpment lies Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania's most picturesque protected areas.

Despite its relatively compact size, the park offers extraordinary ecological diversity, featuring lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, acacia woodlands, hot springs, and the expansive alkaline lake that gives the park its name.

Lake Manyara is renowned for its famous tree-climbing lions, a rare behavior observed in only a few locations across Africa.

The lake attracts thousands of flamingos and numerous other water birds, while elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, baboons, and monkeys thrive throughout the park.

The combination of wildlife, dramatic scenery, and exceptional birdlife makes Lake Manyara one of Northern Tanzania's most charming safari destinations.

Continue to the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands for overnight.

Accommodation:

 -Eileen's Trees Inn - Karatu

Meals: Dinner

Africa's Garden of Eden

Today, descend approximately 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world's greatest natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Formed nearly three million years ago following the collapse of a giant volcanic mountain, the crater spans approximately 260 square kilometers and supports one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife.

Its unique ecosystem creates a natural sanctuary where animals live year-round within the protective crater walls.

The crater floor is home to black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, jackals, hippos, zebras, and countless wildebeests and gazelles.

At the center lies Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake attracting flamingos and other water birds.

Ngorongoro offers one of the finest opportunities anywhere in Africa to witness the Big Five within a single day.

Accommodation: 

-Eileen's Trees Inn - Karatu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Journey into the legendary Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife sanctuary and one of the world's most iconic safari destinations.

Covering approximately 14,763 square kilometers, the Serengeti forms the heart of the larger Serengeti-Mara ecosystem and hosts the greatest concentration of plains game on Earth.

Its name derives from the Maasai word Siringet, meaning "endless plains," a fitting description for the vast horizons stretching beyond sight.

The Serengeti is globally renowned for the Great Wildebeest Migration, where over 1.5 million wildebeests accompanied by hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles undertake an annual circular journey in search of fresh grazing.

Beyond the migration, the Serengeti offers extraordinary year-round wildlife viewing including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas, crocodiles, and hippos.

As evening falls, enjoy luxury accommodation in the heart of the African wilderness surrounded by the sounds of nature.

Accommodation: 

-Tanzania Bush Camp - Central Serengeti

Meals: Dinner

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the magnificent Serengeti.

After an early breakfast, set out for a full day of game viewing across one of Africa’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries. Home to an extraordinary concentration of predators and prey, the Serengeti offers some of the finest safari experiences on Earth.

Follow wildlife tracks across sweeping grasslands as your expert guide searches for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, and countless other species.

Depending on the season, you may witness sections of the Great Migration, where vast herds of wildebeest and zebra move across the plains in search of fresh grazing.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness while surrounded by the sights and sounds of Africa.

As evening approaches, return to camp for cocktails around the campfire, followed by a delicious dinner beneath a canopy of stars.

Accommodation:

-Tanzania Bush Camp - Central Serengeti

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Farewell to the Great Plains

Enjoy a final morning safari before departing the Serengeti and travelling through the spectacular Ngorongoro Highlands.

This scenic journey offers magnificent views of rolling hills, Maasai villages, volcanic landscapes, and fertile farmlands.

Arrive in Karatu for a relaxing afternoon surrounded by coffee plantations and fresh mountain air.

Accommodation:

 -Eileen's Trees Inn - Karatu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, depart for the beautiful surroundings of Lake Eyasi, home to the remarkable Hadzabe people, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer communities in Africa.

Spend the morning with the Hadzabe tribe and gain a fascinating insight into their traditional way of life, which has remained largely unchanged for thousands of years. Join them on a guided bush walk, learn about their hunting techniques, traditional survival skills, medicinal plants, and unique click language.

You may also visit the Datoga community, renowned for their blacksmithing skills and rich cultural traditions.

Following this enriching cultural experience, enjoy lunch before continuing your journey towards the Arusha for your dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: 

-Kerama Silent Lodge – Arusha

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international departure flight.

As you leave Tanzania behind, carry with you memories of Africa's untamed beauty, extraordinary wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and the warm hospitality that makes this remarkable country truly unforgettable.

Meals: Breakfast