Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha, a local Ker & Downey® Africa staff member will assist you with your 30-minute luxury transfer to Gran Melia to start this East Africa tour. This luxurious hotel is located on the edge of town, but still close enough to feel the energy and vibe. After checking in you will have time to explore the hotel and freshen up, while enjoying the breathtaking surroundings. On day 2, enjoy a delicious breakfast of everything from organic eggs to freshly-made waffles. After breakfast, our local guide will collect you for a half day guided tour of Arusha. This tour includes visits to the Arusha Central Market, craft shops, the Natural History Museum and independence monuments, while giving you a glimpse of the local culture. Return back to the hotel just after lunch to relax. In the afternoon, you will be assisted with a transfer to the domestic airport where you will embark on an experience of a lifetime – a scenic light aircraft flight over one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro.

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, your guide will drive you to your next destination in the Tarangire National Park. The drive is approximately 3 hours, with a picnic lunch stop en route. You will arrive at Elewana Tarangire Treetops just after lunch for your check in and 2 magical adventure-filled days and nights. You will be welcomed by the local Maasai community on arrival. This secluded lodge sits alone in a 312km2 community wildlife area and borders Tarangire National Park, so you can be assured absolute privacy and exclusivity. This also means that night game drives can be conducted – an exciting addition to a safari experience and an opportunity to see some of the nocturnal creatures of the bush. Another highlight is that you will have private game drives with your very own professional guide from the Ker & Downey® Africa staff in Arusha. The same guide will remain with you for these private game drives.

Following a hearty breakfast after your morning safari activity (which can be either arranged in the bush or at the main camp) your Ker & Downey® Africa guide will collect and transfer you through to the Ngorongoro area and on to your next destination. The scenic drive is about 4 hours with a stop at the famous Lake Manyara. Here, you will enjoy a picnic lunch on the banks of this iconic soda lake. Depending on the time of year, you may get to see the thousands of pink-hued flamingos that visit this breathtaking natural marvel – make sure you have your cameras ready! You will arrive at Entamanu Ngorongoro in the late afternoon. This stay is sure to be a highlight as you will get to witness the world’s largest inactive volcanic caldera, formed three million years ago, and yet another of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.

Enjoy your last safari activity at the Ngorongoro Crater before your private transfer to the airstrip at Manyara. From here you will board your scheduled light aircraft flight over the plains to the central Serengeti. Upon arrival at the Seronera airstrip you will be collected by one of the camp staff and embark on a 40-minute game drive from the airstrip to your next lodge. This game-rich area is known for its high populations of buffalo, giraffes, elephants, hyenas and big cats like lions and cheetahs. It is also home to the Great Wildebeest Migration which you will be able to witness if you visit during migration season. This marvel of nature is one of the most incredible Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. After check in you will have an opportunity to really take in the sights and sounds of the bush which appear even closer due to the camp’s location on the mountain. Enjoy 3 incredible nights at this extraordinary camp with the most amazing stargazing – this will be your evening bush TV. From morning game drives, afternoon game drives, full day game drives, bird watching, bush meals and more, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the Serengeti.

Enjoy a delicious final breakfast at camp before embarking on your return transfer to the Seronera Airstrip. From here, you will board a light aircraft for a 2-hour flight to Arusha. From here, another 45-minute road transfer will take you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your outbound international flight home. You will have plenty of time on the flight to revel in your unforgettable experiences of three of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. Each of which will have, undoubtedly, made you fall even more in love with this awe-inspiring continent.

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