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Tanzania in the Green Season Conscious Safaris and Sustainable Lodges
Arusha - Tarangire - Ngorongoro - Olduvai - Serengeti
100% customisable travel idea
Arusha - Tarangire - Ngorongoro - Olduvai - Serengeti
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Night spent on the plane, arrival the next day.
Meet & greet and assistance with formalities. Transfer to Arusha. The night is framed by Kilimanjaro to the east and Mount Meru to the west. Your accommodation is in one of the bungalows scattered throughout a fenced park over several hectares. Vivid blooms stand out against the lush vegetation. This managed environment suits dik-dik dwarf antelopes. The buildings are beautifully crafted, clean, and fit harmoniously into their surroundings. In your own private space, you’ll enjoy top-quality amenities and level of comfort. The decor includes local, handcrafted elements, with no hint of witchcraft. The colour scheme is comprised of shades of ochre. The restaurant serves contemporary African cuisine while the large bar is in the best tradition of safari, with a certain cachet and a smart, pleasantly rustic feel.
Meet your driver-guide and travel to Tarangire National Park. Lunch in the park at a restaurant with a beautiful panoramic terrace.
Already included - evening safari in the park. It is a gently undulating wooded savannah, where you can easily observe rich and thriving wildlife from your vehicle. Look out for tree-climbing lions, bush elephants, plains zebras, Masai giraffes, impalas, blue wildebeest, buffalo, bushpigs, Cape elands, waterbucks, and more. In the northern part of the park, majestic baobabs manifest the symbolic importance of this species.
Spend the night on a granite hill. From the camp’s elevated position, the views stretch far across the savannah, Lake Burungi and Lake Manyara. Facing west means spectacular sunsets are guaranteed - the colours, vibrancy and atmosphere at dusk are an experience in themselves. Your tent is erected on a platform, sheltered by a large palm-thatched roof. The magical essence of safari reigns here, in surroundings that are comfortable, without diminishing the ‘bush spirit’. The main dining hall and small bar are very pleasant (and the latter is well stocked). Seen from the inner shade, the outside is a bright, limitless spectacle. In the evening, around the campfire, guests share their impressions of the bush.
Optional - night safari.
Included - morning safari. In conditions similar to the previous day, watch the birds gather in large numbers along the humid banks of the Tarangire River. Spot the brilliantly coloured parakeets called lovebirds, the white-faced whistling duck, the red-billed hornbill, the African marsh harrier, and the black-headed heron, among others.
Drive to Karatu and Ngorongoro. Spend the night at new heights. The unfolding views here are of farmland, and you’ll be staying on a property that produces coffee, vegetables, poultry and honey. These supply most of the ingredients to the kitchen, and that is certainly a good thing! Otherwise, your accommodation has a modern Africa vibe, skilfully incorporating traditional designs. You’ll find the iconic red ochre, crisp leather, high ceilings, and light (but effective) mosquito nets. In the garden there is an infinity pool.
Already included - tour of the estate. Set out with an English-speaking guide to explore the coffee plantation, organic vegetable garden and aromatic herb garden. Get into the nitty-gritty of the estate’s thoughtful and sustainable approach
Optional - one-hour massage.
Included - Ngorongoro Crater safari. The UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the wonders of the African continent. And the highlight is the volcano’s caldera. Almost perfectly round and spanning 20 km (12 miles) across, Ngorongoro Crater is home to remarkable flora and fauna. Both African rhinoceroses are to be found here: the white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) and the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis). Could it be because Tanzania was once part of Deutsch-Ostafrika that the German names Spitzmaulnashor (pointed-mouth) and Breitmaulnashor (wide-mouth) capture the difference between the two animals better than black and white?
Next stop Olduvai, halfway between Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. Spend one night at the foot of a kopje, an isolated rocky outcrop on the plain. The natural tones and the public areas built directly into the rock create a discreet, welcoming camp with a distinctive atmosphere. The tents, covered with a thatched roof, offer simple yet remarkable comfort in this solitude that also creates unique sensations. Each tent has its own shaded veranda.
On your itinerary - sunset over the savannah. At the top of the kopje, a small belvedere has been built. Climb up to it on a short walk with a ranger, to enjoy a sunset like no other.
Included - safari in the Serengeti . This vast park is famous for the massive migrations of wildebeest and zebras, which take place across the plains of Tanzania and Kenya in November and July-August. It’s also renowned for the thriving population of Nile crocodiles that make use of the resources of the Grumeti River. The Big Five are here as well: simba (lion), tembo (elephant), nyati (buffalo), chui (leopard) and nyeusi kifaru (black rhinoceros). Chui is elusive, but the Serengeti is one of the best reserves to spot it. This is also true for the duma (cheetah) and mbwa mwitu (African wild dog). An abundance of antelope is prey for these predators. Next come hyenas, various vultures, marabou storks, etc. - the indispensable cleaners. From the top of your all-terrain vehicle, you discover a world that is very well organised. In the eastern part of the park, Olduvai Gorge is an exceptional place, where Louis and Mary Leakey discovered Homo habilis, probably the predecessor to Homo ergaster. Walk in the footsteps of these distant ancestors accompanied by a Maasai guide.
Drive to the private Singita Grumeti Concession. Stay two nights on a green hill of Africa. The campsite’s tents are spacious, well-thatched, and equipped with particularly well-designed bathrooms. They are furnished in a contemporary style that suits them perfectly. Yet the bush is never far away - just step out onto your private terrace. The public areas are all in one beautiful building, which also has a green roof. At the end of the journey, there is certainly no deterioration in the quality of your meals - and the dining room is also very pleasant. The outdoor pool is a tireless source of enjoyment, and massage treatments give a revitalising boost.
Included - alternative safaris. Private reserves like this one are an opportunity to experience safari differently. They are something of a testing ground for national parks, which face different constraints. Here, the wildlife is the same as in the Serengeti and is remarkably dense. Expeditions take place at night (which is ideal for observation and the accompanying emotions). Or on foot: distances are more limited, but your attention is more focused; it’s an opportunity for personal stealth and unfiltered contact with your surroundings. You can also spot smaller, but no less spectacular, wildlife and plants. Or by electric off-road vehicle: quiet running, less pollution, and very comfortable - these vehicles offer many advantages. Your stay at Grumeti Game Reserve opens the door to a new adventure.
Transfer to Ikoma aerodrome. Flight to Arusha. Lunch and transfer to the international airport. Return flight; night on board, arrival the following day.
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