Wilderness Expeditions

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be welcomed by your safari guide, who will provide a briefing on the incredible journey ahead. From here, you will be transferred to KLH Resort, a comfortable and serene accommodation in Karatu, a charming town known for its rolling hills and coffee plantations.

The drive from Arusha to Karatu offers glimpses of rural Tanzania, with Maasai herders tending to their livestock, vibrant markets bustling with activity, and vast open landscapes stretching toward the horizon.

As the sun sets, you will check in at KLH Resort, where you can relax and enjoy a delicious dinner featuring fresh local ingredients. The cool highland air and the lodge’s peaceful atmosphere provide the perfect setting for a restful night before your adventure into the Serengeti begins.

After an early breakfast, you will set off for the legendary Serengeti National Park, a vast ecosystem spanning approximately 14,750 square kilometers. This drive takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering breathtaking views of the highlands before descending onto the seemingly endless plains of the Serengeti.

The eastern Serengeti is one of the park’s most fascinating regions, known for its high concentration of predators, particularly cheetahs and lions. The Gol Kopjes, massive granite rock formations scattered across the plains, provide excellent vantage points for big cats surveying their territory. These kopjes also serve as prime habitats for rock hyraxes, snakes, and small antelope species.

As you traverse the savannah, you will witness vast herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles grazing under the watchful eyes of lurking predators. The region is also home to hyenas, jackals, and elusive leopards that rest in the branches of acacia trees. A picnic lunch will be set up in the wild, allowing you to enjoy your meal while taking in the sights and sounds of the Serengeti.

The afternoon game drive offers a chance to witness the raw beauty of predator-prey interactions. Cheetahs, the fastest land mammals, can often be seen stalking their prey before launching into an explosive chase, while large lion prides dominate the kopjes, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike.

As the golden light of the Serengeti sunset paints the sky, you will arrive at Serenity Lodge, an elegant safari retreat nestled in the wilderness. Here, you can unwind with a refreshing drink before dinner is served under the stars, with the distant calls of hyenas echoing through the night. The sounds of the African bush lull you into a peaceful sleep, preparing you for another day of extraordinary exploration.

Waking up to the sounds of the Serengeti at dawn is an experience like no other. After an early breakfast, you will embark on a morning game drive, taking advantage of the cooler hours when predators are most active. The golden grasslands are often dotted with elephants making their way to watering holes, while herds of giraffes gracefully navigate the acacia trees.

Leaving the Serengeti behind, you will travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, an awe-inspiring landscape that is home to one of Africa’s most unique wildlife experiences. As you approach the Ngorongoro Crater, you will begin the descent into this massive caldera, a geological wonder formed nearly three million years ago after a volcanic eruption. Spanning approximately 260 square kilometers, the crater floor is a self-contained ecosystem supporting over 25,000 animals.

The diversity of wildlife within the crater is astounding. Large herds of buffalo graze alongside zebras and wildebeests, while hippos wallow in the pools and pink flamingos gather along the alkaline lakes. This is one of the few places in Africa where you have a high chance of spotting the endangered black rhinoceros. Elephants, particularly old bulls with impressive tusks, roam the forests, and the crater’s lion population is among the densest in the world.

A picnic lunch will be enjoyed near a hippo pool, offering a scenic and peaceful moment amid the wilderness. The afternoon will be spent exploring more of the crater, with opportunities to witness unique behaviors such as lions hunting or hyenas scavenging.

A picnic lunch will be enjoyed near a hippo pool, offering a scenic and peaceful moment amid the wilderness. The afternoon will be spent exploring more of the crater, with opportunities to witness unique behaviors such as lions hunting or hyenas scavenging.

As the day comes to an end, you will ascend the crater walls and drive back to Karatu, where KLH Resort awaits. After a long day of wildlife encounters, a warm meal and a comfortable bed provide a well-deserved rest.

After a leisurely breakfast at KLH Resort, it is time to bid farewell to Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a short visit to a local market or a coffee plantation to experience a taste of Tanzanian culture before heading to the airport.