Tour Plan

• DAY 1 - 2

  Destination: Dar es Salaam

  Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s former capital, her largest city and main port. The distinctly African, colorful markets are well worth a visit and both German and British influences can still be seen in the architecture around the city. Conveniently positioned amidst some of the most important sea routes in the world, the city is the transport and economic hub of the country as well as a centre for arts and culture. It serves as an excellent jumping-off point to explore the surrounding area including Pemba, Mbudya, Unguja islands, a variety of national parks and countless pristine beaches. Visitors can look forward to a number of other activities including: learning about Tanzanian culture at the National Museum and House of Culture, visiting the eclectic Oyster Bay, and taking a stroll through the city's lush Botanical Gardens.

  
• DAY 1 - 2

  Accommodation: Harbour View Suites

  Description

  Harbour View Suites is a four star hotel located in the centre of Dar es Salaam City. The hotel is just minutes walk from the main railway station and the ferry port to Zanzibar, and is ideal for both business travellers and those visiting on holiday. In addition to its 101 spacious and modern rooms, the hotel offers conference facilities for up to 60 people, a swimming pool and fully equipped gym.

  Your Stay

  1 Night Bed and Breakfast

  Experiences

  Day 1

  HARBOUR VIEW SUITES • DAR ES SALAAM

  Day Notes

  Upon arrival at Nyerere International Airport, you will be met and greeted by our guide at the arrival point, soon after you will be given a road transfer to the city centre for overnight stay. We will gather in the evening at the hotel for a pre-safari briefing and an equipment check. Dinner and overnight at Harbour View Suites: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch.

  
• DAY 2 - 4

  Destination: Lushoto

  Set in the Usambara Mountains of Tanzania, the town of Lushoto serves as the capital of Lushoto District in the Tanga Region. This highland town is known for its leafy green streets and is surrounded by lush landscapes scattered with pines, eucalyptus, banana plants and an array of tropical vegetation. It provides the ideal base for visitors wanting to hike in the surrounding hills. Home to the local Wasambaa people, Lushoto is the cultural heartland of the region.

  
• DAY 2 - 4

  Accommodation: Irente View Cliff Lodge

  Description

  Irente View Cliff Lodge is situated right at the famous “Irente view point” of which many tourist and different people from different countries come to view the panoramic view of Maasai Steppe. The Lodge is approximately 15 minutes drive, or 1 hour walking distance from Lushoto town, which is only 6 kilometres. Accommodation consists of 2 Suites, each with mini-bar and superior private balcony facing the rock scenery. The other 23 rooms include superior and standard rooms with single and double beds. Designed with comfort and tranquility in mind, all rooms offer a private balcony with panoramic views in every direction. Each room is tastefully decorated with modern bathrooms and fitted with satellite TVs.

  Your Stay

  2 Nights Bed and Breakfast

  Experiences

  Day 2

  IRENTE VIEW CLIFF LODGE • LUSHOTO

  Day Notes

  In the morning at 6:30 am depart from Dar es Salaam to Lushoto West Usambara you will meet us at Lushoto bus stand where you will stop for an early afternoon lunch. After lunch we drive to Irente viewpoint and Irente Farm, the farmers produce many types of fruits and vegetables. Dinner and overnight at Irente View Cliff Lodge: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch.

  Day 3

  Day Notes

  The usambara Mountains situated in the north-east part of Tanzania, are known for their pleasant climate, beautiful viewpoints and fertile slopes. Favoured by the Germans and English during colonial times, the area is rich in historical buildings from the period. After 4-6 hours of walking and climbing Usambara Mountain we will return to our lodge for overnight stay. Dinner and overnight at Irente View Cliff Lodge: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch.

  
• DAY 4 - 5

  Destination: 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 Ngorongoro National Parks. Arusha is a good spot to take a day or two off from the safari circuit as it features a temperate climate and lush surrounds. Visitors can look forward to exploring the wildlife-abundant Serengeti National Park; the magnificent Arusha National Park; and taking on the challenge of climbing Mount Meru, Africa’s fifth highest mountain.

  
• DAY 5 - 6

  Accommodation: Masailand Safari & Lodge

  Description

  Lake Nakuru Sopa lodge is located on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa's great Rift valley, the Lodge offers spectacular views over the vastness of lake Nakuru and its surrounding National Park. The park supports a wide ecological diversity with Flamingos and other water birds being the major attraction of the area. The ecosystem provides for about 56 different species of mammals including the white and black rhino, buffaloes and others. The Lodge is 20km from the park main gate and 15 minutes drive from Naishi airstrip. Lodge accommodation consist of 60 rooms which include 2 inter-connecting rooms, 2 rooms accessible on wheel chair. Rooms are grouped into single, twin or triple rooms. All rooms have a clear view of the lake and you are able to view the sun rise from the balcony. All rooms have safe box, tea and coffee making facilities, mini bar is stocked on request and telephone extension are also provided in all rooms.

  Property Facilities

  24-hour Security, Bar, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Pool, Secure Parking

  Room Facilities

  Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Hair Dryer, Laundry Facilities, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee

  Your Stay

  1 Night Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

  Day Notes

  After breakfast we will enjoy a short game drive as we leave Ol Pejeta and make our way to the lake region of Kenya.  The winding road takes us back and forth across the equator multiple times.  We stop for lunch and a visit to the Thomson's Falls, where the Ewaso Ng'iro River drops over 70 meters.  After lunch we continue to Lake Nakuru National Park where we will enjoy a game drive on arrival. Overnight on Full Board basis. (FB)

  Experiences

  Day 4

  MASAILAND SAFARI & LODGE • ARUSHA

  Day Notes

  After an early morning breakfast we will drive straight to Kilimanjaro at Marangu. We will proceed with the full day Marangu Village Tour-Today we have an opportunity to visit one of the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, our activities includes waterfalls, Kilimanjaro view point, and Coffee plantations, Changa Museum, Underground Tunnel, Changa Traditional, Chaga Local Food, and Banana Beer Experience with the unique view of Mount Kilimanjaro. After the walking tour we will return to the hotel for overnight stay. Dinner and overnight at Masailand Safari Lodge: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch.

  
• DAY 5 - 6

  Destination: Karatu

  Travellers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will pass through the town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands. Presided over by the towering Ol Deani Volcano, this small, colourful town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the area’s many game parks. The town offers a variety of activities including browsing the bustling marketplace, sampling beer at a local brewery, visiting a traditional homestead, or taking a guided walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and caves. Whether you are looking for cultural tours, hiking and biking opportunities, a chance to enjoy an authentic rural Tanzania experience, or simply a break between safari game drives, this underrated town has plenty to offer.

  
• DAY 5 - 6

  Accommodation: Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp

  Description

  Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp is set on the Eastern side of the Ngorongoro Crater’s rim close to the Crater lodge. The accommodation consists of eight guest tents, including a family unit tent equipped with en-suite bathrooms, showers, vanity desks and flush toilets. Guests can also enjoy delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners served in the dining tent. Other facilities include a lounge area where guests can relax and unwind.

  Property Facilities

  24-hour Security, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Communal Dining, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Restaurant

  Room Facilities

  Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Detached Private Bathroom, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fireplace, Internet Access (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wheelchair Friendly

  Your Stay

  1 Night Bed and Breakfast

  Experiences

  Day 5

  ANG'ATA NGORONGORO CAMP • KARATU

  Day Notes

  : We depart from your hotel and proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Although small in size, this park is one of the most diverse reserves in the country. Lake Manyara covers two thirds of the park. At the backdrop is the wall of the Great Rift Valley, before which lies the ground water forest, areas of open grassland near the lake foreshore, and the Soda Lake. We enjoy a picnic lunch in this area, which consists of open grassy areas, hot springs, dense woodlands and steep mountainsides. Lake Manyara National Park is a birding paradise that has more than 350 species of bird. The park is also famed for its unique and elusive tree-climbing lions. In the late afternoon we travel just outside of Lake Manyara National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area to our special tented camp. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Ang’ata Tented Camp: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch.

  
• DAY 6 - 9

  Destination: Seronera

  The Seronera region, in the central Serengeti, is set directly on the Great Migration route and offers excellent viewing of this incredible annual phenomenon, when countless wildebeest flood the area and move across the plains. While migratory game populations fluctuate seasonally, Seronera is still a wildlife hotspot at other times of the year, sheltering the Big Five, among many other species. A number of small campsites provide accommodation and visitors can enjoy hot air balloon trips and walking safaris as well as guided game drives.

  
• DAY 6 - 9

  Accommodation: Serengeti Acacia Camp

  Description

  Serengeti Acacia Camps offers guests the perfect blend of old African charm and elegance in the heart of Serengeti National Park. This intimate safari camp is tucked beneath an Acacia tree, and has breathtaking views of the savannah plains of the Serengeti National Park. Here, you can experience full luxury in the wild. Serengeti Acacia Camps has ten canvas tents, all furnished with en-suite bathrooms, flush toilets and other essential amenities. These tents have paved pathways that connect them to the centralized lounge and dining areas, which are located under a soaring canopy of acacias, in the front of the camp. The En Suite options include: Double Tent, ideal for couples; Family Tent, ideal for 2 adults and 2 kids; and Triple Tent, which is perfect for groups of three.

