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Itinerary overview

From thrilling game drives to cultural discoveries and unforgettable wilderness moments, this itinerary captures the true essence of Tanzania’s untamed beauty.

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Detailed Itinerary

Ideal for photographers and adventurers who want a safari off the beaten track.

Day 1: On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your driver once you have cleared Customs & Immigration and exit the main terminal building. You will be transferred by road to Katambuga House. The drive will take up to 2 hours, depending on traffic.

At Katambuga House, enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the pool, soaking in the tranquil atmosphere and beautiful gardens.

In the evening, you’ll enjoy dinner at Katambuga House and prepare for your departure the following day.

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Day 2: After breakfast, transfer to Olkeri Camp in the Randilen Wildlife Management Area. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive, spotting elephants, lions, and leopards. End the day with a sundowner and a bush dinner under the stars.

Day 3: Obtain a Maasai cultural experience, followed by an extended game drive in Tarangire National Park, where you can spot elephants, giraffes, and big cats. End the day relaxing at camp, enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Day 4: Travel through the Great African Rift Valley to Lake Eyasi, arriving at Kisima Ngeda Camp for lunch and a swim. In the afternoon, journey to Ombako Fly Camp, where the Hadzabe tribe will introduce you to their hunter-gatherer traditions. Explore the wilderness, discover ancient rock art, and watch the sunset from a scenic vantage point before enjoying dinner by the campfire under the stars.

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Day 5: Wake early to the aroma of coffee brewed over the fire and set out with your Hadzabe hosts for an immersive morning in their world. Join the women as they forage for roots, tubers, and berries, or follow the men as they track wildlife, moving swiftly through the bush with poison-tipped arrows at the ready. Witness their expert hunting techniques and, if successful, share in their harvest—tasting wild honey, fresh berries, or even small game.

After this unforgettable experience, bid farewell to your Hadza hosts and return to Kisima Ngeda Camp, with an optional stop to visit the Datoga people, skilled blacksmiths known for their intricate metalwork. Spend the afternoon enjoying a leisurely lunch and relaxing at camp, or take a guided walk to explore the lush surroundings.

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Day 6: After breakfast, take a road transfer to Lake Manyara Airport for a scheduled flight to Kogatende in the Northern Serengeti. Upon arrival, your guide will transfer you to Esirai Camp (North) in an open game viewer.

After Lunch, you’ll set out on your first game drive, exploring the vast savannah teeming with wildlife, including buffalo, zebras, lions, and leopards. End the day with a sundowner in a scenic spot, followed by a bush dining experience under the stars.

Day 7: Guided walking safari in the Northern Serengeti, where you’ll track wildlife and learn about the ecosystem’s details, from animal tracks to local flora.

Go on a game drive focused on the Mara River, known for dramatic wildebeest migration crossings. While crossings are unpredictable, the area is rich with wildlife, including crocodiles, lions, and leopards.

End the 7th day with a sundowner in a scenic spot before returning to camp for a bush dinner under the stars.

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Day 8: After breakfast at Esirai Camp, embark on a game drive from the Northern to the Eastern Serengeti, heading to Olmara Camp. Settle in, then enjoy an afternoon game drive in this rich wildlife area. Later, reach a remote Fly Camp for a night under the stars, with a bush dinner by the campfire and the sounds of the Serengeti to lull you to sleep.

Day 9: Wake up to a sunrise bush breakfast, then return to Olmara Camp for a shower before setting off on an extended game drive through the Eastern Serengeti. Spot lions, leopards, elephants, and, seasonally, the Great Migration. Visit the Gol Kopjes, known for cheetah sightings. End your day with a sundowner and a celebratory bush dinner.

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Day 10: After a final morning game drive, bid farewell to the Serengeti as you transfer by road to Seronera Airstrip for your flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to Katambuga House, where you can relax by the pool, enjoy a delicious lunch, and freshen up before your international flight.

Later, you will be driven to Kilimanjaro International Airport in time for your departure, marking the end of an unforgettable Tanzanian safari.

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INCLUDES
  • All meals and overnight accommodation as specified in the itinerary
  • Exclusive private activities with a private guide for the duration of your stay
  • Drinking water and a limited offering of house wines & beer, house spirits, soft drinks, tea, coffee & juice. Selection of snacks and cooled drinks on game drives
  • All necessary park and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
  • Domestic scheduled flights as specified in the itinerary
  • Road transfers as specified in the itinerary
  • Laundry
  • Pool lunch and changing facilities at Katambuga House prior to your international flight on departure day
  • Medical evacuation insurance
  • Exclusive private activities at Olkeri Camp
    • Fly camping
    • Walking safari
    • Game drives (unlimited mileage)
    • Night game drives
    • Maasai cultural experience
    • Sundowners & bush dining
  • Exclusive private activities at Kisima Ngeda Camp
    • Fly camping at Ombako
    • Barai Gorge hike
    • Night walk
    • Forest walk
    • Yasaneda Ridge Hike with Hadza
    • Lakeshore birding
    • Game drives (unlimited mileage)
    • Village tours
    • Market Visit (market day only)
    • Sundowners, lakeshore & bush dining
  • Exclusive private activities at Esirai Camp
    • Walking safari (North camp only)
    • Game drives (unlimited mileage)
    • Sundowners & bush dining
  • Exclusive private activities at Olmara Camp
    • Fly camping
    • Walking safari
    • Game drives (unlimited mileage)
    • Sundowners & bush dining
EXCLUDES
  • Drinks beyond those included in the drink package, all cocktails, all premium spirits & premium wine & Champagne
  • Any additional activities not included in the nightly rate
  • Gratuities and items of a personal nature
  • Any additional scheduled flights not specified in the itinerary
  • Any additional road transfers not specified in the itinerary
  • International flights & any relevant visa costs
  • Travel insurance
PRICES

Culture and Wildlife with Entara

The final cost of this itinerary will depend on the travel season, as well as flights and transfers between camps.

To give you an estimate:

  • In Green Season 2025, the rate is from US$7,300 per person sharing
  • In Safari Season 2025, the rate is from US$7,700 per person sharing

Other Itineraries

Original, unique, and remote, the curated Entara safari experiences take you far beyond the trodden path.

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Immerse yourself in the African wilderness

From sleeping under a star-studded sky in a tree nest or a remote fly camp to floating in a hot air balloon over the vast migrating herds and even possibly coming eye to eye with a Lion, you will return home with stories and memories that will last a lifetime.

Where Infinite Discovery Awaits

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Esirai is ideal if you would like to live a few days off the grid and enjoy the Serengeti in all its might!

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  • Esirai Camp