Highlights

• Stay at luxury eco-conscious lodges and camps in iconic wilderness areas.

• Learn about lion conservation with the Tarangire Lion Research Initiative.

• Engage with the Maasai community near Ngorongoro Crater.

• Spend an evening with a researcher from the Serengeti Cheetah Project.

• Superb wildlife viewing: elephants, lions, cheetahs, and the Great Migration (seasonal).

• Optional hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti.

• Positive impact: every night of your stay contributes to conservation & local livelihoods.

Day 1 | Arusha Coffee Lodge, Arusha (1 Night)
Arrive in Tanzania and relax at Arusha Coffee Lodge, set on the country’s largest coffee plantation. With its serene gardens, plantation-style suites, swimming pool, and spa, it’s the perfect retreat before your safari begins.

Days 2 – 3 | Oliver’s Camp, Tarangire (2 Nights)
Venture into Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and baobab-dotted landscapes. Stay at Oliver’s Camp, where you’ll enjoy walking safaris and game drives in search of lions, leopards, and rare species like fringe-eared oryx. A highlight is a presentation from the Tarangire Lion Research Initiative, giving you insight into vital predator conservation work.

Days 4 – 6 | The Highlands, Ngorongoro (3 Nights)
Next, journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stay at The Highlands, a unique luxury lodge with futuristic domes set on the forested slopes of Olmoti Volcano. Here you’ll explore the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, home to black rhino and abundant big game. More importantly, you’ll meet and engage with the Maasai community, learning about their traditions and way of life in this extraordinary landscape.

Days 7 – 9 | Namiri Plains, Serengeti (3 Nights)
Your final safari stop is Namiri Plains, a luxury tented camp set in a remote region of the eastern Serengeti once closed for cheetah conservation. Known as one of the best predator-viewing areas in East Africa, this is big cat country at its finest. Here you’ll spend an evening with a Serengeti Cheetah Project researcher, gaining first-hand insight into efforts to protect these endangered cats.

Day 10 | Departure
After a final bush breakfast, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey. Optionally, extend your trip with a luxury beach escape in Zanzibar.

2025 Rates (per person sharing, guide only)

• Jul – Sep: £12,710

• Oct: £11,230

• Nov: £11,165

• Dec: £12,680