11 Days Tanzania Odyssey

Safari Highlights

Cradle of mankind
Ngorongoro Conservation area
Calving of wildebeests
Endless Serengeti plains
Africa’s’ highest Mt. Kilimanjaro
Game drives
Masai beadwork and culture

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival, Arusha Coffee Lodge

The Arusha Coffee Lodge lies cradled in the endless acres of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantation. This exclusive boutique lodge has been designed around the farms’ original plantation homes, radiating the warmth and invitation of the old colonial plantation homes historically distinctive to the coffee plantations. Lunch and or dinner under own arrangement. BB

Days 2-3 Tarangire National Park

After breakfast we drive to Tarangire famous for its huge herds of elephant, a rival to the parks gigantic, squat Baobab trees, one of its most celebrated features; ancient matriarchs, feisty young bulls, and tiny, stumbling calves are ever present to fascinate visitors with their grace, intelligence and majesty. Two nights will be at Tarangire Sopa Lodge hidden among the kopjes and surrounded by ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a game drive this afternoon in one of the most diverse and beautiful parks in Tanzania. Meal plan is full board. FB

Days 4-5 Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Our destination today is Ngorongoro Crater and our home for the two nights is Ngorongoro Serena perched on the jagged rim of the world’s oldest caldera. Created from river-stone and cloaked in indigenous creepers, this superlative lodge blends effortlessly into its surrounds. Enjoy a picnic lunch and a game drive on the crater floor. After an awesome game viewing experience we check into the Lodge for dinner and a welcome rest. Meal plan is full board.

You will have a chance to descend into the crater, one of the few places in Africa where you stand a very good chance of seeing the Big Five in the course of a game drive and have a picnic lunch on the crater floor. This perfect caldera is one of the largest in the world offering a spectacular wildlife haven with over 30 000 animals inhabit the deep crater. All Meals and accommodation at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. LDBB

Days 6-9 Serengeti National Park

Continue to Serengeti defined by countless miles of rolling plains that offer one of the greatest wildlife spectacles as we head to Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp which lies at the centre of the Serengeti within easy reach of the prime wildlife theatres. The camp is in a superb location, set below a huge granite kopje (outcrop) that towers above the camps and set in an area of that is home to the migration for parts of the year and has superb resident game for the remainder. The guest tents have 24-hour electricity, constant hot water, and ensuite bathroom, dressing area, two double four-poster beds and a verandah with double sun bed. We will arrive in the late afternoon for a welcome rest and dinner and meal plan is full board. All Meals and accommodation at Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp. FB

Days 10 Lake Manyara National Park

Our final destination is Lake Manyara Serena Lodge dramatically situated on top of the Mto WA Mbu escarpment, overlooking the vast expanse of the Great Rift Valley. The rooms blend gracefully with the serene natural surroundings. Enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park a beautiful and incredibly diverse park for its size and offering a varied ecosystem, incredible bird life, and breathtaking views. The park is well known for its tree-climbing lions, the only kind of their species in the world who make the ancient mahogany and elegant acacias their home during the rainy season and also home to the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world. Meal plan is full board. All Meals and accommodation at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. FB

Days 1 Transfer to JRO, Departure

After breakfast we drive back to Kilimanjaro for your onward flight where your Tanzanian safari ends.

Featured Accommodation

Arusha Coffee Lodge

Aruha

Lying on the gently rolling foothills that cascade down from the ever-present Mount Meru is the bustling and vibrant town of Arusha. It is here on the outskirts of this town, hidden amongst one of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantations, that you will find Arusha Coffee Lodge, a perfect haven for relaxation either before or after any East African safari.

From the industrious coffee pickers gathering in the harvest to the aromas of the morning brew emanating from the main Plantation House as breakfast is being prepared, Arusha Coffee Lodge is full of sensory experiences that revitalizes the body and soul for the adventures and excitement that lie ahead.

Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Tarangire National Park

Situated in a wooded valley in the north-eastern corner of Tanzania's Tarangire National Park, the 75-room, family-friendly Tarangire Sopa Lodge provides chain hotel-style accommodation in an accessible part of the park. Although the main areas are dated, the recently renovated rooms are pleasantly decorated and comfortable. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming and the lodge is spotlessly clean and energetically managed. Bearing this in mind, we feel that Tarangire Sopa Lodge is a good option for travellers on a bit of a budget who wish to visit this lesser-known park. Built to blend in with the vastness of its surroundings, Tarangire Sopa Lodge lies hidden among the kopjes, ancient baobab and grasses of the Tarangire National Park - home to the greatest concentration of elephants in Africa. Many can be seen around the lodge, allowing visitors a close encounter.

Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Ngorongoro

Nestled high above the plains into the Crater’s jagged rim, cloaked in river stone and indigenous vines, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is barely visible to the naked eye. Framed by arched stone passages and timbered decks, its torch-lit walls are adorned with stylized cave paintings. At the stone heart of the lodge burns a glowing fire, which is kept constantly alight. Rooms are looped around the Crater rim. Each has its own rock-enclosed balcony, and all enjoy completely uninterrupted views of the volcanic amphitheatre far below. Our Ngorongoro hotel lodge is a place that feels as ancient as the Crater itself, yet no modern comfort has been spared in an effort to bring you the best safari adventure in Africa and one of the most unique travel experiences in the world. Explore the Cradle of Mankind at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.

Mbuzi Mawe tented Camp Lodge

Central Serengeti

Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp is set amid the bush and rocky outcrops of the central Serengeti. Mbuze Mawe is well located for exploring the central Serengeti it you're transiting between the north and south of the park. It is also has a spectacular physical location, with its views and giant boulders and outcrops. Although run by a hotel chain, it's small enough to have a much friendlier and personal feel than many of the Serengeti's larger camps, however it's fair to say that the camp itself is a relatively modest set-up.

Lake Manyara Seena Lodge

Lake Manyara National Park

Tanzania’s towering Mto wa Mbu escarpment provides a remarkable backdrop for a one-of-a-kind visit. Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge welcomes you with a peaceful location amidst the rich wildlife and unsurpassed tranquility of Lake Manyara National Park. The lake is home to over 300 migratory birds including flamingoes, long-crested eagles and grey-headed kingfisher; our lodge is designed to mimic this extraordinary birdlife, with an architectural motif featuring swooping avian curves and vibrantly coloured wall frescoes depicting the intricacy of bird migratory patterns.

Tour Inclusions

Luxury accommodation as specified on itinerary
Airport and road Transfers.
Entrance and conservation fees for all reserves as per itinerary
All meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner as per itinerary
Local beverages including teas/coffees, soft drinks, local brand beers, local spirits and house wines
Shared game drives, bush hamper breakfasts or lunches, bush picnics and sundowners
Guided bush walks
Airport and road Transfers.