Tanzania’s Northern Treasures

Day 1

Arusha

On arrival at Arusha airport transfer to the Gran Melia Hotel for your first night.

Days 2-4

Tarangire National Park

Today you will meet your driver/guide and transferred by road from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. With prime position on the ridge line, Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge provides its guests with sensational views across the river for which Tanzania’s sixth largest national park is named. The 15 spacious tented suites are carefully positioned to maximise natural ventilation and privacy, whilst retaining the same sweeping vistas as the central areas. Raised on timber plinths, each suite contains a four-poster bed, lounge area, deep soaker bathtub, indoor and outdoor showers as well as double vanities. The park is dotted with giant baobab trees and is home to huge herds of elephant. BLD

Days 5 & 6

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Today we will be transferred by road from Tarangire to Ngorongoro. Whilst enroute you will enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara national Park. Located on a hill just back from the Crater rim, Lemala Osonjoi is named after the Osonjoi trees that characterise the area which hold both symbolic and medicinal significance for the Maasai. The lodge is conveniently located close to the quieter Lemala Gate, which will give us first access to the crater floor and has a more gradual descent with game viewing enroute. On Day 6 we will spend a day game viewing with a picnic lunch on the crater floor. The 20 luxurious guest suites are spaced well apart for maximum privacy. As it can get cool on the Ngorongoro Crater rim at night, little luxuries like a slow burning wood stove, warm winter-weight duvets, and hot water bottles ensure a cosy night’s sleep. BLD

Days 7-9

Central Serengeti

Depart for the game-rich Seronera Valley in Central Serengeti, destination Lemala Ewanjan, an authentic intimate tented camp set in a secluded part of the valley. Enroute, visit Olduvai Gorge – the Cradle of Mankind. Olduvai is world famous for the archaeological discoveries made there by Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey. The remains of more than 30 fossil hominoids have been found at various sites and levels in the Gorge. The Seronera region is renowned for its year-round game viewing due to its abundance of water, with many rivers criss-crossing the landscape attracting large populations of resident big cats. The 14 en-suite tents are spacious and comfortable and have an outside deck offering beautiful views over the area. There is also an opportunity here to do a hot-air balloon safari (additional cost) offering you a bird’s eye view of the endless plains. BLD

Days 10-13

Northern Serengeti

Today, continue north to the beautiful Lemala Kuria Hills, 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. Raised on a rock kopje the camp is built from canvas, recycled steel, glass, and timber and secluded amongst large boulders to harmonise with its surroundings. The 15 custom built tents all have a sun deck, ensuite flush toilet, hot showers, a free-standing bath, and a plunge pool. Whilst at Kuria Hills you will enjoy a morning and afternoon game activity on each full day. A walking safari with an armed national park ranger is also included. BLD

Day 14

Tour Ends

Morning transfer to the airport for the light aircraft flight from Kogatende to Arusha. On arrival in Arusha, tour ends.