Today you arrive directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (time and flight to be confirmed) and will be transferred to your pre-safari lodge in Arusha. 

Approximate driving time: 1-2 hours to lodge in Arusha
Accommodation: Grand Melia Hotel
Meals included: Dinner.

Today, depart from Arusha for a full-day private game drive in Lake Manyara — forest, floodplain, and lakeshore circuits. Keep an eye out for the park's abundant wildlife, such as elephants, giraffes, hippos, and various bird species. The park is famous for its elusive tree-climbing lions, a rare sight you might encounter. After a game drive, you will do a canopy ( Treetop walk) here in Manyara National Park, then drive to your accommodation for a little rest up. In the evening, you will visit a Maasai boma to learn their culture, traditional dances, and storytelling. After the whole day of exploration, you will drive back to your Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Approximate driving time: 3 hours to Manyara National park
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

Depart in the morning from Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge and drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari experience. Descend into the crater floor for an exciting game drive, where you may encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy breathtaking scenery and a picnic lunch at a designated site inside the crater, surrounded by wildlife. Spend the afternoon exploring different habitats and wildlife-rich areas within the crater. Later in the day, ascend the crater walls and begin your drive back to Karatu. Arrive at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge in the evening for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay.

Approximate driving time: 2.5 hours to Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation Name: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner.

Depart from Lake Manyara Airstrip for your scheduled bush flight to Serengeti National Park. After check-in and a short briefing, board a light aircraft and enjoy a scenic flight over the Great Rift Valley, volcanic highlands, and endless savannah landscapes. The flight may include short stops at other safari airstrips depending on the route and airline. Upon arrival in the Serengeti, you will be welcomed by your safari guide and begin an en-route game drive across the vast plains. Expect to see wildlife such as lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests soon after landing. 

Approximate driving time: 1 hour to Serengeti National Park
Accommodation Name: Four Season Safari Hotel & Resort
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner.

Continue your journey into Serengeti National Park for another day of adventure. Today's focus is on discovering the park's lesser-known gems, from secluded watering spots to hidden valleys. With your knowledgeable guide's expertise, you'll uncover the mysteries of this expansive wilderness, gaining valuable insights into the habits and habitats of the native wildlife.

Accommodation Name: Four Season Safari Hotel & Resort
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner.

Depart from Serengeti National Park on a scheduled bush flight to Arusha. After check-in at your Serengeti airstrip, board a light aircraft and enjoy a scenic flight over the endless plains, volcanic landscapes, and the Great Rift Valley. Flight duration is typically about 1 to 1.5 hours depending on the airstrip and routing. Upon arrival at Arusha Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel or onward destination. This flight offers a comfortable and time-saving way to exit the Serengeti after your safari experience. You will arrive in Arusha with lasting memories of Tanzania’s iconic wildlife and landscapes.

Approximate driving time:1.5 to Arusha Town
Accommodation Name: None
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner.