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Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO):
Upon landing at JRO, you will be welcomed by our representative in the arrivals hall after clearing immigration and customs. Look out for a sign with your name or group name. Assistance will be provided with luggage and any immediate needs.

 

Road Transfer to Airport Planet Lodge:
A short 20-minute private transfer takes you from the airport to Airport Planet Lodge. Along the way, enjoy your first glimpses of northern Tanzania’s open countryside and distant mountain views. Bottled water will be provided, and your driver/guide will be happy to answer questions and offer an introduction to the region.

 

Overnight Stay – Airport Planet Lodge:
Set in lush gardens just minutes from the airport, Airport Planet Lodge offers a peaceful and convenient start to your journey. After check-in, unwind on your veranda, cool off in the pool, or simply relax after your flight. Dinner is served at the lodge’s restaurant, featuring a mix of fresh local and international dishes.

Morning at Airport Planet Lodge:
After a restful night, enjoy breakfast in the gardens of Airport Planet Lodge before beginning your safari adventure.

 

Road Transfer to Arusha Airport:
At 09:10, our representative will meet you at reception and assist with your luggage. You will then be transferred by road about15 minutes to Kilimanjaro Airport for your domestic flight.

 

Flight to the Serengeti (Lamai Region):
Board your scheduled light aircraft flight to the northern Serengeti (2–3 hours with possible short stops). From the air, take in stunning views of the Rift Valley, volcanic peaks, and endless savannah.

 

Arrival in Lamai, Serengeti National Park:
On landing, you will be met by your safari guide and transferred to camp with a game drive en route.

 

Accommodation – Asilia Ubuntu Camp:
Stay at Asilia Ubuntu Camp, an intimate tented retreat with sweeping views across the northern plains—perfectly positioned for the wildebeest migration.

 

Afternoon & Evening:
After settling in, head out for your first game drive in the Lamai Wedge, a dramatic landscape of kopjes, rivers, and plains alive with wildlife. Return for dinner under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of the Serengeti.

In the far northern reaches of the Serengeti, the Lamai Wedge offers a front‑row seat to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth. Here, between July and October, the vast herds of the Great Migration gather, driven by ancient instinct and the promise of greener pastures.

 

From your camp, you’ll venture out each day to witness the drama unfold: endless lines of wildebeest and zebra flowing across golden plains, their hooves drumming the earth like distant thunder. Along the Mara River’s winding bends, the tension builds as herds mass on the banks, testing the waters before plunging in—some making it across, others falling prey to crocodiles lying in wait.

 

It is a raw, breathtaking experience where every moment is alive with possibility: lions watching from the grass, cheetahs pacing the open flats, elephants moving calmly through the chaos. In Lamai, the migration is not just a sight to behold—it is a feeling, a pulse of life that connects you deeply to this wild, untamed corner of Africa.

After days immersed in the golden savannahs and dramatic river crossings of the Serengeti, your journey takes a striking turn. You’ll board a light aircraft and watch as the vast plains fall away beneath you, replaced by glimmering waters and emerald-green islands scattered across the expanse of Lake Victoria. Your destination is Rubondo Island—a remote, forested sanctuary where time seems to slow and nature reigns undisturbed.

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On landing at the island airstrip, you’ll be met by your guide from Asilia Rubondo Island Camp and transferred to the lodge. Tucked within ancient forest and overlooking the lake, the camp is a haven of tranquility, with just a handful of cottages hidden among the trees.

 

After settling in and enjoying a leisurely lunch, you’ll set out on your first gentle activity—perhaps a guided forest walk or a boat safari along the shoreline. Look out for the flashes of vibrant birdlife, the occasional sitatunga stepping quietly from the reeds, or hippos surfacing with a grunt.

 

As the afternoon light softens, return to camp for sundowners by the water’s edge, followed by dinner under a canopy of stars, with the soft sounds of the forest as your evening soundtrack.

Tomorrow, the deeper adventures begin—trekking into the forest in search of the island’s wild chimpanzees and discovering the hidden secrets of this remarkable sanctuary.

