14 Days / 13 Nights Premium Itinerary

Welcome to Tanzania! Your premium birding and photography adventure begins the moment

you land. Upon arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly met by your

private Sauti Africa Safaris guide and transferred directly to a hidden conservation oasis.

Travel to Ndarakwai Private Ranch, an exclusive wildlife conservancy beautifully positioned

on the western slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive at the ranch in the afternoon, check in to

your luxury canvas camp, and spend a relaxed evening settling in. Enjoy a fresh dinner at the

camp as you look out toward the misty peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru.

• Accommodation: Ndarakwai Private Ranch Camp

• Meal Plan: Dinner

Experience the thrilling rhythm of the African bush from completely new angles. Fuel up with

an early breakfast at camp before embarking on a guided morning walking safari alongside

armed rangers. Exploring on foot allows photographers and bird enthusiasts to approach over

300 resident bird species and permanent wildlife like elephants and giraffes without the noise

of vehicle engines.

Return to camp for a hot lunch and a relaxed midday rest. In the afternoon, head out for a game

drive, which transitions smoothly into an exclusive night game drive using spotters to track

elusive nocturnal animals. Gather back at the camp for a warm dinner under a blanket of stars.

• Accommodation: Ndarakwai Private Ranch Camp

• Meal Plan: Full board

Spend a focused final day exploring the diverse, undisturbed micro-habitats of the private

ranch. Wake up at dawn for a morning birding session to capture the golden hour light, tracking

down localized dry-country birds like the Taveta Golden Weaver and various raptors. Return

to camp for a fresh hot lunch and enjoy the afternoon relaxing on the observation decks.

Take a final evening game drive to capture landscape photography of the acacia scrublands

backdropped by the volcanic peaks. Savor a refined multi-course dinner at the camp and share

stories of your sightings around a roaring bush campfire.

• Accommodation: Ndarakwai Private Ranch Camp

• Meal Plan: Full board

Transition from the mountain highlands to a land dominated by ancient giant baobab trees.

After an early morning breakfast, check out of your ranch camp and embark on a scenic drive

heading south toward Tarangire National Park. Arrive at your luxury safari lodge in the

afternoon, which sits perched dramatically on top of an escarpment overlooking the perennial

Tarangire River.

Check in to your tented suite, enjoy a fresh hot lunch, and head right out for an afternoon game

drive. Watch massive herds of elephants gathering along the riverbanks before returning to the

lodge for a gourmet dinner and a restful night.

• Accommodation Options: Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner

Engage yourself in two full days of world-class predator tracking and big game photography.

Fuel up with an early breakfast at the lodge before heading out with your expert guide. During

these days, you will follow the meandering riverbanks and explore acacia plains where resident

lions and leopards position themselves for seasonal hunts. Birdwatchers will delight in spotting

colorful endemic dry-country birds and powerful raptors perched in the canopy.

For lunch, you can choose between a hot meal back at the lodge or a luxury picnic hamper

taken out into the field to maximize your tracking time. Return to the lodge each evening to

refresh, enjoy a private veranda dinner, and fall asleep to the sounds of the African night.

• Accommodation: Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full board

Travel toward the cool, mist-covered slopes of the majestic crater highlands. Savor a final

morning breakfast overlooking the Tarangire valley before checking out of your lodge. Enjoy

a scenic drive up the Rift Valley wall, passing through local vibrant communities and verdant

farming landscapes. Arrive at your historic, eco-friendly luxury lodge in time for a hot lunch,

checking in to rooms surrounded by lush country gardens and organic coffee fields.

Spend the afternoon taking a guided walk around the working farm, exploring the organic

vegetable gardens, or relaxing on your private deck. Savor an exceptional farm-to-table dinner

by the fireplace as the evening highland chill sets in.

• Accommodation: Gibbs Farm

• Meal Plan: Full board

Prepare for one of the world’s most breathtaking and intense wildlife viewing encounters. Wake

up early for an energizing breakfast before driving down the steep volcanic slopes onto the

floor of the legendary Ngorongoro Crater. This massive, intact volcanic caldera protects a dense

natural amphitheater hosting over 25,000 large mammals.