  Your Stay

  3 Nights Bed and Breakfast

  Experiences

  Day 6

  SERENGETI ACACIA CAMP • SERONERA

  Day Notes

  We start the day with an early morning game drive before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ngorongoro is a special place in that it is a Conservation Area, not a National Park; this means that the whole area is managed for both the animals and the local Masai people who graze their cattle alongside the indigenous wildlife. During the drive in Ngorongoro we have a chance to glimpse something of the Masai way of life. After stopping at the entrance gate, where there is a chance to learn more about this fascinating volcanic landscape, we will drive around the rim of the Crater itself, and from here we can look down and see the herd of wildebeest or buffalos. Finally we descend into the crater. The crater walls provide a natural sanctuary for the animals, which means there is plenty to see: lions, elephants, buffalo, rhino and leopard (if you are lucky). The only animal you won’t see in here is a giraffe, whose long legs are unable to cope with the steeps sides of the crater. In the afternoon we travel just outside of Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch.

  Day 7

  Day Notes

  Serengeti National Park today enjoys early morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is one of the oldest and most beautiful ecosystems in Africa and is one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in the world. The park boasts more than two million wildebeest, half a million Thomson’s gazelle, and a quarter of a million zebra. Animals that you can also watch out for are – lions, leopards, elephants, rhino, hippo, giraffes, baboons and wild dogs. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch

  Day 8

  Day Notes

  We have another full day in this wonderful park, rising early to make the most of our time. Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for the time of year; we can spend time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, watch a big pride of lions, be in the middle of the migration, sometimes surrounded by wildebeest, sometimes by zebras, which travel with the wildebeest. We journey from the wide open plains to the kopjes: these volcanic rocky outcrops provide protection and shelter for a wide variety of animals and from the top we can look out across the vast grasslands of the Serengeti. This diverse and interesting landscape will provide us with the ultimate in game viewing, we will hopefully see all of the plain games; elephants, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, lions and it you are lucky the elusive leopard and cheetah, as well as huge amounts of interesting bird life, from the elegant secretary birds to the flightless ostrich. We return to our special tented camp for the night. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch.

  
• DAY 9 - 10

  Destination: Lake Victoria, Tanzania

  The massive 6.5 million-hectare Lake Victoria is three times the size of Wales and is shared by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Known as one of Africa’s ‘Great Lakes', it is world-renowned as the source of the Nile and is Africa’s largest lake. Its waters are rich in fish life with shimmering shoals of colourful cichlids and large Nile Perch, sought after by fishermen. The lake boasts an impressive 3440 kilometre stretch of shoreline and is dotted with over 3000 inhabited islets. Visitors can look forward to a variety of activities including excellent fishing; wildlife viewing; and boating, among others. Make sure to visit Ukerewe, the lake's largest island, and enjoy the picturesque island beaches and spectacular scenery.  

  
• DAY 9 - 10

  Accommodation: Malaika Beach Resort

  Description

  Karibu and welcome to Malaika Beach Resort, our tranquil lake-side hideaway for your thoughts to escape! Malaika Beach Resort is located close to Mwanza; which is known in Tanzania as Rock City and is the true gateway to the Serengeti. Like many hotels, Malaika Beach Resort has its own story to tell; shaped over time by the collective experiences and memories shared by its residents. This architectural marvel with its grand columns features 32 suites and is build on an imposing rock foundation with stunning views over the shoreline of Lake Victoria; Africa’s largest lake and the source of the River Nile. The Hotel features a Deli where Continental style Breakfast and light gourmet lunches are served. The Restaurant features a variety of delicacies; such as the local Tanzanian Tilapia Fish, fresh from Lake Victoria, delicious Indian cuisine prepared by traditional Indian Chefs and eclectic Continental Cuisine. The Bar offers fine international beverages whilst the Lake Victoria Lounge or the private Beach allow you to create your own memories – those perfect moments that will last a lifetime. The new Malaika Retreat will allow you to enjoy being pampered by well trained Spa professionals with the essence of Africa. Soon, the Retreat also will feature a Gym, Sauna, Steam and allowing you to enjoy the African Sky from the Jacuzzi. The hotel is located minutes away from Mwanza International Airport and a stone’s throw from Mwanza’s buzzing Central Business District, providing easy access to attractions such as the Rubondo Island National Park and only a short 2 hrs drive to the Western part of the Serengeti National Park. This superb location makes Malaika Beach Resort the ideal destination for business and leisure travellers alike.

  Experiences

  Day 9

  MALAIKA BEACH RESORT • LAKE VICTORIA, TANZANIA

  Day Notes

  After an early breakfast check out and collect lunch boxes and leave for Mwanza there is an opportunity for en-route game viewing. Dinner and overnight at Malaika Beach Resort: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch.

  
• Day 10

  End of Itinerary

  Day 10

  Day Notes

  : Morning breakfast at the hotel then say bye to our driver guide then you need a private departure transfer which is included from the hotel to the Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. THE END OF OUR SAFARI SERVICE.