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Tour Code: OAT014A – SUPERIOR DELUXE SAFARI
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 15day(s)
Destination: Tanzania
Specialty Categories: Wildlife Viewing and Sight seeing
Season: All year round
This tour can be Customized
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Day 1: ARRIVE JRO ON KLM - Kilimanjaro, Arusha
Arrive JRO on KLM flight from Amsterdam; our driver guide will meet and greet,
then provide a private transfer from JRO to Arusha. JRO international Airport
is located near the city of Arusha. Overnight stay at Arusha coffee
Lodge on Bed and Breakfast basis
Surrounded by the endless acres of berry-laden coffee bushes of
Tanzania’s largest coffee plantation, Arusha Coffee Lodge lies like
an elegant Victorian steam liner becalmed in a cool and peaceful
sea – her welcoming lights and roaring fires beckoning. Designed
around the original plantation houses but completely renovated to
achieve the highest standards of comfort, the décor is luxuriant
and stylish with undertones of the bygone days of early exploration.
With emphasis on fine cuisine in an opulent setting, guests can enjoy
an extensive evening restaurant menu, a spit-roasted lunchtime grill
or the comfort
classics menu featuring everyone’s favorites in the Safari Bar.
Each of the 18 plantation houses has been lavishly furnished and features
a split level living area and a private deck. The lodge also boasts
a coffee shop, patisserie, hair and beauty salon, a range of boutique
shops and galleries, conference and meeting rooms all set around the
swimming pool. Ideally located on the edge of Arusha, 5 minutes from
the airport, Arusha Coffee Lodge provides a sublime setting for the
start or end of any safari. It is only 45minutes from Kilimanjaro International
Airport. Day 2: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Today after breakfast depart from Arusha and drive to the Lake Manyara
National Park, one of the few places where tree climbing lions can be spotted.
There is a pool where hippos take a refuge as residents, including many different
types of water fowl. Also elephants, giraffes, water bucks and many other different
species of animals are found in this park. Overnight at Lake Manyara
Tree Lodge on full board basis
Stretching for 50km along the base of the rusty-gold 600-metre high
Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is a scenic gem, with a setting
extolled by Ernest Hemingway as “the loveliest I had seen in Africa.
Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife.
More than 400 species have been recorded, and even a first-time visitor
to Africa might reasonably expect to observe 100 of these in one
day. Highlights include thousands of pink-hued flamingos on their
perpetual migration, as well as other large water birds such as pelicans,
cormorants and storks. Despite the relatively small size of the
park, there is a large variety of landscapes and there are many different
types of wildlife. Manyara is among few destinations where the tree
climbing lions can be found. The park is located next to a lake where
there is a permanent hippo’s pool 
Luxurious
safari tree house suites: Crafted from local timber and
Makuti (palm fronds), Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is discreetly tucked
away in an ancient mahogany forest in close proximity to the exquisite
soda lake. Ten stilted tree house suites En suite bathroom and outdoor
shower, Private game viewing deck overlooking the forest; Within
a unique African national park; Crafts gallery and swimming pool;
Double volume guest areas; butler service; Each tree house suite
features large windows to invite the lush forest inside. The classically
elegant rooms are fitted with contemporary furnishings in neutral
colors and textures. Bedrooms have overhead fans, mosquito nets and
earthy, understated features. Overlooking a forest Boma (outdoor
dining area), guest areas are soaring spaces housing Dodoma artworks
and tactile fabrics. An interactive kitchen allows guests to observe
the preparation of delicious Pan-African cuisine which may be enjoyed
in the theatrical Boma, on dining decks, or on your private viewing
deck with spectacular forest views. Breakfasts and picnics are also
served on the lakeshore
Day 3: Full day game drives in Lake Manyara
Today after breakfast leave the lodge and enjoy a full day game drive
with a choice of either going out to the bush with picnics or return
to have a hot lunch at lodge; after game drives return to overnight
at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
on full board basis
Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park to Serengeti National Park
Western Corridor
After breakfast leave Manyara and drive to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a beautiful
scenic view as you drive to Serengeti, via evergreen Ngorongoro highlands, and
Karatu wheat plantations, proceed to the bush for game drives and the next day,
two game drives made in the morning and afternoon. A game drive is a ride in
the wagon (with a pop up hatch roof giving you a closer and friendly views of
African wilderness) with a professional and experienced driver / guide in exploring
the wilderness and game viewing in the bush. Overnight in the Grumeti River Camp
on full board basis
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This is the most famous park in
Tanzania and it is also the largest concentration of wildlife migration
in the world. In the park during the big haul the migration may be
1.5 million wildebeests, 750,000 gazelles and about half one million
zebra 's. The park is also famous for its huge population and the lions
is probably the best park in the continent with a big chance to see
pride of lions. The park has a size of 8960 square kilometers. It is
bordered in the north with the Masai Mara National Game Reserve in
Kenya and in the southeast to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In
the west, the boundary of the park is just a few miles from Lake Victoria.
