From Arusha, you’ll head to the Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll stay at Entamanu Ngorongoro, possibly the most lavish lodge in Tanzania! Often described as ‘Maasai meets Versailles,’ its interiors are a high-camp take on the luxury safari theme. You’ll stay in one of the lodge’s glamorous suites, enjoying a king-size four-poster bed, a deluxe separate seating area, and a full bathroom with floor-to-ceiling windows onto spectacular Crater views! You’ll head out on expertly guided game drives during your two nights here. You can expect to see all Big Five species – lion, rhino, leopard, elephant, and buffalo. Smaller predators and herbivores abound, including cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, servals, caracals, golden cats, wild dogs, giraffes, wildebeest, zebra, and a fine assortment of antelopes.

After breakfast, you will catch a one-hour charter flight to the famed Serengeti. Upon arrival, you will be whisked to your next accommodation, Lemala Nanyukie Lodge. Features include an oversized bed, spacious lounge, generous bathroom with double vanity, indoor and outdoor showers, and free-standing bathtub. The delightful wooden deck has sunken seating, an outdoor shower, and a stunning corner plunge pool with views directly across the Serengeti’s magnificent grasslands. Your Luxury Safari Lodge, equipped with showers and flush toilets, provides a comfortable connection to the untamed wilderness, offering an authentic African escape.Over the next few days, you will explore some of Africa’s most exceptional game-viewing opportunities. Vast grasslands, endless savannahs, riverine forests, and woodlands set the stage for unforgettable encounters with iconic wildlife, including the elusive leopard, majestic lion, and swift cheetah – the coveted big cats of Africa. As the sun sets, you will return to camp, where you can relish a delicious dinner and share the day’s adventures in true African fashion, gathered around a crackling fire.