Authentic Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti Lemala Safari
Embark on an exceptional safari experience in the heart of Northern Tanzania, well known for its magnificent parks and reserves and year-round game viewing.
Start your safari in Tarangire, a lesser-visited but incredibly scenic park known for its large elephant herds and gigantic baobab trees.
From there, you’ll head into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a natural caldera that teems with life. Enjoy a full day safari plus nature walk in the crater, before heading into the southern Serengeti for a 3-day safari in the Ndutu region, well known for its superb location during the December – March migration season.
The Lemala Collection characterises this authentic safari, world-class fixed and mobile tented camps and lodges that focus on excellent service, a welcoming ambience and the best experience of Tanzania’s wildlife.
Best Time to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Nov
- Dec
Your Itinerary
1 night just outside Arusha
Situated between Arusha and Mount Kilimanjaro International Airport, Hamerkop House provides the perfect starting point to your luxury Lemala Tanzania safari. Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll enjoy a scenic transfer to your accommodation, taking in spectacular views of both Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru.
After a relaxed sunset cocktail around the pool, enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by your private chef, before overnighting ahead of your safari departure the next day.
DINING SUGGESTIONS
Enjoy the services of your very own chef while at Hamerkop House, with a delicious freshly prepared breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
Hamerkop House by Lemala
Hamerkop House is a luxurious safari villa, situated on a wildlife and golfing estate close to Arusha, providing the perfect start or end to your Tanzania safari. Whether shared or booked for your exclusive use, you’ll enjoy a relaxed ambience, a private chef and a truly warm level of service throughout
2 nights in Tarangire National Park
You will spend your next two days exploring the spectacular Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is slightly off the main safari circuit and thus provides a wonderful, uncrowded experience. It is also one of the most scenic parks in Northern Tanzania, with diverse landscapes including African savannah, open woodlands, grassy green hills and rivers.
Tarangire is well known for its high density of elephants, striking baobab trees and tree-climbing lions – a particularly unusual sight in most parks! Your lodge is situated high up on the escarpment with exceptional views of the valley and perennial Tarangire River below.
DINING SUGGESTIONS
Delicious safari-style meals can be enjoyed in both indoor and outdoor dining areas, while the elevated main lodge’s large lounge and bar make for a relaxed setting for an evening cocktail.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge
Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge is a stylish tented lodge in Tarangire National Park, enjoying sensational river and valley views, with their prominent features being private decks, sunken outside lounges and the private outside bathtubs.
2 nights in the Ngorongoro Crater
From Tarangire, you’ll depart via small aircraft from Ndutu into the Serengeti region to Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the largest natural calderas in the world, and it is rich in animal and birdlife; indeed, it provides one of the highest concentrations of game in Africa.
Enjoy one full day crater tour as well as a guided nature walk, taking in the flamingo-filled salt lakes, lazy rhino at the edges, large tusked elephants and rangy lions looking for their next meal. As Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp is situated close to the eastern access road, Lemala guests enjoy an hour’s head start over others on the crater floor.
DINING SUGGESTIONS
Guests gather in the early evening around the campfire to exchange tales of the day’s safari and to enjoy a sunset drink. This is followed by a classic hearty safari-style meal in the main dining area.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp
This charming tented camp is situated in a peaceful acacia forest close to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. With just 9 beautifully appointed tents, it is ideal for a spacious and private safari experience.
3 nights in the Serengeti National Park
From the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you’ll head into the Serengeti National Park to Lemala Ndutu Tented Camp, situated on the border of the Southern Serengeti. This area is characterised by flat grassy plains and is well known as one of the best locations to witness the wildebeest migration between December and March.
Tens of thousands of wildebeest, gazelle and zebra gather here in the summer season to enjoy the short grass plains, culminating in the calving season in February.
This safari experience – filled with migrating herds and big cat drama – is truly the pinnacle on the top of an exceptional safari in Northern Tanzania during this time of the year.
DINING SUGGESTIONS
Tasty meals are freshly prepared by the on-site chefs, while those who want to go on extended full-day game drives can enjoy wonderful picnic breakfasts and lunches while out in the reserve.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
Lemala Ndutu Tented Camp
Lemala Ndutu Tented Camp is an authentic mobile camping experience, the camp moving north and south during the seasons to ensure front row viewing of the wildebeest migration. The camp has just 9 spacious, well–appointed tents, as well as separate lounge and dining areas.
Inclusions
Arrival airport transfers from Kilimanjaro International Airport to lodge
1 night at Hamerkop House on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis
2 nights at Lemala Mpingo Lodge on a full board basis (all meals, local branded alcoholic drinks, wildlife activities)
Arrival and departure airstrip transfers in Ndutu / Serengeti
2 nights at Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp on a full board basis (all meals, local branded alcoholic drinks)
1 Crater full day tour and Crater vehicle park fee
1 nature walk in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
3 nights at Lemala Ndutu Mobile Tented Camp on a full board basis (all meals, local branded alcoholic drinks, wildlife activities)
All park entrance fees
Services of a qualified English-speaking Driver Guide
Transport in 1 x 7-seater 4×4 vehicle on exclusive-use basis throughout
Mineral water while on a road safari in a vehicle
Medical evacuation to nearest hospital being Tanzania or Kenya depending
Flight from Ndutu / Seronera to Kilimanjaro
Exclusions
International flights, air reservations and airport taxes
Other flights not mentioned in the itinerary
Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Activities specified as additional / optional in the itinerary
Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Travel insurance
Gratuities
All items of a personal nature
Notes
Our rates are per person sharing unless expressly identified. Please treat all pricing as a guide only: All rates are an estimation, subject to availability and may change without notice. Single supplements may apply. Enquire now or speak to one of our expert Travel Planners for updated rates.
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