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Itinerary overview

Set out on an exclusive safari adventure that seamlessly weaves together luxury, adventure, and personalised exploration across Tanzania’s most breathtaking landscapes. With a private guide, private vehicle, and a flexible activity plan, your journey is entirely tailored to your preferences.

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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 at Katambuga, journey to Olkeri Camp, passing through wild landscapes and Maasai homelands. After lunch, embark on an exclusive walking safari in Randilen Wildlife Management Area. Experience the bush on foot, tracking animals and learning about the ecosystem. In the evening, reach a remote fly camp for a fireside dinner and a night under the stars in a comfortable tent.

Day 3: Wake up to a sunrise bush breakfast, then return to Olkeri Camp for a refreshing shower. Enjoy an extended game drive in Tarangire National Park, spotting elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and big cats. Afterward, relax and take in the peaceful surroundings of the wilderness.

Day 4: Get a Maasai cultural experience, learning about their traditions and way of life. Then, enjoy an extended game drive in Tarangire National Park, spotting elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and big cats. Afterward, relax and unwind in the peaceful wilderness.

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Day 5: After breakfast, take a scenic flight from Kuro Airstrip to Kogatende Airstrip in the Serengeti, where your guide will transfer you to Esirai Camp in the Northern Serengeti. After lunch, embark on your first game drive across the vast savannah, spotting wildlife like buffalo, zebra, lions, and leopards. End the day with a sundowner followed by a bush dinner under the stars, surrounded by the Serengeti’s natural beauty.

Day 6: Participate a walking safari in the Northern Serengeti, tracking wildlife and learning about the ecosystem. After lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive to the Mara River, known for the dramatic wildebeest migration crossings and abundant wildlife. End the day with a sundowner and a bush dinner under the stars.

Day 7: Enjoy a full-day game drive through the Northern Serengeti, with a picnic lunch in the bush. Your guide will tailor the route based on wildlife activity for optimal sightings. End the day with a sundowner and a magical bush dinner under the stars.

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Day 8: After a final morning game drive, bid farewell to the Serengeti and transfer by road to Kogatende Airstrip for your flight to Arusha. On arrival, transfer to Katambuga House, enjoy lunch by the pool, and freshen up before your international flight.

Later, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure, ending your 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 Esirai Camp (North)
    • 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 or road transfers not listed above
  • International flights & any relevant visa costs
  • Travel insurance
PRICES

Essential 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$5,900 per person sharing
  • In Safari Season 2025, the rate is from US$6,100 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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