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Day 1-2
Depart North America/ Arrive Arusha |
Connect in Amsterdam with your flight to Kilimanjaro Airport,
arriving late evening. You will be met by Thomson Safaris
staff and transferred to your lodge. We
can arrange your international flights, please call for competitive
pricing and availability.
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Day 3
Private Nature Refuge |
After breakfast, take a brief flight to a private nature refuge,
an exclusive area for Thomson guests in the Serengeti ecosystem.
Please note: A $100 per person conservation fee is applicable
on all itineraries visiting the nature refuge.
- Welcome lunch
- Exploration on foot
- Overnight: Thomson East Serengeti Nyumba
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Day 4
Private Nature Refuge
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This remote and pristine region is a private wilderness refuge
- its unique geography, and its location outside the park
make it a perfect destination for discerning guests who wish
to enjoy a true wilderness and exploration experience.
- Early morning exploration on foot
- Maasai boma visit
- Overnight: Thomson East Serengeti Nyumba
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Day 5
Serengeti National Park |
Before departing the Serengeti, visit a Maasai women's collaborative
to meet these creative and talented entrepreneurs. Then head
into the Serengeti, a pristine and unique sanctuary that will
give you a glimpse into “the world as it was in the
beginning.”
- Visit Enyuata Women's Collaborative
- Wildilfe viewing in Serengeti National Park
- Overnight: Thomson Serengeti Nyumba
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Day 6
Serengeti National Park |
Enjoy another full day in the famed Serengeti at an exclusive
location that few have the privilege of visiting.
- Full day of wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park
- Overnight: Thomson Serengeti Nyumba
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Day 7
Serengeti National Park |
Travel to your second location in the Serengeti enjoying plenty
of diverse wildlife viewing along the way. Spanning nearly
6,000 square miles, and home to hundreds of thousands of hoofed
animals, this promises to be another exciting day.
- Wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park
- Overnight: Thomson Serengeti Nyumba
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Day 8
Serengeti National Park |
After wildlife viewing this morning, set out on foot to the
local village where you can learn more about Tanzanian life.
The people who inhabit this village, the Ikoma, are known
for their drumming, dancing and storytelling.
- Wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park
(if you have advance reservations, make an early departure
for your hot-air balloon excursion today)
- Walk and village visit
- Overnight: Thomson Serengeti Nyumba
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Day 9
Ngorongoro Highlands |
After breakfast, continue your journey by heading east, toward
the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy the scenery of rolling
hills and vibrant colors as you make your way to the Ngorongoro
Highlands. Arrive at Gibb's Farm in the afternoon, where you
are sure to enjoy the serenity of this lush and extraordinary
oasis.
- Morning wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park
- Brief stop at Olduvai Gorge
- Picnic lunch
- Optional afternoon activities include tea on the verandah,
a visit to the artist in residence or spa services (additional
fee applies)
- Overnight: Gibb's Farm
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Day 10
Ngorongoro Crater |
The Ngorogoro crater is a geological marvel boasting several
vegetation zones from lakes to forest to savannah. It is home
to about 30,000 animals, despite its tiny size of only 10
miles across.
- Full day of wildlife viewing in Ngorongoro Crater
- Overnight: Gibb's Farm
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Day 11
Tarangire National Park |
Depart Gibb's Farm in the early afternoon making your way down
the escarpment wall of the Great Rift Valley. Tarangire National
Park is Tanzania's fourth largest park offering diverse scenery
including dramatic baobab trees.
- Wildlife viewing in Tarangire National Park
- Overnight: Thomson Tarangire Nyumba
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Day 12
Tarangire National Park |
Enjoy a full day exploring Tarangire National Park, one of
the best places to view elephant herds. Keep your eyes peeled
near Tarangire's riverbanks looking for lion, leopard, giraffe,
gerenuk, reedbuck, and even the rare fringe-eared oryx.
- Wildlife viewing in Tarangire National Park
- Overnight: Thomson Tarangire Nyumba
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Day 13
Arusha / Depart |
Drive to Arusha this morning arriving in
time for a farewell lunch, some shopping and a dayroom to
prepare for your flight home this evening.
- Farewell lunch in Arusha
- Shopping
- Dayroom in Arusha
- Transfer to the International Airport for your flight
home
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Day 14
Arrive North America |
Connect in Amsterdam and arrive in North America. Please check
your flight itinerary for arrival dates and flight details.
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