On this tour, you will have a great chance of visiting the pristine beaches of the eastern coast of Tanzania as well as the northern untouched park which is Mkomazi National Park.
Upon arrival at Dar Airport, you will be picked up by your personal driver guide who will take you straight to your accommodation for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast only
Accommodation: Sea Cliff Hotel
Early morning after breakfast at your accommodation in Dar Es Salaam, you will depart straight to Udzungwa where you will do the evening activities and after that you will drive straight to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Udzungwa Falls
The most popular trail in Udzungwa is Sanje Waterfall. This 180m waterfall is very impressive, surrounded by rainforest with excellent views over the Kilombero floodplain. At the top, you can swim in the refreshing plunge pool of the top waterfall (around 40m high) surrounded by thick rainforest. Optionally, you can take a 20min detour from the path, either on the way up, or on the way down the path from the Old Sanje Hotel, to the bottom of the large waterfall for fantastic views looking up, and more swimming/jumping/diving in the pool (a bit warmer). Sanje can be walked at any time of day, but it is best in the morning with the sun on the waterfalls, and is very hot at midday. At the right time of year, the sides of the gorge are covered in fireball lilies. It is common to see both types of Colobus on this trail. Many people walk up and down on the Old Sanje Hotel trail, but there is an alternative route up or down starting at the ranger post to the south. This route is slightly longer and is less used, so provides better chances of seeing undisturbed monkeys, and of course a circular walk. If you are using Hondo Hondo transport, you can be dropped off at one place and picked up from the other.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Udzungwa Falls
Ruaha National Park is the third largest national park in Tanzania. It lies along the Great Ruaha River, is known for its large elephant population, and is a true paradise for birdwatchers with over 570 species. Besides, you might catch a glimpse of lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, elands, sable antelopes, jackals, or the rare African wild dog. Game drives are special, as you drive through an untouched ecosystem in this relatively quiet but stunning park!
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Asanja Ruaha
After breakfast, drive with lunch box to Mikumi. Late afternoon game drive. Overnight at Camp Bastian on FB Basis (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Camp Bastian
After breakfast, continue with your game drive in Mikumi. Mid-morning and afternoon program: Embark on an exciting game drive within Mikumi National Park, renowned for its diverse wildlife. You can spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and various antelope species, among other animals. Enjoy a packed lunch in the park's scenic surroundings, depending on your safari package.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Camp Bastian
After breakfast, with packed lunch and head straight to Bagamoyo for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Traveller’s Lodge Bagamoyo
With its crumbling German colonial buildings and cobwebbed entrances, the bagamoyo is one of the few historical cities in Africa that are definitely worth exploring. The stretch of Ocean Road that is most interesting is the historic German boma, constructed in 1897, and Liku House, the site of the German administrative center, are both located here. You will visit Kaole Ruins, College of Arts and Catholic Museum tour.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Traveller’s Lodge Bagamoyo
After breakfast, you will drive from Bagamoyo straight to Lushoto for overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Irente View Cliff Lodge
After breakfast, you will hike to Irente view point and after that you will visit the local Market. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Irente View Cliff Lodge
The waterfalls are situated in the Kilimanjaro National Park, to the foothills of the Kilimanjaro. The source of the water comes directly from the glacier on top of Kilimanjaro. Splendid, green areas where also grow the most fantastic trees and exotic plants. About 40 minute drive from Moshi town, from which you have a very nice view on Mt. Kilimanjaro, located in the beautiful country side of Marangu surrounded by lush landscapes, you will find this hidden waterfall.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Elephant Motel
After breakfast at Marangu, we will drive straight to Materuni Waterfalls. A private concession of about 600 square km, bordering Kenya at Amboseli National Park, offers spectacular landscapes with magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, Ol Doinyo Longido, and Ol Doinyo Orok, unique nature and cultural experience. Maasai “bomas” are sparsely scattered in Sinya, with a total population of no more than 2.000 people living in a huge area. These Maasai are still living the traditional way and are not used to the commercial relationship with tourists which is common in more visited areas. They are spectacularly dressed and follow all the traditional ceremonies. This is a Community Conservation Project benefiting the Maasai of Sinya. Activities include game drives, walking safaris escorted by Maasai warriors, interaction with the local Maasai including participation in ceremonies if available
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Kambi Ya Tembo
After breakfast at Sinya, you will drive to Arusha National Park. The park has an incredible variety of fauna and flora, which cannot fail to impress. Hollywood also chose this region to film the movie “Hatari” in which Hardy Kruger starred alongside the legendary John Wayne. At the Momella Gate, an armed ranger will be waiting for you to accompany you on your walking safari that will give you the chance to experience the wildlife up-close. Only a few other national parks in Tanzania give you such an opportunity and it is something that should not be missed. Lunch will be taken at a picnic place and in the afternoon, you will continue your tour in the safari vehicle through the Arusha National Park. After plenty of time allocated for you to observe the wildlife, we will take you to Arusha.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Pazuri Inn
Your safari guide will collect you from your accommodation after breakfast. This morning, you will drive to Tarangire National Park. The transit drive is approximately two and a half hours on good tarmac roads. The park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. The park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire than anywhere else on the planet! The huge and ancient Baobab trees can be seen here. Some of them are said to have lived for more than a thousand years. Lunch will be at a picnic site inside the park. After your game drive, you will transit to your accommodation in Karatu.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn
After breakfast we head towards the far south of the Serengeti National Park, also known as the Ndutu. Lake Ndutu area, situated in the Ngorongoro conservation area, part of the southern Serengeti eco-system. Lake Ndutu is alkaline, like most of the other Rift lakes, however, the water is still drinkable and used by a wide array of local wildlife. The majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found on the short-grass plains from December to April. The area is usually heavily populated with elephant, birds and resident game. The Ndutu Region forms part of the northern section of Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stretches to the unfenced southern reaches of the Serengeti National Park, a meeting point between these two incredible wilderness areas. After Lunch and an extensive game drive. You will spend two nights at Ndutu Heritage Tented Camp.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ndutu Heritage Camp
After breakfast, you will wind your way toward Ngorongoro Crater, hopefully enjoying more wonder on the way! Ngorongoro Crater is concealed by the steep volcanic walls and is a pristine wilderness including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, glistening lakes and swamps. The crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. The drive down into the crater is an adventure in itself. When you reach the crater floor, you'll quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and more than 500 bird species. The crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhinos, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands. After a full afternoon inside the crater, you will drive to your accommodation in Karatu.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn
Early morning depart on a guided cultural tour of the Hadzabe tribe’s location at Lake Eyasi and get knowledge and experience their way of life. You may want to join hadzabe Bushmen on a hunting demonstration by these proud people who mostly live on hunting and gathering wild fruits and roots. Amongst the world’s last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes inhabiting the scrubby bushland, Hadzabe men search for food alone and return home with golden honey, sweet fruit, or hearty wild game when, and if available. Their language is similar to Southern Africa’s Bushmen who speak the Click language and their language is believed to still have the clicks and pops like no other “ click language” up to the now. You will also have the opportunity to visit a blacksmith tribe of the datoga whereby different ornaments are made. Return to your lodge for a brunch. Dinner and overnight at your Lodge.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn
After breakfast, you will drive to Arusha or at the airport to catch your flight.
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