Trip Highlights
Private safari with professional driver-guide
The Big Five: Get up close with Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes, and the rare Black Rhino.
The Great Migration: Visit the Serengeti, the stage for the world's largest movement of wildebeest and zebras.
Giant Baobabs: Explore Tarangire, famous for its massive ancient trees and huge elephant families.
The "Eighth Wonder": Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural paradise teeming with animals.
Cultural Connection: Spend time with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes to learn about ancient hunting and blacksmith skills.
Tree-Climbing Lions: Search for the unique lions of Lake Manyara and see thousands of pink flamingos.
About This Safari
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, you will be met by your safari driver-guide and transferred to Forest Hill Lodge. Nestled in a quiet area of Arusha, this lodge provides the perfect atmosphere to rest after your flight and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, you will be met by your safari driver-guide and transferred to Forest Hill Lodge. Nestled in a quiet area of Arusha, this lodge provides the perfect atmosphere to rest after your flight and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Forest Hill Lodge
Meals: Dinner Included
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park. Known as the "Home of Giants," Tarangire is famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees that dot the landscape. During the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes the only water source for miles, drawing in thousands of animals.
Accommodation: Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp
Meals: Full Board & Soft Drinks
Spend a full day exploring the diverse habitats of Tarangire. Look out for lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, and over 500 species of birds. This extra day allows you to venture deeper into the park's southern sections where few tourists go, offering a truly private safari feel.
Accommodation: Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp
Meals: Full Board & Soft Drinks
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. This park is a scenic gem, featuring a lush groundwater forest, steep cliffs of the Rift Valley, and a sparkling soda lake. Keep your eyes on the acacia branches for the famous tree-climbing lions and watch thousands of flamingos tint the shoreline pink.
Accommodation: Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge
Meals: Full Board & Soft Drinks
Today you journey to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. You will drive through the high-altitude farmlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying wildlife viewing along the way. As the trees disappear and the "endless plains" begin, you will realize why this is Africa's most famous park.
Accommodation: Signature Serengeti Camp
Meals: Full Board & Soft Drinks
Enjoy two full days exploring the Serengeti, home to the Big Five and the Great Migration (seasonal). Your guide will track the movement of the massive herds of wildebeest and zebras, along with the predators, lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, that follow them. The vast landscape offers endless opportunities for spectacular photography.
Accommodation: KumbuKumbu Luxury Tented Camp
Meals: Full Board & Soft Drinks
Enjoy two full days exploring the Serengeti, home to the Big Five and the Great Migration (seasonal). Your guide will track the movement of the massive herds of wildebeest and zebras, along with the predators, lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, that follow them. The vast landscape offers endless opportunities for spectacular photography.
Accommodation: KumbuKumbu Luxury Tented Camp
Meals: Full Board & Soft Drinks
After a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, head toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. The landscape changes from golden savanna to lush, green forests. Arrive in the evening and settle into your lodge, which offers crisp mountain air and stunning views near the crater rim.
Accommodation: Serena Ngorongoro
Meals: Full Board & Soft Drinks
Early in the morning, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a natural amphitheater hosting over 30,000 animals, including the rare black rhino. After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, ascend the crater and drive to the nearby town of Karatu.
Accommodation: Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara
Meals: Full Board & Soft Drinks
Drive to Lake Eyasi for a cultural encounter with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. You will learn about their ancient hunter-gatherer lifestyle, traditional medicine, and blacksmithing skills. Afterward, return to Arusha for your onward flight or hotel drop-off, bringing your journey to a close.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included
What's Included
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities (unless marked optional)
- All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
- Professional driver/guide
- All transportation
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- All taxes and VAT
- Meals (as specified)
- Drinks (excluding spirits/liquor)
Not Included
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and after the tour
- Tips (recommended: US$20 per person per day)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees
