Day 1: Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha Planet Lodge, Arusha
Day Itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro international airport, after clearing customs and immigration formalities you will be met and transferred to Arusha Planet Lodge for overnight on bed & breakfast basis.
Resting at the foot of Mount Meru, the sprawling city of Arusha is known as the safari capital of northern Tanzania. It serves as an excellent base from which to explore the remarkably scenic surrounding area which includes majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as the Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro National Parks.
Arusha is a good spot to take a day or two off from the safari circuit as it features a temperate climate and lush surrounds. Visitors can look forward to exploring the wildlife-abundant Serengeti National Park; the magnificent Arusha National Park; and taking on the challenge of climbing Mount Meru, Africa’s fifth highest mountain.
Overnight: Arusha Planet Lodge
Nestled in the heart of Arusha, Planet Lodge will captivate you with the natural beauty of the Tanzanian landscape. Each chalet is tastefully decorated with African decor creating a peaceful immersion in the colors and culture of Africa. Distinctive guest rooms feature oversize panoramic windows to allow the Tanzanian sunshine to greet you each morning.
Gust chalets are powered by solar and grid electricity, keyed entry, beautiful artisan bedding and spacious mosquito net. Room amenities include a laptop size safe, a desk & chair, telephone, private bathroom with solar powered shower and balcony to unwind or wake up to singing birds. Our friendly housekeepers and room service staff keep your room tidy and stocked with fresh linens daily.
Basis
Bed and Breakfast
Day 2: Lake Burunge Tented Camp, Lake Burunge
Day Itinerary
After breakfast drive to Tarangire National Park for game drive, meals and overnight at Lake Burunge Tented Camp.
Set within the ecologically important migratory corridor of Manyara and Tarangire, Lake Burunge-Manyara is one of three major lakes in Tanzania’s Manyara region that provide incredible game viewing opportunities. Lookout decks along the shore offer close-up encounters with the wild animals which come to drink or hunt, as well as with 300 bird species.
Game drives, guided walks, canoeing, and cultural tours to the neighbouring Mbugwe and Maasai villages are just some of the activity’s visitors can look forward to. Neighbouring Tarangire National Park is another highlight of the area, only 30 kilometres away.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park, situated within Tanzania’s spectacular Manyara Region, is an awe-inspiring national park comprising of granite ridges, river valleys, mixed vegetative landscapes, and free-roaming wildlife.
During the annual dry season, the Tarangire River is a magnet for thirsty wildlife. Large herds of elephants and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland gather and not surprisingly the predators follow. With lion being among the most commonly spotted animal, it is a rare day that a visitor does not spot this majestic animal prowling or grazing.
Tarangire is also the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as oryx and gerenuk are seen regularly. This expansive area is also known for its spectacular baobab trees, its breathtaking views of the Masaai Steppe and the wondrous mountains to the south.
Overnight: Lake Burunge Tented Camp
Tarangire Permanent luxury tents. Located only 10 minutes from Tarangire National Park, Lake Burunge Tented Camp consists of 30 rooms with en suite facilities. Among them 6 family tents, that consist in two interconnected rooms.
Nearest Airstrip: Tarangire/Manyara 1 hour and 20 minutes away.
Activities: Game drives in Tarangire National Park, guided nature walks and / or visit a boma (village) to interact with the local Mbugwe people and learn about their culture.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3: Kati Kati Mobile Camp, Central Serengeti
Day Itinerary
After breakfast drive to Serengeti National Park for game drive, meals and overnight at Kati Kati Camp. Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities.
This picture-perfect landscape is characterized by endless stretches of savannah-covered open plains interspersed by rocky outcrops of granite and scattered with acacia woodlands and covered in a network of rivers and streams.
The Central Serengeti forms part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration and provides an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife such as giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, serval and much more. Popular activities include: game viewing, cultural tours, horse riding safaris, and hot air ballooning over the spectacularly scenic terrain.
