A true safari experience! Tour the best known game parks in Tanzania in search of the "Big 5" - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. Travel through East Africa's Great Rift Valley, see phenomenal wildlife in its natural habitat, sleep under the stars while at the game parks, and hotels while in the cities; this a truly unforgettable adventure.

Day 1 Arrive Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi at any time.

Day 2 Arusha (B,L)
Today, journey across the border into Tanzania, arriving in the picturesque town of Arusha in the afternoon.
Arusha sits at the foot of rugged Mount Meru, Africa's fifth highest mountain. Spend some time exploring the town and its bustling markets, and have another night in the comfort of a hotel.

Day 3 Lake Manyara (B,L,D)
After breakfast, head west to Lake Manyara, and spend the afternoon touring and wildlife viewing in Lake Manyara National Park. This area is truly stunning, as the western wall of the Rift Vally escarpment provides a backdrop for your search of the park's phenomenal birdlife, hippos, and even tree-climbing lions.

Day 4-5 Serengeti National Park (2B,2L,2D)
Journey to the Serengeti via the archeological site of Olduvai Gorge, "The Cradle of Mankind". Enjoy the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through the acacia-spotted savannah of the Serengeti plains. The "Big 5" - lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino - constantly roam this vast expanse of grassland.

Day 6 Ngorongoro Conservation Area (B,L,D)
Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park before continuing on to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The views from your lodge right at the crater's rim are stunning, and there is an ever-present abundance of birdlife in the surrounding forests.

Day 7 Ngorongoro Crater/Arusha (B,L)
Venture down to the crater floor, and take in your final safari experience viewing the high concentration of wildlife, including zebra, gazelle, impala, and cheetah, bound by the crater walls. After lunch, break camp and continue back to our hotel in Arusha for your final night.

Day 8 Depart Arusha (B)