DAY 1: ELEWANA ARUSHA COFFEE LODGE, 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
Arrival at Kilimanjaro international Airport, you will be met on arrival by AMA Safaris -Tanzania representative and driver guide to transfer you to your overnight hotel.
Overnight: Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge
Located in the middle of a verdant coffee plantation, Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge is a sanctuary of aromatic tranquillity and a welcome retreat after a long international flight, or the dust and excitement of a thrilling bush safari. Take residence in one of 30 luxury wooden chalets – 12 Plantation Suites and 18 Plantation Rooms – nestled amongst the surrounding gardens and sea of coffee trees.
Turning off the road, a tree-lined drive guides you to the warm and inviting main area with its quiet understated aura of luxury. Vibrant gardens, a spa, and a swimming pool await, and a restaurant, Bacchus, and café bistro, 3° south, boast menus to satisfy the most discerning of palates, successfully fusing international culinary prowess with locally-sourced ingredients.
Visitors are also welcome to enjoy convenient gift shopping at the Traders Walk Boutiques, located on site. Browse through a collection of five boutiques offering arts and crafts, jewellery, clothing, gourmet coffee and cakes and traditional Swahili food.
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
Breakfast at your camp.
After breakfast you will check out and transferred to Arusha Airport for your flight to Northern Serengeti, on arrival you will be met by the camp vehicle and the driver guide, for your transfer to the camp. Lunch with an afternoon game in a shared camp vehicle. All meals at camp.
Overnight: 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
Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities. All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included
DAY 3: LEMALA KURIA HILLS LODGE, NORTHERN SERENGETI
Day Itinerary
Breakfast at the Camp
Explore the famous Northern Serengeti, with morning and afternoon game drive in a shared camp vehicle.
All meals will be served at your camp.
Basis
Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities. All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included
DAY 4: LEMALA KURIA HILLS LODGE, NORTHERN SERENGETI
Day Itinerary
Breakfast at the Camp
Explore the famous Northern Serengeti, with morning and afternoon game drive in a shared camp vehicle.
All meals will be served at your camp.
Basis:
Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities. All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included
DAY 5: FOUR SEASONS SAFARI LODGE, EASTERN SERENGETI
Eastern Serengeti
The rich acacia-dotted plains of the Eastern Serengeti are home to abundant wildlife. Visitors flock here to view the world-renowned wildebeest migration. Some of the best game-viewing can be enjoyed from Lobo on the eastern edge of the Serengeti National Park along the Grumeti River. Popular activities include: taking a guided walk through the spectacularly scenic terrain of the wild Serengeti, jumping on a hot air balloon safari, picnics in the bush, and learning about Maasai culture and history. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the world famous Gol Kopjes for the best cheetah viewing in Africa.
Day Itinerary
Breakfast at your camp.
Check out and depart to the airstrip for your flight to Central Serengeti National park. On arrival met by the lodge representative and vehicle and transferred to the lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drives on shared basis. Dinner and overnight at Four Seasons Safari Lodge.
Overnight: Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Deep within one of Africa’s finest game reserve, the Four Seasons Safari Lodge at Serengeti welcomes you to a sanctuary of comfort. Get up close and intimate with lions, leopards and elephants – yet always feel safe and pampered.
Secluded and spacious, our 77 guest rooms, suites and villas keep you in constant touch with the Serengeti. Contemporary African décor features four-poster beds with mosquito netting, as well as local textiles and artwork – all enhanced by modern comforts such as air conditioning and high-speed Internet access.
Step outside to your elevated, open-air sundeck with a direct view of the plains and enjoy a private audience with any lions or elephants that might be passing by.
Basis
Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities. All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included
DAY 6: FOUR SEASONS SAFARI LODGE, EASTERN SERENGETI
Day Itinerary
Breakfast at your camp.
You will explore Serengeti National Park, which is undoubtedly the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequalled for its natural beauty and the greatest concentration of plains game anywhere.
All game drives, morning and afternoon game drives in a shared camp vehicle. All meals and overnight at the Lodge
Basis
Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities. All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included
DAY 7: FOUR SEASONS SAFARI LODGE, EASTERN SERENGETI
Day Itinerary
Breakfast at your camp.
You will explore Serengeti National Park, which is undoubtedly the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequalled for its natural beauty and the greatest concentration of plains game anywhere. All game drives, morning and afternoon game drives in a shared camp vehicle. All meals and overnight at the Lodge
Basis:
Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities. All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included
DAY 8: END OF ITINERARY
Day Itinerary
Enjoy breakfast at your Lodge
Transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Kilimanjaro Airport where you will be met and assisted to connect your onward flight to next destination either back home country or ideal Beach holiday.
Basis
Breakfast