Day 1 Arrive Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival in Arusha (Kilimanjaro) this evening, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Sleep well tonight. Tomorrow you depart on a most exciting safari.
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 for Tarangire National Park. Once you pass the park entry gate, your game viewing begins. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and and an afternoon game drive.
Thanks to the Tarangire River (which runs through the park), Tarangire is a haven for wildlife and you might find high concentrations of plains game like Thomson's gazelle, buffalo, eland, hartebeest, impala, waterbuck and much more. TThanks to the plentiful supply of food, predators like lion, leopard and cheetah are well represented in Tarangire. More than 300 species of birds have been recorded in Tarangire, so keep your eyes peeled for the bateleur eagle, ground hornbill and abundant species of bee-eaters and rollers.
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-Lake Manyara-Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
Drive to Lake Manyara this morning. Enjoy the Treetop Walkway experience, followed by a game drive in the park.
Well known for its tree-climbing lions found lazing on branches of acacia trees, Manyara features large concentrations of elephant and buffalo. Other wildlife includes common waterbuck, Maasai giraffe, zebra, impala, baboons and blue monkeys. Bird lovers will delight in the more than 400 species including white-breasted cormorant, red-billed oxpecker and many more!
Continue to Ngorongoro later 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 4 Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
A highlight awaits you this morning as you depart by 4x4 to explore what is commonly referred to as the World's largest natural wildlife zoo. After breakfast, you'll descend through the early morning's mist and 2,000 feet into the crater with a picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is the World's largest intact volcanic caldera and is also one of the World's seven natural wonders. Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor is comprised of several distinct habitats, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some sandy dunes. It's an awesome wildlife experience. Afternoon return to the lodge in time for dinner and overnight.
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-Serengeti | Meals: BLD
This morning, drive to the Lake Manyara Airstrip where you take your included light aircraft flight to the Serengeti. On arrival, you will be met by a camp vehicle for a shared transfer into camp. Later, enjoy a game drive in a shared camp vehicle.
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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Day 6 & 7 Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives each day of your stay.
The Serengeti is famous for the big cats. Thanks to the large food supply provided by the plains game, the big cats are also found in large numbers. Cheetahs love the kopjes as they provide excellent vantage points for spotting prey. If you are lucky you might spot the fringe-eared oryx or the shy klipspringer. Watch the rocks for the rock hyrax...the closest relative to the elephant! Bird lovers will be busy checking off species from their list. Look for the Ruppell's longtailed starling, Griffon vulture, kori bustard, ostrich and the colorful lilac-breasted roller - to name just a few.
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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Day 8 Serengeti-Arusha-Depart | Meals: BL
Take your included light aircraft flight to Arusha, where a day room is available to freshen up before your departure from Kilimanjaro Airport.
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival in Arusha (Kilimanjaro) this evening, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Sleep well tonight. Tomorrow you depart on a most exciting safari.
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 for Tarangire National Park. Once you pass the park entry gate, your game viewing begins. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and and an afternoon game drive.
Thanks to the Tarangire River (which runs through the park), Tarangire is a haven for wildlife and you might find high concentrations of plains game like Thomson's gazelle, buffalo, eland, hartebeest, impala, waterbuck and much more. TThanks to the plentiful supply of food, predators like lion, leopard and cheetah are well represented in Tarangire. More than 300 species of birds have been recorded in Tarangire, so keep your eyes peeled for the bateleur eagle, ground hornbill and abundant species of bee-eaters and rollers.
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-Lake Manyara-Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
Drive to Lake Manyara this morning. Enjoy the Treetop Walkway experience, followed by a game drive in the park.
Well known for its tree-climbing lions found lazing on branches of acacia trees, Manyara features large concentrations of elephant and buffalo. Other wildlife includes common waterbuck, Maasai giraffe, zebra, impala, baboons and blue monkeys. Bird lovers will delight in the more than 400 species including white-breasted cormorant, red-billed oxpecker and many more!
Continue to Ngorongoro later 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 4 Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
A highlight awaits you this morning as you depart by 4x4 to explore what is commonly referred to as the World's largest natural wildlife zoo. After breakfast, you'll descend through the early morning's mist and 2,000 feet into the crater with a picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is the World's largest intact volcanic caldera and is also one of the World's seven natural wonders. Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor is comprised of several distinct habitats, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some sandy dunes. It's an awesome wildlife experience. Afternoon return to the lodge in time for dinner and overnight.
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-Serengeti | Meals: BLD
This morning, drive to the Lake Manyara Airstrip where you take your included light aircraft flight to the Serengeti. On arrival, you will be met by a camp vehicle for a shared transfer into camp. Later, enjoy a game drive in a shared camp vehicle.
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.
- 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)
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Day 6 & 7 Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives each day of your stay.
The Serengeti is famous for the big cats. Thanks to the large food supply provided by the plains game, the big cats are also found in large numbers. Cheetahs love the kopjes as they provide excellent vantage points for spotting prey. If you are lucky you might spot the fringe-eared oryx or the shy klipspringer. Watch the rocks for the rock hyrax...the closest relative to the elephant! Bird lovers will be busy checking off species from their list. Look for the Ruppell's longtailed starling, Griffon vulture, kori bustard, ostrich and the colorful lilac-breasted roller - to name just a few.
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.
- 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)
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Day 8 Serengeti-Arusha-Depart | Meals: BL
Take your included light aircraft flight to Arusha, where a day room is available to freshen up before your departure from Kilimanjaro Airport.
