Day 1:  Arrival Kilimanjaro

Karibu means “welcome” in Swahili.  And there is no better place to enjoy an enriching cultural and wildlife experience than Tanzania.

On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport , you will be met by our representative , and private transfer  to Arusha,  where you will be spending one night

Overnight: Rivertrees Country Inn – Bed  & Breakfast 

Day 2:  Tarangire National Park 

Tarangire National Park

After the Serengeti, Tarangire has the greatest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania and in the dry season the Tarangire River is a magnet for thirsty wildlife.  Large herds of elephants and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland gather and not surprisingly the predators follow

From Arusha, depart early and drive to Tarangire National Park.

Close to Arusha, 118 kilometres away, Tarangire National Park gets its name from the river that threads its way through the length of the reserve.  It is famous for its dense wildlife population which is most spectacular between June and September, the dry period.  During this time, thousands of animals – elephant, buffalo, giraffe, eland, wildebeest, kudu, hartebeest and the rarely seen oryx – migrate from the dry Masai steppe to the Tarangire River looking for water.  Lion, leopard and other predators follow the herds.  Tarangire has the largest population of elephant of any park in the northern

During your private tailor-made safari, you will be accommodated in or near the parks as described below.  The days will be spent giving you the best game-viewing experience possible in each park, with either morning and afternoon game drives or full day excursions.  If you are opting to do a “drive-in” safari, the drives between parks may be broken with cultural visits to local villages or historical hotspots and further game-viewing, guaranteeing that your transfers are far from boring.  Your itinerary is fairly flexible from day to day and options may be discussed with your guide before setting off for the day.

Lunch at the lodge and enjoy an afternoon game drive in this fascinating little park teeming with wildlife returning to your lodge for a hearty dinner

Overnight:  Olivers Camp  – Full board accommodation, all drinks (except champagne, cellar wines, premium brand spirits), laundry service

Day 3:  Ngorongoro Crater 

Today we depart Tarangire National park and make our way to Lake Manyara.  Enjoy a morning visit in this park with a picnic lunch before driving to Ngorongoro early afternoon

After lunch we make our way up the escarpment to the highlands of Ngorongoro with spectacular views of Lake Manyara below  -with a game drive en route to your next camp

The Ngorongoro Crater, at 2,286 metres above sea level, is the largest unbroken caldera in the world.  Surrounded by very steep walls rising 610 metres from the crater floor, this natural amphitheatre measures 19.2 kilometres in diameter and 304²km in area.  It is home to up to 30,000 animals, almost half of which are wildebeest and zebra.  Buffalo, elephant, hippo, hyena, jackal, lion, ostrich, serval, warthog, bushbuck, eland, hartebeest, reedbuck, waterbuck and huge herds of both Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelle are easily seen on the crater floor.

Thanks to anti-poaching patrols, the crater is now one of the few places in East Africa where visitors can be certain of seeing black rhino, with the number now approaching 25.  Leopard may occasionally be seen in the trees of the forest surrounding the crater, while cheetah are also present.  Countless flamingo form a pink blanket over the soda lakes, while more than 100 species of birds not found in the Serengeti have been spotted.  The crater, having been  declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which covers more than 8,300²km.

Overnight:  Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp  – Full board accommodation, house wines and spirits, local beers, soft drinks, juices and water, laundry          

Day 4 & 5 : Southern Serengeti       

The Serengeti together with Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Park form Africa’s most famous wildlife park.  The image of acacia trees on an endless grass plain epitomises Africa for many, and then add a Masai warrior and some cattle to the picture and the conversation need go no further. The annual wildebeest migration through the Serengeti and the Masai Mara is the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains.  But that is not where the game viewing ends; large prides of lions, elephants and giraffes in grasslands, gazelles and eland to mention but a few

Breakfast , followed by check out

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater,  including a picnic lunch,  before heading off to the  Serengeti , where you will be spending the following two nights

