Itinerary Details
Day 1: Arrive in Kilimanjaro
Arrive Kilimanjaro Airport (flight booked by agent), where guests are met as they exit the terminal building by Ranger Safaris. board your transfer vehicle and continue to your hotel for remainder of the day at leisure.
Hotel: Gran Melia Arusha (4 Star Rating)
An oasis within Arusha set out on 18 acres of beautiful landscaped coffee and tea plantations.
Pure tranquility with spectacular views of Mount Meru. Gran Melia Arusha offers a unique experience combining the most exciting once-in-a-lifetime safari destination with state-of-the-art conference facilities.
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Day 2: Arusha to Lake Manyara & the Ngorongoro Conservation AreaAfter breakfast short tour briefing and then board your safari vehicle and continue to Lake Manyara National Park for game viewing including a hot lunch at Manyara Tortilis Camp. Afternoon exit the park and continue to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and you camp on the edge of the crater for dinner and overnight
Hotel: Ngorongoro Crater’s Edge Camp (4 Star Rating)
Wilderness Collection’s Crater’s Edge offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in the raw beauty of nature while indulging in the finest luxury comforts. Nestled on the rim of the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, this exclusive retreat blends seamless elegance with the untamed wilderness, offering an intimate connection to one of Africa’s most extraordinary landscapes.
Thanks to the enclosed nature of the caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater is effectively its own thriving ecosystem, teeming with diverse wildlife. Each morning, you’ll awaken to the melodic symphony of birdsong, the crisp highland air filling your lungs as the golden sunrise bathes the crater’s vast expanse in warm hues. From the vantage point of your exquisitely appointed tented suite, you can gaze directly into the heart of this natural wonder, where herds of wildebeest, zebra, and elephants roam against a backdrop of ancient volcanic walls—a truly unparalleled experience of luxury and wilderness combined.
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Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Day 3: On Safari in the Ngorongoro Conservation AreaMorning depart early and enter the crater for a full day of game viewing. Late afternoon return to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Hotel: Ngorongoro Crater’s Edge Camp (4 Star Rating)
Wilderness Collection’s Crater’s Edge offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in the raw beauty of nature while indulging in the finest luxury comforts. Nestled on the rim of the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, this exclusive retreat blends seamless elegance with the untamed wilderness, offering an intimate connection to one of Africa’s most extraordinary landscapes.
Thanks to the enclosed nature of the caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater is effectively its own thriving ecosystem, teeming with diverse wildlife. Each morning, you’ll awaken to the melodic symphony of birdsong, the crisp highland air filling your lungs as the golden sunrise bathes the crater’s vast expanse in warm hues. From the vantage point of your exquisitely appointed tented suite, you can gaze directly into the heart of this natural wonder, where herds of wildebeest, zebra, and elephants roam against a backdrop of ancient volcanic walls—a truly unparalleled experience of luxury and wilderness combined.
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Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Day 4: Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti National ParkMorning depart and drive to Lake Manyara airstrip for Auric Air flight to Lobo airstrip departing 1105hrs arriving at 1240hrs (booked by Ranger Safaris). On arrival met by camp vehicle and shared transfer to the camp arriving for late lunch. Afternoon shared game drive in camp vehicle in Taasa Concession. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Hotel: Taasa Lodge (4 Star Rating)
TAASA Lodge is a luxury safari retreat located in the remote Kogatende area of Northern Serengeti, Tanzania, near the Mara River and the path of the Great Migration. Set within a private concession bordering Serengeti National Park, the lodge offers an exclusive and uncrowded wildlife experience. Elevated tented suites feature spacious decks, en-suite bathrooms, and panoramic views across the savannah. Guests can enjoy guided game drives, bush walks, and cultural encounters, along with access to a swimming pool, spa treatments, and refined dining showcasing fresh, locally inspired cuisine. The lodge’s secluded setting provides exceptional opportunities to observe resident wildlife year-round, including big cats and large herds during migration season, while delivering a high standard of comfort and personalized service in an authentic safari environment.
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Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Day 5: On Safari in the Serengeti National ParkMorning and afternoon shared game drive in camp vehicle in Taasa Concession. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Hotel: Taasa Lodge (4 Star Rating)
TAASA Lodge is a luxury safari retreat located in the remote Kogatende area of Northern Serengeti, Tanzania, near the Mara River and the path of the Great Migration. Set within a private concession bordering Serengeti National Park, the lodge offers an exclusive and uncrowded wildlife experience. Elevated tented suites feature spacious decks, en-suite bathrooms, and panoramic views across the savannah. Guests can enjoy guided game drives, bush walks, and cultural encounters, along with access to a swimming pool, spa treatments, and refined dining showcasing fresh, locally inspired cuisine. The lodge’s secluded setting provides exceptional opportunities to observe resident wildlife year-round, including big cats and large herds during migration season, while delivering a high standard of comfort and personalized service in an authentic safari environment.
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Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Day 6: On Safari in the Serengeti National ParkMorning and afternoon shared game drive in camp vehicle in Taasa Concession. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Hotel: Taasa Lodge (4 Star Rating)
TAASA Lodge is a luxury safari retreat located in the remote Kogatende area of Northern Serengeti, Tanzania, near the Mara River and the path of the Great Migration. Set within a private concession bordering Serengeti National Park, the lodge offers an exclusive and uncrowded wildlife experience. Elevated tented suites feature spacious decks, en-suite bathrooms, and panoramic views across the savannah. Guests can enjoy guided game drives, bush walks, and cultural encounters, along with access to a swimming pool, spa treatments, and refined dining showcasing fresh, locally inspired cuisine. The lodge’s secluded setting provides exceptional opportunities to observe resident wildlife year-round, including big cats and large herds during migration season, while delivering a high standard of comfort and personalized service in an authentic safari environment.
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Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Day 7: Serengeti National Park to KilimanjaroMorning shared transfer to Lobo airstrip and connect Auric Air flight to Arusha departing at 1000hrs arriving at 1235hrs (booked by Ranger Safaris). on arrival met by Ranger Safaris vehicle and continue to Four Points Sheraton Hotel for lunch (buffet excluding drinks). On completion transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure flight (booked by agent).