Experience the animals up close

You will be picked up by us from Kilimanjaro Airport and driven to your first lodge. Here you can relax from your trip and enjoy the Tanzanian atmosphere. Would you like additional interesting tours in the afternoon or early morning? Please take a look at the list of additional activities that are available. Overnight stay at Mount Meru Game Lodge (***) or Onsea House (****).

Mount Meru Game Lodge is one of the oldest lodges in Tanzania. It was purchased in 1959 by Dr. Andreas Von Nagy. He was a passionate animal lover and quickly turned his house into an orphanage for animals. He eventually founded the Mount Meru Game Reserve to protect wildlife in the Mount Meru area. This area is now part of Arusha National Park. Together with the government, he founded a Wildlife College. Students are trained there in dealing with wild animals. His passion for wildlife became known worldwide, rooms were added, and the current lodge was created. After Dr Von Nagy retired in 1980, no more animals were taken in. Mount Meru Game Lodge is still family-owned today.

In the morning, after a delicious breakfast, you will meet your private guide. He will discuss the entire programme with you. Afterwards you will visit Arusha National Park. First, you will explore the park on foot with a ranger (approximately two hours). You will see buffalo and giraffes up close, and you will have beautiful views of Mount Meru. In the afternoon you will take a drive through the national park, where – with a bit of luck – you will also see the colobus monkeys. Overnight stay at Mount Meru Game Lodge (***) or Onsea House (****).

After breakfast, you will be picked up by your private guide and driven to Tarangire National Park (approximately two hours). You will cross the national park, known for its large herds of elephants, from north to south. You have the option of visiting the Tanzanian Elephant Foundation research centre (price on request). Overnight stay at Chem Chem Lodge (eco-lodge*****), Sangaiwe Tented Lodge (***) or Lake Manyara Tree Lodge (****).

The Chem Chem – Burunge Wildlife Management Area (WMA) has a wildlife sanctuary of 20,000 hectares. This area became a protected area because there is a large animal migration between Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park.

Additional activities:

(Prices on request! Please specify any additional activities you would like when requesting a quote!)

• Night safari.
• Visit to the Tanzanian Elephant Foundation Research Centrewith a lecture on elephant conservation
• Safari hike with a ranger(1,5 to 2 hours)

After breakfast, you will be driven to the village of Mto wa Mbu, where you will hike along the Great Rift Valley, including a visit to a banana plantation and the market in Mto wa Mbu. During your hike, you will discover various species of monkeys, birds, medicinal plants, as well as some of the "Small Five". In addition, during this hike you will pass through the middle of a banana plantation! Your walk continues through the village of Mto wa Mbu, where 120 different tribes live together, and the local market with lots of wonderful fruits and fresh vegetables. At the end of the tour, the local women will prepare delicious Tanzanian dishes for you. In the afternoon you will then have a game drive through Lake Manyara National Park. Overnight stay at Foresight Eco Lodge (***), Marera Mountain View Lodge (****) or Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge (***).

Additional activities:

(Prices on request! Please specify the desired activities when requesting a quote. All tours can be done by bike, on foot or by tuk tuk)

• Visit to the rice fields near Mto wa Mbu
• Bike ride to Lake Manyara. Along the way you may see wildlife or meet local fishermen at the lake.
• Mto wa Mbu Village Tour: This tour shows you how the 120 different tribes live together. You will visit the Chagga Chagga tribes, where you can taste banana beer, and the Makonde tribe from Mozambique will show you how they process wood.

After breakfast you will visit the STWWC bee project. You will receive background information about the elephant corridors and can see directly which beehive was donated in your name. Afterwards you will enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will have an incredible view of the entire crater at the Ngorongoro viewpoint.

More about elephant corridors

After the Ngorongoro viewpoint, you will reach the Ndutu area via the less tourist-oriented Endulen route. Along the way you are very likely to spot large groups of giraffes. Overnight stay at Ndutu Safari Lodge (***) or Lake Masek Tented Lodge (****).

Additional activities:

(Prices on request! Please specify the desired activities when requesting a quote.)

• On the way to the Ndutu area we can stop at a Maasai village. You can sit together outside with the Maasai, talk to them and see how they live
• Visit the Hadzabe – one of the last nomadic people on earth. You can spend the whole day with the Hadzabe, hunt with them and join their daily activities! An extra day has to be planned in for this incredible experience because – instead of entering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area – you first drive towards Lake Eyasi, where the Hadzabe usually stay

You spend the day in the Ndutu area, where you go on a game drive all day long. Overnight stay at Ndutu Safari Lodge (***) or Lake Masek Tented Lodge (****).

Additional activities:

(Prices on request! Please specify additional activities when requesting a quote)

• Hot air balloon flight
• Night safari
• Hike with a ranger in the Ndutu area

Ndutu Safari Lodge supports the Serengeti Cheetah Project, a project that has been running in the Serengeti for 30 years. Tourists help the researchers with their cheetah pictures so that the number of cheetahs and their migration can be followed. Each cheetah can be identified based on an individually recognizable pattern. You can send your pictures of the cheetahs you have spotted to the Serengeti Cheetah Project, along with information about when and where you saw the cheetahs. If the cheetah is known to the researcher, you will receive additional information about the animal you have spotted. In addition, Ndutu Safari Lodge supports Endulen Hospital, Makao School and the families of the lodge's employees.