Spend the day tracking the iconic Big Five, keeping your camera ready for a rare close-up look

at endangered black rhinos roaming the plains. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch on the crater floornear the hippo pool before continuing your wildlife tracking. Ascend the steep crater walls in

the late afternoon and return to your highland lodge for a warm dinner and a restful night.

• Accommodation options: Gibbs Farm & Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge/ The

Manor by Elewana Collection

• Meal Plan: Full board

Transition into the sweeping short-grass plains that bridge the gap between the Ngorongoro

highlands and the Serengeti ecosystem. After breakfast, check out of your lodge and enjoy a

wildlife game drive heading toward the specialized Ndutu region. Arrive at your premium

tented camp nestled along the shores of Lake Masek in time for a hot lunch and check-in.

In the afternoon, head right out into the open plains, which serve as East Africa’s premier

predator photography destination. Track large prides of lions and coalitions of cheetahs hunting

in the short grass before returning to camp for a fine dinner and a peaceful night under canvas.

• Accommodation: Lake Masek Tented Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full board

Immerse yourself completely in the wild rhythm of the open plains during a thrilling, full-day

safari adventure. Fuel up with an early breakfast at camp before setting out to observe intense

predator-prey interactions. Your expert guide will navigate the alkaline lake shores and acacia

woodland fringes to find active cheetahs, lions, and leopards.

Depending on the season, you will also witness the magnificent sights and sounds of massive

seasonal wildebeest movements moving across the open ecosystem. Enjoy a packed lunch out

in the field under a classic solitary tree to maximize your photography light. Return to camp in

the late afternoon to refresh before enjoying a gourmet dinner.

• Accommodation: Lake Masek Tented Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full board

Travel deeper into the heart of the world’s most iconic wildlife sanctuary. Enjoy breakfast,

check out of camp, and embark on an overland safari drive crossing into the vast Serengeti

National Park. Take in the dramatic changing scenery as the acacia woodlands open into the

classic, endless golden grass savannahs.Arrive at your premium luxury safari lodge in the afternoon, check in, and savor a hot lunch

overlooking the plains. Spend your afternoon on a game drive tracking resident predators and

large herds of elephants, returning to the lodge for a refined dinner and relaxation.

• Accommodation: Kubukubu Tented Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full board

Spend two final, spectacular days uncovering the hidden corners of the Serengeti’s diverse

wildlife habitats. Wake up at dawn for an early morning game drive when big cats are most

active on the hunt, or opt for an unforgettable hot air balloon safari over the plains at sunrise.

Always head out with a packed lunchbox for full day exploring and tracking down powerful

birds and big cats. Savor gourmet dinners each evening at the lodge and share your finest

photography moments of the trip.

• Accommodation Options: Kubukubu Tented Lodge & Mara River Tented Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full board

Savor your final morning in the African bush, catching final glimpses of roaming wildlife over

breakfast before transferring to the bush airstrip. Board your domestic flight back to Arusha,

enjoying spectacular aerial views over the Great Rift Valley, volcanic craters, and mountain

highlands along the way.

Upon arrival in Arusha, your guide will meet you and transfer you to a local hotel where a

comfortable day room is provided for your relaxation. Savor a farewell lunch and organize your

packing before your private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport to check in for your

evening flight home.

• Accommodation options: Day Room/ Four Points Arusha

• Meal Plan: Breakfast And Lunch

Enjoy a completely relaxed day along the calm shoreline of Lake Tanganyika. This day

balances the expedition segments with complete rest, allowing you to recover your energy

before entering the deep western wilderness. You can choose to swim in the clear waters, relax

on the beach, or opt for low-intensity kayaking, snorkeling, or a walk through the nearby

fishing village.

• Overnight Accommodation: Kipili Lake Shore Lodge

• Meal Plan: Full Board

After breakfast, leave the lake and take a 4.5-hour drive north into Katavi National Park, one

of Africa’s most isolated and untouched safari destinations. Katavi is raw, wild, and deeply

authentic. Arrive at your safari camp in time for a fresh lunch, followed by a relaxed afternoon

game drive along the edges of the wide seasonal floodplains and woodland boundaries.

• Overnight Accommodation: Katavi Wildlife Camp

• Meal Plan: Full Board