Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be received by our VIP representative and transferred to your modern hotel in Arusha. Settle in, relax after your journey, and enjoy a pre-safari briefing from your guide about the incredible adventure that awaits.
After a delicious breakfast, we journey to Tarangire National Park, a land of giant baobab trees and vast elephant herds. Your home for the next two nights is a luxurious tented lodge offering stunning views over the plains. After lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive, exploring the Tarangire River which draws a spectacular concentration of wildlife.
Enjoy a full day dedicated to exploring the diverse landscapes of Tarangire. With no long drives today, you have the luxury of time to track predators, observe large family groups of elephants, and discover the park's rich birdlife. Return to the elegance of your tented lodge for sundowners and a gourmet dinner.
This morning, we drive towards the Great Rift Valley escarpment, with an option to visit Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Afterwards, we ascend into the cool, fertile highlands of Karatu. You'll check into your beautiful accommodation, a working farm offering an atmosphere of rustic charm and tranquility.
Overnight Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House
An early start takes us to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We descend to the crater floor for an unforgettable game drive in this self-contained natural wonder. The crater boasts an extraordinary density of wildlife, including the Big Five. Enjoy a chef-prepared picnic lunch before ascending back to the serene highlands.
Today we travel to the legendary Ndutu plains, located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which forms the southern edge of the Serengeti. This is the main stage for the Great Migration's calving season. Your luxury tented camp is perfectly positioned overlooking Lake Masek, offering a front-row seat to the spectacle.
A full day is dedicated to witnessing the circle of life on the Ndutu plains. Tens of thousands of wildebeest give birth, attracting a high concentration of predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Your guide will use their expertise to navigate the plains, ensuring you are in the best possible locations to witness the incredible predator-prey drama unfold.
After a final morning game drive in Ndutu, we head north into the iconic grasslands of the Central Serengeti National Park. This region is renowned for its resident big cat populations. Arrive at your stylish and contemporary tented lodge, which offers panoramic views of the savanna from your private deck.
Enjoy a full day of game drives in the famed Seronera Valley, the "big cat capital" of Africa. The network of rivers and kopjes (rocky outcrops) in this area provides ideal habitats for lions, leopards, and cheetahs. This is the classic, sweeping Serengeti landscape you've always dreamed of.
Enjoy a final sunrise breakfast amidst the sights and sounds of the Serengeti. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the nearby Seronera Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Arusha Airport (ARK). This scenic flight offers a magnificent aerial perspective of the vast landscapes you've just explored.
Upon arrival in Arusha, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the Four Points by Sheraton for day room use. Here, you can enjoy a farewell lunch, relax by the pool, shower, and repack your luggage at your leisure before your long journey home. In the late evening, you will be chauffeured to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your international departure.