Itinerary
Day: 1 | Arrival, transfer Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Northern Tanzania, where you’ll be greeted by your tour guide and taken directly to the Lake Manyara Tree Lodge just in time for lunch. Lake Manyara National Park offers a true wilderness experience in diverse habitats, from its Rift Valley soda lake to dense woodlands and steep mountainsides. Cradled in the boughs of an ancient mahogany forest, Lake Manyara Tree Lodge blends into the natural beauty of its breathtaking surroundings. Nine stilted treehouse suites, crafted from local timber and makuti palm fronds, weave a sophisticated blend of intimacy and romance, offering privacy and exclusivity in the cool, leafy surroundings, with elephant visitors passing through.
The ultimate spot to rejuvenate mind, body and soul, wellness is a pivotal thread at the Lodge and the lush forest environment is an idyllic cocoon to recharge. Holistically centred, enjoy healing therapies, organic practices and connecting with nature. Dine on nourishing dishes with our food-to-table philosophy, sip the freshest juices and smoothies. Work out in your room with our convenient Gym in a Basket and unwind with a massage in the massage sala.
Days: 2-4 | Serengeti National Park
From Manyara, take a morning drive across the vast plains of the Serengeti for the second part of your Highlight of Northern Tanzania tour. This area is packed with incredible wildlife, offering plenty of opportunities to spot wandering herds en route to your lodgings at the beautiful Serengeti Bushtops Camp. Serengeti Bushtops Camp is situated in one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes, the renowned Serengeti National Park. Sumptuous tents include ensuite showers, private dining tables, luxurious hot tubs, large terraces and boast extraordinary panoramic views of the camp’s magnificent surrounds. Outstanding butler service and personal massages add to guest delight.
After exciting days spent exploring the wonders of the Serengeti National Park, guests can savour superb à la carte dinners, accompanied by an excellent selection of wines in the inviting restaurant. Those in need of relaxing spots to unwind can head to the quiet confines of the well-stocked library or laze around the comfortable sitting room. Adventures include exhilarating game drives and bush walks through this wildlife-rich reserve.
Day: 5-6 | Ngorongoro Crater
Home to the world’s largest inactive volcano, Ngorongoro National Park is a must-see destination for your tour around Northern Tanzania. As soon as you venture by jeep out onto the crater floor you’ll realise that this is a place you won’t forget in a hurry. The natural beauty and biodiversity that you’ll find here is incredible. By late afternoon, it’s time for you to ascend to the crater rim and drive to Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp. The charming Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp is set in the dappled shade of an ancient acacia forest, right on the edge of the majestic Ngorongoro Crater. The camp is situated close to the quiet Lemala crater access route, which means that guests have quick and easy access into the Crater. Spacious tents boast comfortable beds, gas heaters for the cool evenings, 24-hour solar lighting and lovely ensuite bathrooms with a dressing area and al fresco showers.
Guests can gather around a blazing campfire to enjoy their favourite sundowner and swap stories of the day’s adventures before making their way to a lavish chandelier-lit dinner hosted by the camp manager. Grand couches and filled-to-the-brim book cabinets tempts guests to steal a few quiet hours between game viewing adventures. Lemala Ngorongoro offers game drives into the Ngorongoro Crater, as well as bush walks within the nearby Ol Moti and Empakaai Craters accompanied by Maasai guides.
Day: 8 | Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart Ngorongoro and head south east to Lake Manyara, Mto wa Mbu village and Tarangire. Through the highlands and the Karatu district, you'll be able to view the scenic wheat plains and coffee plantations. You will then carry on your journey down the spectacular escarpment where you turn south onto the main Arusha-Dodoma road and into the park. From here you will enjoy a game drive en route, check in at the Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge. Nestled deep within the heart of Tarangire National Park, Tarangire Kuro Tree Tops Lodge, a lavish luxury accommodation is nestled deep within the heart of the park. It enjoys a strategic location a top an elevated hill of kopjes overlooking the Tarangire River on one side. On the other side, the lodge overlooks the Silale Valley. This valley leads to the Silale swamp to the west. Due to constant availability of water, this area is famous for regular visits by varied wildlife throughout the year.
Day: 9 | Transfer Tarangire, Departure
Depart the lodge after breakfast for your return journey back to Arusha. Enjoy lunch in Arusha town centre before returning to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
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