Discover the Wonders of Tanzania | African Travel

Itinerary at a Glance

DAY 1: Arrive in Arusha, Tanzania

Touch down at Kilimanjaro airport where you’ll be greeted and transferred to your well-appointed lodge in a lush garden setting. Relax and enjoy the remainder of your day.

DAY 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast transfer to Arusha Airport for the light aircraft flight to Tarangire National Park. You will be met on arrival by a Sanctuary Swala vehicle and transferred to camp with a game drive en route. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive into this unspoiled wilderness area. Return for dinner, just as the sun begins to fade.

DAY 3: Tarangire National Park

Awaken to your first morning in the wilderness. Explore this remote corner of Tarangire National Park on morning and afternoon game drives. The park is known for its large elephant population and the majestic baobab trees that dwarf the animals that feed beneath them. Return to camp and share your day’s adventures over pre-dinner drinks around the campfire. 

You’ll also have the chance to visit the beekeeping project in Mwika village. Meet the beekeepers and learn firsthand how the project operates.

DAY 4: Tarangire National Park – Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast transfer to the airstrip for the light aircraft flight to Manyara airstrip. You will be met on arrival by a camp vehicle and transferred to Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp set on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.

DAY 5: Ngorongoro Crater

Descend through the early morning mist 2,000 feet into the crater for an awesome wildlife experience. Known as the eighth wonder of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s best-known wildlife arenas. Enclosed by towering walls, some 25,000 large mammals wander the plains, lakes and forests, dominated by enormous bull elephants, rhinos and lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch before returning to the lodge in the late afternoon.

DAY 6: Ngorongoro Crater – TAASA Private Reserve, Serengeti

Transfer to Manyara Airstrip for your light aircraft flight to TAASA Private Reserve. Bordering the northern edge of the Serengeti National Park far away from the crowds, TAASA has excellent animal viewing throughout the year with resident wildlife such as lion, cheetah and hyena.

DAY 7: TAASA Private Reserve, Serengeti

Explore the endless plains of the Serengeti during morning and afternoon open vehicle game drives when the animals are most active. TAASA offers the added bonus of night game drives and you may see striped hyena on the prowl or lions on the hunt. Your Maasai guide will be in his tracker’s chair mounted on the vehicle front with his floodlight sweeping for the reflective eyes of predators.

DAY 8: TAASA Private Reserve, Serengeti

Accompanied by a professional guide, enjoy a walk in the bush. Learn about the ecology of the area, the medicinal uses of trees and bushes in Maasai tradition, and gain basic skills in tracking. While at TAASA, you can visit the Maasai of Ololosokwan, who are always enthusiastic to share their cultural beliefs.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: An optional hot air balloon ride is one of the most magical ways to experience the Serengeti. Balloon safaris take off just before dawn so that you are high above the plains in time for sunrise.

DAY 9: TAASA Private Reserve – Arusha

Savor your last morning in Tanzania. After breakfast transfer to the airstrip for the scheduled light aircraft flight to Arusha. Enjoy lunch and relax at a day room reserved for your use. Later this afternoon transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your international departure flight.