DAY 1

• ARUSHA
• Get In and Get Some Rest
• You will be greeted by a private English-speaking guide in the public waiting area of Kilimanjaro International Airport after passing through baggage claim. This guide will transfer you to your hotel and assist with check-in.
• Before departing on your first day of activities, a trip representative will meet you at your hotel to discuss the details of your trips and answer any questions you may have.
• For your added comfort, an English speaking airport representative will meet you at the Kilimanjaro Airport arrivals hall. This representative will walk you through the welcome package documents, your itinerary and answer any questions you may have.
• While in our care, your safety and security are our number one priority. As such, in the unlikely event of serious illness or injury, all guests are provided with a “Flying Doctors” insurance policy. This emergency evacuation insurance covers the cost of the evacuation flight back to Nairobi for treatment, however, does not cover the cost of any medical treatment received. We highly recommend travel insurance for full coverage.

DAY 2

• ARUSHA TO MANYARA

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• The Adventure Begins
• A boxed lunch will be provided today.
• Your guide will drive you from Arusha to Lake Manyara Park. The trip takes approximately two hours.
• Be sure to keep your eyes peeled this afternoon as you set out for a game drive in search of elusive tree climbing lions. Manyara National Park is home to a number of these rare and beautiful animals, so spotting one in the midst of an afternoon nap is possible. Although there has been much debate as to why these lions climb the trees, the most commonly accepted explanation is that the lions developed this skill in order to escape the constant pestering of flies. Only lucky guests will see these animals in person, however, with the sun at full strength in the afternoon, all travelers can expect to spot a great deal of wildlife finding refuge in shaded areas.

DAY 3

• MANYARA

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• Under African Skies
• Today, tour the Manyara region which is best known for its baboon population. This area also has many herbivores such as hippos, impalas, elephants, wildebeests, buffalo, warthogs and giraffes. Some lucky visitors have also been able to spot the rare tree climbing lions! The giant fig trees and mahogany trees are seen in the groundwater forest immediately around the park gates, which draw nourishment from subterranean springs that are replenished continuously from crater highlands directly above the Manyara basin. Afterward, continue on to your next destination.

DAY 4

• MANYARA TO NGORONGORO

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• Big-Game Galore
• Your guide will drive you from Manyara to the mighty Ngorongoro Crater. Approximate travel time varies between one and three hours. Transfer times depend on the location of your accommodation, weather conditions and the number of stops made along the way. During the peak of the rainy season, longer travel times should be expected.
• During your stay in Ngorongoro, a range of optional activities are available to you. From bush picnics to cultural visits to local Masai villages to guided wildlife discovery walks, the choice is yours. Of course, in the spectacular setting of the Ngorongoro Crater, you may prefer to simply relax at the lodge with a refreshment in hand and watch as the day unfolds before your eyes. If you would like more information on any optional activity, please speak to your Destination Expert.

DAY 5

• NGORONGORO

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• Hakuna Matata
• Today discover one of the most remarkable wildlife conservation areas in Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater. Departing in a privately driven vehicle alongside a local expert guide, you will make your way to the setting for today’s adventure. The world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera, this geological marvel was formed as the result of a gigantic explosion which caused the volcano to collapse on itself, thereby creating the massive crater. Roughly 12 miles wide and some 2,000 feet deep, the trip from crater rim to floor takes approximately 45 minutes by vehicle. The extremely fertile crater floor has attracted incredibly dense populations of wildlife, and at present over 25,000 large animals call the crater home, including some of the world’s last remaining black rhinos. The crater floor is also host to some of the highest concentrations of carnivores in the world, featuring large prides of lions, packs of hyenas and solitary predators like cheetahs and jackals. A keen eye paired with expertly procured search patterns from your guide is sure to help you spot a wide range of wildlife and perhaps some of the more elusive species like leopards, servals, and bat-eared foxes.
• An experienced tracker-guide and private vehicle will accompany you today while exploring Ngorongoro National Park.