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti together with Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Park form Africa’s most famous wildlife park. The image of acacia trees on an endless grass plain epitomises Africa for many, and then add a Masai warrior and some cattle to the picture, and the conversation need go no further. The annual wildebeest migration through the Serengeti and the Masai Mara is the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains.
But that is not where the game viewing ends; large prides of lions, elephants and giraffes in grasslands, gazelles and eland to mention but a few. Aside from traditional vehicle safaris, hot-air ballooning over the Serengeti plains has become almost essential.
Overnight: Kati Kati Mobile Camp
Serengeti Kati Kati is a mobile tented camp located in Central Serengeti, strategically located to cover the vast Serengeti Plains. The camp offers comfortable accommodation and a unique opportunity to enjoy a real safari camp experience, just a two-hour scenic drive from Olduvai Gorge Museum and Grumeti River.
Accommodation comprises 20 tents with en-suite facilities, with a cosy mess tent located in the centre of the camp where meals are served. The campfire is ready every evening for appetizers and snacks before dinner.
Serengeti National Park is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries on the planet and the largest National Park in Tanzania, covering an extension of 15,000 square kilometres. Its landscapes depict the mythical image of an Africa of large spaces, profound blue skies dotted with clouds, cool sunrises and fire-red sunsets.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4: Kati Kati Mobile Camp, Central Serengeti
Day Itinerary
Full day in Serengeti Central Serengeti, meals and overnight at Kati Kati Camp.
Central Serengeti
Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities. This picture-perfect landscape is characterized by endless stretches of savannah-covered open plains interspersed by rocky outcrops of granite and scattered with acacia woodlands and covered in a network of rivers and streams.
The Central Serengeti forms part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration and provides an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife such as giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, serval and much more. Popular activities include: game viewing, cultural tours, horse riding safaris, and hot air ballooning over the spectacularly scenic terrain.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 5: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, Karatu
Day Itinerary
After breakfast drive to Karatu area game drive en route via Ngorongoro Conservation area, meals and overnight at Bougainvillea Lodge. Travelers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will pass through the town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands.
Presided over by the towering Ol Deani Volcano, this small, colorful town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the area’s many game parks. The town offers a variety of activities including browsing the bustling marketplace, sampling beer at a local brewery, visiting a traditional homestead, or taking a guided walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and caves.
Whether you are looking for cultural tours, hiking and biking opportunities, a chance to enjoy an authentic rural Tanzania experience, or simply a break between safari game drives, this underrated town has plenty to offer.
Overnight: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Located on the outskirts of the town of Karatu in Tanzania, Bougainvillea Safari Lodge is an excellent option for a countryside getaway. Set amidst lush green landscapes, this charming property is home to thirty-two cottages, ten of which are located in the coffee garden while the others are surrounding the pool area.
Designed for a comfortable and convenient stay, all of the cottages are cosy and equipped with Wi-Fi, mosquito-netted king or twin beds, a dressing area, a fireplace, a large bathroom with a shower and a veranda.
When it comes to dining, guests can look forward to enjoying a delicious buffet for both breakfast and lunch and, for dinner, sit down for a five-Crouse event at the restaurant. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 6: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, Karatu
Day Itinerary
After breakfast you will drive to Ngorongoro Crater a full day crater tour, picnic lunch will be served. Late afternoon drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Ngorongoro Crater
Located in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse wildlife; which makes it one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, this UNESCO-listed crater is said to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Visitors can look forward to spotting the world-renowned Big Five and a host of other wildlife species including large herds of zebra and wildebeest.
It is famed as one of Tanzania’s best tourist attractions offering visitors an array of wonderful activities including excellent bird watching, trekking, wildlife viewing, mountain biking and visiting a local Maasai village. Don’t miss the opportunity to jump on an excursion to the magnificent Olduvai Gorge.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 7: End of Itinerary
Day Itinerary
After breakfast drive to Arusha arrive for lunch, after lunch you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight back home.
Or After lunch in Arusha, you may decide to extend you stay to the Spice Island of Zanzibar where you will relax on the beautiful beach for couple of days, then fly back home.