Enjoy a morning and afternoon game drive in Ndutu the following day

Overnight: Lemala Ndutu Mobile Tented Camp  – Full Board accommodation

Day 6:  Central Serengeti  

Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities. This picture-perfect landscape is characterised by endless stretches of savannah-covered open plains, interspersed by rocky outcrops of granite, scattered with acacia woodlands and covered in a network of rivers and streams. The Central Serengeti forms part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration and provides an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife such as giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, serval and much more. Popular activities include: game viewing, cultural tours, horse riding safaris, and hot air ballooning over the spectacularly scenic terrain

Early breakfast at the camp,  followed by check out

Drive towards Seronera with a game drive en route

Lunch at the camp and enjoy an afternoon Game Drive

Overnight:  Serengeti Pioneer Camp –  Full Board basis , soft drinks, beer, house wine & selected spirits (excluding champagne, exclusive cellar wines, cognacs & single malt whiskeys) and laundry

Day 7:   Johannesburg 

Johannesburg is one of Africa’s biggest and most vibrant cities. It is the economic capital of Africa and the gateway to Southern Africa

Breakfast and transfer to the Seronera Airstrip.  Depart on a flight transfer from Seronera to Arusha where you will enjoy lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge [ own account ]

Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight to Johannesburg

On arrival at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you will be met by our representative and private transfer to the Michelangelo Hotel, where you will be spending one night

Overnight:  The Michelangelo Hotel  – Bed & Breakfast 

Johannesburg’s upscale Sandton neighborhood is the city’s business center where many major international companies house their headquarters. Its heart is Nelson Mandela Square with its large, six-meter sculpture of the country’s first democratically elected president. The Michelangelo, a retreat in the square’s bustle, overlooks this leafy enclave. The Renaissance-style hotel is venerated for its easy access to the neighborhood’s shopping, dining and entertainment, many located in the adjacent square.

Day 8 & 9  : Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe 

Private transfer from Michelangelo Hotel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Depart on a scheduled British Airways flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls  – arriving in Victoria Falls at  13h05

Private transfer to The Victoria Falls Hotel, where you will be spending the following two nights

Included late afternoon – : Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River

The Zambezi River is the central figure in many of the activities offered in Vic Falls. The most renowned of these activities is without a doubt the Sundowner Cruise. This activity is inclusive of transfers, drinks and snacks.

There is something magical about relaxing on the water, sipping on a drinks and waiting for the sun to set. This area provides for most memorable sunsets and fantastic photographic opportunities. Game is often encountered on the cruises, including Elephant and Hippo.

Enjoy a Two Hour Guided Tour of the Falls the following day

One cannot travel to Victoria Falls without going to see the Falls themselves up close. Taking a guided tour of the Falls will allow you to witness the power and splendour from close quarters. The guides will provide you with interesting facts about geography and history of the Falls.

Optional Sightseeing – not included: 

• Flight of Angels  – 13 min Helicopter flight over the Falls
• Half Day Elephant Encounter

Overnight: The Victoria Falls Hotel – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast 

Day 10:  Cape Town 

Breakfast, followed by check out

Private transfer to Victoria Falls Airport

Departure on a scheduled  SAA flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town – arriving in Cape Town at 14h40

On arrival at Cape Town Airport,  private transfer to  the lovely Cape Grace Hotel, where you will be spending the following 5 nights

Overnight:  The Cape Grace Hotel – Bed  & Breakfast 

Day 11 – 14:  Explore Cape Town 

Spend the following four days exploring the beautiful sights in Cape Town on a private guided basis

Included Private Sightseeing excursions: 

• Private Half Day City Tour & Table Mountain 
• Private Full Day Cape Point  & Cape of Good Hope Tour
• Private Full Day Winelands of the Cape Tour  

Overnight:  The Cape Grace Hotel – Bed  & Breakfast 

Day 15:  Cape Town Departure 

Breakfast, followed by check out

Private transfer from The Cape Grace Hotel to Cape Town Airport, in time for your onward flight back home

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Our itineraries are “recommended itineraries” and may be booked as suggested. However, they also serve to inform you, as a possible first time traveller to Africa, an idea of what can be done. If you find that the recommended itineraries do not suit you entirely, we will tailor make a program to best meet your individual requirements.