Today, spend the day at leisure and get the chance to acclimate. After a relaxing morning, you will have the opportunity to visit Arusha’s Cultural Heritage Center as well as Shanga Workshop which empowers Tanzanians with disabilities to create unique, high-quality, handmade jewelry, glassware and home wares. Get to know some of the people who call Tanzania home and who make a big difference in their communities.

Accomodations:

When Kibo Palace Hotel opened its doors in 2006, it brought a breath of fresh air and set the pace in hotel standards offering fine cuisine and highest level of professionalism in Arusha. Since then, it has been recognized in various forums. The hotel has hosted important events and continues to accommodate international, regional and local dignitaries, politicians and renowned businessmen and women as well as those coming to visit our beautiful parks. We are very proud of our hotel both for it’s beautiful architectural design, ambiance and the service we provide to match. The Kibo Palace Hotel enjoys a prime location close to The Arusha International Conferencing Centre, The United Nations and the East African Community Headquarters. Arusha is the gateway to the famous Ngorongoro Crater, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire, Arusha and Lake Manyara National Parks. The hotel has 77 well appointed luxury rooms and suites with all modern amenities. The Chef and his team serve delectable cuisine and mouth watering desserts that are a favourite for many at our Kilimanjaro Restaurant and Poolside. 

Trade Arusha for baobab trees, as you head into Tarangire National Park. Have your cameras ready, today will be your first game drive - time for some Big Five bingo! With the highest density of elephants in the country, Tarangire NP offers an incredible opportunity to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. From towering baobab trees to diverse wildlife including lions and giraffes, the park's unique ambiance and thriving ecosystem make it a must-visit destination for safari enthusiasts.

Explore this beautiful park on a game drive before you check into to your beautiful accommodation inside the park.

In the evening, after an early dinner, you will have the opportunity to go on a night game drive! A new world of nocturnal animal species awaits you on an exclusive night game drive excursion within the Tarangire National Park, as this area is considered an ideal location for this activity. Lake Manyara ecosystem close by, Tarangire National Park is a melting pot for all types of animals. Tarangire river is richly in the reliable waters year round and animals here are in prime conditions making wildlife viewing even better. The lesser seen animals are generally seen.

Accommodations:

Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge is located in the heart of Tarangire, Tanzania’s wild land and landscapes. Tarangire is famed for its massive elephant herds, true sense of wilderness and a gentle backdrop of baobabs. It is the lesser visited but more intriguing park on the northern circuit.

At Tarangire Safari Lodge, we have 10 standard tented suites PLUS 2 x 2 bedroom inter-connected tented family suites, and one honeymoon tent with outdoor shower that are open throughout the year. During these dry months, the massive elephants herds travel through the corridor between Manyara and Tarangire and spend their time in and around the park. This is because of their ability to uncover permanent sources of fresh water. We endeavour to retain the uniqueness and intimacy of the camp, while being directed by the location, wildlife and other factors of responsible tourism. The main thatched area is open plan from bar to lounge to dining area - and offset with a stunning rim flow pool in front of the property overlooking the wild expanses ahead, all the way to the Great Rift Valley wall.

Continue with a game drive in Tarangire NP before you make your way to Lake Eyasi.  On your way there, you will visit the local farming village of Mto Wa Mbu where you will get to go on a 1.5 hour guided walk. This village is unique in Tanzania, since it is home to over 120 different tribes from across Africa. The walk will take you to see local farms, schools, a kindergarten, local homes, the market and banana farms.

Enjoy a relaxing evening at your lodge at the shore of Lake Eyasi before meeting and connecting with some of Tanzania's most fascinating tribes - the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes - the following morning!

Accommodations: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

Located on a gentle slope overlooking the lake, Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge offers stunning views over the seasonal soda lake and up to the Ngorongoro Conservatio Area. All the 14 spacious rooms are scattered within the vast property and are tastefully furnished with great attention to detail, the décor blends elements from the surrounding landscape with modern comfort, and have private verandah overlooking the lake.

The region of Lake Eyasi,South-west of Ngorongoro, is home to the Hadza bushmen, the last survivors of a civilisation that knows nothing of agriculture, livestock, pottery, and metals. They live by hunting with bows and arrows, and gathering wild berries and fruits. They are the last heirs of the homines sapientes who took their first steps right here, along the Rift Valley, about two hundred thousand years ago.

Their way of life has remained unchanged over the millennia and they live in small wandering groups of about twenty individuals. The Hadza people of Lake Eyasi are the heirs of the very first human beings, the kids of Olduvai Gorge and Koobi Fora who still have a symbiotic relationship with the environment, the purest example of anarchic society with no rules, no chief, no dont’s.

Get up before sunrise and visit the Hadzabe Bushmen, one of the world’s last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes, and let them teach you all about their time-honored hunting techniques, survival skills, food preparation and cultural norms. You will get the chance to go on an exciting morning hunt with them! This is one of the most sensitive cultural encounters available in the world today.

Afterwards, you'll visit the Datoga Tribe. These pastoralists are also skilled blacksmiths who collect metal scrap, which they cleverly process into bracelets, arrowheads and knives. You also have the opportunity to visit one of the huts in the village where the women grind flour from corn, from which later bread is baked.

While visiting the tribe, you'll distribute solar lights and water filters. Make a tangible difference in their lives while getting an authentic insight into local life!

In the afternoon, your journey continues as you drive to the iconic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In the late afternoon, check into your spectacular accommodation on the Ngorongoro Crater Rim!

