Overview
A beautifully balanced itinerary combining the dramatic volcanic highlands around Kilimanjaro, lush forests of the northern slopes, Maasai landscapes, and the endless Serengeti plains.
This trip is ideal for travelers who want both scenic diversity and classic wildlife, while experiencing the geological wonders of the East African Rift.
Includes highland walks, waterfalls, coffee farms, crater viewpoints, Maasai encounters, and wildlife viewing in world-class parks.
Safari Plan
✨ Trip Highlights
- Explore Kilimanjaro foothills — waterfalls, forest birdlife, tribal villages
- Coffee farm tour & local lunch experience
- Visit the dramatic Rift Valley Volcano Highlands (Ngorongoro & surrounds)
- Scenic crater viewpoints + optional nature walk
- Wildlife safari in Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater — Big 5 hotspot
- Photography opportunities: volcanic cones, rolling highlands & vast plains
- Midrange lodges & tented camps with great views
- Airport pickup and transfer to lodge
- Safari briefing
- Relax by the gardens or pool
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge / Africa Safari Arusha
Meals: BB
- Early drive to Kilimanjaro region (Moshi/foothills)
- Walk to a scenic Chagga waterfall
- Visit a traditional Chagga farm
- Hands-on coffee-making tour (from bean to cup)
- Lunch with local ingredients
- Afternoon village walk or optional short forest hike
Accommodation: Same lodge
Meals: FB
- Scenic drive toward Ngorongoro highlands
- Stop at crater viewpoint for photography
- Explore highland farms and rolling volcanic hills
- Optional cultural visit or guided nature walk
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge / Country Lodge
Meals: FB
- Morning visit to a highland viewpoint or Maasai village
- Optional Empakaai Crater rim walk (spectacular volcanic scenery)
- Picnic lunch overlooking the Rift Valley
- Relax at lodge in the afternoon
Accommodation: Same lodge
Meals: FB
- Drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Enter the Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate
- Afternoon game drive
- Begin search for lions, cheetahs & elephants
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Camp / Into Wild Africa
Meals: FB
- Sunrise game drive across vast grasslands
- Search for:
– Lions on kopjes
– Cheetahs on open plains
– Hyenas & leopards
– Migratory herds depending on season - Picnic lunch in the bush
- Sunset safari
Accommodation: Same camp
Meals: FB
- Early departure
- Descend 600m into the legendary Ngorongoro Crater
- Big 5 viewing day (lion, buffalo, elephant, rhino, leopard)
- Picnic lunch at Hippo Pool
- Drive to Karatu for overnight
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge / similar
Meals: FB
- Relaxed breakfast
- Drive back to Arusha
- Airport drop-off or continuation to Zanzibar available
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Costing
Includes
- 4x4 Land Cruiser, private use
- Park fees & crater fees
- Midrange lodges/tented camps
- All meals on safari
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Drinking water
Excludes
- Tips
- International flights
- Optional activities (waterfall trek/coffee experience)