Leisurely Tanzania

$17000-$21000/per person

Overview

Your itinerary begins on arrival in Arusha, where you will enjoy an evening at the Arusha Coffee Lodge, an excellent spot for relaxing and adjusting to African time.  Then your Tanzanian safari begins in earnest,  with 4 nights in the Northern Serengeti, at Serengeti Bushtops, where you may have the opportunity to witness  the world's greatest wildlife phenomenon, the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra, as well as enjoying the area's outstanding resident game.   For an extra thrill, take a hot air balloon excursion for a bird's eye view across the landscape (at an additional cost which must be pre-booked) After a flight from the Serengeti to Manyara airstrip, and continue on to Entamanu, also an excellent location from which to visit the crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site.  The caldera formed by this extinct volcano is home to rich landscapes and the largest population of permanent wildlife anywhere in Africa; you'll enjoy a picnic lunch during your visit.   In addition to a day in the crater, guests can enjoy a rim walk or Maasai cultural visit. Finally, you will journey to Chem Chem Lodge, in the heart of Tarangire for a 3 night stay, enjoying game viewing in Tarangire National Park and on the private concession.

DAY
1

At A Glance

  • Meet our representative on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport [JRO]
  • Private road transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha Coffee Lodge (± 45 min)
  • Stay at Arusha Coffee Lodge in a Plantation room for 1 night
  • Breakfast included

Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge

Itinerary Details

Resting at the foot of Mount Meru, the sprawling city of Arusha is known as the safari capital of northern Tanzania. It serves as an excellent base from which to explore the remarkably scenic surrounding area which includes majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as the Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro National Parks. Arusha is a good spot to take a day or two off from the safari circuit as it features a temperate climate and lush surrounds. Visitors can look forward to exploring the wildlife-abundant Serengeti National Park; the magnificent Arusha National Park; and taking on the challenge of climbing Mount Meru, Africa’s fifth highest mountain.
Located in the middle of a verdant coffee plantation, Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge is a sanctuary of aromatic tranquility and a welcome retreat after a long international flight, or the dust and excitement of a thrilling bush safari.Take residence in one of 30 luxury wooden chalets – 12 Plantation Suites and 18 Plantation Rooms – nestled amongst the surrounding gardens and sea of coffee trees.Turning off the road, a tree-lined drive guides you to the warm and inviting main area with its quiet understated aura of luxury. Vibrant gardens, a spa, and a swimming pool await, and a restaurant, Bacchus, and café bistro, 3° South, boast menus to satisfy the most discerning of palates, successfully fusing international culinary prowess with locally-sourced ingredients.

DAY
2-5

At A Glance

  • Private road transfer from Arusha Coffee Lodge to Arusha airport (± 20 mins)
  • Scheduled flight Arusha - Kogatende (± 2 hours)
  • Stay at Serengeti Bushtops in a Tented Room for 4 nights
  • Note: You’ll stay at Roving Bushtops during January – March
  • Daily safari activities included
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and local brand beverages included

Serengeti Bushtops Camp

Itinerary Details

The vast, rolling savannah of the Northern Serengeti, is known as the hub of the great migration. The landscape is characterised by vast stretches of savannah interspersed with acacia trees and riverine woodlands. Wildlife can be seen along the banks of the Mara River and visitors can view the annual spectacle of the half a million migrating wildebeest. Commonly spotted wildlife include: a multitude of plains game such as buffalo, zebra, gazelles, impala, giraffe as well as lion and leopard. Visitors can look forward to bird watching, hot air ballooning, game safaris and guided bush walks.
Serengeti Bushtops is a unique five star safari experience within Tanzania’s glorious Serengeti. Imagine returning from safari and watching the sun set from the comfort of your tent’s private hot tub. Consider the thrill of watching the annual migration thunder across the mighty Mara River. Or simply revel in the thought of being pampered by your butler, before enjoying our fabulous cooking in the comfort of our restaurant. This combination of safari adventure and first class facilities has delivered Serengeti Bushtops’ unwavering promise of Wild Luxury ever since June 2010. Game drives are conducted in open 4×4’s and are accompanied by a professional ranger and a local spotter. Facilities include an infinity pool, a bar and a lounge with fireplace.

DAY
6-8

At A Glance

  • Scheduled flight Kogatende – Manyara airstrip (90 mins)
  • Transfer to Entamanu Ngorongoro
  • Stay at Entamanu Ngorongoro in a Tented Room for 3 nights
  • Full-day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater included
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and local brand beverages included

Entamanu Ngorongoro

Itinerary Details

Located in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse wildlife, which makes it one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, this UNESCO-listed crater is said to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Visitors can look forward to spotting the world-renowned Big Five and a host of other wildlife species including large herds of zebra and wildebeest. It is famed as one of Tanzania’s best tourist attractions offering visitors an array of wonderful activities including excellent bird watching, trekking, wildlife viewing, mountain biking and visiting a local Maasai village. Don’t miss the opportunity to jump on an excursion to the magnificent Olduvai Gorge.
Perched high on the wild side of the Ngorongoro Crater rim, Nomad’s Entamanu Ngorongoro is a thoughtfully designed refuge in this elemental place, from which to explore the unique highland environment. Surrounded by the soaring peaks of dormant volcanic hills and the ebb and flow of Maasai pastoralist life, this is a place to explore beyond the hustle and bustle of the tourist trail. Not only to visit the Crater, but to understand it as part of a wider environment. Seven large en-suite tents, two of which are family units made cosy with heaters, warm textiles and sheepskin look across the iconic Crater view, with a backdrop of ancient acacia trees. The style here is as unique as the location – everything carefully handcrafted locally to the highest standard.

DAY
9-11

At A Glance

  • Travel overland with your private guide and vehicle to Little Chem Chem (± 2 hours)
  • Stay at Chem Chem Lodge in a Tented Room for 3 nights
  • Daily safari activities included
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and local brand beverages included

Chem Chem Lodge

Itinerary Details

Sandwiched between the endless savannas of Tarangire National Park and the bird-rich waters of Lake Manyara National Park, Chem Chem lies in the renowned migration corridor. This concession covers over 20,000 hectares of Tanzanian wilderness characterized by vast grasslands dotted with ancient baobab trees and inhabited by diverse wildlife including herds of elephant, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, impalas, and over 400 species of bird. Visitors can look forward to dining under the African night sky, day and night wildlife safaris, and visiting a traditional Maasai village. Other popular activities including: horse riding, bird watching, fishing, guided bush walks, 4×4 trails, hiking, picnicking, and game drives.
On the eastern edge of Lake Manyara lies a place of unending loveliness. Here is Chem Chem Lodge, ‘the sunset camp’, luxurious without being lavish. You arrive and immediately feel an affinity with the space, the silence, the serenity. You feel the echoes of a vintage safari lodge as urban stresses melt away.
The spacious eight tent-style suites (100 m­²) offer ultra-luxurious accommodation under the immense African skies. Natural textures and surfaces such as wood, canvas, cotton and lava rock convey a sense of merging with your surrounds. Fall asleep in the softest bed linen to the distant laugh of a hyena, the click of crickets, a nightjar’s call. Awake to the sounds of the wilderness stretching and yawning.

DAY
12

At A Glance

  • Scheduled flight Chem Chem to Arusha

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