5-Day Exclusive Safari Retreat

Early in the morning, after breakfast, we set off for Tarangire National Park. Named after the Tarangire River, which winds its way through the park, this "river of warthogs" becomes the main water source for wildlife during the dry season. The park’s landscape features dense vegetation, including elephant grass and acacia woodlands. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant families, often seen gathering near the river. You may also encounter giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests, along with predators like lions and leopards that closely follow their prey. With more bird breeding species than any other location on Earth, Tarangire is a birdwatcher’s paradise. As home to Tanzania's largest elephant population, the park offers unparalleled opportunities to observe these majestic creatures, from playful calves to towering bulls, in their natural environment. After enjoying a packed lunch, we proceed to our accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Overnight: Eileen's Tree Inn or similar
• Meals: All meals included

Early in the morning, after breakfast, we set off for Ngorongoro Crater. Upon first sight, Ngorongoro Crater appears like a world lost in time. This unique landscape offers a rare opportunity to spot the endangered black rhino and observe large prides of lions. The crater was formed when a massive volcano erupted and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. Today, it is renowned not only for its striking geological features, but also as a natural reserve that harbors one of the densest populations of large mammals in Africa. The descent into the crater is an adventure in itself, and as you reach the crater floor, you'll find yourself surrounded by vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and over 500 species of birds. The open grasslands provide the best chance to spot the elusive black rhino. After enjoying a packed lunch, we continue our journey to Serengeti National Park.

• Overnight: Embalakai Camp or similar
• Meals: All meals included

We will start the day with an early breakfast and embark on our game drive at around 6:30 am, giving us 6 to 7 hours to explore the remarkable Serengeti. This vast park is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo. However, it is most famous for the incredible migrating herds—about 250,000 zebras, 1.5 million wildebeest, and 500,000 antelopes—that traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing grounds. Their movements are dictated by the rains and can vary each year. In addition to these great herds, we may also encounter predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions, who follow the migration for their next meal. Around 2:00 pm, we'll begin our drive back to Karatu, where we'll arrive at our carefully selected mid-range lodge. Here, you can enjoy dinner in a well-appointed restaurant, relax by the pool, or unwind with a drink by the fire under the vast African sky. Your spacious quarters will be waiting to provide a restful night, perhaps filled with dreams of wild cats.

• Overnight: Eileen's Tree Inn or similar
• Meals: All meals included

We will start with an early breakfast at the lodge before making a short drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Located 120 km west of Arusha, this relatively small but diverse park is named after the shallow salt lake that covers about 70% of its area. The soda lake, which floods and dries seasonally, is home to thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species. During our exploration of the park, we'll have the chance to see a variety of wildlife, including monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, and elephants. With a bit of luck, we might even spot lions lounging in the trees. Lake Manyara is known for its varied landscapes, which include open grassy plains, primate-filled woodlands, and baobab-dotted cliffs. After a packed lunch, we'll head back to Arusha, concluding our adventure. We’ll arrive in time for your flight home or a connecting flight to Zanzibar.

• Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included