The largest portion of the Serengeti is open savanna country that is
interrupted by rocks, the so-called "kopjes". The vegetation
consists of acacia and other trees. Along the Mara River is much forestation
with large trees where sometimes the leopards can be observed. 
Grumeti River Camp is situated in
a remote valley in the western corridor of the Serengeti National Park,
just 50 kilometres (31 miles) east of Lake Victoria – Africa’s largest
lake. Flanked by two hillsides, this flamboyant camp overlooks a by-water
of the Grumeti River and offers a comfortable haven from which to experience
the truly wild pulse of Africa. Grumeti’s spacious tents under makuti
(palm frond) canopies and the vibrancy of colourful interiors - including
hand-blown Kenyan glassware, African cloth and local sculptured furnishings
- bring alive the excitement of Africa. Each tented suite features
a large bed made of Tanzanian cypress and comfortable deck furniture
both in and outdoors. En suite bathrooms offer separate w.c.s and alfresco
showers open to the sun and stars. Day 5: Serengeti Western Corridor
Enjoy a full day game drive inside the Serengeti National Park, you choose
to leave the lodge with picnics for day long game drives or go for
a short drive and return to the camp for a hot lunch then after game
drives dinner and overnight at Grumeti River Camp on FB.
Day 6: Serengeti Western Corridor to Ngorongoro Conservation
Area
Today you enjoy another game drive through the Serengeti as you drive to Ngorongoro
highlands then visit the Olduvai Gorge, where Dr Richard Leakey has found the
remains of one of the ancient people then visit a local Masai Boma. Picnic lunch
will be served on the way to Ngorongoro. Then proceed to the Ngorongoro crater;
overnight on top of the crater rim at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge on Full
board basis (Warmth clothes are highly recommended at Ngorongoro)
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The Ngorongoro crater is one of
the world wonders. At the bottom of the crater lives thousands of
wild animals from a wide variety, Elephants, buffaloes huge, rare rhinos,
who is still best be protected because the surrounding crater wall
which allows a permanent monitoring, lions, wildebeests, gazelles,
in short: a photographic feast for the eye. The soda lake also houses
a small colony of flamingoes. The crater is not a national park but
large part of the Ngorongoro conservation area land belonging to the
Masai communities, and the other covers to the Serengeti. The purpose
of this arrangement is a balance between the needs of the natural inhabitants
of this area and for game. Of course, there are conflicts between the
Masai cattle herds that the hats and the predators in this area. The
Masai formerly lived at the bottom of the crater but were forced to
leave this area to make room for the game. Even the highlands surrounding
the crater are certainly worth a visit. A journey leads to End with
fantastic views and strange-shaped rock walls and slopes overlooking
Lake Eyasi. Lake Eyasi is the area of the Hadzabe and Datoga, Tanzania’s
latest strain of bushes men Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Tour
After breakfast, you descend to the floor of the crater for a
half-day crater tour inside the floor of the crate. Enjoy a beautiful sonic
view as you descend thru a narrow road with magnificent views of the crater.
