Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire

Amani Afrika donates $50 per person to Support for indigenous Children program, a non-profit organization supporting which provides funding to help educate local children in need (www.sichildren.org). You will depart Arusha,  and head for Tarangire national park.  Tarangire is famous for its Elephants and other large game that roam the savanna. Tonight you will sit around the campfire and get to know each of your fellow travelers and prepare yourself for the next couple of days in the African bush. Lunch. Dinner. 

Day 2: Mto wa Mbu Cultural Experience

Depart very early in the morning, drive to Mto wa mbu cultural experience. There is opportunity to barter for traditional crafts and beadwork at the roadside stalls en-route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The afternoon will be spent at Mto wa Mbu (pronounced ‘umto wambu’) learning more about the extremely varied cul- tural heritage of Tanzania. Within the estimated population of around 28 000, Mto wa Mbu is home to nearly 120 different tribes. This excellent opportunity to experience true cultural-diversity can also result in dramatic photos and lasting memories. Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater

The first glimpse of the Ngorongoro Crater is an unforgettable experience. Although commonly referred to as a crater, it is actually a caldera. At over 20 km’s across and 600m deep the Ngorongoro Caldera is the largest unbroken, un-flooded caldera in the world and clear testimony to this regions volcanic history. The most renowned part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, this unique feature is legendary for the more than 25 000 wild animals that occupy the crater-floor.

In addition to the large population of grazing animals, the small soda-lake (Lake Makat) is home to flamingos. Africa’s Big-5 - Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard and Rhino are all to be found here along with Hippo, Zebra, Warthog, Eland and many of Africa’s other wild animals. Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.

Day 4: Olduvai Gorge & Serengeti National Park

No visit to this part of the world would be complete without calling in at Olduvai Gorge – site of the Laetoli hominid footprints, Oldupai Mu- seum and many fossilised hominid, animal and plant specimens.  A self-guided tour of the museum and a short lecture provides an excellent start to learning more about the history of hominids and other mammals.

A short visit to a nearby Maasai Village rounds off the morning of your Tanzania Tour before you finally enter the Serengeti National Park. On entering the Serengeti it is immediately apparent why the Masai called this Siringet - “the place where the land moves on forever.” Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.

Day 5: Serengeti National Park

The 14 763 square kilometres of the Serengeti is made up of a variety of different habitats – plains, kopjes, river and forest. The vast size of Tanzania’s premier National Park makes game viewing only one aspect of the Serengeti as the scenery is simply breathtaking.

A good camera is an essential item to take with you as well as lots of spare batteries, memory chips, film... There is no bad time to visit the Serengeti as every season has its own special highlight – even the rainy season has the daily thunder and lightening to look forward to. Changing seasons and light patterns form the most beautiful backdrop to view Africa’s majestic and incredible wildlife.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Arusha to Nairobi

The drive from Serengeti back to Arusha is still filled with birds, animals and beautiful scenery. On arrival in Arusha there will be some time to visit the Cultural Heritage Centre where many items of local produce are on sale – including Tanzanite.

For those who prefer to leave the Serengeti in comfort an optional scenic flight from the Serengeti to Arusha can be arranged at an additional cost, but must be pre booked. On arrival at Arusha a separate shuttle-bus will transport you to Kilimanjaro airport or Nairobi where you will arrive in the early evening. Breakfast, Lunch.
Optional Activities: Flight from Serengeti NP to Arusha.