7 Day Kifaru Safari

Your journey begins in Arusha. You'll be met at Kilimanjaro International Airport, then take a transfer to Arusha Serena Hotel. On the shores of Lake Duluti, you'll be surrounded by woodlands – the perfect place to start your Tanzanian adventure. You can spend the rest of the day however you wish. Why not freshen up after your flight, then explore Arusha city centre? 

Optional - The hotel offers a range of activities for an additional cost, including walking tours, mountain biking, and canoeing on Lake Duluti

Overnight – Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa, on a B&B basis (or similar)

You can have a relaxing morning with a safari briefing and lunch, before you leave Arusha behind. You'll drive towards Maasai Steppe, where you'll see charming villages and plantations of coffee, maize and banana. When you reach the town of Makuyuni, you'll journey along the beautiful escarpment, before raching your safari lodge in Lake Manyara National Park. 

Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge (or similar)

Feast on breakfast, then set off on a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, where you can see hippos, zebra, flamingos and more. After a short stop back at the lodge for lunch, you'll head through the highlands and breath-taking hilly countryside. You'll then pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area – which you'll come back to later in the tour – and on to the Serengeti. Look out for wildlife on the way to your lodge, then enjoy a laidback dinner before bed. 

Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge (or similar)

After a hearty breakfast, you'll enjoy a day of adrenaline-filled game drives at Serengeti National Park. You'll have the chance to see the 'Big Five' on the Serengeti plains, as well as cheetah, giraffes and zebra. For a change of scene, opt for a hot-air balloon ride. A bird's-eye view of the glorious landscape and wildlife is a truly unbelievable experience.

Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge (or similar)

Set off with a picnic lunch to Ngorongoro Crater. As the world's largest intact volcanic crater, it's the ultimate stadium for wildlife-watching. After an epic safari, you'll stay overnight at a lodge right on the rim of the crater, where you can look forward to spectacular views.

Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (or similar)

After breakfast, you'll descend 2,000 feet through the morning mist into the depths of the Ngorongoro Crater. Search for the 'Big Five', then enjoy a delicious picnic in the crater, keeping your eyes peeled for unique wildlife. After an exciting day, you'll return to your lodge late-afternoon to relax and have dinner.

Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Enjoy a tasty breakfast on your last day in Tanzania, before heading back towards Arusha. You'll travel past Lake Manyara and the Karatu, where you'll be able to see coffee and wheat plantations. You'll also see charming villages along the way, as you make your way back towards Masai Steppe.

Your African adventure draws to a close once you arrive in Arusha. You'll take a transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you'll catch your flight home.