BIG "5" and Olduvai Gorge.

Amboseli | Kilimanjaro

Day 2: Amboseli National Park | Game and Mountain Vistas Drive to Amboseli National Park, known for its thriving big game population. In the distance, take in views of the highest mountain in Africa, the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, with its impressive Uhuru Peak soaring to 19,341 feet. Arrive at your luxury lodge set beneath acacia trees in the shadow of Kilimanjaro. After lunch, explore the acacia woodland, freshwater swamps, scrub brush and open plains in search of wildlife. Part of the park is composed of a dried-up lakebed, where mirages rise from the shimmering heat. This evening, share in a special welcome dinner with your fellow guests. Amboseli Kibo Safari camp   |   Meals: B L D

Arusha | Lake Manyara

Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park | Great Rift Valley Travel by road to Arusha, crossing the border of Tanzania. After stopping for lunch in Arusha, continue to the village of Mto wa Mbu, where you Ride Like a Local on a tuk-tuk, viewing rice fields and the local community as you go. Afterward, browse the colorful stalls of the village market, as merchants display locally grown rice and bananas in a variety of colors. Later, continue to your lodge, located in a picturesque region of the Great Rift Valley. On arrival, settle in, freshen up and relax a bit before gathering with fellow guests for a hearty dinner.   Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge   |   Meals: B L D

Ngorongoro Crater

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater | Explore a Natural Wildlife Haven Wake to explore this “Lost World” of animals; its prairies are an ideal spot to see buffalo and elephants. Bird lovers can view flamingos, when in season, and countless other species on the crater’s 100-square-mile floor. You may even see the rare black rhino. Following a picnic lunch, visit a Maasai village to gain a better understanding of the nomadic cattle-herders’ daily life and culture. You also experience an artisan visit at the village with a demonstration in traditional beadwork and crafts. Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge   |   Meals: B L D

Serengeti

Day 8: Serengeti National Park | Iconic Safari Quarry Spend your day in true safari country, searching for the “Big Five” (lions, leopards, Cape buffalo, elephants and rhinos), along with giraffes, gazelles and zebras. You may also spot some of the Serengeti’s more diminutive denizens, such as leopard tortoises and rhino beetles, along the rivers, plains and rocky outcroppings. Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge   |   Meals: B L D

Masai Mara

Days 10-11: Masai Mara Game Reserve | Days of Discovery Spend the next two days exploring a region bestowed with over 500 square miles of savannas, woodlands and tree-fringed rivers. Watch as the resident wildlife amble out with wide, purposeful eyes as the sun begins to set. You may observe crocodiles as they bask in the sun; see ever-alert hippos wallow in muddy, cooling water; and catch the antics of mischievous monkeys overhead. Watch, too, as massive African elephants rustle along the forest edge and lanky, graceful giraffes snatch leaves from branches high above. During one of your mornings in the Mara, you may choose to go on a hot air balloon ride, for an additional cost, floating peacefully above the game-dotted plains. One evening, enjoy a Scenic Sundowner experience, sipping traditional cocktails while marveling at the incredible atmosphere just before dusk. Also, connect with local school children and gain a firsthand look at Africa’s bright future, when you visit a primary school supported by PAM Team . On your final evening, attend a memorable farewell dinner, during which you may reflect on your wildlife adventure, swap stories of animal sightings and toast your unforgettable stay with fellow guests.   Mara Serena Safari lodge    |   Meals: B L D