DAY 1 ARUSHA
Meet at your lodge and transfer to your lodge for pre-safari briefing.
KARAMA LODGE (Dinner)
DAY 2 ARUSHA-LAKE MANYARA
Our safari begins by passing through the town centre of Arusha and witnessing the sights and sounds of a colourful and bustling African city. We depart the city from the south west in the direction of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara at the base of an escarpment. Lunch at E Unoto Maasai Lodge en-route prepares for our tribal introduction followed by an afternoon game drive within the park and then climbing into the Crater Highlands for overnight.
ENDORO LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 3 LAKE MANYARA-LAKE EYASI
We enter the true tribal areas of Tanzania after leaving the tourist trail after breakfast and heading towards Lake Eyasi. Upon arrival we are able to interact with the Hadzabe/Datoga tribes and exchange cultural norms and customs.
KISIMA NGEDA TENTED CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 4 LAKE EYASI-NGORONGORO
A very early morning of traditional hunting ensures we are learning ancient customs firsthand. After lunch we leave to our next stop atop Ngorongoro Crater.
NGORONGORO SOPA LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 5 NGORONGORO
We descend into the Crater after breakfast for a fascinating array of resident mammals. With several different habitats, Ngorongoro Crater can offer extensive viewing within this 22 square kilometre fishbowl. We enjoy a picnic lunch in the Crater before returning to the lodge for refreshment and overnight.
NGORONGORO SOPA LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 6 NGORONGORO-SERENGETI
The transfer to the Serengeti is via a sea of red clothed warriors. We lunch en-route and arrive at our lodge mid-afternoon.
NASIKIA LUXURY MOBILE CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 7 SERENGETI
Our lodge is prime viewing for the Wildebeest Migration as it is located in the unspoilt areas of the Serengeti. We spend the day in search of spectacular wildlife by combing the surrounding areas, while only to returning to the camp for lunch and resting before evening.
NASIKIA LUXURY MOBILE CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 8 SERENGETI
We are able to explore game-filled plains and try to spot the Big Cats lazing among the kopjes with a full day game drive.
NASIKIA LUXURY MOBILE CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 9 SERENGETI
An extension on areas already discovered allows today to be in pursuit of even more prime wildlife. It is a convenient access point for an optional Serengeti Balloon Safari or simply enjoy a private dinner under the stars of the Serengeti.
NASIKIA LUXURY MOBILE CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 10 SERENGETI-TARANGIRE
An exciting return transfer through the rugged terrain of the Great Rift Valley outskirts and the archeological site of Olduvai Gorge ensues breakfast today. And we arrive to Esilalei Maasai Village for afternoon walking amongst the Maasai and then onto the permanent camp. The remoteness of this camp ensures intimacy and a classical bush experience.
MARAMBOI LUXURY CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 11 TARANGIRE-ARUSHA
We enter Tarangire for game driving and exploration of this wilderness as we learn animal behaviours and natural habitats from local experienced guides. We transfer to Arusha after lunch for Craft Market Exploration and safari debriefing.
KARAMA LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 12 ARUSHA-BEYOND
We make a timely transfer to Arusha departure point for travel beyond.
(Breakfast)