Central and northern Serengeti with lodges throughout
Per person, 2 adults sharing, luxury accommodation, peak-season park fees.
Luxury lodges throughout, with a night in the northern Serengeti for the migration season.
Arrive at Lake Duluti, Tarangire, the central Serengeti, a night in the north near the Mara River, a crater-rim night and the crater, then a final night near the airport.
Elephants · Baobab woodland · Lions · Giraffes · Leopards · Cheetahs · Hippos · Wildebeest herds (Jul–Oct) · Crocodiles · Black rhino (rare)
Wild animals move freely; sightings are never guaranteed.
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Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where a Wild Host driver-guide meets you for the transfer to your Arusha accommodation. The rest of the day is free to recover from the journey.
Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa
Luxury · Beach resort · Lake Duluti, between Arusha and Kilimanjaro Airport
Lunch, Dinner (Full board)
After breakfast, travel to Tarangire National Park. Spend the day in Tarangire's river valley and swamps, looking for elephants, lions and the park's many birds. Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge.
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury · Lodge · Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full board)
After breakfast, travel to the central Serengeti. Explore the Serengeti's central plains, rivers and rock outcrops in search of big cats and grazing herds. Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury · Lodge · Central Serengeti, west of Seronera
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full board)
Full day near the Mara River in the northern Serengeti, where the herds usually attempt crossings between July and October. Overnight at Mara Mara Tented Lodge.
Mara Mara Tented Lodge
Luxury · Tented camp · Inside Northern Serengeti NP
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full board)
After breakfast, travel to the central Serengeti. A day on the central Serengeti plains and kopjes, with your guide choosing the route according to recent sightings. Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury · Lodge · Western crater rim, Ngorongoro
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full board)
After breakfast, travel to the Ngorongoro Crater. Drive down the crater wall early to make the most of the permitted time on the Ngorongoro Crater floor. Overnight at Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa.
Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa
Luxury · Beach resort · Lake Duluti, between Arusha and Kilimanjaro Airport
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full board)
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. End of services.
Breakfast · End of services
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Lake Duluti, between Arusha and Kilimanjaro Airport
Luxury · Beach resort · 2 nights (days 1, 6)
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Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara
Luxury · Lodge · 1 night (day 2)
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Central Serengeti, west of Seronera
Luxury · Lodge · 1 night (day 3)
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Inside Northern Serengeti NP
Luxury · Tented camp · 1 night (day 4)
Western crater rim, Ngorongoro
Luxury · Lodge · 1 night (day 5)
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