​​​Day 1: Arrival in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

• Arrival in JRO (Kilimanjaro International Airport). You may apply for visa upon arrival or may get an e-visa (visit this website for more information https://visa.immigration.go.tz/start) prior to to traveling to Tanzania. Transfer to the highlands of west Kilimanjaro where you’ll be spending the night. Early check-in, breakfast, and relaxation. You may also go on a hike in the Maasai highlands and visit the communities in the area. Late afternoon and evening activities with the Maasai community where you’ll be learning about their customs and way of life. Participate in activities like spear throwing, dancing with the Maasai tribe on the plateau at sunset, and eating Maasai-style grilled goat by the bonfire under the stars.

• Accommodation: Maasai boma in West Kilimanjaro

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Day 2: Arusha National Park

• Check-out after breakfast and proceed to Arusha National Park for game drive and walking safari. Visit to the giant fig tree and picnic lunch by Momella Lake. Afternoon game drive and proceed to Arusha where you’ll be spending the night before your flight to Serengeti the next morning.

• Accommodation: Luxury country villa in Arusha

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Day 3: Flight to Serengeti North (Kogatende) / Western Corridor (Kirawira)

• After an early breakfast, check out and drive to Arusha Airport at 8:00 am. Take the flight to northern or western Serengeti (depending where the migration is) and arrive in the Serengeti airstrip at around 1:00 pm. Hot lunch with Miracle Experience and proceed to a whole afternoon of game drive following the Great Migration and looking for big cats. 

• Accommodation: Mid-luxury tented camp (Mara Kogatende / Kirawira)

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Day 4: Great Migration Game Drive 

• After an early breakfast, leave camp with lunch boxes and proceed to a whole day game drive to follow the great migration. Picnic lunch in the bush. You’ll be watching out for big cats today as well.

• Accommodation: Mid-luxury tented Camp (Mara Kogatende / Kirawira)

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Day 5: From Northern/ Western Serengeti to Central Serengeti

• If not going on hot air balloon flight, check out after an early breakfast and drive towards central Serengeti with game viewing along the way. Picnic lunch in Seronera and afternoon game drive looking for big cats.

• Accommodation: Mid-luxury tented camp in central Serengeti 

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*Hot Air Balloon Safari with Miracle Experience (optional, $595)

• Prepare for check-out but leave luggage with the reception.

• Pick up from camp at around 5:00 am and drive to the hot air balloon launching site for an early morning hot air balloon ride followed by a luxurious bush breakfast.

• Driver guides will come with your luggage and lunch boxes and will pick you up from the balloon breakfast site at around 10:30 am. Drive towards central Serengeti with game viewing along the way. Late lunch in Seronera and afternoon game drive looking for big cats until sunset.

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DAY 6: Central Serengeti Game Drive

• Leave camp with breakfast hamper and go on a whole day game drive around central Serengeti. Picnic breakfast at the Banagi River where the hippos are and afternoon game drive looking for big cats. Barbecue bush lunch with Miracle Experience. Back to the tented camp at sunset.

• Accommodation: Mid-luxury tented camp in central Serengeti

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Day 7: To Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area

• After an early breakfast check-out at around 7:30 am and proceed to Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area. It is a long drive with game viewing along the way. Descend the crater floor for game viewing at around 11:00 am. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool and take an afternoon game.  

• Accommodation: Luxury farmhouse in the Ngorongoro highlands or luxury lodge overlooking Lake Manyara

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Day 8: To Tarangire National Park 

• Could sleep in today or relax after breakfast. Prepare for check-out and leave the lodge with lunch boxes at 11 am. Drive to Tarangire National Park, home of giant baobabs and elephants. Picnic lunch by the Tarangire River. Afternoon game drive until sunset.

• Accommodation: Luxury tented camp inside Tarangire National Park

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Day 9: Tarangire Morning Game Drive and to Arusha 

• Leave camp at the break of dawn to go on an early morning game drive around Tarangire National Park. Return to camp for breakfast and prepare for check-out.  Leave camp with lunch boxes and take another game drive around Tarangire. Drive to Arusha and pass by the Maasai Market for souvenir shopping.

• Accommodation: Luxury country villa in Arusha

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DAY 10: Visit to Coffee Farm, Lake Duluti Hike, and Sunset Canoe

• Could sleep in today and do morning relaxation. Drive to Lake Diluti for lunch and take a short hike around the lake. Visit a coffee farm for cultural experience and back to the lake for a late afternoon canoe ride.

• Cocktails and farewell dinner before returning to the villa. 

• Accommodation: Luxury country villa in Arusha

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DAY 11: Morning Relaxation and Airport Drop-off in the Afternoon

• Could sleep in today. Check-out after lunch and drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home. 

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Inclusions:

• Airport transfers from/to Kilimanjaro International Airport and from/to Arusha Airstrip

• All ground transportation in mainland Tanzania (airport transfers, taxi services, and extended 4x4 safari Land Cruiser) with experienced driver guides

• Bush flight from Arusha Airport to Serengeti

• All park fees, concession fees, and duties

• Meals and select beverages (bottled water, soda, coffee, tea, complimentary juices) 

• 10-night accommodation (mid-range luxury)

• All activities from airport pick-up to airport drop-off

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Other Costs:

• Round-trip international airfare to Tanzania

• Tourist visa (you can get upon arrival) - $100 for US citizens, $50 for citizens of other countries

• Tips to safari driver guide (about $30/day per day from the group)

• Laundry service, cocktails and alcoholic beverages, optional tips to servers and ground crew

• Optional souvenir shopping expenses

• Optional travel insurance

• Optional hot air balloon ride and luxury bush breakfast with Miracle Experience Balloon Safaris ($595)