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.

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.

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.

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.

Your guide will meet you in Arusha for a private transfer to the Ngorongoro Crater, with a stop in Manyara along the way.

Best known for its baboon population, the Manyara region is a land of sweeping plains, giant figs and mahogany trees, and is host to a range of herbivores including hippos, impalas, elephants, wildebeests, buffalo, warthogs and giraffes. The scenic Lake Manyara National Park has the wall of the Great Rift Valley to one side and the lake on the other, and affords guests with incredible photography opportunities. Today you will explore this diverse land on a game drive alongside an expert guide. Lucky guests may spot the rare tree climbing lion while in Manyara, and following your exploration, you will be transferred to your lodge or camp.

A boxed lunch will be provided today.

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

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.

Enjoy a relaxed, guided walk through the grounds of Kitela Lodge 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.

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.

The massive Olduvai Gorge, or Oldupai Gorge, is often referred to as “The Cradle of Mankind.” Beginning in the eastern Serengeti plains, the cavernous ravine is some 30 miles long and is the result of millions of years of natural erosion. The gorge features a steep-sided gully that cuts its way through the Great Rift Valley stretching along eastern Africa, and is named after a commonly used plant by the Masai people; Sansevieria-Ehrenbergii, or Olduvai for short. This plant grows plentifully in the area, and is used for making bandages, rope, baskets, roofs and clothing. Today, discover the Olduvai Gorge firsthand alongside your expert local guide.

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.

One of the most well-preserved national parks on Earth, the Serengeti today looks much like it did thousands of years ago. Here, the patterns of life, death, adaptation and migration are as old as the hills themselves. Set out in the morning to explore this magnificent park and to track animals while taking in the breathtaking beauty of this abiding landscape of rolling plains, acacia trees and outstanding biodiversity.

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 Nyerere National Park, via Ruaha. Approximate flight duration is three hours.

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

A representative from your lodge will pick you up and transfer you between the lodge and airstrip. Depending on time, they will fit in a quick game drive to/from the lodge.

This morning, settle into your dedicated safari vehicle in the company of an expert guide and head out for the day’s first game drive. Keep your camera handy as you explore this bountiful land to snap some photos of elusive big cats, migratory herds, and colorful birdlife. With a range of habitats including acacia savannah, wetlands and Miombo woodlands, the area attracts a wide array of wildlife that is sure to dazzle throughout your time in Nyerere National Park.

Nyerere National Park is renowned for its lakes and rivers; giant water courses which offer marvelous opportunities to explore the heart of the reserve. Boat safaris are easily arranged and they allow you to see hippos, crocodiles, birdlife, and other game gathering around local waterways. Watch in fascination as hunter seeks prey by the water's edge.

Embark on another thrilling morning adventure through the diverse landscapes of Nyerere National Park. With your expert guide leading the way, set out to discover new wildlife moments and hidden treasures in this vast wilderness. Keep your eyes peeled for different animal behaviors and fresh tracks as the park comes to life in the soft morning light. From graceful antelope grazing in open plains to majestic elephants roaming through the Miombo woodlands, every turn offers a new spectacle. Don’t forget to watch the skies for vibrant bird species flitting among the trees—nature’s wonders are endless in this rich ecosystem.

This afternoon, join your expert guide for another exciting game drive across the stunning landscapes of Nyerere National Park. In the golden light of the late afternoon, venture into areas rich with wildlife, where animals begin to stir after the heat of the day. Whether it's the sight of a pride of lions resting in the shade or the elegant movement of giraffes along the horizon, this drive offers unforgettable moments. The park’s diverse habitats, from dense woodlands to open plains, provide a perfect backdrop for encountering a variety of animals, from graceful antelopes to powerful elephants, all set against the breathtaking African landscape.

A representative from your lodge will pick you up and transfer you between the lodge and airstrip. Depending on time, they will fit in a quick game drive to/from the lodge.

Take your flight from Nyerere National Park to Dar Es Salaam today. The flight duration may vary during the rainy season.

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.

A private driver will transfer you between the international airport (terminal two) and the domestic airport (terminal one) at Julius Nyerere Airport in Dar Es Salaam.

Set amidst lush gardens alive with birdsong and overlooking Mount Meru’s imposing silhouette, Katambuga House is a tranquil gateway to Tanzania’s legendary safaris. Comprising a main house and adjacent family cottages, this retreat features eight thoughtfully designed accommodations that blend rustic charm with elegant touches. Natural wood furnishings, neutral tones, and artisanal accents evoke a connection to the surrounding landscape, while each room opens to a private veranda, perfect for savoring sweeping views or peaceful garden moments. The heart of the lodge is its inviting lounge, adorned with African art and regional photography, offering a serene space to relax. The dining area invites guests to gather for meals inspired by local flavors, seamlessly blending indoor comfort with an open-air ambiance. Outside, a glistening swimming pool is surrounded by tropical foliage, an idyllic spot for refreshing dips or quiet reflection. Whether unwinding with a book or observing colorful birds flitting through the gardens, Katambuga House promises a sanctuary of calm before or after an unforgettable safari adventure.

The Kitela Lodge is a small, exclusive lodge situated on top of a valley overlooking a coffee plantation, the Eastern wall of the Ngorongoro crater, and a beautiful waterfall. Offering guests a relaxing, quiet atmosphere surrounded by beautiful gardens, the Lodge consists of twenty spacious suites in cottages built in the style of an old colonial farm. Located on site is a heated swimming pool and soothing spa.

Lemala Ewanjan is an authentic intimate tented camp set in a secluded part of the game-rich Seronera Valley in Central Serengeti. Joining its two Serengeti sisters, Lemala Ndutu and Lemala Mara, Lemala Ewanjan is a deluxe seasonal camp with beautiful tents set along the game-rich Seronera Valley in a spectacular location on the western slopes of Makoma Hills. In the Central Serengeti, Lemala Ewanjan features staggering views of the Serengeti migration, grasslands and sunsets. Major game viewing areas of Central, Southern or Western Serengeti are easily accessible and at the end of the day, guests can return to the privacy and solitude of the camp to enjoy great service, food, and ambience. The camp offers optional balloon safaris from Seronera, while Seronera airstrip is only 25 minutes away.

Cradled in the heart of a palm-dotted wilderness, Laba Siwandu Camp offers an exceptional escape into the Selous Game Reserve, where waterside serenity and wildlife converge in breathtaking harmony. The camp’s spacious safari tents, thoughtfully spaced along the lake’s edge, provide utmost privacy and uninterrupted views of the shimmering waters. Each tent rests on a raised timber platform, complete with dual verandahs that frame the unfolding spectacle of the bush at dawn—a tranquil moment to savor with a steaming cup of tea. From exhilarating boat safaris along the Great Rufiji River to serene evenings by a crackling campfire or a starlit terrace, Siwandu celebrates the allure of the wild. The dining experience showcases fresh, locally sourced ingredients, while the lounge tent and sun-drenched pool offer moments of sublime relaxation. Siwandu Camp beckons travelers to indulge in a harmonious blend of adventure and seclusion, where every moment resonates with the rhythm of the untamed.