Day 1 Arrive Arusha | Meals: D
Touch down in Arusha today. After clearing customs and immigration formalities, you will be met and transferred to your luxury accommodations. Tomorrow, the exciting adventure begins.
Lying on the gentling rolling foothills that cascade down from the ever-present Mount Meru is the bustling and vibrant town of Arusha. It is here on the outskirts of this town, hidden amongst one of Tanzania's largest coffee plantations, that you will find Arusha Coffee Lodge, a perfect haven for relaxation either before or after any African safari.
Comprising of 30 Plantation Houses - inclusive of 12 Plantation Suites - that radiate out into the evergreen coffee fields, Arusha Coffee Lodge has been designed around the original landowner's home that dates back to the early 1900's.
The theme of coffee is never far away at Arusha Coffee Lodge, and this is never more evident than in the Plantation Suites where the theme coffee bean permeates even the interior designs of both the main bedroom as well as the beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom.
The homely feel of the Lodge is by no means accidental as the origins of the homestead continue to emit glimpses of times-gone-by. The friendly and personable staff help create an ambiance that continues to draw appreciation from all those who visit and stay.
Within the main Plantation House reside an 'a la carte' restaurant, an intimate bar and a cozy lounge, all of which possess inviting open log fires that will fill the cool night air with a comforting warmth and a welcoming glow.
With two boutiques, an enclosed and intimate swimming pool and a popular garden terrace, Arusha Coffee Lodge encourages exploration and discovery at every turn.
From the industrious coffee pickers gathering in the harvest to the aromas of the morning brew emanating from the main Plantation House as breakfast is being prepared, Arusha Coffee Lodge is full of sensory experiences that revitalizes the body and soul for the adventures and excitement that lie ahead.
×
Day 2 Arusha-Tarangire | Meals: BLD
Following an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Arusha Airport for your Skyflight to Tarangire. Board your luxurious Executive Grand Caravan for the flight to Tarangire. This version of the Grand Caravan has been modified to hold only 9 club class seats, giving all guests a super-comfortable ride. Your lodge in Tarangire sits high in the old Baobab and Marula trees next to a path used by elephants as they migrate. Enjoy a full day of game viewing in the park, stopping for a picnic lunch the bush. You might spot lion, bat-eared fox, kudu and the bateleur eagle.
Many a childhood would have been spent playing in the world of 'make-believe'. Within this imaginary existence many of us will have climbed and played high up in the bows and branches and, for the lucky few, built a 'palace' in the sky.
It is this nostalgic sparkle that is all too visible in the eyes of the 'grown-ups' who gaze upon Tarangire Treetops for the first time. Tarangire Treetops sits serenely on the border of the Tarangire National Park - Tanzania.
As you arrive at the Lodge, you are immediately greeted by a blaze of color and a host of smiles all of which belong to the local Maasai tribesmen who have become part of the enchanting story that is Tarangire Treetops.
Centered about a Main Lodge - which itself encases a thousand year-old baobab tree - Tarangire Treetops comprises of 20 rooms all of which are elevated above the ground affording views over the tops of surrounding marula and baobab trees.
Each Treetops Room boasts one of the largest bedrooms to be found in any camp or lodge in East Africa - with a floor space of 65 square meters - and all with an exotic double shower en suite bathroom. With furnishings that create warmth and demonstrate a commitment to local craftsmanship, the 'up-in-the-air' experience is completed by the open-fronted room design affording views across the Tarangire plains from an expansive but private balcony.
Dining at Treetops sustains the momentum of undeniably memorable moments. Whether enjoying a lantern-lit dinner in a traditional Boma echoing to the sounds of Maasai chants, or eating poolside by candlelight whilst a wealth of wildlife comes to drink at the Lodge water hole, Treetops creates memories by the minute and in so many differing ways.
However it is the pure delight and sheer pleasure of Tarangire Treetops that will remain with you for years to come, and will keep you returning, if only in spirit, to this delightfully dreamlike lodge.
