Your journey begins upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where a warm welcome and assistance from a representative await before a comfortable transfer to the foot of Mount Meru. You will settle into the Mount Meru Game Lodge & Sanctuary on a bed and breakfast basis, leaving the evening open for dinner arrangements of your choice as you rest up for the adventure ahead. The next morning, a scenic drive after breakfast takes you to the Kilimanjaro Conservancy, arriving at Ndarakwai Camp just in time for lunch.

The afternoon introduces you to the wild with an exciting game drive through the ranch, followed by a relaxing evening and dinner back at the camp. Your exploration of Ndarakwai Ranch deepens the following day, spending a full day tracking wildlife during immersive morning and afternoon game drives, with all meals and another peaceful overnight stay provided at Ndarakwai Camp.

Leaving the ranch behind after breakfast, the route winds toward Tarangire National Park, leading to Oliver’s Camp for lunch. Refreshed and ready, you will head out for an afternoon game drive through Tarangire’s famous baobab-studded landscapes before returning to the camp for dinner and your overnight stay. The next day is dedicated entirely to uncovering the secrets of Tarangire, featuring both morning and afternoon game drives to spot massive elephant herds and diverse wildlife, complemented by excellent meals and a second night at Oliver’s Camp.

The adventure transitions to the Ngorongoro Highlands, beginning with a morning game drive out of Tarangire and continuing with a magnificent en-route game drive through Lake Manyara National Park. By the time you reach Gibb’s Farm Lodge for lunch, the rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure, taking in the lush surroundings on a full-board basis. The following morning calls for an early breakfast before descending into the dramatic depths of the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular, full-day wildlife viewing experience in search of the iconic Big Five. You will return to Gibb’s Farm Lodge for lunch, followed by a relaxing afternoon to unwind after an unforgettable crater safari.

A morning flight shifts the setting to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Upon landing, a captivating game drive unfolds on the way to your new base, Lemala Luxury Camp, where lunch, dinner, and a night under the stars await. The next three full days are fully immersed in the boundless plains of the Serengeti. Each day is beautifully structured around rewarding morning and afternoon game drives, allowing ample time to witness the great sweeping landscapes and incredible predator action, with all delicious meals and overnight stays hosted at Lemala Luxury Camp.

The expedition takes a turn toward the rugged wilderness of Southern Tanzania with a flight from the Serengeti to Ruaha National Park. Arriving at Ruaha River Lodge, you will sit down for a hearty lunch before setting off into the park for an afternoon game drive along the riverbanks, returning to the lodge for dinner. The subsequent two full days allow for a deep dive into Ruaha’s untamed territory, marked by daily morning and afternoon game drives to witness its vast buffalo herds and diverse carnivores, with all meals and comfortable overnights provided at the lodge.

Next, a flight carries you to the exceptionally remote Katavi National Park, where a transfer brings you to Katavi Wildlife Camp in time for lunch. An afternoon game drive offers a first glimpse into this floodplain paradise before returning for dinner. You will then spend two full days exploring the seasonal lakes and dense wildlife concentrations of Katavi through morning and afternoon game drives, enjoying all meals and overnight accommodations at Katavi Wildlife Camp.

From the floodplains, a post-breakfast flight takes you to the shores of Lake Tanganyika and into the breathtaking Mahale Mountains National Park. The rest of the day is spent soaking in the spectacular scenery and participating in the unique activities available in this remote wilderness, based at Nkungwe Camp on a full-board basis. Two full days follow in this paradise, dedicated to incredible wildlife experiences, including chimpanzee trekking and various lodge activities, with all meals and overnights spent at Nkungwe Camp. Your grand Tanzanian safari concludes on the final day with a charter flight back to Ruaha, where you will connect with a scheduled flight to Dar es Salaam to catch your onward international flight home.