Classical Tanzania offers the ultimate all round experience of this alluring destination, combining excellent Serena managed lodges in fantastic locations on the northern circuit, offering superb game viewing.


Day 1: Saturday - Depart
Kenya Airways overnight flight from Heathrow to Kilimanjaro via Nairobi.

Day 2: Sunday - Arusha
On arrival transfer to the Serena Mountain Village in Arusha in a Standard room for one night. (breakfast included)

Day 3: Monday - Lake Manyara
After breakfast depart for Lake Manyara National Park, located at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment with a seasonal lake which attracts numerous animals. The park is home to lions lazing in sausage trees, pods of hippo wallowing and clouds of pink flamingo. After lunch at the Serena Lodge, enjoy a game drive in the park then stay overnight in a Standard room (approx. 81 miles). (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 4: Tuesday - Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy a morning game drive around the shores of Lake Manyara. The park is famous for its tree climbing lions, large troops of baboons and especially the herds of elephant. Then depart for Ngorongoro, stopping for lunch en route at Gibbs Farm, then visiting the Iraqw Tribes people before arriving at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. Stay in a Standard room where the hotel is perched on the western edge of the stunning crater (approx. 99 miles). This affords the hotel one of the best positions for glorious sunrises and exquisite views. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 5: Wednesday - Ngorongoro Crater
Descend 600 metres down the rim to explore the stunning crater and its wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch then return to the Serena Lodge for an afternoon of soaking up the warm atmosphere and enjoying the amazing views (approx. 90 miles). The crater is at high altitude and evenings can be cold, therefore be sure to pack a mixture of warm and light clothing. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 6: Thursday - Serengeti
Descend from the crater visiting Olduvai Gorge and the Serengeti plains, before entering the world famous National Park. After lunch, enjoy a game drive in the park and overnight at the Serengeti Serena Lodge in a Standard room (approx. 124 miles). (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 7: Friday - Serengeti
This morning you may enjoy an optional balloon flight over the Serengeti, offering some amazing views of the Serengeti’s vast open plains (please call for details and to prebook). Enjoy game drives today, looking out for the big cats and much more! (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 8: Saturday - Serengeti
Drive to the Western corridor of the Serengeti enjoying a game drive en route, lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Overnight at Kirawira, a luxury tented camp in colonial style offering superb views over the plains and a different insight into the wonderful safari experience (approx. 62 miles). (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 9: Sunday - Beach or return
Light aircraft flight to Arusha for lunch, then fly Kenya Airways via Nairobi to Heathrow arriving next day. (breakfast and lunch included)


Notes
This itinerary operates in 4x4 safari vehicles with a maximum of 6 passengers, all guaranteed a window seat.
On occasion the itinerary may operate in a different order, or different lodges used according to availability and road conditions.
Travel times vary on road conditions and game sightings.
Pack a mixture of warm and light clothing in soft bags weighing max 15kgs, plus sunglasses, camera and insect repellent.
This tour is subject to a minimum number of passengers.
Minimum age is 7 years.