DAY 1: ARUSHA SERENA HOTEL RESORT & SPA, ARUSHA
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 Itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) ex international flight where you will be welcomed by our AMA Safaris – Tanzania representative and chauffeured to your hotel. The drive usually takes about 45 mins. Your stay here is on Bed and breakfast basis. Overnight at Arusha Serena Lodge – BB
Overnight in Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa
Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa is unlike any other hotel in Tanzania with authentic, bespoke experiences that stir the traveller’s soul while showcasing the breathtaking tranquillity of the surroundings. Set among the woodland slopes of Mount Meru at the edge of Lake Duluti, there’s no better destination for soaking in the beauty and magnificence of the Tanzanian “Northern Safari Circuit.”
The ambience of this Arusha hotel is warmly reminiscent of their origins as a colonial era coffee farm, beginning with the welcoming stone-built reception area and extending to cottage-style rooms neatly arranged among landscaped lawns and the colourful banks of Bougainvillea. Traces of the hotels heritage present themselves in elegant, country-manor interiors featuring unique artefacts, leaded windows and French doors opening to extensive lake view gardens. Social areas within the Arusha hotel include a library, a lounge and a restaurant offering an enchanting wood fireplace and lake and garden views.
Basis
Bed and Breakfast
DAY 2: LEMALA KURIA HILLS LODGE, NORTHERN SERENGETI
Northern Serengeti
The vast, rolling savannah of the Northern Serengeti is known as the hub of the great migration. The landscape is characterised by vast stretches of savannah interspersed with acacia trees and riverine woodlands. Wildlife can be seen along the banks of the Mara River and visitors can view the annual spectacle of the half a million migrating wildebeest. Commonly spotted wildlife include: a multitude of plains game such as buffalo, zebra, gazelles, impala, giraffe as well as lion and leopard. Visitors can look forward to bird watching, hot air ballooning, game safaris and guided bush walks.
Day Itinerary
After breakfast transfer to Arusha airport for your scheduled flight Coastal Air CQ207 departing at 1045hrs to Kogatende. The Serengeti National Park is undoubtedly the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequalled for its natural beauty and the greatest concentration of plains game anywhere. On arrival the camps own vehicle will transfer you to the camp for check in and lunch. Proceed for a game drive in the late afternoon with dinner and overnight at Lemala Kuria Luxury Camp
Overnight in Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge
Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge is remotely located in the Wogakurya Hills of the Northern Serengeti. A scenic region characterised by grassy rolling hills, open woodland and tree-lined watercourses, it is a habitat that attracts wildlife throughout the year. Lemala Kuria Hills is in close proximity to the Mara River on the Serengeti’s border with Kenya’s Maasai Mara, so is also within the main corridor of the world-famous wildebeest migration between July and October.
The lodge offers unrivalled luxury and sophistication, where you can choose to either relax in style or enjoy the Northern Serengeti’s excellent game viewing (without the crowds) with superb guides in 4×4 vehicles.
Large granite boulders and kopjes are the prominent feature of Lemala Kuria Hills, and each of the 15 spacious, glass-fronted tented suites has been discreetly set amongst the giant rocks to ensure maximum privacy and spectacular views from the open decks. Each suite has an elegant and contemporary design, with comfortable, modern interiors enhanced by authentic African touches. The public areas are dominated by magnificent kopjes, and guests can enjoy the broad views of the grasslands from the bar, sitting, dining areas and swimming pool.
Basis
Full Board Plus: – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
DAY 3: LEMALA KURIA HILLS LODGE, NORTHERN SERENGETI
Day Itinerary
During the first hours of the morning, the savannah is filled with a special animation. This is when the larger predators hunt for their food, before the temperature becomes too hot for any excessive physical activity. This is the time we have the highest chances of watching a hunt in action (also likely in the early evening). The colours of the landscape are also more accentuated, and help us to take great photographs.
Breakfast & lunch will be at your lodge. Afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at The Luxurious Lemala Kuria Luxury Tented Lodge – FB
Basis
Full Board Plus: – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
DAY 4: LEMALA KURIA HILLS LODGE, NORTHERN SERENGETI
Day Itinerary
Early morning game drive and return to the lodge for breakfast. Another inhabitant of the park is the Crocodile, the big boss of the river, lying camouflaged in wait for any unsuspecting victim to come its way. We could chance upon some secretive leopards, lying hidden between the branches of the trees, while impalas and Thompson’s and Grant’s gazelles innocently feed nearby.
Breakfast & lunch will be at your lodge. Afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at The Luxurious Lemala Kuria Luxury Tented Lodge – FB or take a full day game drive with picnic lunches
Basis
Full Board Plus: – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
DAY 5: LEMALA KURIA HILLS LODGE, NORTHERN SERENGETI
Day Itinerary
Early morning game drives inside the Northern Serengeti area. With its wide-open spaces, bright blue skies and creature-filled landscape, we shall discover why the fabled Serengeti typifies the dream of “Old Africa.” Large prides of lions laze in the long grasses; plentiful families of elephants feed on acacia bark and trumpet to each other across the plains, while giraffes, gazelles, monkeys, eland and the whole range of African wildlife present themselves in awe-inspiring numbers)
Breakfast & lunch will be at your lodge. Afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at The Luxurious Lemala Kuria Luxury Tented Lodge – FB or take a full day game drive with picnic lunches
Basis
Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
DAY 6: END OF ITINERARY
Day Itinerary
After breakfast transfer to the Kogatende airstrip for your flight Regional Air 102 departing at 10.00hrs to Arusha and after last minute shopping and lunch at restaurant then later transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international flight departing at late afternoon back home
Basis
Breakfast and Lunch
