Meet your driver guide upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. You’ll be transferred to Arusha Coffee Lodge, a charming lodge set on a picturesque coffee plantation offering a relaxing, colonial-style retreat with beautiful views of Mount Meru.

It’s the perfect place for you to acclimate to Africa. You can simply relax while sipping one of the best coffees you will ever taste, or take a stroll through the plantations, or visit the markets in nearby Arusha.

After a leisurely breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your connecting flight to Lake Manyara National Park. After touching down at the airstrip, meet your driver guide and be transferred to Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, which serves as your base for two nights as you whet your appetite for the adventures to come.

Enjoy an exclusive and intimate experience staying at the only lodge within the park, perfectly complemented by its relaxed ambience. You can open up the sliding doors of your thatched chalet and let the African sunlight and fresh air breathe life in as you enjoy the breath-taking views.

Lake Manyara is a great place for a safari introduction, thanks to its excellent wildlife viewing opportunities with fewer crowds. Embark on morning and afternoon game drives as well as thrilling night drives during your stay.

The park is famous for its clouds of flamingos and other waterbirds, making it a paradise for avid birders. The forested valleys and grassy plains support a varied range of animal species, including elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and many antelopes; predators, however, are fewer.

Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact caldera known for its high density of wildlife, including the Big Five within its 600m-deep, self-contained ecosystem. With a density of game rarely seen anywhere else in Africa, this long-extinct volcano promises unparalleled wildlife viewing all year round. It is one of the few places in Africa where the Big 5 can be spotted in a single game drive.

Your base in Ngorongoro for the next two nights is Lemala Osonjoi Lodge, an upscale lodge in the lush foothills of the Crater, offering unparalleled access to the crater floor. Explore the various sections of the crater; feel free to discuss your special interests and the game viewing experience with your guide.

You’ll return to the lodge’s elegant comforts after spending the day exploring the crater floor. Share your adventure tales with fellow travelers over fireside cocktails. A sumptuous dinner is served in the glamorous dining room, bringing the day to a delightful end.

A farewell beckons, and you’ll board your charter flight to the Serengeti. Enjoy the aerial views revealing the vast open plains of the legendary reserve below stretching towards a distant horizon.

This is where the famed wildebeest migration occurs, when a million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle undertake their yearly movement, following the seasonal rains to find fresh grazing.

Upon arrival, you’ll settle in the Serengeti Under Canvas, a mobile tented camp that follows the migration. It is traditionally elegant and as comfortable as any permanent lodge.

You have three days to explore the variety of opportunities the park has to offer and to see why Tanzania is considered one of Africa’s premier safari destinations.

Your visit features morning and afternoon game drives led by experienced guides, the primary focus of your daily activities. Guided nature walks, night drives, and hot-air balloon rides (optional extra) add new perspectives to your Serengeti experience.

Wake up to an early morning game drive and a last delicious brunch before transferring to the airstrip for your flight back home. Fly over the ancient landscape while reflecting on your adventures and the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.