Day 1: Hotel near Arusha. Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Drive from Arusha direct into Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon of game driving. You can enjoy your sumptuous picnic lunch inside the park. Late afternoon ascend the Rift Valley Escarpment to the KilimaMoja for overlooking Lake Manyara Park.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park Katikati tented Camp. Drive around the rim of Ngorongoro Crater and descend onto the plains of Serengeti National Park. Spend the day game driving across the Serengeti Plains. Overnight in our private mobile tented camp placed in the best location for maximum game viewing.
Day 4-5:Ndutu Safari Lodge. A third day of exploring and game viewing in the Serengeti. Visit some of the more remote and less visited areas on your drive toward Ndutu Lake. In the evening check into Ndutu Lodge for your final night in the Serengeti.
Day 6:Ngorongoro Crater- Marera Lodge. Descend into the Crater for a full day of game viewing in this unique environment. Often an early start with a picnic breakfast is the best way to visit the Crater. Evening drive to Marera Lodge for dinner and overnight. Dinner| Breakfast| Lunch
Day 7: Depart after breakfast and drive back to Arusha in time for lunch. Day rooms at a hotel in town and opportunities for either relaxing or shopping in town/ transfer to the airport for your Zanzibar flight- arrival and transfer to the hotel
Ruaha National Park-Selous Game Reserve
Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Ruaha National Park: Welcome to Dar es Salaam! From the International terminal, you will take a transfer to the Domestic terminal. Your flight leaves Dar 08h30 and the flying time is about 3hrs but there might be some stops in between, you will only get off at Ruaha airstrip. On arrival you will be met by one of the guides and driven the short distance to Ruaha river camp or any, in time for a traditional safari communal lunch. Ruaha has gained a reputation amongst safari connoisseurs for its unique ecological and geographical character, offering a cross-section of species and a climate that is unique to the country. It is the largest National Park in Africa, and the feeling of remoteness and the spirit of adventure are immense. After afternoon tea, set out on a game drive in our open-sided vehicle, following the course of the Great Ruaha River in search of wildlife -Perhaps find elephants digging for water in the dry river bed, or catch a rare sighting of the African Wild Dog. As the sun sets, stop to admire the scenery and sip on a sundowner, before heading back to camp for hot showers and convivial drinks before dinner, discussing the day’s events and swapping safari stories.
Days 2 – 3: Ruaha National Park: Wake up to early morning tea or coffee in your luxury tent and look forward to another wonderful day exploring Ruaha National Park. Game drives in Ruaha are unique and cater for the safari connoisseur, and with the bush luxury of Ruaha river camp as our base, we can enjoy a most exclusive and rewarding safari experience. Dawn game walks are an absolute must; experience the warmth of the African sun warming your back as you navigate the dry river beds and listen to your expert guide tell you fascinating and often bizarre stories of the local flora, fauna, insects, birds and animals. Booked in advance, we offer Walking Safaris in Ruaha, the authentic African experience. Arrive at the exclusive wilderness camp either by road or by foot and settle in with a hot bucket showers, before meeting around the camp fire for a sundowner and dinner. After sampling our bush cuisine, sleep under the stars of a small dome star gazer tent with a basin and hand towel outside. The next morning make your way back to camp having experienced a true African camping safari in the mighty Ruaha for one night.
Day 4: Ruaha National Park – Selous Game Reserve: Depart Ruaha after breakfast for your flight to Selous Game Reserve either by road drives. The schedule flight departs at 11h45 and lands in Selous airstrip. Here you will be met by our Guide and taken back on a short safari to our Luxury camp arrival for lunch. Selous is Africa’s largest Game Reserve, the size of Switzerland and one of the last great wilderness areas on the continent. You will spend three unforgettable nights here as well as taking full advantage of viewing the abundant wildlife, either by boat, vehicle or on foot. After lunch and a rested, there will be the opportunity to choose your first activity and begin to explore the Reserve, returning in time for sunset and dinner.
Days 5– 6: Selous Game Reserve: An early morning tea or coffee will be served in your tented Lodge before breakfast and heading out, with a choice of the following activities: By boat, either by following the course of the mighty Rufiji River or exploring Lake Nzerakera; weave amongst the pods of hippo and crocodile lining the bank and observe game coming down to drink. Start the day earlier on a game walk, heading out on Selous’ most privileged of experiences. Accompanied by our experienced guide and an armed ranger, walk out into Africa’s largest wilderness, learn about the complex eco-system that it embraces, encounter the thrills and be enthralled at the wonder of being at the heart of nature. Explore the game in the surrounding areas, from your seat on an open-sided vehicle, a comfortable and privileged journey through the wild African bush. You can expect to see any of the major African mammals, including elephant, giraffes, lions, leopard and even the rare African Wild Dog. Return to camp for a splendid lunch, then a difficult decision between a siesta or a dip in the swimming pool whilst waiting for the heat of the day to subside. Mid afternoon meet for a cup of tea or cooling lemonade and scrumptious cakes under the Jackel Berry tree, and then move onto your second safari of the day – slowly meandering along the Rufiji River or perhaps tracking a leopard and her cub through the woodland. Again, as in Ruaha, there is an opportunity for a Walking Safari; if you are interested please book in advance.
Day 7: Selous – Dar es Salaam. On your final day, pack and enjoy your last few hours of tropical sunshine before transferring back to Dar es Salaam either by road or air to meet your international flight back home – Bon Voyage and KaribuTena!