Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania
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Arrival & Transfer: Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) (90 min) or Arusha Airport (30 min), your driver-guide will greet you, assist with luggage, and provide chilled bottled water before the scenic transfer to Arusha Farm House.
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Accommodation: Check in to your private cottage at Arusha Farm House, a serene coffee-estate lodge featuring garden paths, a pool, and comfortable lounge areas.
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Relax & Explore: Unwind on your veranda or by the pool, or—time permitting—join a brief guided stroll through the coffee plantation or arrange a short town tour of Arusha’s markets and craft shops.
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Meals & Drinks: Enjoy a freshly prepared welcome dinner at the lodge’s restaurant and unlimited bottled water throughout your stay.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
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Morning Transfer: After breakfast at the lodge, depart for Tarangire National Park, a scenic 2 to 3-hour drive from Arusha through Maasai villages and open countryside.
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Safari Activities: Upon arrival, begin your game drive through one of Tanzania’s most visually striking parks, known for its towering baobab trees, vast elephant herds, and seasonal concentration of wildlife along the Tarangire River. Keep an eye out for lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and over 500 species of birds.
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Accommodation: Check in at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge, located just inside the park and offering excellent views, wildlife sounds at night, and comfortable ensuite tents.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks (on jeep): Unlimited bottled water, soft drinks, local beer, and wine
Optional Activities (at extra cost):
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Night Game Drive: $250 per person (shared) / $400 per person (private)
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Walking Safari: $70 per person
Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
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Morning: After an early breakfast, get the chance to enjoy an early morning game drive to late morning in Tarangire then depart to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro highlands (approximately 4-5 hours).
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Safari Activities: Arrive in Serengeti and enjoy an afternoon game drive, which may include spotting the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinoceros). Depending on the season, you could even experience the Great Migration.
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Accommodation: Friends camp& Lodge (within the Serengeti).
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Meals : Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
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Drinks(on jeep) : Unlimited drinking water, beer and wine, Non-Alcoholic drinks
Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
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Morning & Afternoon Game Drives: Enjoy a full day of game drives across the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to the Big Five and the world-renowned Great Migration (seasonal). Begin with an early morning safari—ideal for spotting predators at their most active—followed by a midday rest at your lodge or a bush picnic, then head out again for an afternoon game drive to explore new wildlife-rich areas.
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Optional Activity: Take your safari to new heights with an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti at sunrise. Glide above the plains as wildlife roams below, then enjoy a champagne bush breakfast upon landing. (Approx. 1 hour flight – $550 per person; pre-booking recommended)
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Accommodation: Friends Camp & Lodge (inside Serengeti National Park)
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Drinks (on jeep): Unlimited drinking water, soft drinks, beer, and wine
Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
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Today offers another full day of exploration across the legendary Serengeti, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife sanctuaries. Head out at sunrise for a morning game drive, when predators are most active and the soft golden light is perfect for photography. After a relaxing lunch at camp or in the bush, continue with an afternoon safari, covering different areas of the park and increasing your chances of witnessing a variety of species—from lions and cheetahs to elephant herds, giraffes, and vast herds of zebra and wildebeest.This day allows you to fully immerse in the rhythm of the wild, guided by your expert driver who tailors the day based on seasonal movement and wildlife behavior.
Accommodation: Friends Camp & Lodge (inside Serengeti National Park)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks (on jeep): Unlimited bottled water, non-alcoholic beverages, beer, and wine
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
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Morning Game Drive & Scenic Transfer: Begin your day with a final game drive in the Serengeti, capturing any last sightings of predators, grazers, or birdlife during the cooler morning hours. Afterward, begin your transfer game drive toward the Ngorongoro Highlands—a journey that combines travel with wildlife viewing. As you cross the Serengeti plains and ascend into the lush, rolling highlands, keep your eyes open for more wildlife along the way. This route passes through scenic landscapes and rich ecosystems, offering beautiful photographic moments and a peaceful change of pace.
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Accommodation: Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp – set near the crater rim, this intimate tented camp offers proximity to the crater floor and a cozy highland atmosphere.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Drinks (on jeep): Unlimited bottled water, soft drinks, local beer, and wine
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater
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Morning: After a hearty breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive, you Spend the morning exploring this stunning natural wonder, where you’ll encounter a vast array of wildlife, including the Big Five, As you journey through the crater’s lush floor, witness herds of wildebeest grazing, flamingos wading in the soda lakes, and perhaps even a rare sighting of the elusive black rhino.
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Afternoon :Drive back to Arusha (approximately 3-4 hours).After a thrilling day of wildlife encounters, you’ll be transferred back to Arusha in the late afternoon, with memories of this remarkable crater safari lasting a lifetime.
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Accommodation: Overnight at Arusha farm house in Arusha.
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Meals : Breakfast, lunch &Dinner
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Drinks(on jeep) : Unlimited drinking water, beer and wine, Non-Alcoholic drinks
Day 8: Foothills of Kilimanjaro (Materuni Waterfalls , Coffee tour& Kikuletwa Hotspring)
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Morning : After breakfast, you will be transferred from your hotel in Arusha to materuni waterfalls for about two hours where you will have a chance for short hike to materuni waterfalls, a cultural& coffee tour at materuni village , but also a chance to have local food and it will take from 4 to 6 hours in materuni village & waterfalls
Afternoon : take an hour scenic drive to Chemka Hot Springs, a hidden oasis at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. Immerse yourself in mineral-rich waters of this natural spring, surrounded by lush greenery and serene landscapes. It’s the perfect spot to relax and refresh after your safari adventure, with crystal-clear waters that invite you to swim and unwind in nature’s tranquil embrace.
Departure: Head to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home.(about 40 minutes to 1 hour)