Day 1 Arrive Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania! Land in Arusha where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Gran Melia Arusha is an oasis within Arusha set out on 18 acres of beautiful landscaped coffee and tea plantations offering pure tranquility with spectacular views of Mount Meru. The rooms provide spectacular views over Mount Meru or Arusha City. All the bedrooms have been designed to capture the diversity and energy of local Tanzanian tribes and the rich colours of the coffee plantations. Bedrooms are equipped with private balconies, 65-inch TVs, air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
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Day 2 Arusha-Tarangire | Meals: BLD
Meet your private driver guide this morning and depart to Tarangire National Park, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. At almost 1,100 square miles, Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest park in Tanzania. The park takes its name from the Tarangire River, which runs through the park. During the dry season, the river is a magnet to animals who come from miles away to quench their thirst.
Lemala Mpingo Ridge is a luxurious safari lodge located atop an escarpment in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania. The lodge offers sweeping views of the Tarangire River and valley below, providing guests with a serene and picturesque setting.
The lodge features 15 spacious suites, each designed to maximize the stunning views and cooling breezes. The suites are furnished with twin or super-king size beds, en-suite bathrooms, private decks, and sunken outside lounges that convert to afternoon siesta beds. A special feature is the private outside bathtub, perfect for relaxing after a day of safari adventures.
The main lodge includes a large lounge and bar, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a spa, and a swimming pool. Guests can enjoy activities such as game drives, early morning walks, and sundowners in custom-designed 4x4 vehicles, accompanied by knowledgeable guides.
With its blend of comfort, exceptional service, and breathtaking views, Lemala Mpingo Ridge offers an unforgettable safari experience in the heart of Tanzania.
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Day 3 Tarangire | Meals: BLD
Tarangire hosts a wide array of wildlife, including large herds of elephants, along with migratory wildebeest and zebra. Tarangire is also a great place to spot the fringe-eared oryx and long-necked gerenuk. Birdlife is prolific in the park - more than 550 bird species have been spotted in the park. In fact, Tarangire is known as hosting the most breeding species in one habitat anywhere in the world. If you are looking for the Big Cats, check out the trees. You might spot a leopard snoozing in the branchs of the sausage tree.
Lemala Mpingo Ridge is a luxurious safari lodge located atop an escarpment in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania. The lodge offers sweeping views of the Tarangire River and valley below, providing guests with a serene and picturesque setting.
The lodge features 15 spacious suites, each designed to maximize the stunning views and cooling breezes. The suites are furnished with twin or super-king size beds, en-suite bathrooms, private decks, and sunken outside lounges that convert to afternoon siesta beds. A special feature is the private outside bathtub, perfect for relaxing after a day of safari adventures.
The main lodge includes a large lounge and bar, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a spa, and a swimming pool. Guests can enjoy activities such as game drives, early morning walks, and sundowners in custom-designed 4x4 vehicles, accompanied by knowledgeable guides.
With its blend of comfort, exceptional service, and breathtaking views, Lemala Mpingo Ridge offers an unforgettable safari experience in the heart of Tanzania.
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Day 4 Tarangire-Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
Leave Tarangire and stop in Lake Manyara for a morning game drive.
Lake Manyara National Park, located in northern Tanzania, is a stunning wildlife sanctuary renowned for its diverse ecosystems and breathtaking scenery. The park covers approximately 330 square kilometers, with nearly two-thirds of its area occupied by the alkaline Lake Manyara, a haven for thousands of flamingos and other waterbirds. The park's rich landscape ranges from dense groundwater forests and open savannahs to acacia woodlands and dramatic escarpments of the Great Rift Valley. It is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and a variety of other wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, hippos, and baboons. Birdwatchers are particularly drawn to the park due to its impressive avian diversity, boasting over 400 bird species.
After lunch, continue to Ngorongoro for an afternoon at leisure.
Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp is an intimate camp set in a delightful ancient acacia forest on the rim of the crater, next to the quiet Lemala access route. The camp has 9 spacious canvas tents to ensure intimacy and minimal impact on the pristine forest environment. The tents accommodate two queen beds with winter weight duvets and hot water bottles. The tents are warmed in the evenings by a gas heater, ensuring a cozy night's sleep. The roomy en-suite bathrooms contain a dressing area, flush toilet and a large safari shower.
The mess tent is beautifully furnished with grand sofas, lamps, bookshelves and corner cabinets in old wood, chests and rugs. In the evening, guests gather around the campfire to exchange tales of the day's safari followed by a sumptuous hearty meal.
A key advantage of staying at Lemala Ngorongoro is the quick and easy access into the Crater floor. Game drives from the camp may start as early as 6.15am and there is no time wasted at the gate as you can drive straight down to the floor within 10 to 15 minute. Lemala guests usually have an hour's head start over others in the morning, which is crucial for photographers who demand the best light conditions. Escorted walks are also available into the forest and along the crater rim with an armed ranger and a Maasai.
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Day 5 Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
We begin early this morning as we descend from the rim of the crater to the floor below for some exciting game viewing. Ngorongoro was formed several million years ago when a volcano exploded and collapsed on itself. Today, it hosts more than 25,000 animals, including plains game like wildebeest, buffalo, eland and Grant's gazelle. Of course, with the abundance of food, predators like lion, cheetah and hyena are not far behind. With luck, you might also spot black rhino. Around midday you'll find a shady spot to enjoy a picnic box lunch. Return to your lodge late this afternoon.
Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp is an intimate camp set in a delightful ancient acacia forest on the rim of the crater, next to the quiet Lemala access route. The camp has 9 spacious canvas tents to ensure intimacy and minimal impact on the pristine forest environment. The tents accommodate two queen beds with winter weight duvets and hot water bottles. The tents are warmed in the evenings by a gas heater, ensuring a cozy night's sleep. The roomy en-suite bathrooms contain a dressing area, flush toilet and a large safari shower.
The mess tent is beautifully furnished with grand sofas, lamps, bookshelves and corner cabinets in old wood, chests and rugs. In the evening, guests gather around the campfire to exchange tales of the day's safari followed by a sumptuous hearty meal.
A key advantage of staying at Lemala Ngorongoro is the quick and easy access into the Crater floor. Game drives from the camp may start as early as 6.15am and there is no time wasted at the gate as you can drive straight down to the floor within 10 to 15 minute. Lemala guests usually have an hour's head start over others in the morning, which is crucial for photographers who demand the best light conditions. Escorted walks are also available into the forest and along the crater rim with an armed ranger and a Maasai.
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Day 6 Ngorongoro-Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Drive to the Manyara Airstrip where you bid your private driver-guide farewell and board your included light aircraft flight to the Serengeti.
The Serengeti is the largest park in Tanzania and it plays host the largest migration on earth. Keep your game viewing list handy as you will likely spot lion, wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, giraffes and much more.
After lunch, head out for a game drive in a camp vehicle on a shared basis.
Accommodations in the Serengeti between June and October are at Lemala Kuria Hills. The remainder of the year, you'll stay at Lemala Ewanjan.
Day 7 & 8 Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Two full days of game viewing will fly by in the Serengeti. Watch the kopjes (small hills) for cheetah - it's a favorite spot for them to hunt their prey. Along with learning about the amazing wildlife, your guides will also tell you about the plant and insect life of the Serengeti - each playing a role in the delicate eco-system. One of the most common trees you'll see in the Serengeti is the Sausage tree - easily spotted by the long fruits (which are poisonous) that hang from the tree and release their seeds as the pulp rots. The Maasai believe if you hang a sausage tree fruit in their hut it will ward off whirlwinds.
Day 9 Serengeti-Depart | Meals: B
A light aircraft flight takes you back to Arusha today where a day room is available until your departure later on your homeward bound flight.
