SAFARI DETAILS FROM DAY 1 - 8
Arrival Day: DAY 1 Kilimanjaro International Airport
You’ll be met by our ground handling team at Kilimanjaro International Airport and
transferred you to the delightful accommodation of your choice.
OVERNIGHT: Arusha Town
DAY 2: A DAY TRIP TO MOUNT KILIMANJARO BASE CAMP (SHIRA
PLATEAU)
Early in the morning of your Kilimanjaro day trip, we will pick you up at your hotel – an
active day in
Tanzania’s wilderness area waits. The drive to your destination of West Kilimanjaro takes
you through a
forest reserve, where you can look out for Colobus Monkeys in the trees. Your porters will
push your
wheelchairs through the beautifully rugged landscape of Shira Plateau starts at 3,500 m
above sea level.
Get out and take in the sounds, smells, and colors of Tanzania’s stunning wilderness. Along
different
trails and accompanied by a ranger, you can enjoy views of Kibo, Kilimanjaro’s highest peak,
and its
northern glaciers, when the weather permits. The vast plains of neighboring Amboseli
National Park in
Kenya and the deep gorge of the Simba River contrast the views of the world’s highest
free-standing
mountain. When you reach the northern rim of Shira Crater, take a quick stop at different
observation
points and see the volcanic cones dotting the landscape below. We will enjoy a picnic lunch
under the
open sky along the way. It’s a moderate hike and you don’t need to be an athlete to be able
to enjoy it.
After a 4-5h hike – or earlier, after lunch, hike back to park gate, and drive back to
Arusha.
OVERNIGHT: Arusha Town
DAY 3: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast your guide will pick you from hotel lobby and drive you to Tarangire
National park, the
is the elephant Sanctuary, the giant baobab trees, bush savannah and the seasonal marshes
add to
the wonder of this nature reserve. The Tarangire National Park is considered as one of the
best places to view elephants up close. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras and
wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions.
Leopards are seen now and then but cheetahs are rarely spotted. From the open roof of the
safari vehicle you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the animals. In the late
afternoon you will drive to your accommodation inside the park for dinner and overnight.
OVERNIGHT: Tarangire National Park
DAY 4: TARANGIRE TO LAKE EYASI
After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Eyasi the home to the hunter-gathers ethnic group of
Hadzabe
Bushmen, who share similar characteristics to those of Bushmen in Southern Africa. These
indigenous
tribes are probably the last living in true harmony with nature and are well known for their
communication via clicking rather than speech. Try hunting with them and experiencing their
way
of life. After lunch travel for around 2 hours to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater for
overnight.
On Day 6 you will venture into the crater. Ngorongoro crater is unique in that almost all
the wildlife
lives within the crater walls, hence you have the opportunity to find game easily. Rhino in
particular
can be seen regularly, as well as prides of lion and other predators like cheetah. Enjoy
lunch by the
hippo pond. Afternoon you will drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
OVERNIGHT: Karatu
DAY 5: LAKE EYASI TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After finishing up a good breakfast, you will head out towards the Serengeti National Park
and travel in
the midst of the never ending plain grasslands. The Serengeti is arguably the most
impressive wildlife
sanctuary in the world. You will have an afternoon game drive in the endless plains of the
Serengeti
for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles or a pride of lions
lounging
in the shade. A picnic lunch will be done during the day long game drive itself. The
eventful day
comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
OVERNIGHT: Serengeti National Park
DAY 6: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK FULL DAY
A full day is dedicated to game viewing in the Serengeti National Park. Your guide will take
you to the
best spots to observe the wildlife. Elephants, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes,
zebras,
wildebeests, topi, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles and many more can be seen in this large
national park.
Especially in the Seronera Valley you will be able to experience fantastic game viewing all
year round.
The Serengeti is home to the largest animal migration on the planet.
Optional Serengeti Balloon: Prepare for a 4 am wakeup call so that you can
fully enjoy your sunrise hot air balloon safari,
Enjoy an incredible Safari from The Sky over the Serengeti National Park, boosting
enchanting scenery and uninterrupted views
as you embark on an extraordinary adventure. Special arrangements are made for you to depart
before the break of dawn. This
gives you a rare chance to experience the awakening of the surrounding wildlife and a
wonderful sunrise. With amazing
opportunities for stunning photographic moments, this miraculous glide over the Serengeti
ecosystem allows you to absorb
the magnitude of the size of the park. Planned take-off is at dawn – 6am. The flight depends
mostly on the weather and the wind,
thus varies from day to day, but generally it is an hour’s flight. Once you land, our ground
team will escort you to your breakfast
area where you will commemorate this special event with a hearty breakfast amidst the wild
ambiance.
OVERNIGHT: Serengeti National Park
DAY 7: SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO CRATER FULL DAY
Rise and shine! After breakfast you travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before you
drive down
into the crater floor for a full day game drive. The massive collapsed volcano is home to
over 25,000
mammals ranging from the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard – to spotted
hyenas, rare
wild dogs and some of the more than 500 bird species of the area. After an extensive game
drive and a
picnic for lunch, you will leave the caldera in the afternoon we will leave crater floor and
drive to
crater rim for dinner and overnight.
OVERNIGHT: Ngorongoro Crater Rim
DAY 8: MTO WA MBU CULTURAL ACTIVITIES (3HOURS) – ARUSHA -
AIRPORT
Morning After breakfast, you will wake up from crater rim and drive outside the park to the
local village
of Mto Wa Mbu to experience local cultures on a 3-hours tour, you will go through the
farming village of
Mto Wa Mbu. You visit Maasai Boma for best Maasai traditions, local farms, schools, church,
milling machine,
a local bar and enjoy the sights and sounds of this vibrant village. After the tour you will
drive you to
Arusha then Kilimanjaro airport for the flight back home.