Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Arusha Planet Lodge 3* or similar. (D)

Departure for Lake Manyara for a safari in the park. Discovery of three distinct landscapes: the savannah of the Maasai plains, bordered by the Rift Valley, the forest surrounding the lake and the lake itself. A true paradise for birdwatchers, the park is home to more than 400 bird species, including flamingos. Picnic lunch. Continue the safari in the afternoon. The park is also home to zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, baboons, leopards, impalas, giraffes and hippos. Heart and Soul Lodge 3* or similar. (B-L-D)

Drive to Mto Wa Mbu. Departure by tuk-tuk and stop at a local market to purchase ingredients for lunch. Local cooking class in a resident’s home, followed by lunch with the host family. In the afternoon, continue to Lake Natron. Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge 3* or similar. (B-L-D)

Discovery of the eastern shore of Lake Natron on an excursion through spectacular arid landscapes. The route leads towards the mountains, where several rivers flow into the lake. The wetlands attract a rich variety of birdlife, including pelicans, marabou storks and flamingos, as well as wildlife such as zebras, giraffes and wildebeest. Guided walk along the lakeshore with a Maasai guide to learn more about the local wildlife, flora, traditions and customs. Lunch during the excursion. Return to the lodge in the afternoon, followed by a Maasai barbecue dinner. (B-L-D)

Drive to Serengeti National Park. Picnic lunch en route. Continue across the Serengeti plains for a first safari. Check-in, dinner and overnight stay in the heart of the savannah. Lala Camp 3* or similar. (B-L-D)

Departure for a safari in Serengeti National Park, characterized by vast plains, towering termite mounds and grey rocky outcrops where predators rest between hunts. “Serengeti,” meaning “endless land” in the Maasai language, is one of Africa’s largest parks. It is home to abundant wildlife, including antelopes, zebras, buffaloes, rhinoceroses and giraffes. Picnic lunch. Continue the safari in the afternoon. At sunset, stop for drinks in the bush. Return to camp for dinner. (B-L-D)

Departure for a final safari across the Serengeti plains. Picnic lunch. Safari in the heart of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Most of Africa’s wildlife species can be found here, including large herds and their predators, such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas, as well as large mammals, including elephants, rhinoceroses and hippos. Drive to Karatu. Marera Valley Lodge 3* or similar. (B-L-D)

After breakfast, departure for a full-day safari in Tarangire National Park. The park’s vegetation is characterized by its numerous Lemiyon baobabs and large umbrella acacias. This wooded savannah is home to impalas, giraffes, defassa waterbucks, hartebeests, elands, zebras and wildebeest. Picnic lunch. Continue the safari in the afternoon. Lala Camp 3* or similar. (B-L-D)

After breakfast, drive to Arusha. Lunch at a restaurant, followed by a transfer to the airport. (B-L)