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This morning begins with an early wake‑up call and the soft chorus of the forest greeting the day. After a hearty breakfast, you set out with expert guides and trackers into the dense emerald canopy of Rubondo Island.

 

The trek itself is part of the adventure—following narrow trails woven through towering figs and mahoganies, pausing to listen for distant calls or the rustle of leaves that signal movement ahead. Your guides read the forest with practiced eyes, noting knuckle prints in the soft earth, freshly nibbled fruit, or broken branches that hint at the chimps’ path.

 

When you finally encounter them, the world seems to fall silent. You might glimpse a mother cradling her young, juveniles tumbling playfully through the vines, or a dominant male perched high, watching with calm authority. Time slows as you observe their remarkably human gestures, their expressive eyes, their complex social interactions.

 

It is a rare and humbling experience—to be a guest in their world, to witness their lives unfolding in the wild. As you make your way back to camp, the forest feels alive in a new way, and you carry with you the quiet magic of having met one of our closest relatives in their own untamed home.

After breakfast and a leisurely morning soaking up the last moments on Rubondo, you’ll board the only afternoon flight off the island at 15:15. As your aircraft lifts over the expanse of Lake Victoria, the island’s lush canopy fades into memory, giving way to the mosaic of plains, lakes, and escarpments that define northern Tanzania.

 

After approximately two hours in the air, you’ll touch down at Lake Manyara Airstrip, gateway to one of the most scenic regions in the Great Rift Valley. The landscape here shifts from groundwater forests and acacia woodlands to open plains where giraffes, elephants, and antelope roam beneath the towering escarpment.

 

Your guide will meet you at the airstrip for a scenic 1.5-2 hour drive to Little Chem Chem, a private concession nestled between Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park. This peaceful sanctuary offers a more intimate experience of the wild — elephants wandering through the fever trees, lions calling at dusk, and sunsets that set the baobabs aglow.

 

Spend the evening surrounded by the stillness of the bush. Enjoy sundowners by the fire, dine beneath a canopy of stars, and fall asleep to the sounds of the wilderness — the perfect prelude to tomorrow’s exploration of the Lake Manyara–Tarangire ecosystem.

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​Overnight Stay – Little Chem Chem Lodge

Day at Little Chem Chem

 

Wake to the sounds of the bush and enjoy breakfast overlooking the plains. This morning, explore the Chem Chem private concession, part of the wildlife corridor linking Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks. Game drives and guided walks reveal elephants, giraffes, and zebra moving through acacia woodland and open grassland.

 

Return to camp for lunch and time to relax — perhaps by the pool or on your veranda watching wildlife drift past.

 

In the afternoon, head out again for a sundowner drive or an optional visit to a local Maasai community. As the sun sets over Lake Burunge, enjoy a drink in hand while the Rift Valley escarpment glows in the evening light.

 

Back at Little Chem Chem, dinner is served under the stars, followed by a peaceful night surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning at Little Chem Chem, taking in your final views of the baobab-studded plains and the peaceful atmosphere of the Burunge–Manyara landscape.

 

Your guide will transfer you to the Chem Chem airstrip, just a 15-minute drive from the lodge, for your onward flight. At 12:05, board your flight to Kilimanjaro Airport, a scenic journey that traces the Rift Valley and the foothills of Mount Meru before landing at 12:20 p.m.

 

On arrival, you’ll be met by our Africa Untamed driver-partner, who will transfer you to Airport Planet Lodge, located a short drive from the airport.

Spend the rest of the day at leisure — relax by the pool, enjoy a refreshing drink in the gardens, or simply unwind before your onward travels. Dinner and  perhaps overnight at the lodge.

Depending on your international departure time, you may pause at Airport Planet Lodge (20 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport) for a day room. Here you can rest, refresh, and enjoy light meals before your transfer to the airport for check-in.

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At the airport, your check-in formalities will be handled with ample time, leaving you a quiet moment to reflect on your journey: the golden plains of the Serengeti, the remote forests of Rubondo, and the timeless beauty of Manyara.

 

As your flight lifts into the night sky, the lights of northern Tanzania fade beneath you—carrying memories of wild places, rare encounters, and the warm spirit of East Africa. Karibu tena—you are always welcome back.