REVOLUTION & ADVENTURE -
12 DAY LUXURY WILDLIFE & CULTURAL SAFARI
Arusha
* Lake Manyara * Serengeti * Ngorongoro Crater *
Day One
Arrive into Arusha arrival point. Meet and transfer to accommodation
followed by pre-adventure briefing
Dik Dik Hotel (Dinner) Day Two
After breakfast drive to Arusha National Park for game viewing around
the base of Tanzania’s 2nd highest peak, Mt Meru. Arusha Park is home to
the highest concentration of giraffe than anywhere else in the world,
along with other spectacular wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Enjoy a
short hike to waterfalls for a picnic lunch and return to the lodge late
afternoon.
Dik Dik Hotel (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day Three
After breakfast depart with picnic lunches to the west of Great Rift Valley,
game viewing at Lake Manyara National Park. The Park is located at the base
of the Rift Valley Escarpment and includes a massive soda lake with
unimaginable birdlife - offering a variety of habitats for a wider variety
of wildlife, famous for its tree-climbing lions as well as herds of
elephants, the edge of the lake is dotted with pink flamingoes and other
water birds. Late afternoon continue to Ngorongoro Crater Highlands.
Ngorongoro Farmhouse (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day Four
After breakfast depart for Serengeti via Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint. On the
way, we stop to experience the Maasai culture by respectfully entering the
tribal bomas. After this amazing experience, continue onto Oldupai Gorge to
reveal the ‘Cradle of Mankind, at this historical archaeological site.
Continue with game viewing enroute to Serengeti arriving early evening.
Simiyu Luxury Tented Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day Five
After breakfast spend the day exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti
with a picnic lunch - depending on the season, we can witness the Great
Wildebeest Migration and the thrill of predator activity. The Serengeti
demonstrates a true menagerie of wild Africa.
Simiyu Luxury Tented Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day Six
Following an early breakfast, transfer out of the Serengeti to re-enter the
Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Crater floor to explore this
World Heritage listed and awesome display of flora and fauna. This is a
thrilling day, with superb scenery and countless species to sight. Continue
onto our lodge in the highlands to arrive early evening.
Tloma Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day Seven
Today we take things down a notch and simply enjoy our location by partaking
in a Wilderness Walk around the immediate area. The grassy hills of the
highlands reveal the fertile valleys below with borders of forest areas;
nature at its best. We return to Arusha after enjoying lunch at E Unoto
Maasai Retreat along the way.
Ilboru Safari Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
The following few days allow you to really interact with the Tanzania
culture, at your own pace, and enjoy several holistic therapies to enhance
rejuvenation. These activities are optional and at your discretion.
Day Eight
After breakfast, take a trip into Arusha town to enjoy the colourful craft
markets and town centre walking tour. It is a great way to see what goes on
in daily life here and to indulge in some of East Africa’s famous arts and
crafts. Return to the lodge for lunch followed by an afternoon of self
indulgence. We enjoy the serenity of a yoga class to re-connect mind, body
and spirit before being treated to a full body ‘essential oils’ massage.
Ilboru Safari Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day Nine
This morning we set off out into the community to visit our very own Nursery
& Primary School in the heart of the Maasai Lands. Kili Explorer proudly
maintains and continually supports all aspects of the school and we ask your
help to assist with games and porridge service. After our picnic lunch in
the village, we return to the lodge for refreshing.
Ilboru Safari Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day Ten
Another outing this morning to enjoy a Swahili Cooking Lesson OR a Tinga
Tinga Painting Class; both activities demonstrating the true essence of the
Tanzanian, creative culture. It is hands on with wooden spoons or paint
brushes and by early afternoon, we can return to Lodge.
Ilboru Safari Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day Eleven
We re-visit the wilderness this morning as we head to the outskirts of
Arusha to Tengeru and Lake Duluti. Here we enjoy a Wilderness Walk around
the Lake Duluti, fed by undergrounds springs from Mt Meru, and witness
unrivalled birdlife and peace. After our picnic lunch on the lake shores, we
return to the lodge for a full body scrub; a final physical cleanse.
Ilboru Safari Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day Twelve
De-Brief this morning about your Tanzanian Adventure and Revolution before
transferring you to your Arusha departure point.
(Breakfast)
