Set your sights on a truly boutique-style Tanzania safari, with this luxury trip discovering the vast open spaces of the Tarangire National Park, the exceptional Ngorongoro Crater and the endless landscapes of the Serengeti.
This 10-day trip will give you a true sense of adventure, leaving lasting romantic memories for a lifetime.
Begin your trip in the bustling and vibrant town of Arusha, which lies on the gently rolling foothills that cascade down from the ever-present Mount Meru. From here you’ll start your safari in Tarangire, a lesser-visited but incredibly scenic park known for its large elephant herds and gigantic baobab trees.
From here you’ll head into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a natural caldera that teems with life, and then head into the Serengeti, where the vast open plains – home to herds of antelope, zebra and wildebeest, as well as big cats, elephant and buffalo – is where you’ll end your safari.
Best Time to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
Your Itinerary
1 night in Arusha
Your Tanzania safari kicks off in the country’s largest coffee plantation, close to Arusha on the slopes of Mount Meru. A game drive in Mount Meru National Park, accompanied by a delicious picnic lunch, makes for a wonderful outing.
Take a stroll through the plantation on a “Bean to Cup” Coffee Estate Tour, or ask your hosts about excursions to the historical museum, Mount Meru and the foot of Kilimanjaro.
You can also choose to spend the afternoon at Cultural Heritage, which specialises in African crafts, carvings, gemstones and clothing.
DINING SUGGESTIONS
Enjoy scrumptious meals in the Coffee Lodge lounge or sip on your favourite drinks in the bar area.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Arusha Coffee Lodge, surrounded by the endless acres of berry-laden coffee bushes of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantation, is a classic plantation house, with modern airy interiors and situated in tranquil gardens. Enjoy time at the spa, by the pool or simply relax with a walk.
2 nights in Tarangire National Park
You will spend your next two days exploring the South-Eastern part of the spectacular Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire is slightly off the main safari circuit and thus provides a wonderful, uncrowded experience. It is considered 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!
DINING SUGGESTIONS
Enjoy fireside communal meals in the dining room, whiskies around the campfire and safari tales told into the evening.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
Olivers Camp
The 10 en–suite tents overlooking a floodplain are decorated in earthy tones to mirror the landscape. Your private deck is the perfect place to sit with a cold drink and enjoy the stillness and serenity of the African bush.
3 nights in Ngorongoro Crater
From Tarangire, you’ll depart by transfer to the Ngorongoro Crater rim. Uncover a verdant paradise on the forested outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater, with expansive views of the Great Rift Valley.
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 a 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.
Explore the forest areas that are inhabited by monkeys and elephant, the lake area, where you may see the flamingos and the open savannah where lions hunt for their next meal.
DINING SUGGESTIONS
Enjoy afternoon tea in the garden with a delicious assortment of coffees, teas, fresh cream, and scones. In the evening, share stories over candle-lit dinners featuring English and Tanzanian-influenced cuisine.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
Gibb’s Farm
Gibb’s Farm is a charming lodge that has retained the atmosphere of a working farm and is located between Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Conservation area. Gibbs Farm is a real slice of old Africa, a genuine colonial farmhouse. Gibbs Farm is for people who are coming on safari to see Africa, not just to see animals.
3 nights in Serengeti National Park
From the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you’ll head into the Serengeti National Park by scheduled flight. This is the prime location to witness thousands of wildebeest crash across the Mara River as part of their annual Great Migration.
The northern Serengeti is one of the most popular safari destinations in Africa, and for good reason. This is where the world-famous river crossings take place, as huge herds of migrating wildebeest head into Kenya, crossing the Mara River as one of the most dangerous parts of their journey, with crocodiles and hippos in the water and lions and other predators waiting on the river banks.
As the Mara River is just a few minutes from camp, guests can see all the action right from the camp doorstep.
DINING SUGGESTIONS
Join us for a drink at the Serengeti’s first solar-powered microbrewery, then enjoy a sumptuous fire-side dinner.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
Sayari Camp
Overlooking the golden plains, the 15 bright and spacious suites have walk-in showers, al fresco tubs and verandas on which you can laze away the afternoon with a book. Sayari’s rim-flow pool is set between natural rock formations for guests to cool off in while watching elephants and zebras ambling past camp.
Inclusions
Meet and Greet at Kilimanjaro Airport
Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha Coffee Lodge
1 night at Arusha Coffee Lodge on a bed and breakfast basis
Transfer from Arusha Coffee Lodge to Arusha Airport
Scheduled flight from Arusha Airport to Kuro airstrip
2 nights Oliver’s Camp on a full board basis (all house drinks (except champagne), limited laundry service, scheduled open vehicle game drives, guided walking safaris, night game drives, transfers to/from Kuro airstrip)
Transfer from Oliver’s Camp to Gibb’s Farm Lodge
3 night’s Gibb’s farm on a full board basis (selected activities, all meals, Soft drinks, local beer, house wines & selected spirits)
Transfer to Manyara Airstrip
Scheduled flight from Manyara airstrip to Kogatende airstrip
Game drive transfer from Kogatende Airstrip to Sayari Camp
3 x nights Sayari Camp on a full board basis (all meals, laundry service, game drives, all drinks (Except champagne, cellar wines, premium brand spirits)
Transfer from Sayari Camp to Kogatende airstrip
Scheduled flight from Kogatende / Kilimanjaro Airport
Flying Doctor Emergency Evacuation Insurance
Exclusions
International flights, air reservations and airport taxes
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.
Ready to plan your trip?
Begin your journey with us
TRUSTED TRAVEL BRAND
Explorer is the inbound division of Grosvenor Tours, part of Cullinan Holdings, a member of The Travel Corporation family of brands.
WE DO LUXURY BEST
We are the industry leaders in private, tailor-made luxury travel, leveraging over 60 years of experience in creating bespoke safaris in Africa.