Welcome to Tanzania! Land in Arusha where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Gran Melia Arusha
Gran Melia Arusha is an oasis within Arusha set out on 18 acres of beautiful landscaped coffee and tea plantations offering pure tranquility with spectacular views of Mount Meru. The rooms provide spectacular views over Mount Meru or Arusha City. All the bedrooms have been designed to capture the diversity and energy of local Tanzanian tribes and the rich colours of the coffee plantations. Bedrooms are equipped with private balconies, 65-inch TVs, air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
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Day 2 Arusha-Tarangire | Meals: BLD
Meet your private driver guide this morning and depart to Tarangire National Park, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. At almost 1,100 square miles, Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest park in Tanzania. The park takes its name from the Tarangire River, which runs through the park. During the dry season, the river is a magnet to animals who come from miles away to quench their thirst.
Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Lemala Mpingo Ridge is a luxurious safari lodge located atop an escarpment in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania. The lodge offers sweeping views of the Tarangire River and valley below, providing guests with a serene and picturesque setting.
The lodge features 15 spacious suites, each designed to maximize the stunning views and cooling breezes. The suites are furnished with twin or super-king size beds, en-suite bathrooms, private decks, and sunken outside lounges that convert to afternoon siesta beds. A special feature is the private outside bathtub, perfect for relaxing after a day of safari adventures.
The main lodge includes a large lounge and bar, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a spa, and a swimming pool. Guests can enjoy activities such as game drives, early morning walks, and sundowners in custom-designed 4x4 vehicles, accompanied by knowledgeable guides.
With its blend of comfort, exceptional service, and breathtaking views, Lemala Mpingo Ridge offers an unforgettable safari experience in the heart of Tanzania.
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Day 3 Tarangire | Meals: BLD
Tarangire hosts a wide array of wildlife, including large herds of elephants, along with migratory wildebeest and zebra. Tarangire is also a great place to spot the fringe-eared oryx and long-necked gerenuk. Birdlife is prolific in the park - more than 550 bird species have been spotted in the park. In fact, Tarangire is known as hosting the most breeding species in one habitat anywhere in the world. If you are looking for the Big Cats, check out the trees. You might spot a leopard snoozing in the branchs of the sausage tree.
Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Lemala Mpingo Ridge is a luxurious safari lodge located atop an escarpment in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania. The lodge offers sweeping views of the Tarangire River and valley below, providing guests with a serene and picturesque setting.
The lodge features 15 spacious suites, each designed to maximize the stunning views and cooling breezes. The suites are furnished with twin or super-king size beds, en-suite bathrooms, private decks, and sunken outside lounges that convert to afternoon siesta beds. A special feature is the private outside bathtub, perfect for relaxing after a day of safari adventures.
The main lodge includes a large lounge and bar, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a spa, and a swimming pool. Guests can enjoy activities such as game drives, early morning walks, and sundowners in custom-designed 4x4 vehicles, accompanied by knowledgeable guides.
With its blend of comfort, exceptional service, and breathtaking views, Lemala Mpingo Ridge offers an unforgettable safari experience in the heart of Tanzania.
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Day 4 Tarangire-Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
Leave Tarangire and stop in Lake Manyara for a morning game drive.
Lake Manyara National Park, located in northern Tanzania, is a stunning wildlife sanctuary renowned for its diverse ecosystems and breathtaking scenery. The park covers approximately 330 square kilometers, with nearly two-thirds of its area occupied by the alkaline Lake Manyara, a haven for thousands of flamingos and other waterbirds. The park's rich landscape ranges from dense groundwater forests and open savannahs to acacia woodlands and dramatic escarpments of the Great Rift Valley. It is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and a variety of other wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, hippos, and baboons. Birdwatchers are particularly drawn to the park due to its impressive avian diversity, boasting over 400 bird species.
After lunch, continue to Ngorongoro for an afternoon at leisure.
