On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) you will be met by your driver who will transfer you to Maasai Lodge, An Oasis within Arusha, with Woodsy-chic cabins, pools & verandas in a laid-back resort. The Maasai Lodge is a perfect blend of the Maasai culture with Western amenities that offers a unique experience from which to start your safari adventure. Freshen up after your journey to Tanzania and unwind in the maasai country/land before enjoying a delicious meal. Enjoying the remarkable views of Mount Kilimanjaro from the lodge or by just walking in the view point. Relax and enjoy your night’s rest as you witness and experience In Depth-Maasai Experience & Authentic Africa: A special place at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro. Overnight at Maasai Lodge (with Dinner and breakfast included) 

 Early morning wake-up call with coffee and biscuits to catch the breath-taking sunrise. You will depart the lodge to visit a Maasai Boma in order to immerse yourself into the traditional Maasai Lifestyle. Not only you will experience the beauty of Tanzania natural surroundings, you will learn about the daily tasks and responsibilities of Maasai men and women to get an in-depth understanding of their traditions and customs. You will return to the lodge for brunch and experience further Maasai activities in the afternoon such as Spear throwing competition against the Maasai and a guided nature walk with a Maasai guide where you learn about different herbs and medicinal plants still used by Maasai people as well as more traditions and culture of the Maasai. Return to the lodge in the evening to prepare for a festive Maasai dinner where Maasai Men will grill a goat on the fireplace while the women prepare the side dishes. You will get a chance to chat with the Maasai and ask any questions about their lifestyle and culture. After Dinner the festivities traditionally continue well into the morning hours. Overnight at Maasai Lodge.



Optional USD 196: Live like a Maasai – for one whole day in your life.
We also can suggest the Special Maasai Day for those who wish to have a hand on experience of the Maasai traditions and culture. You will be wake up early in the morning to be dressed like a Maasai, go for goat and cow milking experience in one of the maasai settlement near to the lodge. 
After a late brunch, men will collect healing plants, slaughter a goat and prepare the goat on the fireplace. Women will look for firewood, repair Maasai houses
and experience the challenges of the life of maasai. Finish the evening with a special goat fire celebration and dances. During the whole day you will be accompanied by one of our Maasai guide who will explain you the deeper meaning of Maasai life. An experience you will never forget! 

 Head out after breakfast for the drive to Serengeti National Park. The word “Serengeti” is derived from the Maasai language, meaning “endless plain.” En-route to the Serengeti you can opt to visit at Masaai Village, a perfect place to explore Maasai culture and even participate in some tribal activities or Olduvai Gorge, known as the Cradle of Humanity; the Museum is a testament to the long journey that humanity has made from its humble roots in East Africa to its current state as the dominant species on earth.   Enjoy a game drive en-route to your camp. Overnight at SIMBA Lodge or similar (with lunch, dinner & breakfast)

Highlights:
	Meet the Masaai people of Tanzania (optional)
	Visit the Cradle of Mankind (optional)
	The Serengeti – host the annual migration of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and numerous other species of animals indigenous in the area.
	Entering the Big cat area of Tanzania
	More than 30 species of large herbivores and nearly 500 species of birds 

 Head out after breakfast for the Nature walking tour along Grumeti river, late Afternoon walk back to your lodge for hot lunch relax while waiting for sun-downer and night game drive in the evening, A whole new world of animal species (nocturnal) awaits you on a night game drive, Ikoma is a scenic gem, with a setting extolled, it gives you a different perspective of the park and wildlife Especially a night game drive. Dinner will be a selection of Swahili cuisine prepared in our Lodge. After dinner, you can experience a great night safari. Overnight at Simba Lodge or similar (with lunch, dinner & breakfast) 

 Relax with 2-full day in the endless plain of Serengeti with game drives – unequalled for its beauty and home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. The huge herds of plains game such as wildebeest, zebra and antelope dominate the park while the attendant predators such as lion and cheetah are to be found amongst the many kopjes scattered across the plain. Its landscape varies from open grass plains in the south, savanna with scattered acacia trees in the centre, hilly, wooded grassland in the north, to extensive woodland and black clay plains to the west.
Depending on your preference, there are a couple of options with regards to how your day is structured in the endless plain of Serengeti. One option could be to start your day with an early morning Balloon excursion followed with picnic breakfast at the end, second option is to break camp early and head out with a picnic breakfast on a morning game drive, returning to camp in time for lunch. Alternatively, you can eat breakfast in camp and head out with a picnic lunch on an afternoon game drive, returning in the mid-afternoon. Overnight at Serengeti Simba, Kirimu or Acacia Lodge (with lunch, dinner & breakfast) 

 After an early breakfast, pack your bags and depart with your driver to Ngorongoro Crater, an early start to the day is best in order to avoid the later influx of tourists into the Ngorongoro Crater. The park gate opens at 0600, so it is best to be there as close to this time as possible. There are numbers of lion which are typically larger in size than an average lion due the large amount of game in the area. The crater floor tends to get very busy, with there often being numerous vehicles at any wildlife sighting.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a large, unbroken, un-flooded caldera, formed when a giant volcano erupted and collapsed some three million years ago. Had it not become a caldera, it is possible that the volcanic mountain would be about the same height as Kilimanjaro. The caldera is 600m deep, 16km across and 265 sq km in area. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and game viewing, in what has been described as the eighth wonder of the world. Many of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhino can be seen grazing on the open grassland of the crater floor, surrounded by some of the 25,000 large animals that occupy the crater, including lion, cheetah, wildebeest, eland, zebra and gazelle. Flamingo, among other bird species, can often be seen feeding at Makat Soda Lake as well. Afternoon drive to your lodge for your overnight stay. Overnight Karatu (with lunch, dinner & breakfast)

Highlights:
	A natural wonder of the world and is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
	The crater is packed with wildlife, including the big 5.
	Best place to see black rhino in Tanzania as well as prides of lion that include black-mane males.
	 Flamingos and a variety of other water birds around the soda lake on the crater floor. 

 Departure: After breakfast, you will depart to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home or connecting to Island of Zanzibar, you will then catch your international flight and bid farewell to your guide for your onward journey. it is with great regret to inform you that your Tanzania Safari vacation has come to an end. While the memories will last forever, we do hope you will return one day to retrace the steps of the adventure you just completed with us. We wish you a safe and enjoyable trip to your next destination/flight home.