Tanzania Trip
Tour overview
10 Days
Duration
The Kilimanjaro Golf and Wildlife Estate,Tarangire National Park, Karatu and Eastern Serengeti
Tour Destination
| Accommodation | Destination | Basis | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Hamerkop House by Lemala |
The Kilimanjaro Golf and Wildlife Estate |
FB |
2 Nights |
|
Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge |
Tarangire National Park |
FB |
2 Nights |
|
Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro |
Karatu |
FB |
2 Nights |
|
Lemala Nanyukie Lodge |
Eastern Serengeti |
FB |
3 Nights |
Key
B&B: Bed and Breakfast
FB: Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day by Day Program
Day 1
Arrive into Kilimanjaro International Airport, after clearing customs and Immigration formalities you will be met by your driver guide and transfer to the Lodge for overnight.
Tucked between Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru, the Kilimanjaro Golf and Wildlife Estate comprises an 18-hole championship golf course together with a real estate development set within an area of outstanding natural beauty. The estate is situated on over 400 hectares of African bush, approximately 25 kilometres from the tourism stopover of Arusha, and a similar distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
The beauty of Tanzania’s northern highlands provides the spectacular setting for this estate. Surrounded by the Maasai Steppe, and the great ridges of the ancient Eastern Arc chain: the Pare, Usambara and Blue Mountains, there are incredible views from every angle.
This is the newest and most striking addition to Africa’s great golfing estates and offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy a wildlife safari, horse riding adventures, cultural tours, and even helicopter tours.
Overnight: Hamerkop House by Lemala ( Click to Read More )
This beautiful private house is managed exclusively by Lemala Camps and Lodges. This private house is located on a wildlife and golf estate, Kiligolf, situated halfway between Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha, and offers a great place to start or finish your safari.
It is perfect for couples, families or small groups travelling together. Each bedroom is en suite with a private verandah and lounge. The house can be taken on a private exclusive use basis or shared and can be booked on full board or all-inclusive basis.
Arusha is the gateway to some of Tanzania’s best national parks, and Hamerkop House a great way to recover from the rigours of your journey to Africa – or to sit and reminisce on your adventures before starting your journey home, start your safari experience. Access to Tanzania’s only championship golf course means guests can enjoy a relaxing and incredibly scenic round under the shadow of both Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Hamerkop House by Lemala, The Kilimanjaro Golf and Wildlife Estate
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Day 2
Following breakfast, with a picnic lunch depart for coffee tour, The visitor will take a walk through the coffee plantation and learn how coffee is planted until it is harvested. You will get the opportunity to visit a local home were you will learn the whole process of preparing coffee in a traditional way.
You then have the chance to taste a cup of homemade coffee that you prepared on your own. then take a short walk to Lake Duluti for canoeing, later return back to the lodge for leisure, dinner and overnight.
Hamerkop House by Lemala, The Kilimanjaro Golf and Wildlife Estate
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Day 3
Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge, Tarangire National Park
Following breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, lunch at the Lodge, Enjoy an afternoon game drive, meals and overnight at the Lodge. Tarangire National Park, situated within Tanzania’s spectacular Manyara Region, is an awe-inspiring national park comprising of granite ridges, river valleys, mixed vegetative landscapes, and free-roaming wildlife.
During the annual dry season, the Tarangire River is a magnet for thirsty wildlife. Large herds of elephants and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland gather and not surprisingly the predators follow. With lion being among the most commonly spotted animal, it is a rare day that a visitor does not spot this majestic animal prowling or grazing.
Tarangire is also the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as oryx and gerenuk are seen regularly. This expansive area is also known for its spectacular baobab trees, its breathtaking views of the Masaai Steppe and the wondrous mountains to the south.
Overnight: Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge ( Click to Read More )
Lemala Mpingo Ridge sits on top of an escarpment with sweeping views across the perennial Tarangire River and valley below and matches the same outstanding standards of comfort and service as the other properties in Lemala’s collection.
Being the sixth largest national park in Tanzania, Tarangire remains slightly off the main safari circuit but is a terrifically scenic park featuring classic African savannah, green hills, woodlands and rivers and is especially famous for its large herds of elephants, superb birdlife and giant baobab trees.
Guests at Lemala Mpingo Ridge will enjoy a real sense of wilderness and excellent game viewing, and it’s both a relaxing standalone destination and a great place to start a safari that also combines Lemala properties in the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Day 4
Full day game drive in Tarangire National Park. all meals and overnight at the camp .
Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge, Tarangire National Park
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Day 5
Drive to Mto wa Mbu village for Mountain Biking and enjoy local lunch made right in-front of you and in the midst of the banana trees, later proceed to Karatu for leisure, dinner and overnight.
Travellers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will pass through the town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands. Presided over by the towering Ol Deani Volcano, this small, colourful town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the area’s many game parks. The town offers a variety of activities including browsing the bustling marketplace, sampling beer at a local brewery, visiting a traditional homestead, or taking a guided walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and caves.