Lemala Ngorongoro
Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp is an intimate camp set in a delightful ancient acacia forest on the rim of the crater, next to the quiet Lemala access route. The camp has 9 spacious canvas tents to ensure intimacy and minimal impact on the pristine forest environment. The tents accommodate two queen beds with winter weight duvets and hot water bottles. The tents are warmed in the evenings by a gas heater, ensuring a cozy night's sleep. The roomy en-suite bathrooms contain a dressing area, flush toilet and a large safari shower.
The mess tent is beautifully furnished with grand sofas, lamps, bookshelves and corner cabinets in old wood, chests and rugs. In the evening, guests gather around the campfire to exchange tales of the day's safari followed by a sumptuous hearty meal.
A key advantage of staying at Lemala Ngorongoro is the quick and easy access into the Crater floor. Game drives from the camp may start as early as 6.15am and there is no time wasted at the gate as you can drive straight down to the floor within 10 to 15 minute. Lemala guests usually have an hour's head start over others in the morning, which is crucial for photographers who demand the best light conditions. Escorted walks are also available into the forest and along the crater rim with an armed ranger and a Maasai.
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Day 5 Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
We begin early this morning as we descend from the rim of the crater to the floor below for some exciting game viewing. Ngorongoro was formed several million years ago when a volcano exploded and collapsed on itself. Today, it hosts more than 25,000 animals, including plains game like wildebeest, buffalo, eland and Grant's gazelle. Of course, with the abundance of food, predators like lion, cheetah and hyena are not far behind. With luck, you might also spot black rhino. Around midday you'll find a shady spot to enjoy a picnic box lunch. Return to your lodge late this afternoon.
Lemala Ngorongoro
Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp is an intimate camp set in a delightful ancient acacia forest on the rim of the crater, next to the quiet Lemala access route. The camp has 9 spacious canvas tents to ensure intimacy and minimal impact on the pristine forest environment. The tents accommodate two queen beds with winter weight duvets and hot water bottles. The tents are warmed in the evenings by a gas heater, ensuring a cozy night's sleep. The roomy en-suite bathrooms contain a dressing area, flush toilet and a large safari shower.
The mess tent is beautifully furnished with grand sofas, lamps, bookshelves and corner cabinets in old wood, chests and rugs. In the evening, guests gather around the campfire to exchange tales of the day's safari followed by a sumptuous hearty meal.
A key advantage of staying at Lemala Ngorongoro is the quick and easy access into the Crater floor. Game drives from the camp may start as early as 6.15am and there is no time wasted at the gate as you can drive straight down to the floor within 10 to 15 minute. Lemala guests usually have an hour's head start over others in the morning, which is crucial for photographers who demand the best light conditions. Escorted walks are also available into the forest and along the crater rim with an armed ranger and a Maasai.
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Day 6 Ngorongoro-Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Drive to the Manyara Airstrip where you bid your private driver-guide farewell and board your included light aircraft flight to the Serengeti.
The Serengeti is the largest park in Tanzania and it plays host the largest migration on earth. Keep your game viewing list handy as you will likely spot lion, wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, giraffes and much more.
After lunch, head out for a game drive in a camp vehicle on a shared basis.
Accommodations in the Serengeti between June and October are at Lemala Kuria Hills. The remainder of the year, you'll stay at Lemala Ewanjan.
