This classic 8-day journey takes you through the baobab and elephant dotted landscape of Tarangire, to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, finishing in the world-renowned Serengeti, with its endless horizons and abundant wildlife. Travel in style on board an executive-class Grand Cessna Caravan and enjoy the perfect mix of indulgence and convenience, with personalized service, luxurious accommodations and authentic African safari experiences.
Day 1-Arrive Arusha, Tanzania
Jambo na Karibu! After a warm Swahili welcome upon your arrival, you’ll be chauffeured to your boutique hotel for your first night under the star-studded African skies.
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Day 2-Arusha / Tarangire National Park
View the beauty of the Tanzanian landscape from above as your SkySafari safari takes off with a flight to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a fascinating game drive through the park, best known for its large elephant population and the majestic baobab trees, that dwarf the animals that feed beneath them. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Maasai boma dinner.
Tarangire Treetops
Day 3-Tarangire National Park
The rugged landscape of Tarangire offers a unique safari backdrop that transforms from rolling grasslands and vibrant swamps to forests of enigmatic baobab trees. Enjoy a full day of activities including game drives, a visit to an authentic Maasai village and a walking safari. Tonight, enjoy sunset cocktails in the bush, followed by a night game drive.
Tarangire Treetops
Day 4-Tarangire National Park / Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, depart the lodge and enjoy a morning game drive, stopping for a picnic lunch. Fly to Manyara airstrip, where you are met by your hosts from The Manor at Ngorongoro and transferred to the lodge, arriving in time for high tea. Unpack and unwind until dinner in the Main House.
The Manor At Ngorongoro
Day 5-Ngorongoro Crater
Descend some 2,000 feet to explore Ngorongoro’s sprawling crater floor. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this unique biosphere has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. The stunning landscape of the crater combined with its spectacular wildlife is one of the greatest natural wonders of the planet. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before heading back to the lodge for evening cocktails and dinner.
The Manor At Ngorongoro
Day 6-Ngorongoro Conservation Area / Serengeti National Park
Today, you have the option of visiting Lake Manyara National Park or simply relaxing at the lodge and exploring the estate. Choose from a host of activities including horseback riding, cycling, an estate tour and a massage treatment (one per person). After lunch, transfer to the airstrip for your onward journey to the famed Serengeti, arriving in time for sundowners and dinner.
Serengeti Migration Camp or Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Day 7-Serengeti National Park
Awaken with the animals and spend the full day exploring the Serengeti. Collect a gallery of striking images as the day unfolds: a lioness relaxing after her morning hunt, alert elephants guarding their young and ungainly herds of wildebeest grazing alongside zebra. A picnic lunch will be served in the bush. Return to camp, at the end of the day, for a farewell dinner under the stars.
Serengeti Migration Camp or Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Day 8-Serengeti National Park / Depart
Celebrate the glorious sunrise and the sounds of the bush awakening as you savor your last day in Tanzania. After lunch, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Arusha, where a day room has been reserved at Arusha Coffee Lodge. Later tonight, you are transferred to the airport for your onward arrangements.