For your added comfort, an English-speaking airport representative will meet you at Kilimanjaro Airport International Airport. This representative will walk you through your welcome package documents and itinerary, and they will answer any questions you may have. They will be holding a page board with your name as you exit the arrivals hall.

You will be greeted by a private English-speaking guide in the public waiting area of Kilimanjaro International Airport after passing through baggage claim. This guide will transfer you to your hotel and assist with check-in.

Before departing on your first day of activities, a trip representative will meet you at your hotel to discuss the details of your trip and answer any questions you may have.

To confirm your trip, we require clear, color copies of your passports, as these are needed to secure your Tanzania national park permits. The copies must be provided in advance so we can process the park fees. This applies to all visitors, including non-resident children aged 5 and up.

While in our care, your safety and security are our number one priority. As such, in the unlikely event of serious illness or injury, all guests are provided with a “Flying Doctors” insurance policy. This emergency evacuation insurance covers the cost of the evacuation flight back to Nairobi for treatment, however, does not cover the cost of any medical treatment received. We highly recommend travel insurance for full coverage.

As of October 1, 2026, all travellers entering Tanzania are required to have mandatory Inbound Travel Insurance. If Arusha is your first point of entry into Tanzania, you must purchase the required insurance from the National Insurance Corporation (NIC), regardless of any existing travel insurance you may already have.

The insurance can be purchased here: https://inbound.nicinsurance.co.tz/apply

If you are travelling onward to Zanzibar, you do not need to purchase an additional Zanzibar insurance policy, provided Arusha was your first point of entry and you have valid NIC Inbound Travel Insurance.

We strongly recommend purchasing the insurance online well in advance of travel.

Your guide will pick you up in Arusha and drive you to Lake Manyara National Park to take in some wildlife viewing before transferring you to the impressive Ngorongoro Crater. Boxed lunch is included.

Enjoy a relaxed, guided walk through the grounds of Ngorongoro Farm House in the late afternoon, exploring its working coffee plantation, vegetable gardens, and surrounding farmland. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this experience offers insight into daily farm life, organic growing practices, and the rhythms of this historic estate. Along the way, learn about coffee cultivation from bean to cup, with the chance to see how it is grown and prepared on-site.

Today, discover one of the most remarkable wildlife conservation areas in Tanzania; the Ngorongoro Crater. Departing from your camp in a privately driven vehicle alongside a local expert guide, make your way to the entrance of the park, then drive a further 20 minutes to reach the rim of Ngorongoro Crater: the world’s largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. This geological marvel was formed as the result of a gigantic explosion which caused the volcano to collapse on itself, thereby creating the massive crater. Roughly 12 miles wide and some 2,000 feet deep, the trip from crater rim to floor takes approximately 45 minutes by vehicle. The extremely fertile crater floor has attracted incredibly dense populations of wildlife, and at present over 25,000 large animals call the crater home, including some of the world’s last remaining black rhinos. The crater floor is also host to some of the highest concentrations of carnivores in the world, featuring large prides of lions, packs of hyenas and solitary predators like cheetahs and jackals. A keen eye paired with expertly procured search patterns from your guide is sure to help you spot a wide range of wildlife and perhaps some of the more elusive species like leopards, servals, and bat-eared foxes.

An experienced tracker-guide and private vehicle will accompany you today while exploring Ngorongoro National Park.

Your guide will pick you up from your lodge in Ngorongoro and drive you to the famous plains of the Serengeti. On this drive you will have the option of stopping at Olduvai Gorge, the Serengeti Welcome Center and Lookout Point, or to stop for a picnic lunch. After entering the Serengeti, you will have the chance to enjoy a game viewing drive as you track through the park en route to your next accommodation. The drive takes five to six hours depending on the number of stops you make and the length of your game viewing experience. Longer transit times should be expected during the rainy seasons.

Get ready for an afternoon to remember as you set out in the company of an experienced tracker-guide to explore the expanses of the Serengeti. The park is world renowned for its healthy populations of resident wildlife species, in particular the African Big Five consisting of buffaloes, elephants, rhinoceroses, leopards and lions. Although sightings are considered a rarity, a small group of black rhinoceros also live within the park grounds. Heavy concentrations of topi, gazelle, waterbuck and Coke’s hartebeest ensure that local carnivores including cheetah, hyenas and African wild dog are ever present. The park is also home to more than 500 species of birds, including ostriches, crowned cranes, marabou storks and secretary birds; some of the most sought-after and photogenic birds on the planet.

This morning, your African adventure begins with an exploratory game drive through Tanzania’s oldest and most recognized National Park, the Serengeti. A land of unparalleled game viewing, from great herds of grazing herbivores to tactically cunning packs of carnivores, life on the plains of the Serengeti truly epitomizes the “circle of life.” A paradise for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts alike, it is all but guaranteed that you will spot giraffes and elephants feasting on shrubbery, impalas, gazelles and buffaloes traipsing carefully through the plains to avoid being noticed by on-looking lions, cheetahs and hyenas, and a spectacular range of birdlife flitting through the sky.

The Serengeti was once known as Masailand, and was home to fierce warriors who lived alongside wild animals, surviving off the natural resources of the land. Many of these people can still be found in the region today, some living as far away as the Masai Mara in Kenya. During your safari, consider taking the time to meet the people of an enduring Masai tribe (please speak to your Destination Expert for more information). Whether or not you make the trip to a Masai village, keep in mind as you explore the Serengeti that these lands have been central to Masai life for centuries. As you pass through the region – a photographer’s delight – remind yourself of the incredible, generational history of the Masai people, and the impressive feat of survival on the plains.

