DAY 1: ARUSHA
Meet at your lodge and transfer to your lodge for pre-safari briefing.
ARUSHA COFFEE LODGE (Dinner)
DAY 2: ARUSHA-TARANGIRE
Our safari begins by passing through the town centre of Arusha and witnessing the sights and sounds of a colourful and bustling African city. We depart the city from the south west in the direction of the Great Rift Valley and the stunning national park of Tarangire. We enter the park for an afternoon game drive and then onto our treetop room for overnight.
TARANGIRE TREETOPS (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 3: TARANGIRE—LAKE MANYARA
After breakfast, we set off in the direction of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara at the base of an escarpment. We enter the park for an afternoon game drive and then onto our room overlooking the Rift Valley wall for overnight.
MANDHARI LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 4: LAKE MANYARA-LAKE EYASI
We enter the true tribal areas of Tanzania after leaving the tourist trail after breakfast and heading towards Lake Eyasi. Upon arrival we are able to interact with the Hadzabe/Datoga tribes by taking an afternoon wilderness walk of the area.
ZIWANI LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 5: LAKE EYASI
A very early morning of traditional hunting ensures we are learning ancient customs of the hunter-gatherer firsthand. We join in the singing & dancing and after-wards visit the Datoga, , traditional blacksmiths of the area. Return to lodge for brunch and afternoon of relaxation.
ZIWANI LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 6: LAKE EYASI—NGORONGORO
Early transfer to Ngorongoro. Ngorongoro is collapsed volcano – an incredible natural amphitheatre, 25 km across and teeming with all of the African big game. Descent into the crater for spectacular scenery and game viewing in what has been described as the eighth wonder of the world. With several different habitats, Ngorongoro Crater can offer extensive viewing within this 22 square kilometre fishbowl. We enjoy a picnic lunch in the Crater before returning to the Maasai-run lodge on the crater rim forest for refreshment and overnight.
NGORONGORO CRATER LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 7: NGORONGORO-SERENGETI
The transfer to the Serengeti is via a sea of red clothed warriors. We lunch en-route and arrive at our camp late afternoon.
EHLANE PLAINS CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 8: SERENGETI
Our special camp is within prime viewing areas and as it is located in the unspoilt areas of the Serengeti. We spend the day in search of spectacular wildlife by combining the surrounding areas, while only to returning to the camp for lunch and resting before afternoon game driving.
EHLANE PLAINS CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 9: SERENGETI
We continue to explore the central areas of the Serengeti. We are able to explore game-filled plains and try to spot the Big Cats lazing among the kopjes.
EHLANE PLAINS CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 10: SERENGETI
An extension on areas already discovered allows today to be in pursuit of even more prime wildlife. It is a convenient access point for an optional Serengeti Balloon Safari or simply enjoy a private dinner under the stars of the Serengeti.
EHLANE PLAINS CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 11: SERENGETI-ARUSHA
Early morning game drive to our nearest airstrip for charter flight to Arusha. Transfer into the heart of Arusha for lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge and Shanga Shangaa Workshop exploration and safari de-briefing.
ARUSHA COFFEE LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 12: ARUSHA-BEYOND
We make a timely transfer to Arusha departure point for travel beyond.
(Breakfast)
