CLASSIC TANZANIA

MAP OF TANZANIA

AT A GLANCE ITINERARY

DAY DESCRIPTION ACCOMMODATION MEALS

Arusha Arusha Coffee Lodge D

Tarangire National Park Sanctuary Swala B-L-D

Tarangire National Park Sanctuary Swala B-L-D

Ngorongoro Conservation area

Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp B-L-D

Ngorongoro Conservation area

Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp B-L-D

Serengeti National Park Sanctuary Kusini B-L-D

Serengeti National Park Sanctuary Kusini B-L-D

Departure B

INCLUSIONS

Accommodation

Three meals daily (depending on arrival and departure times)

Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers

Teas and coffees

Refreshments while on game viewing drives

Laundry

Park fees

Transfers to and from mentioned camps

2 daily scheduled shared safari activities with our highly qualified guides including:

Morning and afternoon game drives

Visit to Mwika village at Sanctuary Swala

Serengeti Cheetah Project at Sanctuary Kusini

Cosmic safari at Sanctuary Kusini

Sundowners and bush meals in specially selected spots

Domestic flights Arusha/Sanctuary Swala/Manyara/Serengeti/Arusha/Kilimanjaro

EXCLUSIONS

Items of a personal nature i.e. Gratuities; premium brand beverages; curios; telephone accounts etc.

Visas and travel insurances

Airport and departure taxes

Private game drives

International/regional flights

Medical evacuation

Storage or transport of excess luggage

Bank charges

All optional excursions or activities

Transfer to and from international and domestic airport

Any other item not mentioned above

PLEASE NOTE

The luggage limit on all shared charter flights in Tanzania is 15kg in a softsided bag. All inter-camp flights in are subject to multiple pick ups and drop offs en route to your destination which could affect the flying time.

Depending on the passport you carry, a visa may be required to enter the country.

DAY ONE | ARRIVE IN ARUSHA Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met by a Sanctuary representative and transferred by private vehicle to your lodge located on the outskirts of Arusha. The remainder of your day is at leisure. Arusha Coffee Lodge is located on a coffee plantation on the outskirts of Arusha. 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. 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, conference facilities and a swimming pool. Arusha Coffee Lodge (Partner hotel) 1 night Meal Plan: Dinner

DAY TWO | TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Early this morning you will be met and transferred by private vehicle to Arusha airstrip for you onward flight to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival you will be met by a Camp Representative and transferred to Swala camp in our customised open safari vehicle, driving time is approximately 30 minutes with game viewing en route. Each of the twelve tents is shaded by tall acacia trees and ancient baobabs and is within sight of the well-frequented waterhole. In the afternoon there is time to relax before enjoying an exciting game drive by open four wheel drive vehicle. Huge herds of elephant, greater kudu, Impala and Zebra are all easily spotted whilst leopard lurk in the trees. Due to the camp's secluded location you are unlikely to see many vehicles as you venture out into the national park. As the sun fades enjoy a sundowner as you watch the game carry on with their daily activities. Return to camp to freshen up before dinner.

Sanctuary Swala 2 nights Luxury tent Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY THREE | TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

This morning awaken to the sounds of the bush as a steaming hot cup of tea or coffee is served on your tent's deck. The rest of the morning is at leisure to enjoy the activities on offer. Return to your camp where your hosts will greet you with a refreshing drink and a well-deserved lunch. The afternoon you have time to take a refreshing swim in the pool or relax on your private deck with a cool drink and gaze out to the waterhole and watch as the game lazily congregates in the shade to escape the midday sun. As the afternoon progresses you may like to return to the Tarangire on an afternoon game drive. Return to your lodge to freshen up before meeting around the camp fire for a pre-dinner drink as you discuss the day's adventures. Sanctuary Swala Luxury tent Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY FOUR | NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Manyara. Our Sanctuary Retreats guide will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to the camp, approximately a 30 minute drive with game viewing en route. Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp is located in Tanzania's Ngorongoro Conservation area, on the crater rim. There are 10 luxury safari tents. Each custom-made walk in tent is spacious and complete with en-suite bathroom, flush toilet, shower and hot water available throughout the day. Each tent provides a room safe, hairdryer and mosquito nets. There are three main area tents: a dining tent, lounge, and bar and lounge tent. Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp 2 nights Luxury tent Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY FIVE | NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

Awaken early this morning to a warm cup of tea or coffee served on the veranda of your tent. After a hearty breakfast, you can enjoy the activities on offer: Game drives with English speaking driver/guide in Ngorongoro crater and on the rim, and a Masai village visit and bush meals. Enjoy game viewing with the spectacular backdrop of the crater wall at every turn. This great caldera is home to around 30,000 animals with a high concentration of predators. Zebra and wildebeest account for almost half the animals with plenty of gazelle, buffalo, hartebeest, warthog and bull elephants. On the lake in the middle of the crater, you may see thousands of flamingos fluttering and shimmering like a pink heat haze. Return to camp this afternoon with time for a hot shower before predinner drinks by the camp fire as you discuss the day's adventures. Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp Luxury tent Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY SIX | SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

This morning transfer back to Manyara airstrip for your onward flight to the Serengeti departing at 0915, flying time is approximately 1 hour. Upon arrival you will be met by a Sanctuary Kusini representative and transferred to camp. Driving time to camp is 30 minutes through the Serengeti with game viewing en route. Accommodation is offered in twelve double tents which are scattered around the main kopje. Private verandas with comfortable furnishings extend in front of each unit where your personal tent attendant will bring you tea and coffee so you can relax and enjoy your peaceful surroundings. The dining area, lounge and library are housed in the main area, which affords spectacular views from its wooden deck and the adjacent kopje. Following dinner this evening retire to the kopje where you may take this rare opportunity to enjoy a star safari as the camp manager unravels the myths of the night sky. Sanctuary Kusini 2 nights Luxury tent Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY SEVEN | SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Today you may choose to either partake in a full day game drive into the heart of the Serengeti with a picnic lunch or remain close to camp with morning and afternoon game drives. The area around Sanctuary Kusini is famed for its cheetah. While at Sanctuary Kusini you have the chance to contribute to cheetah conservation through the Serengeti Cheetah project. On a cheetah watch drive, learn how to identify cheetah with the use of field ID kits and how to monitor their behaviour. The photos from your sightings will be combined with the record of their location and sent to the research centre. In return the centre will provide you with a detailed background of your cheetah, its family and its last sighting. This evening return to camp and climb to the top of the kopje for stunning 360 degree views of the Serengeti. Relax with your preferred drink as you watch the setting sun paint the Serengeti with pinks, oranges and reds. Sanctuary Kusini Luxury tent Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY EIGHT | MASAI MARA

Enjoy a leisurely morning relaxing at camp or venture out early on one last morning game drive before transferring to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Kilimanjaro via Arusha. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro connect with your onward flight. Meal Plan: Breakfast

As your stay comes to an end, we thank you for staying with us at our lodges and camps in Tanzania and Kenya and immersing yourself in the magic of

East Africa.