×
Day 3 Tarangire | Meals: BLD
Start the day with an escorted bush walk, followed by a delightful bush breakfast. Spend the heat of the day at the lodge relaxing. Later depart for an afternoon game drive in the park.
Many a childhood would have been spent playing in the world of 'make-believe'. Within this imaginary existence many of us will have climbed and played high up in the bows and branches and, for the lucky few, built a 'palace' in the sky.
It is this nostalgic sparkle that is all too visible in the eyes of the 'grown-ups' who gaze upon Tarangire Treetops for the first time. Tarangire Treetops sits serenely on the border of the Tarangire National Park - Tanzania.
As you arrive at the Lodge, you are immediately greeted by a blaze of color and a host of smiles all of which belong to the local Maasai tribesmen who have become part of the enchanting story that is Tarangire Treetops.
Centered about a Main Lodge - which itself encases a thousand year-old baobab tree - Tarangire Treetops comprises of 20 rooms all of which are elevated above the ground affording views over the tops of surrounding marula and baobab trees.
Each Treetops Room boasts one of the largest bedrooms to be found in any camp or lodge in East Africa - with a floor space of 65 square meters - and all with an exotic double shower en suite bathroom. With furnishings that create warmth and demonstrate a commitment to local craftsmanship, the 'up-in-the-air' experience is completed by the open-fronted room design affording views across the Tarangire plains from an expansive but private balcony.
Dining at Treetops sustains the momentum of undeniably memorable moments. Whether enjoying a lantern-lit dinner in a traditional Boma echoing to the sounds of Maasai chants, or eating poolside by candlelight whilst a wealth of wildlife comes to drink at the Lodge water hole, Treetops creates memories by the minute and in so many differing ways.
However it is the pure delight and sheer pleasure of Tarangire Treetops that will remain with you for years to come, and will keep you returning, if only in spirit, to this delightfully dreamlike lodge.
×
Day 4 Tarangire | Meals: BLD
After breakfast, head out on a morning game drive, followed by a visit to a local Maasai village. In addition to amazing game viewing, the landscape of baobab trees is striking. Thanks to its ability to retain water, the baobab tree is known as the Tree of Life. Its gigantic trunk can hold up to 300 liters of water and they live up to 600 years. After lunch in camp, there is time for an afternoon game drive. The elephants of Tarangire may be the stars, but you will find a wide varity of wildlife and birdlife. Watch for crested fracolins, hoopoes, Kori bustards and
Day 5 Tarangire-Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Enjoy one last game drive early this morning, as you drive to the nearby airstrip. Your SkySafari flight takes you up to the Serengeti, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Depending on the time of year, you will stay at either Serengeti Migration Camp or Serengeti Pioneer Camp, based on the location that will provide the optimum game-viewing opportunities. The camp will be selected prior to your departure.
Day 6 Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Start the day with a choice of a morning game walk or game drive. After lunch at the camp, spend time game viewing in the park. The Serengeti is a wildlife wonderland, and a game drive there is like stepping into nature's most dramatic theater. You might see lions snoozing under a tree, large groups of buffalo, cheetah surveying the plains from a kopje or graceful gazelles racing across the savanna.
Day 7 Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Taking a picnic lunch, head out for a full day of game viewing in the Serengeti. Keep your game checklist handy as the Serengeti plays host to a wide variety of wildlife and birdlife. You will do doubt see elephant, giraffe and zebra, possibly in large quantities. The Serengeti has over 500 bird species, including ostriches, lilac breasted rollers, vultures and eagles.
Day 8 Serengeti-Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
Fly to Lake Manyara. You continue by road to Ngorongoro, arriving in time for lunch The Manor at Ngorongoro was built in the old Cape Dutch architecture and you'll be transported back in time as you relax in your period-decorated suite.
Crossing the Rift Valley and climbing the steppe onto the green and rolling hills south of the Ngorongoro Crater, there lies a truly undeniable surprise and one that will be a home-away-from-home.
