Tanzania: Migration and Great Rift Hike

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be greeted by your designated driver. They will facilitate your transfer to Rivertrees Country Inn, a perfect starting point to your safari.

• Bed & Breakfast
• Accommodation in Rivertrees Country Inn

Your early morning departure takes you eastward to Lake Manyara National Park, situated in the Great Rift Valley. This travel by road reveals a mosaic of ecosystems, including a significant lake, wetland forests, acacia woodlands, and extensive grasslands, illustrating the area’s diverse natural beauty.

• Privately Guided
• Fully Inclusive
• Accommodation in Manyara Green Camp

Delve into Lake Manyara National Park with day and night game drives, offering a chance to observe the park’s dynamic wildlife. Embrace unique experiences with canoeing on the lake and a walking safari. A notable feature is the frequent presence of elephant herds near the camp, drawn by the waterfall located right next to the camp.

• Privately Guided
• Fully Inclusive
• Accommodation in Manyara Green Camp

After an early breakfast, meet your driver and journey to Empakai for an overnight camp stay. Embark on a hike guided by the Maasai, descending into the crater. The trek continues through scenic Maasai villages and over undulating hills, culminating at Lake Natron.

• Privately Guided
• All Inclusive
• Accommodation in simple mountain tented camp

Conclude your hiking adventure with a choice between a shorter route or an extended trek along the rift wall, offering breathtaking views with the active Oldoinyo Lengai volcano prominently in view. After reaching the rift valley floor, a transfer to Lake Natron Camp, Ngare Sero awaits, where natural pools offer a refreshing respite.

• Privately Guided
• All Inclusive
• Accommodation in Lake Natron Camp

Depart from Lake Natron, setting course for the Ngorongoro Highlands in the expansive Serengeti ecosystem. The journey to Ngorongoro is expected to take around five hours. The day is reserved for relaxation upon arrival, with plans to explore the Ngorongoro Crater floor after a restful night.

• Privately Guided
• Full Board
• Accommodation in Sanctuary Crater Camp

Following a midday meal on the Ngorongoro Crater floor, proceed by road to Serengeti National Park for the evening. Serengeti, akin to Botswana’s Okavango and Kenya’s Maasai Mara, is one of the most iconic and renowned safari destinations in Africa.

• Privately Guided
• Fully Inclusive
• Pembazoni Camp

Begin with a hearty breakfast by the campfire, followed by a game drive through the Serengeti to a lesser-traveled area of the park, perfect for on-foot exploration. Your stay will be in a simple, lightweight tented camp. Such experiences in the more remote corners of the Serengeti are frequently the highlights for many visitors.

• Privately Guided
• Fully Inclusive
• Serengeti Walking Camp

After breakfast by the campfire, venture westward on a game drive. The day’s journey aims to penetrate deep into the northern reaches of the Serengeti ecosystem, near the Kenya-Maasai Mara border. Here, amidst the migrating wildebeest herds, witness their northward journey in pursuit of fresh grazing lands.

• Privately Guided
• Fully Inclusive
• Serengeti Green Camp

Conclude your Tanzanian adventure with a road transfer to Jambiani on Zanzibar’s eastern coast. Check into the Sharazad Boutique Hotel for a four-night stay. This serene part of Zanzibar, less traversed than its northern counterpart, offers a peaceful ambiance with a variety of enjoyable options for visitors.

• Bed & Breakfast
• Sharazad Boutique Hotel

Spend the morning at your leisure, enjoying the beach or the pool in Jambiani. Later, your private driver will escort you by road back to Stone Town and onward to the international airport, ensuring your timely arrival for your departure flight home.

• Breakfast in your hotel
• No accommodation included on this day