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11 Day itinerary in Tanzania, Africa

Tanzania Ultimate Scenic Journey

* ARUSHA - Resting at the foot of Mount Meru, the sprawling city of Arusha is known as the safari capital of northern Tanzania. It serves as an excellent base from which to explore the remarkably scenic surrounding area which includes majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as the Manyara, Tarangire and... Read More

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Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

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English

GUIDANCE

Driver as a Guide

starting point

Arusha

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Meet local people

Outdoors & Nature

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Tarangire National Park

2

Lake Manyara National Park

3

Ngorongoro Crater

4

Safari & Wildlife

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge

On arrival, you will be met by a representative and transfered to your hotel in Arsuha. The Mount Meru Hotel sits in nine acres of landscaped gardens in the foothills of Mount Meru and is ideal for a relaxed stay ahead of your safari. Overnight: Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge Located in the middle of a verdant coffee plantation, Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge is a sanctuary of aromatic tranquillity and a welcome retreat after a long international flight, or the dust and excitement of a thrilling bush safari. Take residence in one of 30 luxury wooden chalets - 12 Plantation Suites and 18 Plantation Rooms - nestled amongst the surrounding gardens and sea of coffee trees. You are welcome to enjoy convenient gift shopping at the Traders Walk Boutiques, located on site. Browse through a collection of five boutiques offering arts and crafts, jewellery, clothing, gourmet coffee and cakes and traditional Swahili food.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury: Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana
Day 2

place Tarangire National Park

Have breakfast in Arusha before departing for Tarangire with a game drive en route to your lodge, which lies hidden amidst the ancient baobabs and grasslands of the National Park. Tarangire Sopa Lodge was built to blend harmoniously with its surroundings, and no fences around the lodge allows for up-close wildlife viewing. Approx. journey time: 2½ hours. Overnight: Tarangire Sopa Lodge Tarangire sopa Lodge has 75 large and airy rooms, accommodating 150 guests. Built to blend with the vastness of its surroundings, the Lodge nestles amongst the rocky outcrops in the north-east of the park. As the Lodge is one of only a handful in this park, visitors are often rewarded with an exclusive feel to their safari. Each of the suites has its own private lounge with mini-bar, en-suite bathroom, large bedroom with 2 queen size beds and a balcony. The Lodge has telephone facilities, satellite TV, a conference room and a uniquely-designed swimming pool with a central island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Day 3

place Tarangire National Park

Embark on morning and afternoon game drives in Tarangire National Park, a highly dense bushland dominated by the valley of the Tarangire River and attracting abundant wildlife. It’s likely that you’ll encounter elephants and brightly coloured birds who love the dry savannah.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Day 4

place Lake Manyara National Park

Drive to Lake Manyara with a picnic lunch en route. Game drive until the evening when you check-in at your lodge. Your accommodation here is the Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge. Opened in 2015 and nestled on the rim of the Great African Rift Valley, this rustic-luxe lodge has stunning views over Lake Manyara. Each suite has a fireplace, bathtub, indoor and outdoor shower, and private balcony. Outside there’s a large rim-flow pool and fire pit. As a lovely little extra, afternoon tea is included. Overnight: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge The lodge is situated in lush green gardens and local vegetation with over 130 species of bird. It offers an ideal place in which to base a northern safari experience. The Ngorongoro Crater, Oldeani, Lake Eyasi, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Highlands are just a short drive away from the lodge. Sitting around the outside fireplace watching the sun setting over the Great Rift Valley and listening to the humming of the birds in the background is a fitting way to end the day, and preparing for a sumptuous dinner feast.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Day 5

place Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, we drive and descend some 610 meters into the crater, which is home to an abundance of wildlife and a photogenic paradise, for a full day of game viewing drive with a picnic lunch at a private scenic site (hippos pool). Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact caldera in the world teams with an abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor. Prides of lions, herds of Cape buffalo, impala, Thompson gazelles, rhino, golden and black-backed jackal, zebra, cheetah, leopard, and the spotted hyena freely roam on the crater floor plains. Unmatched for its natural variety and breathtaking beauty, there are few places on earth where such a tremendous diversity of landscapes exist inside a region this size. Apart from its wildlife riches, the crater is also home to hundreds of bird species, refreshing in the small lakes in the crater floor. Spend the night a few minute's drive from Ngorongoro. Overnight: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge Accommodating 186 guests in its 97 spacious en-suite bedrooms, the Lodge has its own private road to the crater floor. The Lodge is perfectly situated to explore the abundant game in what is often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”. Its location offers awe-inspiring views over the crater and some of the most breathtaking sunsets to be seen in Tanzania. Each suite has a private lounge with mini-bar, en-suite bathroom, central heating and a private solarium. The Lodge has telephone facilities, satellite TV, a conference room, and a swimming pool situated on the very edge of the rim.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Day 6

place Lake Manyara - Serengeti

Depart with a picnic lunch and enter the Serengeti National Park. Hope to spot the Big Five as well as cheetah, giraffe, hippo, and warthog. After a day’s game drive, relax in the lounge loft or take a refreshing dip in the pool. Approx. journey time: 4½ hours.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury: Ole Serai Luxury Camps - Moru Kopjes
Day 7

place Full Day in Serengeti

If you rise early you can take a morning game drive through the park to see the nocturnal predators returning from their nightly hunt and very active animals waking up in the early morning light. Depending on the time of year and the migration of the herds, you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes, birds and other species. we enjoy morning and afternoon game viewing drives on the vast Serengeti plains. In the early morning and evening light, the Serengeti landscape is stunningly beautiful. The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa, including more than three million large mammals. The park is one that can never disappoint. One is spoilt by the variety of bird and wildlife species in this game reserve. Depending with wildlife movement, we can have hot lunch at the camp or enjoy picnic lunch packets. Overnight at Ole-Serai Luxury Tented Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury: Ole Serai Luxury Camps - Moru Kopjes
Day 8

place Central Serengeti National Park

Two days of flexible game drive through Serengeti National Park. Located in the heart of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, Melia Serengeti Lodge is an excellent option for a nature vacation. The guest rooms and suites offer breath-taking views of the surrounding landscape. Room feature air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, minibars, coffee makers and private terraces, and suites feature TVs and dining areas. Guests can enjoy inclusive meals and drinks at the on-site restaurant and bar. Amenities include a fitness centre, a swimming pool and a spa. The surrounding area offers activities such as embarking on game drives, walking safaris and picnics. Overnight: Melia Serengeti Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury: Meliá Serengeti Lodge a Meliá Collection Hotel
Day 9

place Central Serengeti

Same as yesterday... flexible game drives through Serengeti National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury: Meliá Serengeti Lodge a Meliá Collection Hotel
Day 10

place Serengeti - Arusha

Today you will enjoy game drive as you drive to the airstrip for your flight to Arusha. You can enjoy a guided tour of Arusha town for shopping before departure. Overnight at Arusha Coffee Lodge Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury: Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana
Day 11

place End of Journey

You can choose the program of today in respect to your flight time. You will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International airport for your flight home

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Tarangire Sopa Lodge
  • Ole Serai Luxury Camps - Moru Kopjes
  • Meliá Serengeti Lodge a Meliá Collection Hotel
  • Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana
  • Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
  • Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge

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  • Dinner (10)
  • Breakfast (10)
  • Lunch (9)

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