Following an early breakfast at your lodge you will take a walk through the scattered bush to the Bushmen’s home, accompanied by your guide and a local guide that is able to translate the language of the Hadzabe tribe, which the bushmen belong to. The Hadzabe bushmen live in groups divided into approximately 10 families and they are very welcoming to visitors. You will be able to experience their typical bush life including their unique style of hunting for a variety of game meat as well as rodents, insects, roots and leaves. They sleep in caves, without fear of the wild animals that may pass by the in the night. After spending the morning with the Hadzabe you will head back to your lodge for lunch before heading off to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. No doubt after an early start this morning you will turn yourselves in early following dinner. 

Another early start this morning to descend into the Crater floor for a game drive when the wildlife are most active (don’t worry we always have coffee at the ready!). Here in this wonderful caldera you may see lions, leopard, buffalo, elephant, black rhino, zebra, hippo, wildebeest, hyena and more! Your lunch will be served at the picnic site in the crater- Ngoitoktok swamp- you will be able to eat your lunch alongside the hippos in the pool! Mid-afternoon you will ascend the crater to drive through to Serengeti National Park. 

The Serengeti’s name means ‘endless plains’ – there is definitely plenty to explore. The central region is well known for being a great place to spot big cats as well as plenty of other wildlife. Enjoy a full day game drive in this region, with a lunchbox provided. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight. 

Drive up to the Northern Serengeti region, where the huge herds of wildebeest and zebra are likely to be this time of year. Your driver will communicate with rangers to find out where they are to give you the best chances of witnessing this wildlife spectacle. 

Another full day in the Serengeti to explore the northern region. In case the herds are further west you will have time for a game drive to reach them before returning to overnight. 

Following breakfast at your lodge, hop into the car to drive through to Lake Natron, passing through the Serengeti and some wonderfully remote wilderness areas. You can have the option this evening to climb the still active volano Oldoinyo – Lengai (the mountain of God, for the Maasai living in the area. Additional Cost of US$80 per person). The climb begins shortly before midnight therefore you may wish to have a few hours sleep in the evening, or just settle in your lodge and enjoy the surrounding views (if not climbing). For those taking the trek, be prepared for a steep and challenging hike but rewarded when reaching the summit at sunrise for amazing views. 

Head down to the lake to witness this site famous for flamingo breeding (normally between August – October), or head off on a hike to the waterfalls or surrounding village areas. Your guide may be able to arrange a visit to a Maasai boma if you wish this day (a donation set by the village may be asked, please note not included). We don’t like to guarantee a visit as we don’t want to intrude on their way of life, but if they are happy to welcome guests this day you can learn more about their pastoral way of life. 

Following breakfast at your lodge you will commence your drive back to Arusha/Moshi.