Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, clear immigration, and meet your guide for transfer to your hotel. Nestled among coffee plantations on the shores of Lake Duluti, Arusha Serena Hotel offers a peaceful retreat with views of Mount Meru. Optional activities include canoeing, cycling, or visiting nearby Arusha and Mount Meru National Parks.
Overnight: Arusha Serena Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 2 – Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Morning at leisure followed by a safari briefing and lunch. Depart Arusha, passing Maasai villages and the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment. Arrive at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, perched high above the lake, in time for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board)
Day 3 – Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, elephants, and over 400 bird species. After lunch, continue to the Serengeti, entering through Naabi Hill Gate and game-viewing en route to your lodge.
Overnight: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board)
Day 4 – Serengeti National Park
Spend the day exploring the vast Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Big Five and, seasonally, the Great Migration. Optional hot-air balloon safari available at additional cost.
Overnight: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board)
Day 5 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Game-view through the Serengeti toward Ngorongoro, with picnic lunch en route. Arrive at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, dramatically built into the crater rim with panoramic views of the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board with picnic lunch)
Day 6 – Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari among more than 30,000 animals, including black rhino, elephant, lion, and buffalo. Picnic lunch on the crater floor before returning to the lodge for dinner.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board with picnic lunch)
Day 7 – Ngorongoro to Arusha / Departure
Enjoy sunrise over the crater rim before travelling back to Arusha for lunch. Later, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight or extension to Zanzibar.
End of Services
Cost Includes
- Landside meet-and-greet services
- All transfers and transport as outlined in the itinerary
- Shared 4×4 safari vehicle (6 passengers max, guaranteed window seat)
- Services of experienced English-speaking driver-guides (other languages on request)
- Game drives and listed activities
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- All park fees and government taxes (except Zanzibar Infrastructure Tax if applicable)
- Filtered water in Ranger Safaris or Pollman’s vehicles (please bring a reusable bottle)
Cost Excludes
- International and regional flights (unless specified)
- Airport taxes except on tickets issued by ARP Africa Travel
- Passport and visa fees
- Zanzibar Infrastructure Tax (where applicable)
- Optional activities such as hot-air balloon safaris or cultural excursions
- Gratuities for driver-guides and lodge staff
- Travel, medical, and baggage insurance
- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, and telephone calls
- Internal flights and related taxes unless noted
Note: Itinerary and accommodation may vary slightly due to availability or operational conditions. Park fees and taxes are subject to change without notice.