After breakfast you will drive to the centre of the Serengeti, following the migration of millions of wildebeest, zebras and antelopes. Overnight stay at the luxury Siringit Serengeti Camp (****), Safari View Camp (***) or Serena Lodge Serengeti (****).

You will be on the game drive all day long. Overnight stay at the luxury Siringit Serengeti Camp (****), Safari View Camp (***) or Serena Lodge Serengeti (****).

Additional activities:

(Prices on request! Please specify additional activities when requesting a quote.)

• Hot air balloon flight
• Night safari

You have another full day safari in the Serengeti. Overnight stay at the luxury Siringit Serengeti Camp (****), Safari View Camp (***) or Serena Lodge Serengeti (****).

Today you will leave the Serengeti and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. During lunchtime you will arrive at your lodge, where you will have a breathtaking view of the Ngorongoro Crater. In the afternoon you hike along the crater rim with a ranger. Overnight stay at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (****) or Rhino Lodge (***).

Today you will go down into the crater! It's an adventure you won't forget! You will drive steeply down into the crater and see the enormous density of wildlife at the bottom of the crater. You will spend the whole day in the crater. Overnight stay at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (****) or Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge (outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area).

Additional activities:

(Prices on request! Please specify the desired activities when booking.)

• Hike into the Empakaai Crater (an additional day is required)

We can extend this trip with an offer to Zanzibar. There are several eco-lodges in Zanzibar, such as Sunshine Marine Lodge (****) and the Chumbe Island eco-lodge (*****). Your booking directly supports the preservation of the ecosystem and educational projects on site.
We look forward to hearing from you!

More about Zanzibar

Are you dreaming of an unforgettable honeymoon in Tanzania?

We can also arrange all our safaris especially for honeymoon trips.
During the honeymoon safari you will experience the breathtaking wildlife of Africa up close and share unforgettable moments and great activities with your partner. Our specially selected lodges offer luxury and comfort in the midst of Tanzania's fascinating nature.

After the exciting safari experiences, you can relax in romantic private lodges in Zanzibar. Enjoy beautiful beaches, turquoise waters and exotic delicacies. Let yourself be pampered and immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of this paradise island. Our honeymoon package offers you the perfect combination of adventure, romance and relaxation. Experience unforgettable moments together with your partner and create memories that will last a lifetime (Prices on request).

Request Honeymoon Safari

Enhance your safari experience with a professional photographer

This option allows you to capture your memories in a unique way. Our experienced photographer will accompany you on your safari and capture the best moments, from majestic animal encounters to the spectacular landscapes. Through the professional expertise of our photographer, you will not only receive high quality images, but also valuable tips and techniques to improve your own photography skills (prices on request).

Request a photo safari

You will be picked up by us from Kilimanjaro Airport and driven to your first lodge. Here you can relax from your trip and enjoy the Tanzanian atmosphere. Would you like some activities in the afternoon or early morning? Please look at the list of additional activities that are available. Overnight stay at Mount Meru Game Lodge (***) or Onsea House (****).

Mount Meru Game Lodge is one of the oldest lodges in Tanzania. It was purchased in 1959 by Dr. Andreas Von Nagy. He was a passionate animal lover and quickly turned his house into an orphanage for animals. He eventually founded the Mount Meru Game Reserve to protect wildlife in the Mount Meru area. This area is now part of Arusha National Park. Together with the government, he founded a Wildlife College. Students are trained here in dealing with wild animals. His passion for wildlife became known worldwide, rooms were added, and the current lodge was created. After Dr Von Nagy retired in 1980, no more animals were taken in. Mount Meru Game Lodge is still family-owned today.

In the morning, after a delicious breakfast, you will meet your private guide. He will discuss the entire programme with you. Afterwards you will visit Arusha National Park. First, you will explore the park on foot with a ranger (approximately two hours). You will see buffalo and giraffes up close, and you will have beautiful views of Mount Meru. In the afternoon you will take a drive through the national park, where – with a bit of luck – you will also see the colobus monkeys. Overnight stay at Mount Meru Game Lodge (***) or Onsea House (****).

After breakfast, you will be picked up by your private guide and driven to Tarangire National Park (approximately two hours). You will cross the national park, known for its large herds of elephants, from north to south. You have the option of visiting the Tanzanian Elephant Foundation research centre (price on request). Overnight stay at Chem Chem Lodge (eco-lodge*****), Sangaiwe Tented Lodge (***) or Lake Manyara Tree Lodge (****).

The Chem Chem – Burunge Wildlife Management Area (WMA) has a wildlife sanctuary of 20,000 hectares. This area became a protected area because there is a large animal migration between Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park.

Additional activities:

(Prices on request! Please specify the desired activities when requesting a quote.)