The Manor at Ngorongoro, located in the north west Tanzania and with its 10 luxurious cottages (20 Suites) and magnificent main Manor House, is one of the first safari lodges of its kind to blend East African hospitality with old-world Afro-European architecture and decor. Located adjacent to the famous Ngorongoro conservation area and within a 1500-acre Arabica coffee estate, The Manor is reminiscent of an elegant up-country farm home in the Cape Dutch-style of architecture.
Every detail of The Manor has been designed with its guests' comfort in mind. Each of the cottages has been carefully positioned to maximise the views of the adjacent verdant hills but at the same time to maintain the intimacy and privacy of this old-world Manor home.
The Manor at Ngorongoro provides the perfect environment to relax and take in the outstanding natural beauty of its gardens and the coffee-bush laden hills. However the drama that is Africa is but a short distance away.
Ngorongoro Crater is famed as being the 'Eighth Wonder of the World', and is a 'must see' on anyone's itinerary. This extinct volcano - with its 18-kilometre wide crater floor - is home to an abundant and unique ecosystem that encompasses almost all of the wildlife that you would wish to see in Africa. This spectacular setting is a 'once-in-a- lifetime' opportunity to experience the rawness and beauty of Africa's natural flora and fauna.
And what better way to enjoy the Crater than in the knowledge that at the end of the day you will return to enjoy an incomparable dinner in The Manor's restaurant followed by a deeply restful night in a cottage that has been designed both with your comfort solely in mind.
True elegance and grandeur - The Manor at Ngorongoro awaits.
×
Day 9 Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
Ngorongoro is the world's largest caldera (or collapsed volcano) and the crater's floor is home to a wide variety of habitats supporting abundant wildlife and birdlife. As you descend in the early morning mist, the floor of the crater will become more visible, revealing it's large lake speckled with pink flamingo and rich plains brimming with wildlife. Spend the day on the floor of the crater, stopping for picnic hamper lunch under the shade of the trees. Game viewing on the crater floor might reveal hippo and leopard along with birdlife such as the Black Kite, White-necked Raven, Hildebrandt's Francolins and much more.
Crossing the Rift Valley and climbing the steppe onto the green and rolling hills south of the Ngorongoro Crater, there lies a truly undeniable surprise and one that will be a home-away-from-home.
The Manor at Ngorongoro, located in the north west Tanzania and with its 10 luxurious cottages (20 Suites) and magnificent main Manor House, is one of the first safari lodges of its kind to blend East African hospitality with old-world Afro-European architecture and decor. Located adjacent to the famous Ngorongoro conservation area and within a 1500-acre Arabica coffee estate, The Manor is reminiscent of an elegant up-country farm home in the Cape Dutch-style of architecture.
Every detail of The Manor has been designed with its guests' comfort in mind. Each of the cottages has been carefully positioned to maximise the views of the adjacent verdant hills but at the same time to maintain the intimacy and privacy of this old-world Manor home.
The Manor at Ngorongoro provides the perfect environment to relax and take in the outstanding natural beauty of its gardens and the coffee-bush laden hills. However the drama that is Africa is but a short distance away.
Ngorongoro Crater is famed as being the 'Eighth Wonder of the World', and is a 'must see' on anyone's itinerary. This extinct volcano - with its 18-kilometre wide crater floor - is home to an abundant and unique ecosystem that encompasses almost all of the wildlife that you would wish to see in Africa. This spectacular setting is a 'once-in-a- lifetime' opportunity to experience the rawness and beauty of Africa's natural flora and fauna.
And what better way to enjoy the Crater than in the knowledge that at the end of the day you will return to enjoy an incomparable dinner in The Manor's restaurant followed by a deeply restful night in a cottage that has been designed both with your comfort solely in mind.
True elegance and grandeur - The Manor at Ngorongoro awaits.
×
Day 10 Ngorongoro-Arusha-Depart | Meals: BL
Following breakfast at the camp you will be transferred to Manyara Airstrip for your flight back to Arusha Airport. You are met on arrival and transferred to Arusha Coffee Lodge for lunch and day use of plantation rooms. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
Touch down in Arusha today. After clearing customs and immigration formalities, you will be met and transferred to your luxury accommodations. Tomorrow, the exciting adventure begins.
