The journey
The timeless sights and sounds of the Serengeti, incredible wildlife roaming Ngorongoro Crater and the enduring culture of the Maasai people are all part of what makes Tanzania one of the greatest East African safari destinations. Experience it in classic tented comfort on this spectacular adventure, exploring the country’s most game-rich parks on an itinerary designed for phenomenal wildlife viewing.
Day 1
Arrive Arusha, Tanzania
Your adventure begins in Arusha, where you settle into your lodge, set on a working coffee plantation. Your private chalet near Mount Meru features a log fireplace and a balcony. Arusha is Tanzania’s gateway to exploring the natural wonders of Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 2
Tarangire National Park – Design Your Day
Kick off your explorations in Arusha by enjoying one of these **Design Your Day** activities.
Day 3
Tarangire National Park – A Lesson in Local Cuisine
Today, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of eland, oryx, wildebeest and zebra as well as the park’s large elephant population. Your local expert driver-guide draws on years of experience in the bush to locate the best wildlife viewing opportunities right as they happen. Later, this afternoon, learn how to prepare local dishes like ugali and kachumbari as part of a chef-led culinary
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater – Amphitheater of Animals
As you cross the Great Rift Valley, stop for a market visit in a local village where stalls brim with vibrant local produce. Then, see the village from a different perspective as you ride by tuk-tuk, viewing the local community and rice fields as you go. Next, take a scenic drive to tranquil Gibb’s Farm, where you stop for a lunch made with organic, just-picked ingredients. Later, arrive at the na
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater – Natural Wildlife Haven
Rise early to make the short drive to descend into the crater, arriving ahead of most visitors to view the resident wildlife at its most active time of day. This afternoon, visit a Maasai village, where you learn about the tribe’s traditional, nomadic lifestyle and coexistence with wildlife. Sense the spirit of this pastoral, nomadic people who have kept their tribal traditions alive through count
Day 6
Serengeti National Park – Searching the Vast Plains
Fly to the fabled Serengeti National Park and settle into your remote, authentic camp. Then, set out in the boundless Serengeti, one of the oldest and least-changed ecosystems on earth, where the circle of life plays out every day. It is home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of wildlife, with lions, hyenas and leopards all roaming free. For a portion of each year, dictated by weather p
Day 7
Serengeti National Park – Intimate Bush Lunch
Venture out on a morning game drive in the protected Serengeti refuge, where flowing rivers support a plethora of species. In addition to lions, elephants, Cape buffalo and leopards, keep your camera handy for sights such as a cheetah bolting after a fleet-footed Thomson’s gazelle. Take a break for a private lunch in the bush — an Worldway Travels x A&K luxury safari specialty — savoring fine food and drink as a sym
Day 8
Depart Arusha
Fly to Arusha and enjoy lunch. Relax in a comfortable dayroom before transferring to the airport for your flight home.
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