Accomodations: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Nestled high on the jagged rim of the Ngorongoro Crater and shrouded in mist, the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is a stunning example of ecological and architectural harmony. The boulder-built buildings of the Lodge are camouflaged by indigenous creepers and linked by timber walkways that skirt ancient trees. Inside, guests are greeted by the hushed ambiance of a game-viewing hide and the ochre, rust, and charcoal imagery of a prehistoric cavern, decorated with Maasai iron spears, bright-beaded robes, and intricately-carved artifacts. The rooms, strung around the crater rim, are adorned with brass lamps, wildwood mirrors, and Maasai carvings, each featuring its own rock-enclosed balcony and uninterrupted views of the Crater below. After a day of adventure, guests can follow a gentle nature trail, take a guided walk to the Crater's rim, or simply relax with a herbal massage as the sun sets behind the mountains. Explore the Cradle of Mankind at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge and experience one of the most unique travel experiences in the world.

After an early breakfast you will be one of the very first vehicles descending the six hundred meters (2,000ft) into the Ngorongoro Crater for superb game viewing!

Wildlife wonderlands don't get much better than the Ngorongoro Crater, possibly one of the most iconic animal-viewing areas in the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site (and with very good reason), the cavernous bowl-shaped crater is a caldera, formed two to three million years ago when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself. Today, the flat floor is covered in nutritious grasses and home to an unprecedented number of black rhino as well as black-maned lions, magnificent tuskers, and smaller plains game, but surprisingly no giraffe. We'll leave you to ponder why when you visit!

Spend the first half of the day exploring the crater on a game drive before you proceed to the Ndutu Plains of the Southern Serengeti where you will stay for three (3) nights.

Accommodations: Nyikani Migration Camp

From December through March, the wildebeest migration moves in and out of the Ndutu area. Ndutu is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, just south of Serengeti National Park.

Nyikani Migration Camps location provides easy access to prime game viewing areas around Lake Ndutu and Masek. In addition to the almost two million wildebeest and zebra that move through the area each year, Ndutu is home to cheetah, lion, giraffe and hundreds of bird species. During February’s calving season, the wildebeest give birth to 8,000 babies a day.

Spend two (2) full days in the Ndutu Plains  of the Southern Serengeti and witness the Great Migration! Being in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) you will be able to drive off road - a great advantage for getting up close to Africa's large mammals! There is so much to see - witness the Great Migration giving birth to thousands of calves, and the predators always searching for their next meal!

The Ndutu region forms part of the northern section of Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stretches to the unfenced southern reaches of the Serengeti National Park, a meeting point between these two incredible wilderness areas. This section of the park is made up of rolling grasslands peppered with alkaline lakes that attract flocks of flamingos, as well as acacia woodlands.

We are completely flexible with your preferences and the days will be organized according to your wishes. On every day of the safari, your guide will discuss with you the best timings for you, including the game drives and the wake-up time. For example, you could do a morning game drive, return to the camp for lunch and relaxation and finish with an afternoon game drive, or you could do a full day game drive with picnic lunch.

Accomodations: Nyikani Migration Camp

From December through March, the wildebeest migration moves in and out of the Ndutu area. Ndutu is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, just south of Serengeti National Park.

Nyikani Migration Camps location provides easy access to prime game viewing areas around Lake Ndutu and Masek. In addition to the almost two million wildebeest and zebra that move through the area each year, Ndutu is home to cheetah, lion, giraffe and hundreds of bird species. During February’s calving season, the wildebeest give birth to 8,000 babies a day.

After a last morning game drive in Ndutu, you will be dropped off at Ndutu Airstrip, from where you will **fly back to Arusha (ARK). Here, you will be picked up and transferred to West Kilimanjaro (approx. 90 minute drive) where you will spend the next two (2) days to immerse yourself in the Maasai culture at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.

**Please note this transfer will be a small plane with luggage/weight restrictions. Our main luggages will be transported by our drivers to West Kilimanjaro. You will need to pack a smaller duffle/bag/luggage to carry only necessities plus a camera bag. You will be allowed 20kg + an extra 15kg per person. Total of 35kg per person including backpacks (= approx. 77lbs).

You will have the opportunity to experience several cultural activities or you can simply sit back and take full advantage of the amenities this magical place has to offer. In the morning, go on a nature walk through Maasailand, and take part in a spear throwing in the evening before witnessing a traditional sundowner ceremony and joining the Maasai for storytelling at the campfire. You will also have the chance to visit Africa Amini Alama’s projects such as their elementary and secondary schools, if you wish. Witness the positive change this organization has brought to an entire community.

Whether engaging in cultural experiences, witnessing the positive impact of community initiatives, your time spent here promises to be enriching and rewarding.

Accommodations: Original Maasai Lodge

Offering 16 traditional Maasai inspired bungalows, the Original Maasai Lodge offers a unique African experience in Ngare Nanyuki, Tanzania. The bungalows are solar-powered and offer European standards, with toilet and shower with hot water. Guests can enjoy the magnificent sunrise behind the Kilimanjaro from the terrace whilst international and traditional Swahili dishes are refined with home-grown herbs and served in the restaurant. Free activities such as javelin throwing, dances, nature walks or campfire conversations allow interaction with the Maasai. For added relaxation, guests can make use of the relaxation area, massage room, swimming pool and sauna.

Enjoy a relaxing morning and take in your surroundings one last time. Depending on the time of your flight departure, meet your transfer to Kilimanjaro (JRO) airport from where you will catch your international flight back home.