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Lying on the gentling rolling foothills that cascade down from the ever-present Mount Meru is the bustling and vibrant town of Arusha. It is here on the outskirts of this town, hidden amongst one of Tanzania's largest coffee plantations, that you will find Arusha Coffee Lodge, a perfect haven for relaxation either before or after any African safari.
Comprising of 30 Plantation Houses - inclusive of 12 Plantation Suites - that radiate out into the evergreen coffee fields, Arusha Coffee Lodge has been designed around the original landowner's home that dates back to the early 1900's.
The theme of coffee is never far away at Arusha Coffee Lodge, and this is never more evident than in the Plantation Suites where the theme coffee bean permeates even the interior designs of both the main bedroom as well as the beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom.
The homely feel of the Lodge is by no means accidental as the origins of the homestead continue to emit glimpses of times-gone-by. The friendly and personable staff help create an ambiance that continues to draw appreciation from all those who visit and stay.
Within the main Plantation House reside an 'a la carte' restaurant, an intimate bar and a cozy lounge, all of which possess inviting open log fires that will fill the cool night air with a comforting warmth and a welcoming glow.
With two boutiques, an enclosed and intimate swimming pool and a popular garden terrace, Arusha Coffee Lodge encourages exploration and discovery at every turn.
From the industrious coffee pickers gathering in the harvest to the aromas of the morning brew emanating from the main Plantation House as breakfast is being prepared, Arusha Coffee Lodge is full of sensory experiences that revitalizes the body and soul for the adventures and excitement that lie ahead.
×
Day 2 Arusha-Tarangire | Meals: BLD
Following an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Arusha Airport for your Skyflight to Tarangire. Board your luxurious Executive Grand Caravan for the flight to Tarangire. This version of the Grand Caravan has been modified to hold only 9 club class seats, giving all guests a super-comfortable ride. Your lodge in Tarangire sits high in the old Baobab and Marula trees next to a path used by elephants as they migrate. Enjoy a full day of game viewing in the park, stopping for a picnic lunch the bush. You might spot lion, bat-eared fox, kudu and the bateleur eagle.
Tarangire Treetops
Many a childhood would have been spent playing in the world of 'make-believe'. Within this imaginary existence many of us will have climbed and played high up in the bows and branches and, for the lucky few, built a 'palace' in the sky.
It is this nostalgic sparkle that is all too visible in the eyes of the 'grown-ups' who gaze upon Tarangire Treetops for the first time. Tarangire Treetops sits serenely on the border of the Tarangire National Park - Tanzania.
As you arrive at the Lodge, you are immediately greeted by a blaze of color and a host of smiles all of which belong to the local Maasai tribesmen who have become part of the enchanting story that is Tarangire Treetops.
Centered about a Main Lodge - which itself encases a thousand year-old baobab tree - Tarangire Treetops comprises of 20 rooms all of which are elevated above the ground affording views over the tops of surrounding marula and baobab trees.
Each Treetops Room boasts one of the largest bedrooms to be found in any camp or lodge in East Africa - with a floor space of 65 square meters - and all with an exotic double shower en suite bathroom. With furnishings that create warmth and demonstrate a commitment to local craftsmanship, the 'up-in-the-air' experience is completed by the open-fronted room design affording views across the Tarangire plains from an expansive but private balcony.
Dining at Treetops sustains the momentum of undeniably memorable moments. Whether enjoying a lantern-lit dinner in a traditional Boma echoing to the sounds of Maasai chants, or eating poolside by candlelight whilst a wealth of wildlife comes to drink at the Lodge water hole, Treetops creates memories by the minute and in so many differing ways.
However it is the pure delight and sheer pleasure of Tarangire Treetops that will remain with you for years to come, and will keep you returning, if only in spirit, to this delightfully dreamlike lodge.
×
Day 3 Tarangire | Meals: BLD
Start the day with an escorted bush walk, followed by a delightful bush breakfast. Spend the heat of the day at the lodge relaxing. Later depart for an afternoon game drive in the park.
