Arusha

You will be picked up from the airport by a Serengeti Nexus representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Arusha where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come. Gran Melia Arusha, is an oasis of calm and aesthetic pleasure.

Tarangire National Park

Morning: After a gourmet breakfast, depart at 8:30 AM for Tarangire National Park (approx. 2-hour drive, 120 km). Travel in a private, custom-built 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing. Activity: Full-day game drive in Tarangire, known for its massive elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife, including lions, leopards, zebras, and over 550 bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot overlooking the Tarangire River. Accommodation: Check into Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp, a high-end thatched camp blending into the Maasai landscape. Each suite offers a private veranda, en-suite bathroom, and eco-friendly amenities. Evening: Savor a candlelit bush dinner under the stars, accompanied by sundowners.

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast we will continue with your epic safari - Lake Manyara National Park. This relatively small but diverse park, 120km west of Arusha, is so named for the shallow salt lake which covers a good seventy percent of the parks surface area. Flooding and drying with the seasons the soda lake is home to thousands of flamingo as well as over 500 other bird species. On our exploration of the park we will see monkey, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant and, with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes; not only open grassy plains, but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab dotted cliffs. After another memorable game drive we, with our adventure at an replete with images of the African wilds to last a lifetime.

Serengeti National Park

Drive to Serengeti (3.5 hours, 190 km) via Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Afternoon game drive in the Seronera Valley to see big cats and wildebeest (migration season-dependent). Stay at Serengeti Serena Lodge for two nights.

Serengeti National Park

This entire day is set aside for game drives upon the Serengeti. The Serengeti, the habitat of an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo, is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. In November and December the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June they return to the north. Apart from the migrating herds, we may have the opportunity to see the resident predators, leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life. After an unforgettable day, we will return to Serengeti Serena Lodge , dinner and our overnight sleep on The Endless Plain.

Ngorongoro Crater

Morning game drive in Serengeti, then drive to Ngorongoro (3 hours, 145 km). Descend into the crater for a 5-hour game drive to see black rhinos, lions, and flamingos. Stay at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge on the crater rim.

Arusha

Morning cultural visit to a Maasai village ($25/person). Drive back to Arusha (3 hours, 180 km). Optional coffee plantation tour ($20/person). Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure.