Day 1 Fly from London Heathrow or your local airport via Amsterdam to Arusha arriving this evening and transfer to the Hotel Arusha for overnight.
Day 2 Morning at leisure. After lunch depart for the Ngorongoro Crater rim for two nights at the 4-star Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge (approx. 114 miles).
Day 3 A full day spent exploring the unique wildlife environment of the Crater including lunch.
Day 4 Visit the pre-historic site of the Olduvai Gorge and its museum. Travel (approx. 100 miles) to the 4-star Serengeti Sopa Lodge in the heart of the Serengeti National Park for a two-night stay. Afternoon game drive.
Day 5 Full day’s game viewing on the expansive Serengeti plains.
Day 6 Morning drive (approx.130 miles) to the 5-star Serena Lodge at Lake Manyara for a two-night stay. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 7 A morning walking safari along the Rift Valley escarpment overlooking the lake. Afternoon game viewing drive in the park.
Day 8 Return to Arusha for lunch before transfering to the airport for the return flight, via Amsterdam.
Day 9 Arrive Heathrow or your local airport in the morning.
Extension in Zanzibar
The tropical island of Zanzibar, with its historic Arab legacy and stunning coral beaches, offers an opportunity to relax or explore Tanzania’s coastline. The 5-star Bluebay Resort lies on the east coast, set in 25 acres of gardens with a fine white sand beach, scuba diving and water sports centre, spa and tennis courts. Restaurant, beach restaurant, bar and 88 air-conditioned rooms with terrace or balcony, private facilities, ceiling fans, satellite TV, mini-bar, hairdryer and safe. Fly direct from Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar on the morning of Day 9 and return via Nairobi.
