17 Days: Best of Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Ruaha, Katavi, Tanganyika, Chimpanzees of Gombe

We assume you will be landing with an early morning flight in Kilimanjaro airport. When you will be picked up and drive to the Ndutu migration crossing and calving area. (Ngorongoro and Serengeti border), Perhaps head for a game drive towards the Camp, Ndutu area, which forms part of the northern section of Ngorongoro and stretches to the unfenced southern reaches of the Serengeti, Ndutu is an important part of the ecosystem, in particular the short grass plains which provide calving grounds for wildebeest and the big herd’s animals in their hundreds of thousands, with predators including lions, cheetah, hyenas, and jackals closely following. Ndutu is also famous for its resident game, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, genets, striped hyenas, elephants, impala, hartebeest, giraffes, dikdik, and reedbucks which can be viewed throughout the year. This is their home pastureland, polluted with elephants, bird and the only place of any protracted residence. Dinner & overnight stay at Ndutu Migration Camps (Soft drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bed)

Another stunning day to experience, Calving and wildlife in the Ndutu area, continue following the Migrations to witness the fertile plains turn into the calving ground and nursery for the Great Migration. The season attracts hordes of predators preying on vulnerable young wildebeest, zebra, and antelopes. Watching the circle of life take its course will be an unforgettable experience etched for life.Dinner & overnight stay at Ndutu Migration Camps (Soft drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bed)

Early morning, you will be driven to Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day stunning tour, and beyond wildlife experience, one of Africa's premier attractions, the Ngorongoro Crater is a worldrenowned wonder and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Game Drive at this area features the 610m-deep crater which was formed 3 million years ago due to a large volcano exploding and collapsing, creating a natural amphitheater. Here, it is home to over 30,000 animals, and you have a chance to witness the big five in their natural habitat. Late noon (at ist at 2h30) you will be driving to Dodoma via Manyara, Babati, and Kondoa Meals & overnight at Royal Village or a Similar hotel. (Soft drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bed)

No rush, after breakfast, you will be driving to Iringa, with in-route sightseeing and at Mtera Dam as the large hydroelectric dam in the center of the Rift Valley at the confluence of the Great Ruaha and Kisigo Rivers. Enjoy the natural, and local live events, sightseeing, and auctions, all the way to Iringa. Special Myama Choma & Delicious Local Dishes Meals & overnight at Iringa Sunset Lodge or Similar. (Soft drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bed)

After breakfast, you will drive to Ruaha National Park for a full-day game drive. Dinner and overnight at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge (Soft drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bed)

Departure for morning and afternoon game drive in Ruaha National Park. Picnic Lunch Dinner and overnight at Iringa Sunset Lodge (Soft drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bed)

No rush, after breakfast, you will be driving to Makambako with in-route culture and local tour all the way from Ruaha with lunch in Iringa, and then continue with local and social life experience, late evening, you will have options, to experience local life at evening and night. Dinner and overnight at Inoga Hotel or Similar (Soft drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bed)

After breakfast, you will be driving to Kitulo National Park “Garden of God” the home to varieties of flowers, birds, and wildlife. After the picnic lunch, you will be heading to Mbeya with shortstop and experience, and then continue in-route village and local life experience. Dinner and overnight at Hill View Hotel Lodge (Soft drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bed)

After breakfast, you will be guided for a full-day excursion tour at Lake Ngozi, God Bridge, waters falls, and German Boma. Culture and local life experience. Dinner and overnight at Hill View Hotel Lodge (Soft drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bed)

After breakfast, you will be driven to Lake Tanganyika via Tunduma Tanzania and Zambia border for a short tour, lunch at Sumbawanga, then continue to Chala for a diverted road to Kipili village. Overnight at Lake Shore Lodge- Lawn Bandas (Soft drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bed)

Full day at leisure at Lake Tanganyika, with several options for activities, diving, snorkeling, village tour, sunset cruise, Overnight at Lake Shore Lodge- Lawn Bandas. (Soft drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bed)

No rush, enjoy your breakfast at the lake shore and board your safari car for the drive to Katavi National Park via local villages with en-route sightseeing. Arrival for the afternoon game drive Overnight at Katavi Tarapa Bandas, (Soft drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bed)

After breakfast, you will be guided for a full-day game drive in Katavi. Picnic Lunch or hot lunch Overnight at Katavi Tarapa Bandas, (Soft drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bed)

No rush, after breakfast, you will be driving to Kigoma with in-route natural, culture and local tour all the way from Katavi with lunch in Uvinza, and then continue with local and social life experience, late evening, you will have options, to experience local life at evening and night Overnight at Sunset Vistal Hotel or Similar (Soft drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bed)

after breakfast, you will be transferred to Kibirizi fish marketing and can factor.Boarding at dhow boat to Gombe National Park” the home to chimpanzees, for half-day trekking and hiking with chimps Leisure, overnight at Gombe Tanapa Bandas (Soft drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bed)

Early morning chimps’ life experience trekking, Hot lunch with leisure at the lake shore, free time, or return to the forest for afternoon trekking. Late evening you will be transferred by boat back to Kigoma, late evening, you will have options, to experience local life in the evening and at night. Refreshments, relaxation, dinner, and overnight at Sunset Vistal Hotel or Similar (Soft drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bed)

Early transfer to Kigoma airport for flight to Dar es Salaam, you will be met and assisted by another driver for connection to international flight as scheduled.