Meet our local representative on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha Hotel (approximately 45 minutes)
Arusha Hotel - In the heart of this historical town, lays the well-renowned Arusha Hotel. A sparkling renaissance of its old self, where timeless elegance, luxurious facilities and personalized services are combined to create an unforgettable experience. The hotel offers 65 rooms including executive twins with 2 queen size beds, executive singles with a single queen size, deluxe rooms with a king size and suites with king size four poster beds. Some rooms over look the gardens whilst others overlook the bustling town. These rooms are ideal for families, business travelers, group and incentive travel or simply for those craving a little luxury before and after their safari. All guest rooms include the following facilities: a direct dial telephone with a data port for internet access, writing desk, hairdryer, mineral water, electronic safe and tea / coffee making facilities. At the Arusha, you will find yourself tempted by the wide variety of international, local, and asian dishes. Choosing will be anything but easy. The Porinis Terrace, Parachichis lounge and Hataris Tavern are great dining and cocktail venues where you can enjoy a leisurely meal, the convenience of a quick bite or the relaxation of a drink after a long, hard day. With long sprawling landscaped gardens to meander through, the Arusha Hotels heated swimming pool is a great way to relax and unwind after the safari. Busy on weekends with high teas and jazz bands, it’s a place not to be missed. Well-versed staff members bring outstanding hospitality to the property with their excellent service and knowledge.
Transfer from Arusha Hotel to Arusha Airport (approximately 30 minutes)
Tanganyika Flying Company flight Arusha – Manyara (approximately 25 minutes)
Road transfer from Manyara Airstrip to Gibbs Farm (approximately 1 hour)
Day 3 – Full day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Here, at the entrance to the Highlands, midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, five kilometres from the village of Karatu, is Gibb's Farm. Gibb's Farm is an oasis of green, calm and beauty, in a landscape that can often be parched, dry and dusty. The Farm offers 20 twin rooms with en suite bathrooms set among the gardens. The main facilities, consisting of a sitting room, reading room, dining room (which serves fresh, home-cooked meals), bar and gift shop, are situated in the old farmhouse. In cooler evenings, relax by the fireside, but most of the time you will want to be outside, enjoying the gardens, the view or the night sky. When you are ready, come in for dinner. Coffee is grown, processed and roasted on the farm and a vast ten-acre fruit and organic vegetable garden provides nearly all the fruit and vegetables to the guests, who wake up to fresh coffee, a multitude of flowers and breathtaking views. Dinner begins at 7:30 every night with a set four -course meal served to your table. Always included is homemade bread and rolls, an interesting starter such as banana rice, followed by soup and then a main course of meat, three different farm fresh vegetables and a green salad. Don't forget to save room for desert, followed by tea or Gibb's Farm coffee! Gibb’s Farm provides a welcome stop on any safari, and a base from which to enjoy the many activities available in the foothills of the Ngorongoro Crater. Even if your stay is short, find time for a gentle walk or tour of the gardens.
Tanganyika Flying Company Manyara – Kogatende (approximately 1 hour)
&Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas reaches far beyond the bounds of the traditional Tanzanian safari – the camp goes where the animals are. Intimate tents move around the Serengeti, keeping as close as possible to either the Migration or resident game. Gain a sense of true remoteness and complete solitude as you experience the heartbeat of the African continent. Witness the limitless Serengeti plains, game-rich and dotted with graceful acacia trees, and enjoy up close and personal encounters with Africa’s wilderness, hosted by experienced guides. This is the ultimate Tanzanian camping safari, in legendary fully-serviced style, comfort and elegance. It is available on a nightly basis, allowing guests to combine it with further nights at other unique Tanzanian lodges. Sense heightened romance and sheer luxury in tented wilderness camps, proudly featuring Tanzania’s largest and most spacious mobile en suite tents. With a hint of Bedouin character, these tents boast romantic sweeps of canvas, in a rich palette of warm savannah colours: chocolate, suede and espresso. Finely crafted finishes complete the ambience, with custom made Indian rugs, crisp percale linens, sparkling crystal, shiny silver. Each tent comes with chic ensuite facilities, separate w.c.’s and romantic alfresco bucket showers. Complete with personalised private butler service, enjoy delicious Pan-African and traditional bush cuisine. With maximum five guests per open safari vehicle, window seats are guaranteed on your twice daily game drives. Only using private campsites, these migratory camps are intimate and exclusive, with just four tents per campsite. The campsite situated at AndBeyond Klein's Camp will feature six tents and will also offer night drives on the private concession. This is the soul of Africa – no electricity and no running water – lose yourself in the relaxing solitude of the mighty Serengeti, far from civilisation. A life changing, intimate experience that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
Tanganyika Flying Company flight Kogatende – Zanzibar (approximately 2 hours)
Transfer from Zanzibar Airport to The Palms Hotel
The Palms is a luxury resort situated along an unspoiled white beach on the East Coast of Zanzibar. It is the island’s only boutique hotel and offers the facilities of a five star private resort. The hotel is family owned and the hosts have thought of everything to make their guests’ stay exceptional. There are six massive villas available; each with all the comforts one could ask for (even a DVD lending facility, free of charge! The rooms are fully air-conditioned and offer a stylish retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Each room has a private beach Banda with a thatched roof, mattress and sun beds – ideal for a quiet afternoon on the beach with the wind in your hair. Dining is an experience in itself and takes place in an old-styled dining room, adjacent to the resort’s spice inspired evening bar. Jazz music and candlelight create a romantic ambience and adds to the dining experience. The resort has its own spa, The Palms Sanctuary (the first on Zanzibar) which offers a variety of treatments to counter the negative effects of modern living. A professional therapist is available to bring relief to tired hands, feet and bodies. All massages, treatments and facials are performed with high quality skin care products and make use of therapies that range from western to exotic oriental. All pampering is carried out in a quiet and private setting. Should the treatment you require not be available at The Palms Sanctuary, their nearby sister facility, the Frangipani Spa will be more than happy to accommodate you. While the resort doesn’t offer its own diving, sports and water sports facilities, activities such as tennis, windsurfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, and even shopping for antiques, souvenirs and African arts & crafts is offered at Breezes, their sister resort. These can easily be booked through hotel reception. The blue mosaic swimming pool is a popular venue for relaxation, as its poolside loggia and driftwood bar is only a few steps away and serves cocktails all day long (the resort also offers fresh fruit throughout the day). There are various private spots in and around the resort that offer an escape from the typical commotion of civilization.
