The beauty of Africa must be seen to be believed.
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The beauty of Africa must be seen to be believed.
Explore our Programs.
Best of Tanganyika
A soulful safari experience. 7 days and 6 nights.
Program includes: Game Drives in Tarangire, Manayara & Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Guided Bush walk to Lake Burunge, Market visit Karatu, Coffee farm walk. Accommodation portfolio of choice: Tanganyika Wilderness Camps.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport - transfer to Arusha town for overnight.
Overnight at Kahawa House on Bed&Breakfast Basis.
Depart with your naturalist driver guide with picnic-lunch to Tarangire National park; Tanzania’s third largest National Park & Sanctuary for elephants. Game drives inside the National Park. In the afternoon continue to you camp for dinner & overnight.
Overnight at Burunge Tented Lodge on Full Board basis.
In the morning part-take in a guided bush walk to Lake Burunge. Continue with picnic lunch to Lake Manayra National Park for Game Drives. With the Lake on its east and the Manyara escarpment to its west.
This park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats – acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab strewn cliffs, algae streaked hot springs, swamps and the lake itself. In the afternoon contiune to Karatu to visit the market and surroundings.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Farmhouse, Farm House Valley or Tloma Lodge on Full Board Basis.
After breakfast depart with picnic-lunch to Central Serengeti. The drive leads through Ngorongoro Highlands with a stop at Olduvai Gorge to visit the Musuem. In the aftertoon first Game Drive in Serengeti National Park.
Overnight at Serengeti Kati Kati Camp on Full Board Basis
Morning and afternoon Game Drives in Serengeti National Park. Serengeti forms together with Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve; Africa’s most famous wildlife park. The annual wildebeest migration (coined the great migration) through both of these parks, is the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than million animals following the rain. The game viewing doesn’t end here: large prides of lions, elephants and giraffes in the grasslands, gazelles and elands just to mention a few. In the afternoon return to your camp and enjoy a private sundowner with your group.
Overnight: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp on Full Board Basis
In the morning depart with picnic-lunch to Ngorongoro Crater. Descent into the Crater to view game on the vast grasslands of the crater-floor. Spectacular animal life can be found throughout the year due to the permanent availability of grass and water. Local wildlife includes black manned lion, the highly endangered black rhino, wildebeest, zebra, elephant, hippo, jackal and hyena. In the afternoon continue to Karatu.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Farmhouse, Farm House Valley or Tloma Lodge on Full Board Basis
After breakfast guided farm walk with an introduction to the cultivation of coffee. Return with picnic-lunch to Arusha with arrival in the early afternoon.
Drop-off Arusha airport or Kilimanjaro Airport.
Wildlife & Wilderness
For the nature lovers and passionate photographers. 12 days and 11 nights.
Program includes: Game Drives in Tarangire and Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Guided Bush walk at Lake Burunge shores, Mto wa Mbu Village & Karatu Cultural Tour. Lake Eyasi visit to the Hadzabe & Datoga tribes. Choice of a Guided walk to the Elephant caves or Coffee farm-walk. Accommodation portfolio of choice: Tanganyika Wilderness Camps.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport & transfer to Arusha for overnight.
Overnight at Kahawa House on Bed&Breakfast Basis.
After breakfast, meet & great with other trip participants and begin your Wildlife & Wilderness program with a short briefing from you guide/driver.
Depart Arusha Town with picnic-lunch box to Tarangire National park for game drives. Following your explorations of this parks varying vegetation.
Overnight at Burunge Tented Logde on Full Board Basis.
On your second day of game drives, delve into the medium & tall grasslands of Tarangire as you seak-out the rewardingly diverse range of species in-habitating these secluded plains. From the baobab-dotted bushland, riverine woodlands, seasonal flood plains, rocky hilltop vegetation and deep abyss vegetation, Tarangire National Park has so much to offer.
Overnight at Burunge Tented Logde on Full Board Basis.
In the early morning, walk to the shores of Lake Burunge before departing to take in the daily ritual of the rural African life. Cross the floor of the Great Rift Valley neighbouring Lake Manyara National Park, en-route to Karatu. Traverse through Mto Wa Mbu or Karatu Town mingling with the villagers at the local market; shopping & bargaining for bolts of cloth, craft and local produce. In the afternoon visit a school (subject to holidays) then drive up the escarpment to Lake Eyasi to arrive at your camp & relax for the evening.
Overnight at Kisima Tented Camp or Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge on Full Board Basis
After breakfast depart for the Hadzabe experience; a cross-cultural rendezvous with the nomadic bushmen “Wa Hadzabe”. Spend time participating in the morning routine of their settlement; learning the tribes methods of gathering roots, tubers & wild fruits in the rugged landscapes in-which they inhabit. Observe the hunting techniques still practised by the tribe with bow & arrow; as your local guide interprets & details the traditions of these bushmens’ daily lives.
OPTIONAL: In the afternoon visit the Datoga people, a semi-nomadic pastoralist tribe who migrated into the area seeking rich grazing land many decades ago. To date the Datoga have resisted the cultural influence of neighbouring tribes - their women still wear local fat-treated goatskin gowns & beautify their face & body thru scarification. Learning about their customs is truly fascinating.