Accommodation Choices
- Serengeti: Lemala Ewanjan Camp
- 12 en-suite tents twin or double bedded (including 1 family tent). 27 beds in total
- 1 mess tent with separate lounge and dining with a centralized bar area
- 24hr electricity supply provided predominantly by solar and backup generator
- In tent flush toilet, running water and hot showers
- Internet access in the common areas
- Mosquito proof tents
- Laundry services available
- Battery charging facilities available in the main area only
- Nearest scheduled airstrip is Seronera just 35 minutes away
- All alcoholic and non alcoholic house drinks included
- Children under the age of 6 are not recommended however management reserves the right to accept bookings on prior approvals. (child rates applicable for children aged between 6-16)
- 15 Glass fronted suite tents, twin or super-king beds (triples are available) 35 beds in total
- Public areas made up of three tents housing a combined lounge and bar area, an inside and outside
- Dining area and the reception area and gift shop
- 24hr electricity supply provided by solar and backup generator
- En-suite flush toilet, running water and hot showers and a freestanding bath
- All suites have plunge pools and there is a swimming pool with sundeck in main area
- Laundry services available
- Internet access throughout the Lodge
- Open game viewing vehicles are available (refer to rate sheet)
- All alcoholic house and non alcoholic drinks and Wifi included
- Walks are available, however need to be booked in advance (refer to rate sheet)
Lemala Ewanjan Camp
Lemala Ewanjan is a deluxe camp with 12 beautiful tented suites set within the game-rich Seronera Valley in a secluded part of Central Serengeti. The camp offers breathtaking views of the Serengeti plains and its prolific wildlife and sunsets. The Seronera valley is renowned for its year round game viewing due to its abundance of water, as well as its large population of resident cats. We have sited the camp right at the end of a blind valley, so there is no reason for vehicles to interrupt your view during the day, and at night you enjoy uninterrupted views across the plains with no electric lights in sight.
Between April and June and again between November and January this area receives the annual wildebeest migration, turning the area into an exciting wildlife paradise.
Lemala Ewanjan high specification tents are some of the most spacious and comfortable tents in Tanzania, offering spectacular views of the Serengeti wilderness from your very own doorstep.
Each en suite tent is fitted with 2 queen size beds, warm duvets, flush toilet, large safari shower, plentiful running water, wooden storage cabinets and flooring, 24-hour solar lighting and outside loungers from which to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at the start of each exciting safari day.
The mess tent is beautifully decorated with leather sofas, chandeliers, side cabinets, rugs and chests, and offers a separate bar, sitting and dining area. In the evening, guests gather around the campfire for sunset cocktails before dining under chandeliers or starlit skies.
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Lemala Kuria Hills
Offering unrivalled luxury, Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge is situated in the Wogakurya Hills, close to the Mara River on the Tanzanian side of the border and within the main corridor of the world-famous wildebeest migration. Large boulders and kopjes form the prominent features of the site and each guest tent has been carefully positioned amongst these to ensure privacy and spectacular vistas over the gentle grassed slopes, open woodland and tree lined watercourses, which all make up the scenic north Serengeti landscape.
The Lodge has a clean and contemporary design that remain undeniably African at heart, largely through the warmth and vibrancy of the team that call it home.
Magnificent kopjes dominate the public areas, with superb views from the bar, sitting and dining areas, swimming pool and the decks. Guests may enjoy several dining options in camp or out in the bush with a choice of freshly cooked starters, main course, desserts and house drinks. Tea is served in the afternoon before your game drive and cocktails at sunset on one of the kopjes overlooking the Isuria escarpment.
A separate tent in the wild forms the Melengali Spa where you can indulge in massages and manicures in a peaceful, natural setting. Whether you are here for the migration between June and October or forprivacy and seclusion at other times of the year, you will find Lemala Kuria Hills a place of incredible luxury and beauty where you can relax or explore the amazing wildlife, landscapes and habitats of thenorthern Serengeti with our superb guides either on foot or in our custom-designed 4x4s.
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Day 7 & 8 Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Two full days of game viewing will fly by in the Serengeti. Watch the kopjes (small hills) for cheetah - it's a favorite spot for them to hunt their prey. Along with learning about the amazing wildlife, your guides will also tell you about the plant and insect life of the Serengeti - each playing a role in the delicate eco-system. One of the most common trees you'll see in the Serengeti is the Sausage tree - easily spotted by the long fruits (which are poisonous) that hang from the tree and release their seeds as the pulp rots. The Maasai believe if you hang a sausage tree fruit in their hut it will ward off whirlwinds.