This morning enjoy a game drive as you head to your next camp. Sleep in this morning and take the day at a leisurely pace, or wake up early and track game as you drive across the Serengeti plains.

Immerse yourself in one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles: the Great Migration. Witness vast herds of wildebeest accompanied by zebras and Thomson’s gazelles as they traverse the Serengeti ecosystem in search of fresh grazing. Their movements, driven by the availability of food and water, make each game drive a unique and unpredictable experience. Predators such as lions, leopards, and hyenas follow close behind, creating dramatic scenes that highlight both the beauty and harsh realities of life on the plains.

The etymological root for the word Serengeti derives from the Maasai word ‘Siring’, which translated into English means ‘Endless Plains’. This description couldn’t be more apt, as the Serengeti is largely defined by the hundreds of miles of flat grassland that dominate the landscape. Local aboriginals are passionate about the Serengeti and possess incredible acumen with regard to its ecosystem. This morning, set out with your private guide into this magnificent park to track animals and take in the breathtaking beauty of this timelessly beautiful landscape.

This afternoon, climb aboard a safari vehicle and head to the vast savanna of the Serengeti in pursuit of exciting wildlife sightings. With approximately 70 species of large mammals freely roaming its wild terrain, the park is rightfully considered to be among the finest game viewing areas in the world. As you traverse the grassy plains of the Serengeti, look out for species such as blue wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, lion, giraffe, and many more. See both grazers and predators in their natural habitat; and take in the enchanting landscape of northern Tanzania. Your game drive concludes as you are transferred back to your accommodation.

Time permitting, your expert guide will include one more Serengeti game drive before dropping you off at the airstrip to catch your onward flight. This will be your last chance to take in the park's incredible landscape and diverse range of animals.

Board a flight in Serengeti with service to Arusha. The flight will make several stops along on the way. Approximate travel time is two hours.

Please note, strict luggage restrictions apply to this flight: 1) Maximum weight allowance of 32 lbs (15 kg) is permitted per person. 2) Baggage must be soft-shelled. 3) Additional baggage allowance can be arranged at additional cost, please speak to your Destination Expert for more information.

Today you will have a private guide and driver at your disposal.

Time permitting, visit a local handicrafts market to stock up on souvenirs.

Discover Arusha’s dining scene with the help of your Destination Expert. From cozy cafÉs to garden settings and scenic terraces, the city offers a variety of inviting options for a relaxed midday break. Some of our top picks include Kitamu House for locally inspired dishes, George’s Tavern for Mediterranean favorites, Schwari for laid-back garden dining, Sanaa set within the lush gardens of Gran MeliÁ, and the Rooftop at Gran MeliÁ for beautiful views. Shanga at Arusha Coffee Lodge offers a meaningful setting, while Saba Saba brings a lively local atmosphere.

Set in Northern Tanzania just outside the bustling safari town of Arusha, Rivertrees looks out toward Mt Kilimanjaro, and is perfectly situated for exploring the abundant nature reserves that this region is home to. The inn is a charming country estate that was once an old coffee farm, and still retains the nostalgic air of a well-loved homestead. Rustic cottages are dotted along the river and in thickets of tall trees, while lush lawns and birdsong make for a peaceful and picturesque setting. The restaurant concocts tasty meals of garden-fresh ingredients and old family recipes, as well as oven-fired pizzas and the best of the region’s locally grown coffees. Delicious candle-lit dinners are served by the warmth of the fireplace, or under the stars and the watchful eyes of resident owls. Rivertrees combines unpretentious comfort with subtle accents of style to create a timeless pause in a traveler’s journey, and a sense of warmth and genuine welcome.

Ngorongoro Farm House is a small and exclusive lodge facing the Oldeani Volcano, just a few miles from the Ngorongoro Lolduare Gate. This unique property was built to offer visitors an authentic experience reminiscent of the atmosphere of the old days. The lodge offers various rooms, cottages, and suites, all rustically designed and decorated using local materials and furnishings for the purpose of providing each guest with an experience reminiscent of times past. Meals are served in the main building or, on occasion, around the pool, and feature ample selections of locally inspired dishes or popular western fares. Guests for Ngorongoro can cool off in the pool or enjoy soothing massages after game drives.

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge is an exciting new addition to Tanganyika Wilderness Camps collection of luxury safari accommodation. It has a modern African appearance, creating a fresh, sleek, yet comfortable ambiance. Situated in the stunning central part of the Serengeti, the camp is strategically positioned in one of the main migration areas so that guests can enjoy this awesome natural wonder from the comfort of their tents. Kubu Kubu Tented Camp is perfectly positioned to be within easy reach of different parts of the park and an array of diverse habitats and wildlife, including the famous Maasai Kopjes, Olduvai Gorge Museum, the southern plains, the Seronera valley and the Grumeti River.

Explore the mesmerizing Serengeti ecosystem from the comfort of Lahia Tented Lodge. The camp is strategically located at the top of a hill overlooking Central Serengeti with views towards the west, within reach of mythical locations such as the famous kopjes masais, the museum at the Olduvai gorge, Seronera valley and the Grumeti river. The main house offers panoramic views of the landscape around the lodge. The building contains lounges, a dining room and a swimming pool. It has been decorated in a modern African style creating a fresh and bright atmosphere. Guests can observe the Great Migration spectacle from the comfort of their tents.