ITINERARY
Day 1
Arrival - Arusha
Upon arrival into Dar International Airport, you will be met by one of our representatives located outside opposite the arrivals hall, who will direct you to your connecting flight to Arusha Airport. On arrival in Arusha, you will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to the Gran Meliá Arusha Hotel.
Overnight at Gran Meliá Arushu Hotel in a deluxe city view room on bed & breakfast basis. (Check in time is from 1400hrs)
Gran Melia Arusha is situated in 18 acres of tea and coffee plantations offering a variety of dining options. All rooms have a private balcony, free Wi-Fi, and air conditioning.
Day 2
Arushu - Tarangire National Park
Following breakfast and your safari briefing, depart for Tarangire National Park. Once you pass the park gate, you will view game en route to the lodge where you will arrive in time for lunch. There will be time to enjoy the lodge’s facilities, before embarking on afternoon game drive, returning to the lodge for dinner.
Overnight at Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge on full board basis (including all meals, bottled/filtered water, juice, local beer, house wine by the glass and non-premium spirits).
Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge is in the heart of Tarangire National Park, Tanzania’s wild land of elephant herds and landscapes. At Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge, there 12 permanent tents providing an intimate experience in the wild with unique furnishings and local imagery. The camp is open all year around and especially during the dry months, the massive elephant herds travel through the corridor between Manyara and Tarangire and spend their time in and around the park.
Day 3
Tarangire National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives. All meals at the lodge.
Overnight at Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge on full board basis (including all meals, bottled/filtered water, juice, local beer, house wine by the glass and non-premium spirits).
Day 4
Tarangire National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, depart to Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley region stopping en route for lunch (excludes drinks) with a Makonde carving show. Continue to Ngorongoro Conservation Area arriving at the lodge in the afternoon for a chance to enjoy the views of the Ngorongoro Crater. Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight at Meliá Ngorongoro Lodge in Premiere Forest View Rooms on full board basis (including all meals, bottled/filtered water, juice, local beer, house wine by the glass and non-premium spirits).
Ngorongoro Lodge belongs to a collection of unique and exclusive hotels with their own personality and fantastic views. Enjoy a magnificent experience in a fascinating natural environment full of history, culture, and biodiversity.
Day 5
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Following an early breakfast, youll descend to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive this morning. With a space of only 102 square miles and a resident wildlife population of more than 30,000 mammals, there is a great chance that youll see all the big five today. Enjoy a picnic lunch with scenic views before returning to the rim of the crater and your lodge for dinner.
Overnight at Meliá Ngorongoro Lodge in Premiere Forest View Rooms on full board basis (including all meals, bottled/filtered water, juice, local beer, house wine by the glass and non-premium spirits).
Day 6
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park stopping en route at Olduvai Gorge for a chance to see the site where the Leakey family made several important archaeological discoveries. You also visit a Maasai village before arriving at stopping for lunch (set menu and drinks charged on consumption). Following lunch, youll travel west towards the Mbalageti Hills with opportunities to view the abundant wildlife on the journey. A late afternoon arrival at the lodge allows some time to freshen up before dinner.
Overnight at Meliá Serengeti Lodge in Lagoon View Rooms on full board basis (including all meals, bottled/filtered water, juice, local beer, house wine by the glass and non-premium spirits).
Meliá Serengeti Lodge offers an intense wildlife experience accompanied by elegant rooms inspired by Maasai traditions with spectacular views of the hotel gardens or Serengeti plains. The restaurant serves dishes inspired by local cuisine and Tanzanian coffees and teas, spirits from all over the continent and local brands of gin are available at the bar. Other facilities include an infinity pool, gym, and spa.
Day 7
Serengeti National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives. All meals at the lodge.
Overnight at Meliá Serengeti Lodge in Lagoon View Rooms on full board basis (including all meals, bottled/filtered water, juice, local beer, house wine by the glass and non-premium spirits).
Day 8
Serengeti National Park
Choose to depart on a full day game drive after breakfast with a picnic lunch or opt for an early morning, morning, and afternoon game drive with meals back at the lodge.
Overnight at Meliá Serengeti Lodge in Lagoon View Rooms on full board basis (including all meals, bottled/filtered water, juice, local beer, house wine by the glass and non-premium spirits).
Day 9
Departure - Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, depart for a final game drive en route to Seronera Airstrip where you will board a scheduled flight to Dar Airport. On arrival you will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to the international terminal for your departure flight.
Arrival Information
Earliest check-in at the arrival hotel is 14h00. Travellers arriving on early morning flights are urged to book a pre-night at the arrival hotel (at an additional cost) to avoid delays in accessing the hotel rooms on arrival.
Departure Information
Travellers with a long layover before their departure flight should consider booking a day room (at an additional cost) to refresh and repack before their international journey.
IMPORTANT Luggage Information
Travellers should only bring soft sided bags on safari. Luggage space in safari vehicles is limited. These bags should measure no more than the following: Height 66 centimetres Length 42 centimetres Width 28 centimetres. Soft sided bags with wheels are permitted.
Cost Includes
Landside meet and greet services.
Transfers as specified.
Transfers for safari sector in 4x4 vehicles on private basis
Services of experienced bilingual English-speaking driver-guides on our scheduled seat-in-vehicle safaris
Game drives and activities as specified in the itinerary.
All accommodation and meals as specified.
All park fees and government taxes (except Zanzibar Infrastructure Tax where applicable)
Filtered water will be provided in safari vehicles provided by Ranger Safaris and Pollman’s Tours and Safaris (as applicable)
Travellers should bring reusable water bottles.
Internal flights (if applicable) as specified in the itinerary inclusive of all airport taxes