Your driver will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and take you to the village of Mulala, a Wameru tribe village nicely located on the southeastern flanks of Mount Meru, about 30 km from Arusha.

Overnight homestay in Mulala.

After breakfast, your driver-guide picks you up and takes you to Tarangire National Park. As soon as you enter the park, you begin your photo safari. The park is particularly renowned for its giant baobabs, its termite mounds… and its elephants.

Overnight at Tarangire Osupuko Lodge at the park entrance.

In the morning, you take the road to this picturesque park located on the edge of the Rift Valley and begin your game drive. You will discover the groundwater forest, the open forests, the grasslands as well as the alkaline lake, and will undoubtedly be able to observe elephants, giraffes, impalas, hippos, and perhaps even lions among others.

Overnight homestay in Esilalei, next to Mto wa Mbu.

Day devoted to the discovery of the village of Mto wa Mbu which, despite its small size and isolated location, is home to a population from many different tribes. The activities planned in this program are:
• Walk in the village (2 to 4 hours): excellent introduction to daily life in Africa, with the discovery of the houses and crafts of the tribes of Mto wa Mbu. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet locals and learn about banana beer, Makonde woodcarvings and tribal painting techniques.
• Lunch at Mama's (1-2 hours): Savor a delicious home-cooked meal at a local mum's house. During lunch, the guide will provide you with a history of the area and the many local tribes.
• Starting at 4:30pm, you will visit the Amani Children Home, which supports underprivileged children in Mto wa Mbu with their academic endeavors, emotional development and physical well-being through full-time residential care. You will be able to choose to participate in several activities with the children for approximately two hours and will be free to make a donation if you wish.

Overnight homestay in Esilalei, next to Mto wa Mbu.

Early in the morning, you leave for the Ngorongoro Crater and descend to the bottom for your game drive. You will appreciate the abundance and variety of wildlife in the crater, including the “big five”. Expect to see zebras and wildebeests, encounter lions and with luck spot rare rhinos.

Overnight at Whisper Serengeti in the heart of the Serengeti.

Full day game drive to explore the Serengeti and observe its fascinating wildlife. You may also be lucky enough to see a well-hidden predator like a cheetah or a leopard…

Overnight at Whisper Serengeti in the heart of the Serengeti.

You spend the morning on game drive in the Serengeti National Park. In the afternoon, you take the road towards the village of Karatu, again crossing the Ngorongoro conservation area.

Overnight homestay in Karatu.

In the morning, you take the road to Arusha where you will visit the Sidai Designs and Shanga associations.
Sidai Designs: this NGO collaborates with Maasai women to create contemporary handmade jewelry and decorative objects. You can visit their workshop and participate in a pearl jewelry making class for 2 or 3 hours.
Shanga: You'll visit this social enterprise that employs people with disabilities to create unique, high-quality jewelry, glassware, and homewares using recycled materials.

Possible activities after visiting Sidai Designs and/or Shanga are a guided tour of the modern city of Arusha, including a visit to the Maasai market.

Overnight homestay in Arusha.

The morning will be devoted to the visit of Green venture, a company whose mission is to transform plastic waste into sustainable and affordable products. If you wish, you can participate in the activities of the company, in particular the collection and sorting of plastic before processing...
Lunch in town and free afternoon. At the desired time, your driver-guide will take you back to the bus station or the airport for the continuation or the end of your trip.