Day 1

Arrive Kilimanjaro Airport, Tanzania

Our driver will be waiting for you at the airport to transfer you to your lodge in Arusha before your safari begins the following day. Upon arrival at the lodge, a member of our team and your tour leader will meet you for a briefing and Q&A relating to your safari.

Once an old coffee estate, Rivertrees is now a charming country inn nestled in abundant foliage with the Usa River flowing by. Set in the foothills of Mt Meru, conveniently close to Kilimanjaro International Airport and a short drive to Arusha, its location offers a wealth of natural wonders to explore.

Comprising the original Farm House, an elegant River House, luxurious River Cottages and several beautifully appointed Garden Rooms, it also serves delicious garden-fresh cuisine in its stunningly set restaurant. The swimming pool and spa are tailored for relaxation, and friendly personalized service ensures a memorable stay, whether for a one-night stopover or much longer.

STAY - RIVERTREES COUNTRY INN

Day 2-3

Seronera Valley & Central Serengeti

In the morning be ready for a domestic flight from Arusha Airport to Seronera Airstrip in Central Serengeti. Our driver guide will pick you up in Serengeti and will take you to your camp just in time for lunch followed by the afternoon game drives.

Central Serengeti is the heart of the park where you’ll find the best game viewing at any time of year. Central Serengeti is the site for exhilarating hot air balloon safaris, which we offer in addition to the game driving. This activity can be booked at extra cost. The landscape of Central Serengeti features a vast range of various ecosystems and includes grasslands, acacia forests and seasonal streams. Central Serengeti is home to many different species and offers quintessential African scenery. Seronera is home to an incredible population of hippos due to the Retina Hippo Pool. You may also see large herds of giraffes, antelopes, elephants and zebras, and big cats like lions, leopards and cheetahs remain in the area regardless of the season.

Tanzania Bush Camp in Seronera is a semi-permanent camp offering wilderness and luxury in Serengeti National Park. This finest camp is owned and managed by indigenous Tanzanians. The Camp consists of 12 spacious and comfortable luxury en-suite tents all with two queen-size beds fitted with mosquito nets, en-suit flush toilets & shower with warm or cold running water, rooms with warm duvets and comfortable bedding. It is a perfect retreat to relax watching birdlife on trees around the tent, or a herd of impala grazing quietly around the camp area. Large and spacious mess tents, and lounge tent linked with a bar are beautifully designed and decorated with antique furniture.

This is a quality intimate bush camp, aiming to give guests an authentic bush experience, is located in the center of the Serengeti National Park.

STAY - TANZANIA BUSH CAMP

Day 4-5

Serengeti / Ndutu Plains

Ndutu area is home to the Wildebeest Migration’s calving season. The Southern part of the Serengeti consists of flat terrain with nutritious short grasses, open plains and granite kopjes spread out. During the calving season, the game drive in this area is exceptional. Lake Ndutu, where your camp will be located, is a small seasonal lake surrounded by acacia trees and supports an incredible birdlife with pink flamingos. Southern Serengeti is favored by many filmmakers and photographers as the wildlife here is abundant and vibrant combined with an incredible topography of the place. You may see Zebra, Lion, Cheetah, Leopard, Jackal, Serval, Caracal, Hyena, Elephant and, of course, thousands of Wildebeests. This is the time when about 8,000 wildebeests are born each day and it is common to see predators hunting an easy meal, so be ready for action!

Tanzania Bush Mobile Camp is situated in the Ndutu Big Marsh area, Southern part of the Serengeti ecosystem Surrounded by indigenous trees and shrubs which encourage a huge number of different birds and mammals to live around the area. Away from the busy tourist circuit, Ndutu offers peace and tranquility far from the madding crowd. Spend some time with us and unwind. Relax to the rhythm of an African day as a myriad bird calls herald the rising sun. Stay close to the camp and enjoy our resident wildlife, or go for a drive and explore the range of habitats that lie within easy reach. After sunset return to the homely warmth and hospitality of Tanzania Bush Mobile Camp.

STAY - TANZANIA BUSH MOBILE CAMP

DAY 6

Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Crater Rim

In the morning, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through scenic landscapes on the way. Arrive at your camp just in time for lunch and then have a walking safari with an armed ranger to enjoy the beautiful landscape and some game on the way.