• Night safari.
• Visit to the Tanzanian Elephant Foundation Research Centrewith a lecture on elephant conservation
• Safari hike with a ranger(1,5 to 2 hours)

After breakfast, you will be driven to the village of Mto wa Mbu, where you will hike along the Great Rift Valley, including a visit to a banana plantation and the market in Mto wa Mbu. During your hike, you will discover various species of monkeys, birds, medicinal plants, as well as some of the "Small Five". In addition, during this hike you will pass through the middle of a banana plantation! Your walk continues through the village of Mto wa Mbu, where 120 different tribes live together, and the local market with lots of wonderful fruits and fresh vegetables. At the end of the tour, the local women will prepare delicious Tanzanian dishes for you. In the afternoon you will then have a game drive through Lake Manyara National Park. Overnight stay at Foresight Eco Lodge (***), Marera Mountain View Lodge (****) or Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge (***).

Additional activities:

(Prices on request! Please specify the desired activities when requesting a quote. All tours can be done by bike, on foot or by tuk tuk)

• Visit to the rice fields near Mto wa Mbu
• Bike ride to Lake Manyara. Along the way you may see wildlife or meet local fishermen at the lake.
• Mto wa Mbu Village Tour: This tour shows you how the 120 different tribes live together. You will visit the Chagga Chagga tribes, where you can taste banana beer, and the Makonde tribe from Mozambique will show you how they process wood.

After breakfast you will visit the STWWC bee project. You will receive background information about the elephant corridors and can see directly which beehive was donated in your name. Afterwards you will enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will have an incredible view of the entire crater at the Ngorongoro viewpoint.

More about elephant corridors

After the Ngorongoro viewpoint, you will continue to the Ngorongoro Crater rim. There you will go on a hike along the crater rim with a ranger. Afterwards we will drive you to a lodge, which is located directly on the crater rim and from where you have a breathtaking view of the crater. Overnight stay at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (****) or Rhino Lodge (***).

Today you spend the whole day in the Ngorongoro Crater and experience the fascinating density of animals there. Overnight stay at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (****), or Rhino Lodge (***).

After breakfast, you will drive to the centre of the Serengeti, following the migration of millions of wildebeest, zebras and antelopes. Overnight stay at the luxury Siringit Serengeti Camp (****), Safari View Camp (***) or Serena Lodge Serengeti (****).

Today you continue further to the north of the Serengeti and follow the animal migration. Maybe you'll even experience the famous river crossing! Overnight stay in the Mara Mara Tented Lodge (****), Serengeti River Camp (****) or Tanzania Bush Camp (a mobile tented camp that follows the animal migration, ***).

You will spend a full day in the north of the Serengeti! Overnight stay in the Mara Mara Tented Lodge (****), Serengeti River Camp (****) or Tanzania Bush Camp (a mobile tented camp that follows the animal migration, ***).

In the morning, we will take you to the northern airstrip (Kogatende airstrip), from where you will fly back to Arusha, or you can extend your holiday with a direct flight to Zanzibar. Another option is to leave the Serengeti through the northern gate and drive back to Arusha via Lake Natron. Lake Natron is very alkaline and as a result you will see an incredible number of flamingos there. Overnight stay at Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge (***).

The Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge is located at the foot of the active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai and close to Lake Natron. The local population near the lodge is mostly Maasai. At the lodge you can meet the Maasai and discover their way of life. Part of the lodge's income is invested to support the local population. To reduce the impact on the environment, solar panels and water filters are used, the use of plastic is minimized, and trees are planted.

After breakfast you can choose from two activities, both of which start at Maasai Lodge. You can take a guided hike to the flamingo breeding area (approximately 1-2 hours), or you can walk to the waterfalls where you can also go swimming (2-3 hours). Or would you rather climb the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano (on request)? Overnight stay at Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge (***).

We can extend this trip with an offer to Zanzibar. There are several eco-lodges in Zanzibar, such as Sunshine Marine Lodge (****) and the Chumbe Island eco-lodge (*****). Your booking directly supports the preservation of the ecosystem and educational projects on site.
We look forward to hearing from you!

More about Zanzibar

Are you dreaming of an unforgettable honeymoon in Tanzania?

We can also arrange all our safaris especially for honeymoon trips.
During the honeymoon safari you will experience the breathtaking wildlife of Africa up close and share unforgettable moments and great activities with your partner. Our specially selected lodges offer luxury and comfort in the midst of Tanzania's fascinating nature.

After the exciting safari experiences, you can relax in romantic private lodges in Zanzibar. Enjoy beautiful beaches, turquoise waters and exotic delicacies. Let yourself be pampered and immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of this paradise island. Our honeymoon package offers you the perfect combination of adventure, romance and relaxation. Experience unforgettable moments together with your partner and create memories that will last a lifetime (Prices on request).

Request Honeymoon Safari

Enhance your safari experience with a professional photographer

This option allows you to capture your memories in a unique way. Our experienced photographer will accompany you on your safari and capture the best moments, from majestic animal encounters to the spectacular landscapes. Through the professional expertise of our photographer, you will not only receive high quality images, but also valuable tips and techniques to improve your own photography skills (prices on request).

Request a photo safari