10 Days

Tanzania Guided 4×4 Safari

Day 1

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your dedicated private guide for this adventure will be waiting to warmly welcome you and drive you to Arusha Coffee Lodge. Spend your 1 night stay at Arusha Coffee Lodge in a Plantation Suite with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes breakfast.

The aptly named Arusha Coffee Lodge lies hidden amongst the sprawling grounds of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantation below the rugged peaks of Mt Meru. Guests can unwind in one of the lodge’s prized plantation suites, which each boast a romantic four-poster bed draped in Egyptian cotton linen, a split-level sitting area, ensuite bathroom, mosquito nets, ceiling fans, an open fireplace, personal bar and private veranda, which overlook rows and rows of berry-laden coffee bushes.

Guests can enjoy scrumptious meals in the Coffee Lodge lounge or sip on their favourite drinks in the bar area. A boutique store, swimming pool and garden terrace add to the guest delight. For additional costs, optional adventures include a tour at the Shanga Shangaa coffee plantation, as well as visits to the Museum of Natural History, the Maasai market on Faya Road and the world’s only tanzanite mine. A game drive in Mt Meru National Park, accompanied by a delicious picnic lunch, makes a wonderful outing.

Day 2

Today, tuck into a delicious breakfast, in the company of your guide, who will discuss any interests and your expectations for your safari. Afterwards, you will drive to &Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge. Marvel at nature’s beauty during your 2 night stays at andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge in an elegant Stilted Treehouse with ensuite bathroom with bath, outdoor shower and viewing deck.

Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, laundry, twice-daily game drives, one-night game drive and a scenic bicycle ride exploring Lake Manyara.

Day 3

Enjoy a leisurely afternoon bike ride through the nearby Mayoka community is hosted throughout by an expert guide. Guests can cycle through this bustling village and interact with the friendly, local people. They may even cross paths with the nomadic Mang’ati tribe (also known as the Datooga tribe), adorned with traditional animal skin cloaks, textured skirts and colourful beads.

Once your guests have left the village behind, they can peddle on a picturesque route to the lakeshore, where they can admire bright pink flocks of flamingos. After dinner, you will head out onto your night game drive. &Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is one of the few places in Tanzania where guests can experience evening game drives, and the opportunity to encounter sightings of nocturnal predators.

Day 4

After breakfast, you will head off to andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. Indulge and explore at andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge during your 2 night stay in a Suite with an ensuite bathroom with bath and shower.

Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees and laundry.

Day 5

 Included activities: Game Drives, Olduvai Gorge & Shifting Sands Tour, Crater Floor Banquet, Private Sundowners on the Rim and Wine Store Paring Dinner

Day 6

Today you head off to andBeyond Klein’s Camp. Explore and discover during your 2 night stay at andBeyond Klein’s Camp in an intimate Cottage with ensuite bathroom with shower only. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees and laundry.

Day 7

Included activities: Game drives, Bushwalks & Night game drive.

andBeyond Klein’s Camp, Northern Serengeti, Tanzania – Perched on the edge of the Kuka Hills, andBeyond Klein’s Camp features intimate safari accommodation – just ten cottages of local stone and makuti, with rich wooden floors and classic interiors.

Each cottage has an ensuite bathroom and private veranda with breathtaking views over the surrounding valley. A diversity of resident wildlife, including huge elephant herds, can be viewed from everywhere in camp – even the kitchen boasts unforgettable views. The camp has a large, beautifully furnished bar and sitting area, a sparkling swimming pool, and a Safari Shop featuring locally-made Maasai crafts.

Fresh vegetables picked from the Camp’s shamba (an organic African garden) create wholesome Pan African dishes. Dinners are served in the main dining area, which is graced by a large open fireplace or enjoyed in a spectacular clearing deep in the heart of the African bush.

Day 8

After breakfast, you’ll head to andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas. Thrill in the excitement of safari during your 2-night stay at andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas in a Bedouin-style tent with ensuite bathroom with an outside bucket shower. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees and laundry.

Day 9

Included activities: Game Drives (Included)

andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas Northern/Central/Southern or Western Serengeti, Tanzania andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas reaches far beyond the bounds of the traditional Tanzanian safari – the sumptuous luxurious tented, seasonal camps move around the Serengeti year-round, bringing guests within range of the Great Migration.

When the Migration crosses over into Kenya, the camps remain in the remote, beautiful corners of the Serengeti, renowned for the excellent resident game. The two intimate camps feature just eight ensuite safari tents each, carefully positioned in exclusive semi-permanent campsites in the Serengeti National Park. Booked on a nightly basis, each luxury ensuite mobile tent boasts a comfortable double bed, ensuite bathroom, separate w.c. and bucket shower – this is the ultimate in luxury camping.

The guest areas comprise comfortable tents for dining, meeting for a pre-dinner drink, or just for whiling the time away between safaris – complete with private butler service, delicious home-baked meals, and traditional bush dinners served under the stars.

Day 10

Today, we wave a fond farewell. After breakfast, you will be driven to the airstrip where you will take a flight back to Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will board your flight home.

  • Lodge safari according to the itinerary
  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary
  • Meals according to the itinerary
  • Mineral water
  • All the mentioned activities
  • All national park fees
  • All transports
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Visa fees
  • Tips
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc 
  • Travel insurance
     

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