The Ultimate Tanzania Wildlife Discovery

Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional safari guide and transferred direct to Serval wildlife. This is a unique eco-tourism sanctuary nestled between the slopes of mountain Meru and mount Kilimanjaro, offering visitors an extraordinary chance to connect with Tanzania’s wildlife in a natural and scenic environment. The sanctuary is home to a variety of animals, including lions, giraffes, zebras, elands, monkeys, and ostriches. Enjoy a rare opportunity to get up close with some of Africa’s most iconic animals. You can feed selected animals, interact with them, take memorable photographs, and observe wildlife from an exceptionally close distance, creating an unforgettable experience while learning about wildlife conservation and protection efforts.

Start your journey with an early pick-up from Arusha and head to Tarangire National Park. Home of the giants—large elephant herds, baobab trees, and stunning wildlife along the Tarangire River. Enjoy a full-day game drive as your guide explores the best wildlife spots.

The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and thousands of pink flamingos that gather along the lake’s shores during certain seasons. You can also spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and numerous bird species, making Lake Manyara a perfect destination for wildlife viewing and photography. Its unique landscapes and rich biodiversity provide a memorable safari experience in northern Tanzania.

After breakfast depart from the lodge and discover two hidden gems of the Ngorongoro highlands on a scenic walking adventure. Olmoti crater offers spectacular views of lush highland landscapes and the beautiful Munge waterfall, the main water source feeding the Ngorongoro ecosystem. Then continue to Empakaai crater, a breathtaking volcanic caldera with a deep alkaline lake covering much of its floor. The crater is renowned for its stunning panoramic views, abundant birdlife including flamingos, and the possibility of spotting buffaloes, bushbucks, and blue monkeys along the trail. This off-the-beaten-path experience provides a unique combination of nature, hiking, and cultural encounters with the local Maasai communities.

After breakfast, enjoy one of the most breathtaking panoramas in Africa. From the rim, you get a clear, wide view of the world’s largest unbroken caldera—stretching over 260 sq km of wildlife-rich plains, featuring stunning sunrise and sunset scenery. This offers a perfect bird’s eye view of the entire crater floor and an exceptional chance to spot animals from above. This is an excellent photo opportunity inside a cool, refreshing highland climate.

Begin your day with an early drive through the Ngorongoro highlands as you head into the legendary Serengeti National Park. You will see big cats (lions, cheetahs, leopards), large herds of wildebeests and zebras, and endless golden plains. Enjoy game drive viewing en route and an afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti, famous for its year-round wildlife.

Enjoy a sunrise game drive in Serengeti when predators are most active. This is the home of the world-famous Great Migration where over 2 million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles move across the golden plains in a dramatic circle of life. Africa’s most iconic safari destination, land of the big cats, endless savannah experiences, and a photographer’s paradise where nature comes alive. After lunch, drive toward Ngorongoro as wildlife accompanies your journey. Arrive in the evening at the Ngorongoro safari lodge.

Enjoy an early morning game drive on the way to the airstrip to fly back to Arusha. Upon arrival, your meeting transfer driver will take you to a local lunch spot, followed by an immediate transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your evening flight out.