Tarangire Treetops
Many a childhood would have been spent playing in the world of 'make-believe'. Within this imaginary existence many of us will have climbed and played high up in the bows and branches and, for the lucky few, built a 'palace' in the sky.
It is this nostalgic sparkle that is all too visible in the eyes of the 'grown-ups' who gaze upon Tarangire Treetops for the first time. Tarangire Treetops sits serenely on the border of the Tarangire National Park - Tanzania.
As you arrive at the Lodge, you are immediately greeted by a blaze of color and a host of smiles all of which belong to the local Maasai tribesmen who have become part of the enchanting story that is Tarangire Treetops.
Centered about a Main Lodge - which itself encases a thousand year-old baobab tree - Tarangire Treetops comprises of 20 rooms all of which are elevated above the ground affording views over the tops of surrounding marula and baobab trees.
Each Treetops Room boasts one of the largest bedrooms to be found in any camp or lodge in East Africa - with a floor space of 65 square meters - and all with an exotic double shower en suite bathroom. With furnishings that create warmth and demonstrate a commitment to local craftsmanship, the 'up-in-the-air' experience is completed by the open-fronted room design affording views across the Tarangire plains from an expansive but private balcony.
Dining at Treetops sustains the momentum of undeniably memorable moments. Whether enjoying a lantern-lit dinner in a traditional Boma echoing to the sounds of Maasai chants, or eating poolside by candlelight whilst a wealth of wildlife comes to drink at the Lodge water hole, Treetops creates memories by the minute and in so many differing ways.
However it is the pure delight and sheer pleasure of Tarangire Treetops that will remain with you for years to come, and will keep you returning, if only in spirit, to this delightfully dreamlike lodge.
×
Day 4 Tarangire | Meals: BLD
After breakfast, head out on a morning game drive, followed by a visit to a local Maasai village. In addition to amazing game viewing, the landscape of baobab trees is striking. Thanks to its ability to retain water, the baobab tree is known as the Tree of Life. Its gigantic trunk can hold up to 300 liters of water and they live up to 600 years. After lunch in camp, there is time for an afternoon game drive. The elephants of Tarangire may be the stars, but you will find a wide varity of wildlife and birdlife. Watch for crested fracolins, hoopoes, Kori bustards and
Day 5 Tarangire-Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Enjoy one last game drive early this morning, as you drive to the nearby airstrip. Your SkySafari flight takes you up to the Serengeti, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Depending on the time of year, you will stay at either Serengeti Migration Camp or Serengeti Pioneer Camp, based on the location that will provide the optimum game-viewing opportunities. The camp will be selected prior to your departure.
Day 6 Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Start the day with a choice of a morning game walk or game drive. After lunch at the camp, spend time game viewing in the park. The Serengeti is a wildlife wonderland, and a game drive there is like stepping into nature's most dramatic theater. You might see lions snoozing under a tree, large groups of buffalo, cheetah surveying the plains from a kopje or graceful gazelles racing across the savanna.
Day 7 Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Taking a picnic lunch, head out for a full day of game viewing in the Serengeti. Keep your game checklist handy as the Serengeti plays host to a wide variety of wildlife and birdlife. You will do doubt see elephant, giraffe and zebra, possibly in large quantities. The Serengeti has over 500 bird species, including ostriches, lilac breasted rollers, vultures and eagles.
Day 8 Serengeti-Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
Fly to Lake Manyara. You continue by road to Ngorongoro, arriving in time for lunch The Manor at Ngorongoro was built in the old Cape Dutch architecture and you'll be transported back in time as you relax in your period-decorated suite.
The Manor at Ngorongoro
Crossing the Rift Valley and climbing the steppe onto the green and rolling hills south of the Ngorongoro Crater, there lies a truly undeniable surprise and one that will be a home-away-from-home.