Whether you are looking for cultural tours, hiking and biking opportunities, a chance to enjoy an authentic rural Tanzania experience, or simply a break between safari game drives, this underrated town has plenty to offer.
Overnight: Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro ( Click to Read More )
Poised adjacent to the famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro is a grand mansion that exudes old-world charm in north-west Tanzania. The manor is comprised of 18 cottage suites, each with its own private entrance and adjoining private sun terrace.
In-room amenities include an en-suite bathroom with a rain shower, Wi-Fi and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy an array of activities such as lunch on the Ngorongoro Crater Floor, a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park, and horse riding around the 1500-acre coffee estate.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro, Karatu
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Day 6
Today you will be taken on a crater tour with a picnic lunch. The crater is famous for its concentration of animals and one of the best places in Tanzania to see the rhino.
Drive back to The Manor at Ngorongoro, dinner will be cooking away and after a much deserved hot shower, sit down for a meal in the beautiful dining area.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro, Karatu
Day 7
Today is another highlight of your safari as you head to the famous Serengeti National Park with lunch box, Visit Olduvai Gorge, known as the cradle of mankind. Game drive en-route to your camp located in the Central Serengeti arriving in time for dinner and overnight.
The rich acacia-dotted plains of the Eastern Serengeti are home to abundant wildlife. Visitors flock here to view the world-renowned wildebeest migration. Some of the best game-viewing can be enjoyed from Lobo on the eastern edge of the Serengeti National Park along the Grumeti River.
Popular activities include: taking a guided walk through the spectacularly scenic terrain of the wild Serengeti, jumping on a hot air balloon safari, picnics in the bush, and learning about Maasai culture and history. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the world famous Gol Kopjes for the best cheetah viewing in Africa.
Overnight: Lemala Nanyukie Lodge ( Click to Read More )
Lemala Nanyukie is located just outside of the Seronera circuit, allowing for some private game viewing of its world famous concentration of cats and resident wildlife, due to its abundance of water in the many rivers. Between April and June, and again between November and January, this area is crossed by the annual wildebeest migration, which always provides a thrilling wildlife spectacle.
Lemala Nanyukie has a large, open floor lounge and bar area that has a variety of inside and outside seating. The inside lounge areas offer lots of discreet hideaways to retreat too. Whether your preference is a private space by the fireplace, or big comfortable sofas sharing experiences with fellow travellers – there’s space for all.
A fully stocked bar lies just feet away with experienced bar staff to make your favourite tipple and served just as you like it. Vodka Martini - shaken not stirred!
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Lemala Nanyukie Lodge , Eastern Serengeti
Day 8
This morning wake to the sounds of the African bush, and head out on an early morning game drive to catch the animals at their most active. On return to your camp, enjoy a typical safari breakfast surrounded by local wildlife.
Later, on your afternoon game drive, the chances to spot Africa’s famous Big Five abound, thanks to the park’s density of both predators and prey. Or enjoy a full day game drive as per camps schedules.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Lemala Nanyukie Lodge , Eastern Serengeti
Day 9
Enjoy a full day, with morning and evening game drives in Serengeti National Park. Enjoy quiet evenings by the camp fire and the exclusivity of absolute comfort combined with the authenticity of a night spent in the African bush, an extraordinary experience for all nature lovers.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Lemala Nanyukie Lodge , Eastern Serengeti
Day 10
Following breakfast, transferred to the Airport for outbound flight.
Basis
Bed and Breakfast
End of Itinerary
Transfers
| Pick Up | Drop Off | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
|
Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO] |
Hamerkop House by Lemala |
Transfer |
|
Hamerkop House by Lemala |
Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge |
Transfer |
|
Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge |
Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro |
Transfer |
|
Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro |
Lemala Nanyukie Lodge |
Transfer |
|
Lemala Nanyukie Lodge |
Seronera Airstrip [SEU] |
Transfer |
|
Arusha Airport [ARK] |
Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO] |
Transfer |
Book this Tour
Tour Inclusion
- Full board accommodation while on safari
- Full board Accommodation in Arusha
- A safari briefing at the start
- Mpingo Ridge, The Manor at Ngorongoro, Nanyukie - all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), soft drinks, beer, house wines and selected spirits, teas, coffees and refreshments (on the property), and laundry services.
- All game drives are in a custom built 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser safari vehicle driven by a professional English speaking driver guide.
- Excursions and scheduled activities as per the itinerary
- Park Entrance Fees Throughout
- Flying Doctors Medical Evacuation
- 1 litre of water per person per day while in a safari vehicle
- Current Government taxes and levies
Tour Exclusions
- International Airfares
- International & Domestic Departure Tax
- Entry Visa into the Country
- All alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks
- Laundry Services
- Meals & Excursions not described in the itinerary
- Any Optional Tours not mentioned in the itinerary
- Balloon flight in the Serengeti (additional charge USD545 per person)
- Travel & Health Insurance
- Gratuities to your guide, hotel staff and porters
- Any other item of a personal nature, such as; telephone, postage
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