The crater wall surrounds a relatively small area with a huge numbers of
wildlife concentrations. Picnics will be served inside the floor of the
crater then ascend to the crater rim for a beautiful view of the crater
before dusk. Overnight in the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Full board
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is perched on the edge of the world-famous
Ngorongoro Crater at the eastern edge of the Serengeti in northern
Tanzania. It lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which
covers more than 8 000 square kilometres (3 100 square miles) of
pristine African wilderness. Inspired in design by the Maasai mud-and-stick
manyatta (homestead), Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is without doubt one
of the most architecturally spectacular safari lodges in Africa. Sumptuous
safari suites: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge consists of three
adjacent, glamorous camps with 30 Maasai-inspired suites perched
on stilts on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. From the outside,
this unobtrusive lodge resembles a magical Maasai village. Set in
classic crescents, each stone and thatch suite has spectacular views
of the crater from large glass windows in the bathroom, lounge and
bedroom, yet is almost invisible from the crater floor. Day 8:Ngorongoro Conservations Area to Arusha
After breakfast stay some hours at leisure then leave
Ngorongoro and drive to Arusha then onward to Arusha airport for a
domestic flight to Zanizibar on arrival at Zanzibar international airport
we meet and greet then private transfer from the airport to Stone town. Overnight
stay at Zanzibar Serena Inn on Bed and breakfast basis
Day 9: Zanzibar – Stone Town
After breakfast we provide a half day spice tour, lunch at Serena Mangapwani
Restaurant then after lunch return to Stone town for overnight stay
at Zanzibar Serena inn on Bed and breakfast basis
It is a unique place. The intriguing history tells
us about brave sea traders, explorers, Sultans and the fragrance
of exotic spices. The exceptional architecture and construction of
the coral stone buildings and narrow streets carries the imprints
of the influences of various cultures and traditions brought in by
the Stone Town inhabitants. Each building; its windows, its carved
doors, its walls tells its own historical past. In the year 2000,
Zanzibar Stone Town got inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Following this, some committed citizens and well-wishers interested
in conserving and preserving Stone Town, decided to form a non-governmental
organization. The Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society was officially
registered in June 2002. Currently, the Society has a membership
of over 100 members, and works with communities within Stone Town
in preserving its heritage and culture 
Idyllically situated on the sea front of ancient Stone Town, washed
by the aquamarine waters of the Zanzibar channel, redolent of the
scent of cloves and flanked by an exotic melange of sultan’s palaces,
Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbors, dark slave markets, and bright
bazaars, the Zanzibar Serena Inn is a haven of tranquility and opulence
amongst the bustle of Zanzibar. Faithfully restored and lavishly
embellished with a jackdaw collection of antique clocks, crystal
chandeliers, fretwork screens, carved staircases, Persian rugs and
brass-studded doors, the interior design concept is a fusion of authenticity
and opulence that reflects the very essence of Zanzibar.Day 10: Stone town to Mnemba Island Lodge
After breakfast we provide a private transfer by road to a point where
Mnemba Island will provide boat transfer to
Mnemba Island for a full board stay.
Mnemba Island Lodge is situated
on an exclusive island just 4.5 kilometres (2.8 miles) off the north-eastern
tip of Zanzibar in the azure Indian Ocean. Surrounded by an atoll of
breathtaking coral reefs, it boasts some of Africa’s most wonderful
dive sites. Mnemba is renowned as one of the most romantic ocean destinations
in the world, offering a privacy and rustic exclusivity unparalleled
on the African coastline. Accommodation in an Intimate private island
Just 10 romantic beachside bandas, Pristine white beaches, Spectacular
coral reefs within a marine reserve, Excellent scuba diving and snorkeling,
Threatened green turtle’s nesting ground, Incredible diversity of marine
life, Warm Zanzibar service, 24-hour swimming in front of the bandasDay 11: Full day in Mnemba Private Island – Relax on the beach and overnight
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Day 12: Full day in Mnemba Private Island – Relax on the beach and overnight
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Day 13: Full day in Mnemba Private Island – Relax on the beach and overnight
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Day 14: Mnemba to Stone Town onward to Zanzibar international
Airport. After breakfast stay at the lodge at leisure then PM transfer
to Zanzibar international airport for a domestic flight to DAR, on arrival
in DAR we provide airport assistance then you check in for your international
flight. Depending on your flight arrangements we can organize dinner
at Dar city center if you are departing with KLM ETD 2350, then after
dinner we provide transfer to the airport.
This Safari program can be customized, please contact our safari consultant experts to work out a choice of your safari plan to meet your requirements.
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Access to Tanzania: KLM, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airline, South African Airways arrives in Kilimanjaro International Airport daily
Swiss Air, British Airways, Emirates, Gulf Air, Qatar Air, arrives in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar International Airport
The above and other international flights arrives and departs at Jomo Kenyata International Airport please check with your agent for your best connection international flight.
Should you find this safari program not suiting your Tanzania safari plan, please email or call us so that we can work out a safari program that meets your safari plan to Tanzania.
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