When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, we will collect and transfer you to your first night at the Arusha Coffee Lodge. The short journey between the airport and your hotel is enough to get you tingling with excitement for the African tour ahead. Memories of Ernest Hemingway’s - The Snows of Kilimanjaro will come
to mind as you marvel at the nature around you.

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In the morning, depart from the Arusha for a morning spent learning about life in the bush of Africa with an introduction to Northern Tanzania Culture and people when Visit Mto Wa Mbu Village walking. Early this afternoon make your way to Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, where you will eat lunch overlooking Lake Manyara. This bird-lovers paradise is your first taste of African wildlife to come.

Later enjoy your first game viewing opportunity inside the park – lake Manyara is famous for tree-climbing lions, These are just a few things to come you will see giraffes, warthog, and grumpy Cape buffalo just to mention a few. End of afternoon en-route Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the famous Ngorongoro Crater. This area of the land is a wildlife mecca and one not to be missed on your trip.

Join us for a welcome reception and dinner at the lodge. Built on the dormant volcano's rim, take in breathtaking views over the “lost world” below.

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

 Lion Paw Lodge 

On Day 3, explore Africa's Garden of Eden, the Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is the grasslands, forests, and freshwater lake that inspire the continual migration of animals and makes for the perfect chance to catch a glimpse of Africa's notorious Big Five, i.e., buffalo, elephants, leopards, black-maned lions, and the rare black rhinoceros.

Riding through the crater in a four-wheel drive, you will get up close to some of the most unforgettable animals on the planet.

After some exploring, enjoy a hot lunch picnic in the heart of the crater before we take in some more sights and head back to the lodge for the evening. Awaiting you at the lodge will be a deliciously prepared dinner accompanied by local entertainment to enjoy as you reminisce about the day you just had. From your private terrace, observe some more of Ngorongoro's wildlife-rich caldera in nature below.

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

 Lion Paw Lodge

Time to explore Oldupai Gorge, where archaeologists Louis and Mary Leakey discovered the fossilized remains of some of the earliest known human species, an estimated 1.8 million years old. Learn all about the significance of such a site during your docent-led tour.

Next, we continue with some wildlife viewing—this time driving the rough dirt roads across the plains and grasslands of the infamous Serengeti. Tonight, you will stay at the safari lodge in the Central Serengeti, which was inspired by Maasai tribal dwellings. Enjoy dinner with some local entertainment in the lodge’s lounge at your leisure.

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 Melia Serengeti Lodge  

View the African plains from above. On Day 5, take a mesmerizing HOT AIR BALLOON flight as dawn breaks over the stunning Serengeti grasslands. Observe the wildlife during the first light of day, which is sure to be an African safari highlight.

After landing below, indulge in a champagne breakfast in the bush. This experience is sure to make it the most unforgettable morning you have had in quite some time.

In the afternoon, embark on a game drive throughout the Serengeti plains where sightings of wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, hyenas, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, rhinoceros, hippos, buffalo, jackals, and gazelles are frequent. Not only that, but this area of land is the best place on the continent to see the pride of lions.

After much excitement, return to your lodge for lunch and an afternoon of leisure. Lectures will be held at the lodge by an expert if you wish to learn more throughout the afternoon. In the evening ahead, experience a sundowner with filmmaking gadgets before having dinner at the lodge.

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Melia Serengeti Lodge 

Uncover the wonders of the Serengeti’s remote Western Corridor. It is known for its vast masses of migrating game animals, which you will see throttling across the terrain.

Spend the night at Kirawira, a luxurious tented camp in the remote Grumeti River region. Throughout this unique African safari experience, you might encounter wildebeest, lion, buffalo, cheetah, warthogs, giraffes, and zebra as you enjoy a ride across the treeless plains of the Serengeti which makes for optimum viewing opportunities on your trip.

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Kirawira Tented Camp

Awake in the heart of nature, in the center of the African wilderness. Your luxurious tent accommodation is surrounded by Colonial-era accents that evoke the classic safari camps of a century ago.

Interact with your knowledgeable safari guides as they share fascinating facts and insights into life in the African bush. Take an early morning game drive and observe the circle of life firsthand as you experience the real struggle of species within the Serengeti National Park.

After enjoying lunch, take another game drive before relaxing by the pool at
Kirawira, watching the sunset as it streaks the Tanzanian sky. Go to sleep mesmerized by this classic African safari experience, never to be forgotten.

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Kirawira Tented Camp

Sit back and relax as we transfer you from the plains to the ocean. Once we arrive, enjoy a cultural tour of the stone town and learn all about the rich history of Zanzibar and beyond.

Stay the night at the Park Hyatt as you change over to the luxury beach vacation section of your adventure.

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Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Dhows, the traditional Arabian sailboat, have ruled the Indian Ocean waters of the Swahili Coast for centuries. Set sail on one of these traditional sailboats from Zanzibar “Stone Town” for an Indian Ocean safari. Pay attention as the friendly captain and crew guide you to see dolphins playing in the great ocean blue before we cast anchor on the sandy beach for some light swimming or
snorkeling over some coral reefs if you desire.

When back at shore, take the time to check out the rest of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and fascinating Stone Town.

Later on, meet us back at the hotel for a farewell reception followed by a
farewell dinner while gazing over the ocean once more.

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Time to say goodbye! Today, your tour ends, and you fly back home. Beforehand, join us and our local guides for a spice tour of Stone Town. Alternatively, take some leisure time to do as you please before checking out of your hotel. In the afternoon, fly from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, where you will catch your flight back home.

Important to note: Allow 3.5 hours for your flight check-in. You should only book International flights for after 9 pm.

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