Day 1 - Wed - USA / AMSTERDAM
Let the adventure begin when you board your overnight flight to Amsterdam with meals and a movie on board.

Day 2 - Thu - AMSTERDAM / KILIMANJARO
Arrive in Amsterdam and connect to your Kilimanjaro flight. "Jambo!" Welcome to Tanzania. A safari Tour Director will escort you to your hotel.
Serena Mountain Village Lodge

Day 3 / 4 - Fri / Sat - TARANGIRE
A safari briefing at breakfast prepares you for an exciting adventure. Depart for Tarangire National Park, named after the river that flows through the length of the park and provides a constant water source for the thousands of animals making their home here. Lunch at the lodge and enjoy a late afternoon game drive. The next day, take the morning and afternoon to explore the beauty of the park and its wildlife. (BLD)
Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Day 5 - Sun - LAKE MANYARA
After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Arrive in time for lunch followed by a late afternoon game drive. Lake Manyara is home to numerous birds, elephants, tree-climbing lions, hippos and buffaloes. (BLD)
Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

Day 6 - Mon - NGORONGORO CRATER
You will have an early morning start to the Ngorongoro Conservation area, host to the "birthplace of man," and home to the unique intact caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive in time for lunch. Later visit a local Masai Village. (BLD)
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Day 7 - Tue - NGORONGORO CRATER
Enjoy breathtaking views of the crater as the sun rises. Descend 2000 feet below the rim of the crater for a full day of spectacular game viewing. The crater is home to abundant game, including the "Big Five," plus the black rhino, jackal and Cape Buffalo. Lunch is served picnic-style on the crater. (BLD)
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Day 8 - Wed - SERENGETI
This morning drive to Olduvai Gorge for a short visit to the site of the remains of prehistoric "Nutcracker man." Continue your journey to the world's best-known park, the Serengeti. Named after the Masai word, "Siringer" for endless plains of short and long grass, the Serengeti is well known for its large prides of lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog and for nearly a million or so wildebeest. Lunch at the lodge and later in the afternoon, enjoy game viewing drive. (BLD)
Serengeti Serena Lodge

Day 9 / 10 - Thu / Fri - SERENGETI
Enjoy two full days of morning and late afternoon game drives. On day 10 you have the opportunity to enjoy an early morning balloon safari (extra cost) over the Serengeti Plains, or continue with your schedule game drive. In the late afternoon, you will head outh for another game drive. (BLD)
Serengeti Serena Lodge

Day 11 - Sat - NAIROBI
Fly to Arusha and connect with flight to Nairobi. (BLD)
Nairobi Serena Hotel

Day 12 - Sun - ABERDARES
Drive north through rich farming areas to the Aberdares Country Club for lunch. Pack an overnight bag and special transport will take you to your "tree hotel" deep in the heart of Aberdares National Park. The floodlit water hole permits all-night game viewing from the comfort of your lodge. (BLD)
The Ark

Day 13 - Mon - MOUNT KENYA
This morning drive to the world-famous Mount Kenya Safari Club for a buffet lunch. The afternoon is free to enjoy the club's outstanding facilities - heated swimming pool, tennis, 9-hole golf course, horse riding, bowling and more. The 100 acres of grounds contain ponds, mountain streams, waterfalls and colorful flower gardens. (BLD)
Mount Kenya Safari Club

Day 14 / 15 - Tue / Wed - MASAI MARA
Fly to the Masai Mara National Reserve and gaze in amazement at the rolling hills and vast plains of the African landscape. Take a late afternoon game drive. The next morning you can enjoy an early morning balloon safari (extra cost) over the Mara Plains, or take your scheduled game drive. Enjoy a late afternoon game drive to further relish the sightings of abundant wildlife in this seemingly limitless game reserve. (BLD)
Mara Serena Lodge

Day 16 - Thu - NAIROBI / AMSTERDAM
Fly to Nairobi and have lunch at the world-famous Carnivore Restaurant. Transfer to your hotel and relax in your day room before your flight to Amsterdam. (BLD)
Nairobi Serena Hotel

Day 17 - Fri - AMSTERDAM / USA
Morning arrival in Amsterdam and connection to your USA flight. Arrive home today to share fond memories and photographs with family and friends.