Pakulala Safari Camp is located above the ring of the Ngorongoro crater. An exclusive campsite offering a unique experience and spectacular views of the crater caldera. camp it is made up of eleven under canvas tents decorated in an elegant style reminiscing the late 19th century safaris. A small accommodation in an exceptional place with fine materials, such as wood and leather to imitate the feel of the earliest expeditions. All tents are equipped with original butterfly chairs blended with handcrafted elements such as handmade carpets woven by Mbulu women ́s mammas. Comfort and luxury are paramount for us, our tents are equipped with two comfortable queen beds, private bathroom with bucket shower, eco-toilet, original local handmade washbasin and mirror.

STAY - PAKULALA SAFARI CAMP

In the very early morning (5:30am call time), prepare to start your way down into the Ngorongoro Crater floor. Continue game drives there before proceeding to Tarangire National Park with lunch on the way. Arrive at Tarangire in the afternoon and enjoy a sundowner or go for late afternoon game drives.

DAY 7-8
Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire National Park

In the very early morning (5:30am call time), prepare to start your way down into the Ngorongoro Crater floor. Continue game drives there before proceeding to Tarangire National Park with lunch on the way. Arrive at Tarangire in the afternoon and enjoy a sundowner or go for late afternoon game drives.

After breakfast, be ready for a very scenic drive down to the floor of Ngorongoro Crater. If you ever tried to imagine what The Garden Of Eden looked like, Ngorongoro Crater is probably a good example. This geographic wonder is referred to as The Cradle of Mankind. Ngorongoro Crater offers something that none of the National Parks can - one of the most unique and extraordinary landscapes. It is the world’s largest inactive and unfilled volcanic caldera created by a volcanic explosion over two million years ago. Ngorongoro Crater is a true paradise for wildlife due to its permanent water source and the green nutritious pastures on the crater floor all year round! There are an estimated 30,000 animals ranging from leopard, cheetah, elephant, and hyena to warthog, buffalo, and impala. On top of that, the Crater is one of the best places on earth to see the endangered black rhino and black-maned male lions.

Tarangire is truly one of the best parks in Tanzania. It is one of the most exciting reserves for wildlife viewing where the animals gather at water points around the park making it easy to spot them. During your safari in the park, you may see the large herds of elephants, some giraffes, buffalos, dik-diks, zebras, and of course the big cats! The scenery in Tarangire consists of acacia woodland, baobab trees, and savannah grassland.

Nyikani Camp Tarangire is located in Tarangire National Park. The camp's design has a termite mound theme with organic features and structures found throughout the campsite. This camp is located in a less crowded area of the park with excellent access to the river, swamp, and other regions. Nyikani Camp Tarangire offers an extraordinarily comfortable and intimate atmosphere in the middle of Tanzania's wilderness! 12 normal guest tents and 1 family tent with 2 ensuite bathrooms; private, shaded verandah overlooking the bush; flush toilet, double wash basins with running water, safari-style bucket shower, and other essential amenities including lounge chairs (indoor and outdoor) and morning coffee and tea butler service.

STAY - Nyikani Camp Tarangire

Day 9-11 

West Kilimanjaro

In the morning, drive towards the very North of Tanzania to the West of Kilimanjaro mountain to your private mobile fly-camp that will be waiting for you in the Enduimet Wildlife Management Area, strategically placed for the best bush experience and elephant viewing. You will have the bush all to yourself for the next two days.

During our stay in West Kilimanjaro, we will visit several areas. You will visit the harsh rocky Embolay, which originally was the salt field for the Maasai people. This area is also the habitat corridor for the elephants passing from West Kilimanjaro to Amboseli, a very remote area with one single road passing through the volcanic rocky scrubland. You will also visit The Oltepesi Woodland area, which is one of the gems of the West Kilimanjaro wildlife management area. Many of the famous pictures of elephants below Kilimanjaro have been taken in this area. The woodland is rich in wildlife, and you can spot zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, and Grants gazelle and, if you are lucky, you might spot lesser kudu.

The fly-camp is a set of luxury lightweight mobile stretch tents for comfortable sleep with an open panoramic view, privacy curtains and dressing areas. The camp is equipped with an en-suite shower, toilet and sink with high water pressure and silent electricity including the light and charging stations. You will enjoy your dinners in an open dining stretch tent with lightweight tables and chairs and high-quality crockery and utensils. In addition to that, your game drives will be held in a land rover - a special game viewer powered by pure ethanol. For the duration of your stay in the camp, you will enjoy fresh delicious food and house wines and beers.

STAY - Private Mobile Camp

Day 11

Late in the morning, we will start our way back to Arusha.

STAY - Rivertrees Country Inn

Day 12

Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your scheduled flight home.