This adventure takes you through Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes, from the highlands of Ngorongoro to the vast plains of the Serengeti. Experience guided hikes, Maasai culture, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking scenery, with comfortable accommodations and expert guidance throughout your journey.

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International airport you are transferred to your hotel in Arusha. (60 minutes)

Accommodation: Olerai Lodge

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Depart at 7:30 for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (2.5 hours). Once inside the Conservation area there is a 3 hour drive through the highlands to reach camp. On arrival at the special campsite on the rim of the Empakai crater, trek down to the crater floor with a ranger. September to December is Flamingo breeding season and the lake is fringed with thousands of flamingos. The descent takes about 40 minutes. Climb back up the crater wall in time for sundowners overlooking one of Tanzania’s hidden gems.

Accommodation: Empakai Special Campsite

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Set off with Maasai guides and their donkeys, winding your way through the rolling hills and picturesque Maasai villages. Today’s hike is around 8 hours. Arrive in Acacia camp in the afternoon and you have the option for a short hike to a lookout for sundowners with beautiful views overlooking the volcano, Ol Doinyo Lengai.

Accommodation: Acacia Camp

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Vistas are dominated by the active Volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai and the dramatic walls of the Rift Valley. Upon reaching the Rift Valley floor, you are met by the car and transferred to the campsite. Today’s hike is around 4 hours. Arrive at camp in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure.

Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari comfort tent)

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Spend the day exploring the Lake Natron area. Take a guided walk to the Ngare Sero waterfalls (3 hours), visit the lake shore and the hominid footprints.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron

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Today we start early to drive to the Serengeti, entering the Lobo gate in the east. In the afternoon we game drive on the way to camp in the central Serengeti. Magnificent in its magnitude and home to an abundance of wildlife, the Serengeti offers up the chance to view lions, cheetahs and leopards.

Zawadi Camp

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Today we explore the Serengeti on a full-day game drive.

Optional extra: hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti followed by a bush breakfast. ($599 pp)

Zawadi Camp

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Today we make our way to the Ngorongoro Crater- a highlight of every safari! The sheer crater walls give way to a wide expanse of land, home to dense animal populations including thousands of flamingos during breeding time. This is your chance for an encounter with an endangered rhino.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge

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Explore the area with a 3 hour guided bike ride that weaves through villages and farms to the shores of Lake Manyara where you can see warthogs, bushbuck and impala.

In the afternoon, we make our way back to Arusha.

Tumbili Lodge

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Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

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