Kahrl Family
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you'll be greeted by your private driver, who will drive you 90 minutes to Legendary Lodge, your accommodation for the night.
Spend your first day in Tanzania unwinding by the pool or in the garden, or take advantage of the cycling and walking trails to better experience the estate. If you'd rather relax after your flight, the on-site spa offers a variety of rejuvenating treatments. At the lodge, dining is à la carte, allowing you to enjoy a delightful 3-course gourmet dinner before a restful night’s sleep.
Situated at the base of Mount Meru, Arusha is renowned as the safari capital of northern Tanzania. Its temperate climate and lush green surroundings make it an ideal starting point for your Tanzanian adventure. Arusha provides an excellent base from which to see the remarkably scenic surroundings, including Mount Kilimanjaro and the Manyara, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro National Parks.
Overnight Legendary Lodge
Day 2
Lake Manyara National Park
Start your day with a full English breakfast at the Legendary Lodge, then get ready for a morning city tour of Arusha with your guide. After the tour, you'll be taken to Manyara National Park for lunch at the Magara Waterfalls, followed by a mid-afternoon mountain bike ride to the park's south gate.
The small but beautiful Lake Manyara National Park is home to a surprising amount of species in a varied landscape of acacia woodlands, forests, baobab-strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps, and the lake itself. The park contains over 400 species of birds and the highest concentration of baboons in the world. Visitors can also spot giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impalas, waterbucks, warthogs, cape clawless otters, and Egyptian mongooses. You may also see thousands of flamingos on the lake, the famous tree-climbing lions, and large herds of elephants wandering through the forest.
In the late afternoon, enjoy a game drive to reach the Manyara Green Camp, positioned at the base of the Endabash Waterfall, which is a vital watering hole for the local wildlife. Wind down with sundowners by the waterfall and have dinner under the stars beside a dry river bed.
Set away from the game drive tracks, and as one of the few camps in the park, the Manyara Green Camp offers the perfect balance of privacy and serenity. Its scenic surroundings and the abundance of wildlife make it one of the top bush camps in the area.
Overnight Wayo Manyara Green Camp
Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park
Start your day with a morning walk along the lake shore after enjoying an early breakfast and a hot cup of coffee. This afternoon, embark on a canoe safari on Lake Manyara, followed by a game drive. Then, savor some sundowners at the waterfall and swim in the rock pools before returning to camp for the evening. Unwind under the stars with a drink around the campfire while you await dinner to be served on the dry riverbed.
Overnight Wayo Manyara Green Camp
Day 4
Karatu
Use the opportunity to take one last game drive in Manyara National Park as you exit the park and are transferred to Gibbs Farm. At Gibbs, you can participate in various activities such as a village bicycle tour, a mountain bicycle adventure, bird watching, vegetable harvesting, learning about coffee roasting, milking cows, feeding pigs, meeting artists in residence, enjoying afternoon tea, listening to Tembo fire tales, experiencing garden sunsets, or hiking to the Elephant Caves.
Karatu is a charming town in Tanzania's northern highlands set against the backdrop of the impressive Ol Deani Volcano. The town offers an array of activities, such as strolling through the lively marketplace, savoring local brews at a nearby brewery, visiting traditional homesteads, and partaking in guided walks through the Ngorongoro Forest to find enchanting waterfalls and caves.
The historic Gibb's Farm is situated on the forested outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater, with a picturesque view of the ancient Great Rift Valley. Spread across more than 80 acres, the property includes an organic farm and a family coffee plantation.
Overnight Gibb's Farm
Day 5
Karatu
Get ready for an early morning game drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is celebrated for its stunning natural scenery and diverse wildlife, making it one of Africa’s most popular safari locations. You'll have the chance to spot Africa’s Big Five and even the critically endangered black rhino.
Overnight Gibb's Farm
Day 6
Central Serengeti
This morning, your driver and guide will take you to the Ngorongoro Area and then to the Serengeti Plains, where you will walk into Wayo Little Green Camp. This camp is relocated seasonally to coincide with the wildebeest migration.
Have lunch at camp and embark on an afternoon walking safari in the central Serengeti. In the evening, enjoy sundowners while exchanging stories of the day, followed by dinner under the stars. Tonight, you will sleep in a unique star tent, offering stunning night sky views through a transparent tent mesh.
In the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti includes the famous Seronera Valley, renowned for its exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. This area features vast open plains, rocky granite outcrops, acacia woodlands, rivers, and streams. It is part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration and offers an ideal habitat for wildlife such as giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, serval, and more.
Little Green Camp offers a more intimate and immersive experience of the Serengeti due to its smaller size. The camp is able to move more frequently, closely tracking the herds as they roam through the Serengeti.
Overnight Wayo Little Green Camp
Day 7 - 8
Central Serengeti
Start your day with a freshly cooked breakfast to prepare for a walk through the Serengeti guided by a trained Wayo Africa walking guide and a Serengeti Park Ranger. You can choose between a full-day walk or a half-day walk, both with a packed lunch to eat along the way. Spend your evening back at camp gazing at the stars and listening to the sounds of the African night around you.
Overnight Wayo Little Green Camp
Day 9
Southern Serengeti
Wake up before sunrise for an early morning game drive through the Serengeti. This is the perfect time to witness predators in action, taking advantage of the low light and cooler temperatures to hunt for their early meal. Watch for lions, leopards, cheetahs, and the movements of wildebeest, zebras, and other herbivores. Your guide will select the optimal route based on the season and the specific animals you want to encounter, ensuring an enjoyable day observing the wildlife.
The seasonal Wayo Serengeti Green Camps in the North or South are strategically positioned to coincide with the yearly main wildebeest events. The North camp is placed to access the Mara River yet far enough away to avoid the crowds. The South camp is perfectly situated to witness the herds as they descend to the lower plains for calving season. The Serengeti Green Camp features newly designed tents sewn by local teams on the outskirts of Arusha National Park.
Overnight Wayo Serengeti Green Camp South or North
Day 10 - 11
Southern or Northern Serengeti
Over the next two days, you can join morning and afternoon game drives to witness the Great Migration. How you spend your days is up to you – you can embark on a full-day game drive across the plains or head out after breakfast and return for a hot lunch. In the evenings, unwind with sundowners before enjoying delightful dinners.
Overnight Wayo Serengeti Green Camp South
Day 12
Departure Day
Start your day with a hearty breakfast, and then take a flight from the Serengeti back to Arusha. Enjoy the afternoon at the lodge with a day room before heading to the airport for your flight back home.
