Day 1: Arusha

Today arrive at any time at Kilimanjaro Airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel located a short distance from Arusha town centre.

Day 2: Arusha - Lake Manyara

Enjoy your morning at leisure followed by a safari briefing and lunch.

In the afternoon you will depart Arusha passing through the Masai Steppe filled with many picturesque African villages as well as maize, coffee and banana plantations. At the town of Makuyuni you turn North West and continue the village of Mto wa Mbu where you will find your camp ready to welcome you for your relaxing stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park - Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, there is a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park that returns to the lodge for lunch. Leaving Lake Manyara behind, the journey continues North West across the stunning hilly countryside of the highlands which is filled with wheat and coffee plantations, and then into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. From here lie the vast plains of the Serengeti, where you begin spotting wildlife as you approach the entrance gate. Complete the formalities and enter the park with game viewing en route to the lodge arriving for dinner.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

Today you will enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti National Park.

You also have the option to pre-book an early morning Balloon Safari (not included).

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 5: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast depart for Ngorongoro viewing game across the vast Serengeti plains, stopping en route for a picnic lunch.

You will then continue your journey towards Ngorongoro where you pass along the rim of the crater and descend to the park gate and your lodge located in Karatu surrounded by farmland and a view of the backwall of the crater.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater

A highlight awaits you this morning as you depart to explore what is commonly referred to as the World’s largest natural wildlife arena. After breakfast, you descend with a picnic lunch through the early morning mists and 2,000 feet into the crater. Ngorongoro Crater is the World’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor is comprised of several distinct areas, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some sandy dunes. A truly unique wildlife experience. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater - Tarangire National Park

Depart Ngorongoro Crater after breakfast, head south east past Lake Manyara and Mto wa Mbu Village. Through the highlands and the Karatu district, you’ll view the scenic wheat plains and coffee plantations here before journeying down the spectacular escarpment turning south on to the main Arusha – Dodoma Road.

Arrive at the camp for lunch and then travel a short distance to the Tarangire Park Gate where the afternoon is spent game viewing. Immerse in the views of the Tarangire River, large population of wildlife around the Silale swamps and the majestic baobab trees the park is so famous for.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 8: Tarangire National Park - Arusha

Depart after breakfast and head north east to Arusha. The journey will pass through the Masai Steppe filled with many picturesque African villages as well as maize, coffee and banana plantations.

On arrival in Arusha lunch is provided. Afterwards the tour concludes with a transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departing flight (flights can be booked no earlier than 16:00).

Breakfast and Lunch included.

• Accommodation with private facilities
• Tours led by experienced Guide(s)
• Activities as specified
• Meals as specified
• Transport and Game Drives as specified
• Park Fees and government taxes
• Meals as specified

• International and internal airfares 
• Arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees where applicable 
• Optional activities *
• Travel insurance 
• Gratuities
• Any items not mentioned as included

Departure Dates:

• Serena Safari Lodges: Depart every Friday and Sunday

*Optional Activities

Hot Air Balloon Safari is an optional activity you can take on day 4 of the tour. Please ask for full details when discussing your safari with your Eclipse Travel Sales Consultant

Christmas and Easter Surcharges:

Please note surcharges apply when staying between

• Christmas: 24 December-01 January
• Easter: 29 March - 2 April

Additional surcharges will be advised upon confirmation.

Group Size: 

Minimum of 2 people to operate. Maximum 7 passengers in each vehicle.

Minimum Age: 

This tour has a minimum age limit of 7 years and over. 

Luggage:

Due to limited luggage space in vehicles, suitcases are unsuitable for scheduled road safaris. We recommend luggage packed in inexpensive barrel/sausage bags or soft sided bags not exceeding 15kgs and 65x46 cm.

Excess luggage can be handed over to the representative at time of briefing.  It will be handed over to you on your return from safari.  Additional costs may apply to pick up drop off luggage at specific points.

Accommodation

Please note: Lodges & hotels are subject to change due to availability.