Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, your driver-guide greets you and transfers you to your lodge in Arusha. After check-in, you have time to relax and unwind. In the evening, enjoy a casual sundowner preview of your upcoming safari before dining independently at the lodge.
Breakfast
Forest Hill Hotel
Day 1: Arusha - Tarangire NP
The day begins with sunrise tea and breakfast before setting off for Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a full day of game drives, observing elephants, lions, zebras, and birds among ancient baobab trees. After a picnic lunch and more wildlife viewing, you arrive at your camp for a warm welcome, sunset snacks, and a three-course dinner.
Full board
Mvuli Mountain Ngorongoro Lodge
Day 2: Tarangire - Ngorongoro Crater
Start with tea and a geology briefing, then journey to the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive where you may spot black rhinos, hippos, and flamingos. After lunch by the lake, head to the Serengeti, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive. Settle into camp with welcome refreshments, a bush sundowner, and dinner under the stars.
Full board
Embalakai Serengeti camp
Day 3: Full-day Serengeti game drive
Today is a full-day safari across the Serengeti’s southern plains. Begin early to track big cats and migrating herds. Enjoy a mid-morning talk on migration routes and conservation followed by tea and pastries. The day continues with scenic drives, crocodile sightings, and birdwatching, capped off with dinner and optional stargazing at camp.
Full board
Embalakai Serengeti camp
Day 4: Serengeti - Ndutu Plains
Follow the herds toward the Ndutu Plains on a morning drive, with an ecology briefing and refreshment stop en route. After lunch beneath acacia trees, focus on calving zones where newborns and predators are active. Arrive at Ndutu camp by evening, relax with sunset snacks, and enjoy a locally-sourced dinner.
Full board
Africa safari South Serengeti Ndutu
Day 5 - 6: Ndutu Plains
Spend two days immersed in the calving season of the southern Serengeti. Early morning drives highlight predator-prey interactions, followed by conservation discussions and tea breaks. Midday safaris explore soda springs and hippo habitats. After scenic lunches, continue with afternoon drives for exceptional wildlife photography. Return to camp each evening for a lantern-lit dinner.
Full board
Africa safari South Serengeti Ndutu
Day 7: Ndutu - Arusha
After breakfast, journey back to Arusha with game viewing stops along the way. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route and a final short drive to your Arusha lodge. The afternoon is free for relaxation, with dinner on your own.
Full board
Forest Hill Hotel
Departure: Morning at leisure
Spend your final morning at leisure—relax, shop, or enjoy the lodge’s amenities. Late morning, you’ll be transferred to the airport. A packed breakfast is available upon request for early departures.
