After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater through lush highland forests and the grassy interior, past herds of gentle herbivores and flocks of pink flamingos surrounding the shallow waters of Lake Magadi. Be struck by the sublime scenery and breathtaking beauty of the crater – yellow fever trees sway gently in the wind and hippopotamuses laze sleepily in the waters of Gorigor Swamp and Ngoitokitok Springs. Head east and onwards north into the dryer grassland region, where black rhinos, hyenas and buffalos roam.
Enjoy a refreshing packed lunch before continuing your full-day game drive, then return to Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge for a well-earned dinner and a restful evening in stylish serenity. Coffee-lovers may choose to join an optional Karatu village tour and plantation visit, with the chance to sample some of Tanzania’s finest coffee.
After breakfast, drive west to Serengeti National Park. Deep in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti – in Maasai, ‘Endless Plains’ – contains unending stretches of savannah-covered ground, acacia woodlands and a labyrinthine network of rivers, creeks and streams. The famous Seronera Valley, renowned for being one of the best places on the continent to view Africa’s vibrant native wildlife, is found within – you’ll glimpse great herds of wild zebra, giraffe, impala, waterbuck and jackal. It’s home to the ‘Great Migration,’ one of the largest movements of animals in the world, and the millions of creatures moving northward across hundreds of kilometres is a vision almost mythological in its grandness.
Fill up with provided lunch, then strike out for an afternoon game drive through the Serengeti. Later, arrive at your next luxurious accommodation. Savour a delicious dinner at your intimate tented camp, just metres away from a hippo pool.
With bountiful wildlife, a great camp and brilliant local hosts, you’re all set for two days of thrilling adventure. Enjoy every moment of your full-day game drives with the help of your knowledgeable guide, unveiling the mysteries of the endless plains – all you need is quiet and patience. Admiring the timeless vistas and boundless horizons, you’ll see kopjes, local rock formations favoured by lions, leopards and cheetahs for their shelter from the wind and rain, as well as a dazzling array of local animals.
For those seeking a different vantage point, perhaps you’ll choose to join an optional early morning hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti with complimentary glass of champagne.
In the evening, return to your glamorous camp for another magnificent dinner and a peaceful evening in your luxury tent.
After breakfast, depart the Serengeti for the magnificent scenery of Lake Manyara. Arriving in time for a hearty lunch, your afternoon kicks into action with a drive through the diverse landscape of Lake Manyara National Park. Steep, forested mountains and dense woods surround the jaw-dropping animal activity of the valley’s soda lakes.
Watch for the hypnotic patterns of zebra and turn your eyes to the trees for a look at the park’s famous tree-climbing lions. These proud predators seek higher perches to avoid heat and insects, and for a better view of their prey.
This evening, unwind with an exquisite dinner before retiring to your well-appointed suite. Alternatively, choose to join an optional night game drive for a chance to see the nocturnal side of life, from hungry hippos to prickly porcupines.
This morning, opt to join a two-hour nature walk from your lodge down towards the valley.
Once you’ve gathered your energy over breakfast, it’s time to set off for the astounding Tarangire National Park. Jagged granite ridges, sweeping river valleys and an abundance of proud, thick-trunked baobab groves make this park unlike anywhere else in the world. On arrival, set about discovering the wondrous wildlife of the region on an exhilarating game drive. En route through the savannah, you’ll have the chance to witness some of the nation’s most extraordinary wildlife – herds of elephant amble through the woodlands as impala, gazelle and wildebeest wander their own path, perhaps stalked by proud lion predators in the shadows, while the skies may fill with a thousand blazing colours as the park’s rich migratory birdlife ascends.
After enjoying your packed lunch and a day of memory-making, head to your majestic treetop lodge for a flavourful dinner and an evening at leisure.
If you’re hoping for one last chance to admire the landscape, perhaps you’ll choose to join an optional early morning hot air balloon ride over Tarangire.
After one last breakfast, say goodbye to one of the most breathtaking places in the world as you transfer back to Arusha for afternoon drop-off at your post-tour accommodation or onward flight from Arusha Airport (ARK).