DAY 6

• NGORONGORO TO MANYARA TO SERENGETI

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• Onward and Upward
• Your guide will drive you from the Ngorongoro Conservation area to Lake Manyara. Approximate travel time varies between one and three hours. Transfer times depend on the location of your accommodation, weather conditions and the number of stops made along the way. During the peak of the rainy season, longer travel times should be expected.
• Board a flight in Manyara with service to the Serengeti. Approximate time will vary based on your arrival airstrip, however, most flights take roughly one hour.
• Please note, strict luggage restrictions apply to this flight: 1) Maximum weight allowance of 66 lbs (30 kg) is permitted per person. 2) Baggage must be soft-shelled.
  
• A representative from your lodge will pick you up and transfer you between the lodge and the airstrip. Depending on time, they will fit in a quick game drive.
• The Serengeti was once known as Masailand, and was home to fierce warriors who lived alongside wild animals, surviving off the natural resources of the land. Many of these people can still be found in the region today, some living as far away as the Masai Mara in Kenya. During your safari, consider taking the time to meet the people of an enduring Masai tribe (please speak to your Destination Expert for more information). Whether or not you make the trip to a Masai village, keep in mind as you explore the Serengeti that these lands have been central to Masai life for centuries. As you pass through the region – a photographer’s delight – remind yourself of the incredible, generational history of the Masai people, and the impressive feat of survival on the plains.

DAY 7

• SERENGETI

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• Call of the Wild
• Hop aboard a safari vehicle and set out on a captivating game drive. During the morning hours, many animals are just beginning their daily activities and this provides for outstanding viewing and photography opportunities. Typically departing close to the crack of dawn, at roughly 6:30 am, this morning you will head out into the plains of the Serengeti to explore its vast and impressive plains, returning to your lodge just before lunch with stories to share over a delicious meal.
• On today’s afternoon game drive, the choice is up to you: search for the Big 5 or expand your horizons to discover something different. The Serengeti not only has a rich mix of animals – it also has an incredible array of bird life with almost 450 different species.

DAY 8

• SERENGETI

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• High in the Sky
• This morning, soar into the skies and watch the sun dawn across the plains of the Serengeti. First, the balloon will ascend to afford a panoramic view of the park, then sweep down to the treetops so you can see the animals up close. With the ability to quietly rise and descend, you are able to get quite close to the animals and to enjoy some of the most incredible views imaginable. Cap off the experience with champagne and a freshly cooked breakfast right in the middle of the game park. A highly recommended activity, a hot air balloon ride in the Serengeti is truly an unforgettable experience. Please note: A minimum number of six participants are required for this activity to operate. If your group size is less than six and you wish to have a hot air balloon ride, this can be arranged at an additional cost. Please speak with your Destination Expert for more details.
• This afternoon, climb aboard a safari vehicle and head to the vast savanna of the Serengeti in pursuit of exciting wildlife sightings. With approximately 70 species of large mammals freely roaming its wild terrain, the park is rightfully considered to be among the finest game viewing areas in the world. As you traverse the grassy plains of the Serengeti, look out for species such as blue wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, lion, giraffe, and many more. See both grazers and predators in their natural habitat; and take in the enchanting landscape of northern Tanzania. Your game drive concludes as you are transferred back to your accommodation.  

DAY 9

• SERENGETI TO ARUSHA
• Until Next Time…
• A representative from your lodge will pick you up and transfer you between the lodge and the airstrip. Depending on time, they will fit in a quick game drive.
• Board a flight in Serengeti with service to Arusha. The flight will make several stops along on the way. Approximate travel time is two hours.
• Please note, strict luggage restrictions apply to this flight: 1) Maximum weight allowance of 32 lbs (15 kg) is permitted per person. 2) Baggage must be soft-shelled. 3) Additional baggage allowance can be arranged at additional cost, please speak to your Destination Expert for more information.
• Today you will have a private guide and driver at your disposal.

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Arusha Coffee Lodge

Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

Gibb`s Farm

Serengeti Bushtops Camp