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Highlights

  • Stay at luxury lodges and camps throughout your trip
  • Explore top safari destinations in Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit
  • Stay on a working coffee plantation in Arusha
  • See tree-climbing lions and a wide variety of bird species in Tarangire National Park
  • Enjoy front-row seats to the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti
  • Off-road game drives, night drives, hot-air balloon rides, scenic helicopter flights & guided nature walks
  • Fantastic game viewing in Tarangire and the Serengeti
  • Cultural outings with the Maasai, Hadzabe, Datoga & Barabaig
  • Make a Positive Impact by supporting conservation & community initiatives

Overview

This 11-day safari takes you through some of the most exciting destinations in Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit. Starting in the charming town of Arusha, your adventure begins on a working coffee farm, where you'll sit back and relax for 1 night whilst preparing for the next leg of your trip.

From Arusha, your travels will take you to Tarangire National Park – a lesser-known safari gem in Tanzania, famous for its tree-climbing lions. You'll spend 3 nights in this wildlife-rich region, enjoying some of the best game viewing the country has to offer.

Your final destination is the world-famous Serengeti National Park. This safari icon delivers incredible game viewing in pristine wilderness best known for hosting the annual Great Wildebeest Migration – a show you'll get front-row seats to.

Throughout your stay you'll be treated to exceptional luxury lodges and camps, friendly service, excellent facilities and amenities, incredible activities, and memories you won't soon forget. To top it all off, you'll have the privilege of spending time with local Maasai, Hadzabe, Datoga and Barabaig tribes. Here, you'll have the rare opportunity to gain glimpses into the world of cultures that are largely untouched by the Western world.

 

Why Is This a Trip With a Purpose?

  • More than just providing incredible safari experiences through the African wilderness, this trip also incorporates visits to communities and tribes across Northern Tanzania.
  • During your stay at Chem Chem Lodge, you'll have the opportunity to stop by a local Maasai village, where you'll meet the chief and other community members.
  • While at Chem Chem, receive a rare glimpse into the lifestyle of the Barabaig tribe, which promises to be a vivid and transformative encounter for any visitor.
  • Your stay at Nyasi Migrational Camp includes a cultural experience with the Datoga tribe.
  • When at Mwiba Lodge, your itinerary will include a visit to the Hadzabe tribe, which affords the opportunity to marvel and learn from local tribespeople. Join them on a morning walk and watch how they silently move through bush to forage, experiencing a world completely untouched by Western civilization.

Summary

  • Tour Duration: 11 Days

Accommodations Visited

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Adventure Begins in the Land of Coffee!

Arusha, Tanzania
Detailed breakdown

Day 1: Adventure Begins in the Land of Coffee! | 1 Night

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Arusha, Tanzania

Welcome to Tanzania! Your flight touches down at Kilimanjaro Airport, where a friendly member of staff will transfer you to the first stop on your itinerary—Legendary Lodge. On the outskirts of Arusha, this luxurious accommodation is set on a working coffee farm among lush tropical gardens and the sweet fragrance of Typica coffee beans.

Legendary Lodge is the perfect tranquil retreat to prepare you for your adventure in Tanzania's Northern Circuit. After your international flight, take some time to unwind with a massage, a workout in the gym or downtime in the steam room, before enjoying a sublime dinner and getting some rest before the next day's journey.

Day 2 - 4: Rewarding Safari Experiences | 3 Nights

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Tarangire, Tanzania

After breakfast, a leisurely drive takes you from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. The elegant and intimate Chem Chem Lodge is your home away from home for the next 3 nights. Nestled perfectly between Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Park, Chem Chem is perfectly situated to offer guests thrilling wildlife and cultural experiences in one of Tanzania's lesser-visited safari destinations.

Peaceful game drives and slow guided walks through the private concession give you the opportunity to truly soak in every detail of this gorgeous place. From witnessing the famous tree-climbing lions and watching herds of elephants go about their day to sipping on sundowners as the last rays of light disappear on the horizon. And if you have the time, you won't regret taking to the sky on a hot-air balloon safari, enjoying a different perspective of the Great Rift Valley below.

The highlight of your stay at Chem Chem Lodge will undoubtedly be the fascinating insight you gain into the local culture. Your itinerary includes a Maasai village visit, where you'll meet the chief and other community members, as well as participate in a Maasai boma experience. The fun doesn't end there, as a Barabaig cultural experience is also on the cards. The Barabaig are a semi-nomadic tribe and it's rare to get a glimpse into their world. Interacting and learning from the Barabaig people promises to be a vivid and transformative encounter.

Day 5 - 7: Classic Under-Canvas Safari | 3 Nights

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One last breakfast at Chem Chem sees you off as you head to the airstrip. A chartered flight takes you to Mwiba airstrip, where a short drive ends at the entrance to Nyasi Migrational Camp. The elegant mobile camp offers a traditional under-canvas safari experience akin to those of the golden age. But while the aesthetics are timeless, you'll have access to every modern comfort you could need. As well as an unbeatable location with front-row seats to nature's grandest show—the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Nyasi moves with the Great Migration, ensuring that guests get to witness this amazing phenomenon. When not watching thousands of wildebeest and zebra make their way across the Serengeti, your private guide will take you on game drives through the untamed plains in search of the wildlife that call the area home. Night game drives and walking safaris are also available at Nyasi, offering different perspectives on the Serengeti's vast wilderness.

During your stay at Nyasi, you'll visit the Datoga tribe and get to savour meaningful interactions while learning more about their culture. And as they consider themselves to be the oldest tribe in Tanzania, there is a wealth of knowledge to be shared.

Day 8 – 10: Ultra-Private Getaway | 3 Nights

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Serengeti, Tanzania

Eat a hearty breakfast before heading off to the final stop on your journey. A leisurely ride takes you to Mwiba Lodge in the southern Serengeti. Ultra-private and uber-modern, Mwiba is a luxury lodge set discreetly among gigantic boulders overlooking a rocky gorge of the Arugusinyai River in its own private 52,000-hectare (130,000 acre) reserve. This heavenly retreat is the perfect way to end your tour of Tanzania's Northern Circuit.

Dotted with natural springs, the Mwiba area attracts an abundance of wildlife to its water. Spend your days traversing the concession, getting closer to the game and nature alike on off-road game drives, bush walks, night drives and fly-camping. For a different perspective, a scenic helicopter flight over the reserve provides incredible views of the wilderness below. After a day of exploration and adventure, head back to the lodge for a dip in the pool or hot tub before enjoying a delectable meal.

Your experience at Mwiba Lodge is topped off with fascinating cultural outings, including a morning walk with members of the Hadzabe tribe, observing how they silently forage through the bush in a world completely untouched by Western civilization.

Day 11: Ciao for Now Africa!

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After one last breakfast at Mwiba Lodge, gather your bags for the drive back to Mwiba Airstrip where a chartered flight awaits your arrival. From here, you'll fly to Kilimanjaro Airport to catch your international flight back home.

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Inclusions

  • All specified transfers
  • All specified flights
  • All Park and Conservation Fees
  • Emergency Evac Insurance
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Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Airport taxes
  • All meals and drinks not specified
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature