Day 1

Fly to Tanzania

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Day 2

Arusha

Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport With Your Group

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Days 3-4

Eastern Serengeti Ecosystem

Safari Briefing

Sundowner Drinks - Surprise

Maasai Boma Visit - Cost

Lunch at Your Nyumba

Afternoon Wildlife Viewing in the Eastern Serengeti Ecosystem

Enjoy wildlife viewing this afternoon in the Eastern Serengeti Ecosystem. Be on the lookout for rarer species, such as the bat-eared fox and the smaller animals that are sometimes overlooked, such as the mongoose, hyrax, dik dik, and eland.

Meet Your Guide at the Airstrip

Flight from Arusha to the Eastern Serengeti Ecosystem

Late Afternoon Wildlife Walk

Stretch your legs on a brief but scenic walk this afternoon. There’s no better way to experience the magic and beauty of the Eastern Serengeti Private Nature Reserve than on foot. A local wildlife scout will accompany you and your guide, so keep an eye out with them – you may spot anything from giraffe and warthog to dik dik and eland!

Safety Fee - Air Excel

Charter Flight from Arusha to Loliondo

Introduction to the Nature Refuge

Your guide will give you a brief tour and history of the 10,000-acre refuge as you make your way to camp. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the way, one of the tangible results of conservation efforts in the area. Giraffe, eland, dik dik, ostrich, leopard and even wild dog can be seen in this unique wildlife haven, dubbed “Giraffic Park” by one enthusiastic guest.

Town Departure Tax - Air Excel

Maasai Boma Visit

Immerse yourself in the semi-nomadic culture of the Maasai by visiting a boma, which is a settlement of circular mud-and-dung Maasai homes. Many Maasai still roam the plains of northern Tanzania with their herds of cattle, maintaining their traditions while adapting to new ways of life.

9:45am Flightlink Flight from Arusha to Loliondo

First Night in the Bush

Footprint Identifying

How do you tell the difference between the footprint of a dik-dik and a Thomson’s gazelle? How about a leopard and a lion? There’s a special area set aside at the edge of camp where the guide will be able to show you which animals have wandered through the area.  There are always a few surprises!

Bush Breakfast - Surprise

Optional Night Wildlife Drive

Maasai Storyteller - Cost

Enaboishu Warriors - Cost

Enaboishu Warriors - Surprise

Lunch at Your Camp

Morning Walk and Wildlife Viewing in Eastern Serengeti

Continue Your Exploration of the Eastern Serengeti Private Nature Refuge

Maasai Storyteller

Gather around to listen to a Maasai elder tell folktales, which are translated into English. The story is not planned in advance, and you will hear it exactly as it is traditionally told.

Wildlife Viewing at the Waterhole

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Days 5-8

Serengeti National Park

Evening at Your Nyumba

Boxed Lunch en Route

School Visit in the Eastern Serengeti Ecosystem

Swahili Lessons

Boxed Lunch

School Visit - Cost

Morning Wildlife Viewing As You Depart the Eastern Serengeti Private Nature Reserve

Wildlife Viewing en route to Your Central Serengeti Camp

Bush Lunch

Optional Serengeti Balloon Excursion

A pre-dawn wake-up call leaves you time to drive to the balloon launch site in order to catch the most dramatic light. Then take to the skies just as the sun rises. Glide over the plains and acacia treetops, taking in spectacular views of the Seronera River Valley and the surrounding plains. After your descent, enjoy a magnificent champagne breakfast right in the midst of the Serengeti wilderness.

Morning Wildlife Viewing in the Serengeti

There is nothing as marvelous as traversing the plains of the Serengeti just after dawn and through the morning hours. Look for herds of wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, impala, eland, topi, and more out on the savanna.

Afternoon Wildlife Viewing in the Serengeti

Spend an afternoon wildlife viewing in the Serengeti. The big cats often spend these hours lying drowsily about the plains and up in the trees while many antelope and other animals continue to graze.

Watch the Sun Set Over the Serengeti Plains

Full Day of Wildlife Viewing in the Serengeti

Spend the whole day wildlife viewing. Your guide will point out hidden animals, like leopard hiding in a tree or lion concealed by tall grass.

Continue Your Exploration of the Serengeti

Explore the pristine landscapes of the Serengeti with your guide’s uncanny wildlife spotting instincts leading the way. Expansive plains, rolling hills, dramatic granite outcrops and riverine valleys are home to an endless variety of fascinating creatures, from the lowly dung beetle to the impressive elephant.

Picnic Lunch

Enjoy your lunch outdoors in a scenic spot.

Bow and Arrow Demonstration

An askari (watchman) from camp will demonstrate how to shoot the traditional, hand-made bow and arrow of the Ikoma people, who are known for their hunting prowess. Typically, the arrow points used by the Ikoma are covered in poison, but for demonstration purposes, safe, point-free arrows will be used. Everyone is encouraged to give it a try!

After-Dinner Campfire

Boxed Lunch

Bush Lunch

Continue Wildlife Viewing in the Serengeti

Stargazing

Spend the Day Seeking Out the Great Migration

Kanga Demonstration

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Days 9-10

Ngorongoro Highlands

Lunch at Gibb's Farm

Savor lunch at Gibb’s Farm, where nearly every ingredient comes fresh from the estate’s organic farm. With delicacies to suit every palate, this is sure to be a memorable meal.

Transfer from the Manyara Airstrip to Gibb's Farm

Swimming

Safety Fee - Air Excel

Fuel Surcharge - One Sector

Wildlife Viewing Before Departing the Serengeti

Charter Flight from Seronera to Manyara

11:05am Air Excel Flight from Seronera to Manyara

Adult - 11:05am Air Excel Flight from Seronera to Manyara

Child - 11:05am Air Excel Flight from Seronera to Manyara

Enjoy Your Private Cottage at Gibb's Farm

Flight from the Central Serengeti to Manyara

Fuel Surcharge - Additional Increase

Welcome to Gibb's Farm

Visit to the Floor of Ngorongoro Crater

Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, where you are likely to find an abundance of wildlife. With luck, you might even see rhinoceros and big cats, such as lion and cheetah. The diversity of species often inspires awe, from baboons and elephants in the Lerai Forest to wildebeest and mountain reedbuck over the crater’s grassy floor.

Picnic Lunch on the Crater Floor

To maximize your wildlife viewing time on the crater floor, enjoy your picnic lunch near a hippo pool.

Seek Out the Big Five

Enjoy Your Evening in Tanzania

Sundowners and Poolside Entertainment

This evening, sip complementary sundowners on the poolside terrace and enjoy the night’s entertainment.

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Day 11

Leave Via Arusha

Stop at Cultural Heritage Center

Visit and shop at the Cultural Heritage Center.

Day Room in Arusha

Transfer as a Group to Kilimanjaro Airport

Lunch - Adult Cost

Gibb's Breakfast

Breakfast at Gibb’s is always delicious; local fruits, yogurts, fresh artisanal cheeses, and made-to-order specialties are a great way to start your day.

Farewell Snack

Farewell Lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge

Enjoy a special farewell lunch in Arusha as you prepare for your departure. Visit the adjoining Shanga workshop where physically challenged artisans create remarkable jewelry, learn glass-blowing, and sell their work. This extraordinary project was created in order to mentor and empower those who are often marginalized in Tanzanian society. You will be inspired by the quality and beauty of their creations.

Lunch - Child Cost

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Day 12

Arrive home in the US

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2025 Dates

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2026 Dates

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