Arusha

Kilimanjaro International Airport - Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, a Classic Journeys Africa Customer Care Representative will greet you and introduce your Driver Guide, who will accompany you throughout the safari. They will assist with your transfer to the hotel in Arusha, help with the hotel check-in, and provide a briefing on your upcoming itinerary.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Karatu - This morning, depart for the renowned Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area (NCCA), featuring rolling plains, lakes, craters, mountains, and dormant volcanoes. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure, with an optional visit to a Masai village to learn about their unique culture.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Conservation Area - After breakfast, descend into the ‘8th Wonder of the World’, a unique biosphere that has remained virtually unchanged since ancient times. Enclosed within its towering walls are grasslands, swamps, forests, saltpans, a freshwater lake, and a glorious variety of birdlife. Here, you will find all the members of the ‘Big Five’ (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo) as well as a large variety of plains game and one of Africa’s densest populations of predators. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending and driving to your next lodge in time to relax before dinner.

Serengeti National Park

Migration at Serengeti National Park - After breakfast, drive into the neighboring Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch boxes, stopping en route at Ol Duvai Gorge. Known as the ‘Cradle of Mankind’, this is one of the most significant prehistoric sites in the world. Pioneered by renowned paleontologists Louis and Mary Leakey in the 1950s, it offers a glimpse into life two million years ago. Arrive at your camp or lodge in time to relax and enjoy a classic safari supper.

Serengeti National Park

Migration at Serengeti National Park - Enjoy two full days of game drives (meals taken in true safari style ‘in the bush’) in the vast and sensational Serengeti, which covers 14,763 sq km of endlessly rolling savannah. Venue for ‘the greatest wildlife show on Earth’, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest, the park is also renowned for its lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and plains game.

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara - After breakfast, drive to the beautiful Lake Manyara, a shallow alkaline lake that shimmers in a cleft in the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy lunch and check in at your lodge. Later, enjoy an afternoon of game viewing in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Departure

Kilimanjaro International Airport - Drive to Arusha. After lunch on your own arrangements, spend time doing last-minute shopping. Later, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home.

Bid farewell to this wonderful country and look forward to joining us on another expedition.

• Two-way long-range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle.
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Complimentary 1500 ml mineral water per person per day in the safari vehicle.
• Breakfast
• 24 hours stand-by contact number.
• All meet and greet services.
• All arrival and departure transfers.
• All Government taxes and levies.
• First-aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.

• All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc.
• Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Any local or international flight and departure taxes.
• Laundry services.
• Visa fees
• Easter and Christmas supplements of USD $ 45 per person applicable on the Easter and Christmas dates

Our expert guides are dedicated to supporting you throughout your journey. While there is a general itinerary for your safari, your guide will discuss the daily plans with you. They will share insights about the country you are visiting, including its history, traditions, and the specific area you are exploring. They will lead you to the most beautiful locations, handle any formalities or negotiations with local communities, and ensure your safety and comfort. All our guides are skilled in bushcraft and can provide information about local customs, wildlife, and bird identification, helping you gain a deeper understanding of the world around you. Our guides are fluent in English and their native language, with some also speaking French and Spanish. Daily activities will vary based on your unique schedule, road conditions, and personal preferences.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.