You’ll arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to begin your adventure. Our driver will be waiting for you to help you with your luggage and welcome you (Karibu!) to Tanzania! You’ll be whisked away to the spectacular, five-star, Gran Melia hotel in Arusha to get some much needed rest after your flight.

Accommodations: Gran Melia Arusha
Meals Included: As most flights arrive late in the evening, no meals will be provided on this day. Enjoy your fabulous room and bed and we’ll see you in the morning for breakfast.

Your first full day is a rest day. Enjoy a lovely breakfast (or sleep in) and enjoy all of the hotels amenities such as the exclusive views of Mount Meru, hit the spa, relax by the pool, or burn off some excitement at the gym. Later in the day, we’ll have our driver meet us for a trip into the city center of Arusha where you can buy any last minute items, interact with the locals, and get a feel for city life in Arusha. Later in the evening, we’ll have a welcome reception and a lovely dinner together.

Accommodations: Gran Meliá Arusha
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast at the Gran Meliá, we’ll get packed up and head to our first National Park – Tarangire. The home of the tree climbing lions.” The park is popular for elephants, lions, giraffes, antelopes, zebras, and more. We’ll have lunch at the lodge and have time to enjoy the scenic vista and enjoy some pool time and relaxation. We’ll then proceed to our next destination – Ngorongoro Crater and get settled into the breathtaking crater rim hotel, Serena Ngorongoro. 

Accommodations: Serena Ngorongoro
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We’re up early to take advantage of the “golden hour” and head into the crater. We’ll spend the entire day following the lions, jackals, black rhinos, elephants and other wildlife. It’s quite common to see animals feeding and due to the confined nature of the crater the animals are easy to get to and we’ll be able to get up close for some epic photos. We’ll have a picnic lunch in the crater and after we’ll continue searching for epic photos and tracking the animals for the best shots and the best light! After our long day, we’ll head back to our fabulous resort and unwind before dinner. For those interested, we can dive into astral photography or workflow and editing after dinner or we can relax and hit the bar.

Accommodations: Serena Ngorongoro
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The Serengeti is home to the great migration that so many speak about. We’ll catch up with the (literally) millions of animals migrating North towards the Maasai Mara. Every second in the Serengeti is exciting. Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, Giraffes, Wildebeests, Zebras, and the list goes on.  

After our game drive, we’ll head to our luxury safari lodge to relax, shower, and get ready for a gourmet feast. After your shower join us by the campfire for a beverage before our fabulous dinner. After dinner, we will have drinks, recap the day and unwind around the camp fire while gazing over Lake Ndutu. For those interested, we can dive into astral photography, discuss workflow and editing after dinner. 

Accommodations: TWC Ndutu Under Canvas
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Complimentary Cocktails

On day 6, we’ll continue our adventure into the Serengeti as we get up close and personal (safely) with lions, leopards, and the millions of other animals as they continue their migration. For those that would like to hang at camp, that’s fine too. You’re welcome to relax, hang back, read a book, catch up on some Zzz’s or take a long hot shower in the comfort of your posh safari accommodations.

After our game drive, we’ll head to our luxury safari lodge to relax, shower, and get ready for another gourmet feast. After your shower join us by the campfire for a beverage before our fabulous dinner. After dinner, we will have drinks, recap the day and unwind around the camp fire while gazing over Lake Ndutu. For those interested, we can dive into astral photography, discuss workflow and editing after dinner.

Accommodations: TWC Ndutu Under Canvas
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Complimentary Cocktails

On day 7, we’ll rise up early for our sunrise hot air balloon safari over the mighty Serengeti! After, our elevated experience, we’ll gently come back to the dewy grasses and have a delightful chapagne brunch to celebrate and share stories. After, we will continue on our big game drive through the Serengeti in seach for perfect moments and photographs of some of Africa’s most magestic animals. For those that would like to hang at camp, that’s fine too. You’re welcome to relax, hang back, read a book, catch up on some Zzz’s or take a long hot shower in the comfort of your posh safari accommodations.

After our game drive, we’ll head to our luxury safari lodge to relax, shower, and get ready for another gourmet feast. After your shower join us by the campfire for a beverage before our fabulous dinner. After dinner, we will have drinks, recap the day and unwind around the camp fire while gazing over Lake Ndutu. For those interested, we can dive into astral photography, discuss workflow and editing after dinner.

Accommodations: TWC Ndutu Under Canvas
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Complimentary Cocktails

After breakfast, we’ll make our way to the Seronera Airstrip for the flight back to Arusha. Once we land in Arusha, you’ll be picked up by one of our drivers, taken for lunch, and then driven to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home. For those wanting to stay another night, we can arrange accommodations on your behalf, just let us know. Additionally, if you’re not quite ready to head back home and would like to spend some time on the white sand beaches of Zanzibar, or fancy testing your skills and conquering Mount Kilimanjaro, let us know and we’d be happy to help!

Accommodations: None
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch