THE BEST OF TANZANIA
Experience Tanzania in first class! Experience the iconic wildlife of the savannah and spend the night in intimate campsites. The trip can be combined with relaxing days in Zanzibar, more safari or a unique and different stay at Rubondo Island.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
On arrival at Kilimanjaro Int airport you will be met and driven to a cozy lodge in the heart of Arusha. The drive takes approximately 1,5 hours.
Afternoon to relax before departure for Ngorongoro the next day.
DAY 2: THE HIGHLANDS
After breakfast you will continue to Ngorongoro. You fly to Lake Manyara and are met by your guide who drives you through spectacular scenery. You stop for wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater and continue up to the beautiful camp, The Highlands!
It's good to stretch your legs after days of traveling a lot. Straight from the camp, you can follow an old Maasai trail through mountain forest, across grasslands and over rocky landscapes. Along the way you can see birds and butterflies. At the top you will be rewarded with a fantastic view of the crater below.
DAY 3-4: NGORONGORO
You plan the days as you wish together with the guide. For example, you can explore the 300 km2 Ngorongoro Crater. The guide packs a picnic lunch to be enjoyed under a shady tree. Here you can, among other things, spot the "big five".
Together with the guide, you can also go down into the Empakaai crater to the soda lake, famous for the pink flamingos. Due to its location, The Highlands is the only camp that can offer a half-day trip here. It is also possible to spend an afternoon with the Maasai in a neighboring village to learn about their traditional way of life. Visit a market to support local traders or walk with the herders as they bring the cattle back to the boma for the night.
DAY 5: NAMIRI PLAINS
After a morning activity, you travel on to the Serengeti and check in at the wonderful Namiri Plains. The area is particularly known for an extremely large number of felines.
DAY 6-7: SERENGETI
At Namiri, safari activities start in the early morning and in the late afternoon. Then the wildlife is most active. You explore the area with guides in search of the big cats that have made the Serengeti so famous.
You travel back to the camp for a delicious lunch, and to take a siesta or read a good book. The evenings are spent sharing stories of the day's adventures with other guests around the dinner table.
DAY 8: DEPARTURE OR EXTENSION
After the morning safari, breakfast and check-out, it is time for departure.
If you are not ready to go home, your stay can be extended with relaxing days in Zanzibar, experiences at Rubondo Island or more safaris in another part of Tanzania. Feel free to ask us for suggestions.
DAYS 9-14: ZANZIBAR
Extend your stay with relaxing days in Zanzibar. For example, combine a night in Stone Town with days at a beach lodge with access to beautiful sunsets, crystal clear waters and excellent snorkelling opportunities.
DAY 9-12: RUBONDO ISLAND
Extend your stay with a unique stay on Rubondo Island in the middle of Lake Victoria. On this island there are, among other things, chimpanzees, forest elephants and giant crocodiles. Campe is magnificently situated on a beach, but swimming must take place in the pool. Feel free to ask us if you are interested in Rubondo.
DAYS 9-14: MORE SAFARI
Do you want more safaris? Extend your stay, for example, with a safari in Ruaha National Park at the stylish Jabali Ridge or Roho ya Selous in Nyerere National Park (The Selous). Feel free to ask us about options and suggestions.
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