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Signature Safari with Karen and Kim | May 2027 | May 13-22, 2027

May 13 - 22, 2027

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Karen Q. Clark

Clark Custom Travel

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karen@clarkcustomtravel.com

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Overview


10-day Tanzania safari featuring Arusha National Park, the Serengeti, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Crater, and unforgettable cultural experiences.

Trip Details


Drive time notes

Drive times are approximate transit times and do not include wildlife-viewing stops, restroom breaks, shopping, meals, or photo opportunities. Single rooms limited availability - single supplement cost $130

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Single Supplement Signature Safari

Day 1 · Thu, May 13


Welcome to Tanzania

Karibu! (Welcome!) Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you'll complete immigration and baggage claim before being welcomed by our local safari team. From there, you'll enjoy a comfortable transfer to your first lodge, where yo...

Relax at Mount Meru Game Lodge

Arusha-Moshi Road, P.O. Box 507, Usa River, Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania

Relax at Mount Meru Game Lodge Set among lush tropical gardens in the foothills of Mount Meru, this charming lodge offers a peaceful welcome to Tanzania. With beautiful grounds, comfortable accommodations, and opportunities to spot wildlife right ...

Day 2 · Fri, May 14


Gentle Safari in Arusha National Park

Ease into safari with a relaxed game drive through one of Tanzania's most scenic and underrated national parks. Framed by the towering slopes of Mount Meru, Arusha National Park offers a beautiful introduction to East Africa, with giraffes, Cape b...

Optional Guided Walking Safari

Most safaris are experienced from the comfort of a vehicle. This is your chance to step into the African bush on foot. Accompanied by an armed park ranger, you'll experience the sights, sounds, and scale of the landscape in a completely different ...

Journey into the Coffee Highlands

After your morning safari in Arusha National Park, we travel toward the cool, fertile highlands of Karatu. As we climb in elevation, the landscape changes from acacia woodlands to rolling hills, rich farmland, and Tanzania's renowned coffee-growin...

Overnight at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

Surrounded by rolling coffee plantations in the cool highlands of Karatu, this elegant lodge offers a peaceful retreat between safari adventures. Spacious rooms with soaring ceilings, beautiful gardens, and warm hospitality make it an ideal place ...

Day 3 · Sat, May 15


Choose Your Cultural Experience

Choose Your Experience Traditional Hadzabe & Datoga Experience Join members of the Hadzabe tribe as they share their traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle and demonstrate skills that have been passed down for generations. Later, visit the Datoga c...

Custom Kitenge Tailoring Experience

One of the most unique souvenirs of your safari begins today. Visit a local tailor to browse colorful East African Kitenge fabrics and choose the pattern that speaks to you. You'll then be professionally measured so skilled local artisans can crea...

Overnight at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

Surrounded by rolling coffee plantations in the cool highlands of Karatu, this elegant lodge offers a peaceful retreat between safari adventures. Spacious rooms with soaring ceilings, beautiful gardens, and warm hospitality make it an ideal place ...

Day 4 · Sun, May 16


Into the Heart of the Serengeti

Today we journey into one of Africa's most iconic landscapes. Traveling through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the scenery gradually opens into the vast plains of the Central Serengeti, where your first full Serengeti wildlife encounters often ...

Overnight at Lemala Ewanjan

B144, 2002 Serengeti National Park, United Republic of Tanzania

Hidden in a secluded valley in the heart of the wildlife-rich Seronera region, Lemala Ewanjan offers an authentic luxury tented safari experience unlike any other. With just 12 beautifully appointed tents, personalized service, and sweeping views ...

Day 5 · Mon, May 17


Among the Granite Kopjes

Today's safari takes us into the Eastern Serengeti, where ancient granite kopjes rise dramatically from the open plains. These weathered rock formations have shaped the landscape for millions of years, providing shelter for lions, leopards, and co...

Overnight at Lemala Nanyukie

Eastern Serengeti, Serengeti National Park, United Republic of Tanzania

Surrounded by the Serengeti's iconic granite kopjes, Lemala Nanyukie offers one of the most spectacular settings of any safari camp in Tanzania. Wildlife frequently moves through these ancient rock formations, creating an unforgettable backdrop fo...

Day 6 · Tue, May 18


Safari Across Eastern Serengeti

Spend the day exploring one of the Serengeti's quieter and less-traveled regions, where ancient granite kopjes rise dramatically from the open plains. These rocky outcrops create natural vantage points and shelter for lions, leopards, cheetahs, an...

Overnight at Lemala Nanyukie

Eastern Serengeti, Serengeti National Park, United Republic of Tanzania

Surrounded by the Serengeti's iconic granite kopjes, Lemala Nanyukie offers one of the most spectacular settings of any safari camp in Tanzania. Wildlife frequently moves through these ancient rock formations, creating an unforgettable backdrop fo...

Day 7 · Wed, May 19


Into the Wilds of Ndutu Plains

Today's safari takes us south into the Ndutu region, where sweeping grasslands and scattered acacia woodlands create one of Tanzania's richest wildlife habitats. During the Green Season, this area becomes the stage for the Great Migration's calvin...

Overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge

Ngorongoro-Naturschutzgebiet, United Republic of Tanzania

Set beneath ancient acacia trees in the heart of the Ndutu ecosystem, this classic safari lodge offers a warm, intimate atmosphere and exceptional access to one of Tanzania's richest wildlife regions. It's the perfect base for exploring the southe...

Day 8 · Thu, May 20


Safari in Ndutu Plains

Explorie the remarkable Ndutu region, where open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and seasonal lakes create one of Tanzania's richest wildlife ecosystems. During the Green Season, enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra gather here, attracting lions, ...

Climbing into the Crater Highlands

Today's safari leaves the open plains behind as we climb into the cool forests and volcanic highlands surrounding the Ngorongoro Crater. The changing elevation brings fresh scenery, mountain air, and sweeping views as we make our way to one of Tan...

Overnight at Lemala Osonjoi

Lemala Osonjoi Lodge, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, United Republic of

Perched near the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, Lemala Osonjoi offers an elegant retreat before your unforgettable crater safari. Opened in 2025, this beautifully designed lodge combines contemporary luxury with breathtaking highland scenery. After...

Day 9 · Fri, May 21


Safari in Ngorongoro Crater

Today begins before sunrise as we descend into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera—a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called one of Africa's greatest wildlife destinations. The crater's unique ecosystem is home to an extraordinary concentr...

Overnight at Lemala Osonjoi

Lemala Osonjoi Lodge, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, United Republic of

Perched near the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, Lemala Osonjoi offers an elegant retreat before your unforgettable crater safari. Opened in 2025, this beautifully designed lodge combines contemporary luxury with breathtaking highland scenery. After...

Day 10 · Sat, May 22


Collect Your Custom Kitenge Creations

Return to collect your custom Kitenge garments, with time reserved for any final tailoring adjustments. We've intentionally left flexibility in today's schedule, allowing time for last-minute shopping or a visit to a favorite local artisan shop be...

Return to Arusha & Kilimanjaro Airport

As your safari draws to a close, enjoy one final drive through northern Tanzania before beginning your journey home.