Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha/Moshi

   • Upon arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, be welcomed by one of the experienced Tanzanian driver/guides, ready to greet and escort you to Arusha and your chosen hotel.

   Accommodation: Lake Duluti Serena Lodge

   Meal Plan: Dinner

   Journey time and Distance: 1 hour, 55 km

2. Day 2: Arusha/Moshi to Lake Manyara National Park

   • Collect your picnic lunch box and start early from your Arusha hotel for the pleasant drive westwards to Lake Manyara National Park, exploring the stunning landscape of the park, looking for wildlife on the plains, in the acacia woodlands and by the shores of the shallow alkaline lake. Lake Manyara is rightly famous for its tree-climbing lions, but they’re far from the only highlight. 
   • By the end of an exhilarating afternoon, you could easily have spotted elephant, hippo, wildebeest, buffalo and giraffe, plus many other species. Pink-hued flamingos, one of 400 bird species recorded here, provide a splash of colour.
   • At the end of the afternoon, return to your lodge for some relaxation and a delicious dinner.

   Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic lunch box and Dinner

   Journey time and Distance: 2 hours, 130 km

3. Day 3: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

   • After breakfast, collect lunch boxes and leave Lake Manyara, National Park. The journey takes you west and north, your exciting destination being a name familiar to everyone – the Serengeti! Along the way, the sheer scale of the territory and the raw beauty of the landscapes reveal themselves, and your driver-guide will help you to spot animals and birds. This is just a preview of things to come, for the Serengeti is home to what is possibly the world’s greatest gathering of wildlife; this is an unforgettable experience on this Tanzania Safari Luxury.
   • After enjoying a picnic lunch, you’ll be eager to pursue some greater wildlife-spotting opportunities in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. These ‘endless plains’ are home to elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah, hippo, and crocodile.
   • At the end of the afternoon, exhausted and exhilarated, it’s back to your chosen accommodation for dinner.

   Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge

   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic lunch box, and Dinner

   Journey time and Distance: 4.5 hours, 205 km

4. Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

   • Make the most of the day with an 08:00 am start, heading off on your morning game drive. 
   • It’s almost impossible to spend too much time in Serengeti, and with more than 1.6 million herbivores – plus thousands of predators – there’s always something new and interesting to see.
   • Spot some more of the many species at Serengeti, teaching you about their fascinating habits and habitats. Later, the adventure will continue when you travel up to Ngorongoro, another African icon.
   • After a pleasant picnic lunch, it’s time to drive eastwards to visit another spectacular setting for Tanzania’s wildlife, the famous Ngorongoro Crater.
   • On arrival, settle in at the lodge while a tasty, hot dinner is prepared for you.

   Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic lunch box, and Dinner

   Journey time and Distance: 3.5 hours, 145 km

5. Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

   • At Ngorongoro Crater, spot elephant, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, wallowing hippo, waterbuck, baboons, even the rare black rhino.
   • After your early morning game drive, enjoy your picnic lunch in the crater before returning to the airport for your flight home.
   • Drive for 5 hours from Ngorongoro Crater floor to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

   Meal Plan: Breakfast and Picnic lunch box
   Journey time and Distance: 5 hours, 245 km