Accommodation Choices
- Serengeti: Lemala Ewanjan Camp
- 12 en-suite tents twin or double bedded (including 1 family tent). 27 beds in total
- 1 mess tent with separate lounge and dining with a centralized bar area
- 24hr electricity supply provided predominantly by solar and backup generator
- In tent flush toilet, running water and hot showers
- Internet access in the common areas
- Mosquito proof tents
- Laundry services available
- Battery charging facilities available in the main area only
- Nearest scheduled airstrip is Seronera just 35 minutes away
- All alcoholic and non alcoholic house drinks included
- Children under the age of 6 are not recommended however management reserves the right to accept bookings on prior approvals. (child rates applicable for children aged between 6-16)
- 15 Glass fronted suite tents, twin or super-king beds (triples are available) 35 beds in total
- Public areas made up of three tents housing a combined lounge and bar area, an inside and outside
- Dining area and the reception area and gift shop
- 24hr electricity supply provided by solar and backup generator
- En-suite flush toilet, running water and hot showers and a freestanding bath
- All suites have plunge pools and there is a swimming pool with sundeck in main area
- Laundry services available
- Internet access throughout the Lodge
- Open game viewing vehicles are available (refer to rate sheet)
- All alcoholic house and non alcoholic drinks and Wifi included
- Walks are available, however need to be booked in advance (refer to rate sheet)
Lemala Ewanjan Camp
Lemala Ewanjan is a deluxe camp with 12 beautiful tented suites set within the game-rich Seronera Valley in a secluded part of Central Serengeti. The camp offers breathtaking views of the Serengeti plains and its prolific wildlife and sunsets. The Seronera valley is renowned for its year round game viewing due to its abundance of water, as well as its large population of resident cats. We have sited the camp right at the end of a blind valley, so there is no reason for vehicles to interrupt your view during the day, and at night you enjoy uninterrupted views across the plains with no electric lights in sight.
Between April and June and again between November and January this area receives the annual wildebeest migration, turning the area into an exciting wildlife paradise.
Lemala Ewanjan high specification tents are some of the most spacious and comfortable tents in Tanzania, offering spectacular views of the Serengeti wilderness from your very own doorstep.
Each en suite tent is fitted with 2 queen size beds, warm duvets, flush toilet, large safari shower, plentiful running water, wooden storage cabinets and flooring, 24-hour solar lighting and outside loungers from which to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at the start of each exciting safari day.
The mess tent is beautifully decorated with leather sofas, chandeliers, side cabinets, rugs and chests, and offers a separate bar, sitting and dining area. In the evening, guests gather around the campfire for sunset cocktails before dining under chandeliers or starlit skies.
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Lemala Kuria Hills
Offering unrivalled luxury, Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge is situated in the Wogakurya Hills, close to the Mara River on the Tanzanian side of the border and within the main corridor of the world-famous wildebeest migration. Large boulders and kopjes form the prominent features of the site and each guest tent has been carefully positioned amongst these to ensure privacy and spectacular vistas over the gentle grassed slopes, open woodland and tree lined watercourses, which all make up the scenic north Serengeti landscape.
The Lodge has a clean and contemporary design that remain undeniably African at heart, largely through the warmth and vibrancy of the team that call it home.
Magnificent kopjes dominate the public areas, with superb views from the bar, sitting and dining areas, swimming pool and the decks. Guests may enjoy several dining options in camp or out in the bush with a choice of freshly cooked starters, main course, desserts and house drinks. Tea is served in the afternoon before your game drive and cocktails at sunset on one of the kopjes overlooking the Isuria escarpment.
A separate tent in the wild forms the Melengali Spa where you can indulge in massages and manicures in a peaceful, natural setting. Whether you are here for the migration between June and October or forprivacy and seclusion at other times of the year, you will find Lemala Kuria Hills a place of incredible luxury and beauty where you can relax or explore the amazing wildlife, landscapes and habitats of thenorthern Serengeti with our superb guides either on foot or in our custom-designed 4x4s.
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Day 9 Serengeti-Depart | Meals: B
A light aircraft flight takes you back to Arusha today where a day room is available until your departure later on your homeward bound flight.
Arusha Serena Lodge (Day Room)
