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Itinerary overview

From thrilling game drives and fly camps to cultural discoveries and unforgettable wilderness moments, this itinerary captures the true essence of the unparalleled adventure of Tanzania.

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  • safari-vehicleGame Drives
  • maasai cultureMaasai
  • fly campingFly Camping
  • big catsBig Cats

Detailed Itinerary

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

Day 1: Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be transferred to Koroi Forest Camp (45 min drive), located in Arusha National Park, offering stunning views of Mount Meru. After settling in, enjoy a relaxed afternoon or a Forest Walk, followed by a sundowner and dinner under the stars.

Day 2: Spend a day exploring Arusha National Park – enjoy a Ngurdoto Crater Walk, Meru Crater Hike, or a Gorge & Waterfall Walk. Birdwatching enthusiasts can visit the Lark Plains or enjoy a Secret Forest Glade Experience. Finish the day with a Night Game Drive to spot nocturnal wildlife such as bush babies and leopards.

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Day 3: After breakfast, drive through wild landscapes and Maasai homelands to Olkeri Camp, where you’ll settle in and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, head out on a walking safari through Randilen Wildlife Management Area, immersing yourself in nature. As the day ends, arrive at a remote fly camp for a fireside dinner and a night under the stars.

Day 4: Enjoy a cultural experience with the Maasai, learning about their traditions. Afterward, enjoy a game drive through Tarangire National Park, spotting elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and big cats. Return to camp to relax and soak in the peaceful surroundings.

Day 5: Explore the bush with a guide. After lunch, relax at camp before heading out for a night game drive to spot nocturnal creatures like leopards, hyenas, and jackals.

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Day 6: After breakfast, embark on a scenic journey through the Great African Rift Valley towards Lake Eyasi, passing the fertile highlands and Ngorongoro Escarpment. Upon arrival at Kisima Ngeda Camp, settle in, enjoy lunch with beautiful views, and take a refreshing dip in the pool.

In the afternoon, head to Ombako Fly Camp, nestled along Lake Eyasi’s eastern shore. Here, you’ll be welcomed by your Hadzabe hosts, a hunter-gatherer tribe. Explore the wilderness with your guide, learning to track wildlife, discover ancient rock art, and understand local plant uses like the Desert Rose for arrow poison. End the day with a sundowner and dinner around the campfire, beneath a sky full of stars.

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Day 7: Start the day with a light breakfast and coffee by the fire before heading into the hills with your Hadzabe guides. Spend the morning learning about the Hadza way of life, either foraging with the women or hunting with the men using traditional methods. If successful, you may share in the harvest, tasting wild honey, berries, or even small game.

After the adventure, return to Kisima Ngeda Camp, possibly stopping to visit the Datoga people. Enjoy a relaxing lunch and afternoon, or take a walk through the lush surroundings.

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Day 8: After breakfast, bid farewell to Lake Eyasi as you transfer by road 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 Koroi Forest Camp
    • Forest walk
    • Ngurdoto Crater walk
    • Meru Crater hike
    • Koroi to Ngurdoto walk
    • Gorge & Waterfall walk
    • Night Game Drive*
    • Forest birding
    • Lark Plains Birding Excursion
    • Secret Forest Glade Experience
    • Canopy Observation Deck
    • Maasai Cultural Experience
    • Sundowners & forest dining
  • 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
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

Unparalleled Adventure 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$5,800 per person sharing
  • In Safari Season 2025, the rate is from US$6,300 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