The Manor at Ngorongoro, located in the north west Tanzania and with its 10 luxurious cottages (20 Suites) and magnificent main Manor House, is one of the first safari lodges of its kind to blend East African hospitality with old-world Afro-European architecture and decor. Located adjacent to the famous Ngorongoro conservation area and within a 1500-acre Arabica coffee estate, The Manor is reminiscent of an elegant up-country farm home in the Cape Dutch-style of architecture.
Every detail of The Manor has been designed with its guests' comfort in mind. Each of the cottages has been carefully positioned to maximise the views of the adjacent verdant hills but at the same time to maintain the intimacy and privacy of this old-world Manor home.
The Manor at Ngorongoro provides the perfect environment to relax and take in the outstanding natural beauty of its gardens and the coffee-bush laden hills. However the drama that is Africa is but a short distance away.
Ngorongoro Crater is famed as being the 'Eighth Wonder of the World', and is a 'must see' on anyone's itinerary. This extinct volcano - with its 18-kilometre wide crater floor - is home to an abundant and unique ecosystem that encompasses almost all of the wildlife that you would wish to see in Africa. This spectacular setting is a 'once-in-a- lifetime' opportunity to experience the rawness and beauty of Africa's natural flora and fauna.
And what better way to enjoy the Crater than in the knowledge that at the end of the day you will return to enjoy an incomparable dinner in The Manor's restaurant followed by a deeply restful night in a cottage that has been designed both with your comfort solely in mind.
True elegance and grandeur - The Manor at Ngorongoro awaits.
×
Day 9 Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
Ngorongoro is the world's largest caldera (or collapsed volcano) and the crater's floor is home to a wide variety of habitats supporting abundant wildlife and birdlife. As you descend in the early morning mist, the floor of the crater will become more visible, revealing it's large lake speckled with pink flamingo and rich plains brimming with wildlife. Spend the day on the floor of the crater, stopping for picnic hamper lunch under the shade of the trees. Game viewing on the crater floor might reveal hippo and leopard along with birdlife such as the Black Kite, White-necked Raven, Hildebrandt's Francolins and much more.
The Manor at Ngorongoro
Crossing the Rift Valley and climbing the steppe onto the green and rolling hills south of the Ngorongoro Crater, there lies a truly undeniable surprise and one that will be a home-away-from-home.
The Manor at Ngorongoro, located in the north west Tanzania and with its 10 luxurious cottages (20 Suites) and magnificent main Manor House, is one of the first safari lodges of its kind to blend East African hospitality with old-world Afro-European architecture and decor. Located adjacent to the famous Ngorongoro conservation area and within a 1500-acre Arabica coffee estate, The Manor is reminiscent of an elegant up-country farm home in the Cape Dutch-style of architecture.
Every detail of The Manor has been designed with its guests' comfort in mind. Each of the cottages has been carefully positioned to maximise the views of the adjacent verdant hills but at the same time to maintain the intimacy and privacy of this old-world Manor home.
The Manor at Ngorongoro provides the perfect environment to relax and take in the outstanding natural beauty of its gardens and the coffee-bush laden hills. However the drama that is Africa is but a short distance away.
Ngorongoro Crater is famed as being the 'Eighth Wonder of the World', and is a 'must see' on anyone's itinerary. This extinct volcano - with its 18-kilometre wide crater floor - is home to an abundant and unique ecosystem that encompasses almost all of the wildlife that you would wish to see in Africa. This spectacular setting is a 'once-in-a- lifetime' opportunity to experience the rawness and beauty of Africa's natural flora and fauna.
And what better way to enjoy the Crater than in the knowledge that at the end of the day you will return to enjoy an incomparable dinner in The Manor's restaurant followed by a deeply restful night in a cottage that has been designed both with your comfort solely in mind.
True elegance and grandeur - The Manor at Ngorongoro awaits.
×
Day 10 Ngorongoro-Arusha-Depart | Meals: BL
Following breakfast at the camp you will be transferred to Manyara Airstrip for your flight back to Arusha Airport. You are met on arrival and transferred to Arusha Coffee Lodge for lunch and day use of plantation rooms. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
Arusha Coffee Lodge (Day Room)
