Day 1-3: Arrival Dar Es Salaam, Fly Siwandu
Accommodation: Siwandu Camp – Fullboard
Your flight will be directly into Dar es Salaam. From Dar, fly to Southern Tanzania and the less well-known but wild Selous Game Reserve. The Selous is one of the last remaining pristine wilderness areas in the world. Off the traditional safari circuit, no permanent human habitation and no permanent structures are permitted here. Set on the shores of one of these lakes—Lake Nzerakera. The Camp blends beautifully with its natural surroundings. Due to the water location, there is a high concentration of African wildlife and birdlife visible from the Camp itself. Tents are widely spaced along the lakeshore, ensuring maximum privacy and amazing views.

Enjoy the romance of luxury tented accommodation with en-suite bathrooms and open-air showers, bringing you closer to nature. Experience incredible sightings of elephants, as the Selous has the largest elephant population in Tanzania, along with lions, leopards, buffalo, vast numbers of crocodiles, hippos, and wild dogs.

Meals: Fullboard | Stay: Siwandu Camp (3 nights)

Day 4: Fly back to Dar Es Salaam
Accommodation: Protea by Marriott Hotel, Dar Es Salaam – Fullboard
Fly back to Dar es Salaam today, where you will overnight in Tanzania’s capital due to flight connections. You will be checked in at the Protea by Marriott Hotel, conveniently located near Julius Nyerere International Airport, the city center, and a tranquil, beautiful beach. The hotel offers three-star accommodation in Dar es Salaam, the financial hub of Tanzania, suitable for both business and leisure. Emphasizing comfort, hospitality, and courteous service, leisure travelers will find attractive rates for overnight accommodation before or after their ventures to the famous Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Selous Game Reserve, and Zanzibar. Tastefully decorated in colonial style, all en-suite rooms are equipped with modern amenities and are built around a beautiful, lush, green courtyard with a view of the refreshing outdoor pool. Other on-site amenities include a health club and all-day dining options at the LangiLangi Restaurant, along with drink menus at the Jahazi Bar.

Meals: Fullboard | Stay: Protea by Marriott Hotel, Dar Es Salaam (3 nights)

Days 5-6: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Arusha, followed by another short flight to the Manyara Airstrip and then a transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will be based at the award-winning Ngorongoro Crater Lodge for a two-night stay. With its spectacular setting on the rim of the Crater, unusual architecture, and unbelievable views, this luxurious and dreamlike lodge creates the ultimate African romance! Enjoy chandeliers, fresh roses, floor-to-ceiling windows, crystal and silver, and spacious handcrafted mud and thatch suites with breathtaking views. Here, you are likely to see Africa’s famous Big 5 in one game drive! With the vast herds and dense population of animals, there is no shortage of amazing encounters.

Meals: Fullboard | Stay: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge (2 nights)

Days 7-10: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas
The wildlife encounters continue as you transfer from the Ngorongoro Crater area into Serengeti National Park. Your transfer into the park is by small aircraft. Enjoy magnificent views over the endless plains from the air. &Beyond’s Serengeti Under Canvas Camps have three sites within the Serengeti and move around the park according to the projected movements of the Great Migration.

The camps aim to get you within a comfortable driving distance of the massive herds, depending on the annual rains. Guides will always try to get you as close as possible, but should the herds not appear as expected, there is plenty of resident game and knowledgeable guides to keep you enthralled with your surroundings. Enjoy two full days of morning and evening game drives, as well as optional bush walks with an expert guide and tracker for a different view of the magnificent plants and landscapes of the area. After dinner, be sure to enjoy an evening drink by the campfire, the perfect venue to discuss the journey’s highlights with fellow travelers.

Meals: Fullboard | Stay: &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas (4 nights)

Day 11: Depart, Transfer to Arusha/Dar
Optional: Meals/Dayroom
Sadly, the African romance must come to an end. Today you will transfer by small aircraft to Arusha and then take a road transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home. Should you be flying from Dar es Salaam, a flight from Arusha to Dar es Salaam will get you there for your connection home.