Overnight at Kisima Tented Camp or Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge on Full Board Basis
Leave Lake Eyasi to Karatu, in the afternoon choose either a hike to the elephant caves or alternatively enjoy a guided walking tour of the coffee farm plantation.
Overnight at Tloma Lodge, Farmhouse Valley or Ngorongoro Farmhouse on Full Board Basis.
After an early breakfast, drive to the entrance gate of the Nogorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Crater. The lush ecosystem of Ngorongoro Crater offers a large variety of animals due to the permanent availability of vegetation & water. Be on the look-out for the ‘Big Five’ - the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant & buffalo. Return to your lodge for the evening.
Overnight at Tloma Lodge, Farmhouse Valley or Ngorongoro Farmhouse on Full Board Basis.
En-route to Serengeti National Park, visit one of the world’s & Tanzania’s most important paleoanthropogical sites in furthering our understanding of early human evolution. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979, Olduvai (also known as Oldupai) Gorge is referred to as the ‘cradle of mankind’ bearing some of the earliest signs of human life preserved in volcanic rock. Continue towards a Masaai Village & interact with the local people within their Masaai Boma (home) before heading to your camp for the evening.
Overnight at Serengeti Kati Kati on Full Board Basis.
Enjoy three days of game drives in Serengeti National Park. Home to the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth - the great migration of wildebeest and zebra.Chance the migration as they instinctively vibrate across the seaming endless plains following the seasonal rains. The wonder does not end here; sight an impressive population of lion, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, and birds in the park too.
Overnight at Serengeti Kati Kati on Full Board Basis.
Enjoy one last game drive in the Serengeti before departing for Arusha by road. Have lunch en-route & arrive in Arusha Town at approximately 5pm. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or your departure point. Kwaheri & end of services.
Unforgettable Tanzania
Discover the wild. Experience the culture.
9 days & 8 nights
Program includes: Game Drives in Manyara, Serengeti and Tarangire National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Guided Bush walk at Tarangire Region, at Lake Eyasi and visit to the Hadzaba and Datoga tribe. Choice of a Guided Bicycle tour, walk tour or Tuk Tuk in Mto wa Mbu. Accommodation portfolio of choice: Tanganyika Wilderness Camps. Local Visit to Emusoi Educational Project.
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, Meet & Great and Transfer from the airport to Arusha Town.
Overnight at Kahawa House on Bed&Breakfast Basis.
In the morning start to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy the sites of the Manyara Lake on its east and the Manyara Escarpment to its west. Savour the day with Game Drives. Lunch in Manyara Serena Lodge. In the afternoon opt for one of the following cultural activities: Tuk Tuk sighting, Walking tour or Bicycle tour at Mto wa Mbu village.
Overnight at Tloma Lodge, Farm House Valley or Ngorongoro Farmhouse on Full Board basis.
After breakfast depart to Serengeti National Park, through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Experience Game viewing en route before arriving for lunch at your camp.
Overnight at Serengeti Kati Kati on Full Board Basis.
Enjoy full day of Game Drives in Serengeti National Park. The vast, seemingly endless plains are inhabited during the world-renowned great migration by enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra. Worry not! - The Game Viewing does not end here, as there is plenty more to site: Elephants, Giraffes, Lions, Leopards and Cheetahs.
Overnight at Serengeti Kati Kati on Full Board Basis
After an early breakfast depart for the Entrance Gate of Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Crater. Ngorongoro Crater offers a large variety of animals due to the permanent availability of grass and water. Watch out for the BIG FIVE - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. Continue to your Lodge for a private dinner.
Overnight: Tloma Lodge, Farm House Valley or Ngorongoro Farmhouse on Full Board Basis
After breakfast depart for Lake Eyasi; a dry area of desolate beauty, which offers a great natural and cultural experience. This area is home to the Hadzabe Bushmen; a nomadic tribe that hangs tenaciously on their hunting and gathering life style. Learn about the tribes hunting techniques and participate in the daily routines within their settlement.
In the afternoon visit the semi-nomadic pastoralisation Datoga People in their traditional mud-hut. The women are decorated with beautifying facial scarification and the young and fierce warriors stand guard over their herd. Return to Karatu in the late afternoon.
Overnight at Tloma Lodge, Farmhouse Valley or Ngorongoro Farmhouse on Full Board Basis
Depart with picnic-lunch for Game Drives at Tarangire National Park. During the dry season from July to October the Tarangire River presents the only water source inside the National Park and animals like elephants, giraffes, zebra, buffalo and many more gather around the river. Of course, the predators are not far away!
Overnight at Maramboi Tented Camp on Full Board Basis & Local Drinks
In the morning enjoy a guided Bush Walk to the Manyara Lake Shore. Although Game Viewing is often more difficult on foot sightings, the experience can still be incredibly rewarding. Transfer to Arusha for Lunch and in the afternoon visit Emusoi Educational Project* (focused on the education of Masai Girls)*.
Overnight at Rivertrees Country Inn on Half Board Basis
Transfer to Arusha airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport.