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migration crossing safari

12 nights / 13 days

Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti & Zanzibar

Dates: 1 July - 30 September

1 night at Shangazi House (all meals)
2 nights at Oliver’s Camp (fully inclusive)
1 night at Plantation Lodge (all meals)
3 nights at Olakira Camp (fully inclusive)
5 nights at Matemwe Lodge, Zanzibar (full board)

All transfers and flights included.
Itinerary starts at Kilimanjaro Airport and ends at Zanzibar Airport.

Day 1

Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport, we meet you at the airport and transfer you to Arusha (45 min), spend the evening at Shangazi House with dinner and breakfast included.

1 night at Shangazi House

(includes all meals)

Shangazi House is built along the foothills of Mount Meru in northern Tanzania, and  has 10 acres of gardens and woodland with views south and east across Maasailand. It is a ten-minute drive away from the Arusha National Park, the home to deep calderas and Colobus monkeys.

The colonial-style main house and 4 outlying cottages provide not only great privacy and comfort, but also the luxury of the cooling breezes coming off the mountain.

There is a swimming pool next to the main house (along with a pool bar) and fireplaces in the lounge and dining room for the cool season (June through August).

Shangazi is located in Usa River, about half way between Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha, the gateway to the Serengeti.

Set in the shadow of Mount Meru, a part of the volcanic chain that makes up Africa’s famed Rift Valley, the lodge is conveniently close to the amenities of the city, yet still gives one the feeling of living in the traditional African “Bush.”

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Day 2

We start your safari an hour’s drive from Arusha at Tarangire National Park, a wonderful dry season park just south of Arusha, huge elephant herds on the swamps and the Tarangire river makes Tarangire a must see, overnight at Oliver’s Camp with your meals and drinks included.

2 nights at Oliver’s Camp

(includes all meals, drinks, game drives & park fees)

The camp is ideally placed to access the yearly migrations of wildlife, and to view impressive concentrations at waterholes and in the spectacular Silale swamps. This area offers the best chance of seeing lion, leopard and cheetah and, especially during the dry season, the swamps are filled with elephant, buffalo and zebra. Walking safaris and off-road driving are possible in the area around Oliver's Camp, thus ensuring you discover Tarangire in an intense and unforgettable way.

The camp features 8 beautifully furnished guest tents, furnished with solid wooden furniture, beautiful cloth, each with an outside shower. There is a lounge tent, as well as a library tent, where guests can relax with the superb surrounding views. The crew, who are much like a family, will prepare amazing meals in refined luxury-dining style.

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Day 4

We drive you up the Great Rift Valley and onwards to Ngorongoro Crater where you will spend the day on the Crater floor, enjoy this World Heritage Site and spend the evening at Plantation Lodge with your meals included.

Ngorongoro Crater

Called the eighth wonder of the world and stretching across some 8,300 sq km, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in northern Tanzania boasts a blend of landscapes, wildlife, people and archaeology that is unsurpassed in Africa. The volcanoes, grasslands, waterfalls and mountain forests are home to an abundance of animals and to the Maasai

Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world's greatest natural spectacles, its magical setting and abundant wildlife never fail to enthrall visitors. It borders the Serengeti National Park to the north and west. A few hours drive to the east takes you to the town of Arusha which nestles at the foot of Mount Meru, within view of Mount Kilimanjaro.

1 night at Plantation Lodge

(includes all meals)

Like a green oasis, Plantation Lodge rests on the soft, red-brown hills amidst the vastness and silence of East Africa.

The individually furnished rooms and suites melting harmoniously into the flowering garden offer comfort and relaxation. Everywhere guests look, one can see and even feel the personal atmosphere of this owner-run lodge with furnishings that were selected with great attention to detail.

Plantation Lodge’s cordial service leaves no wish unfulfilled. The lodge’s location promises maximum safari enjoyment

Plantation Lodge grows its own vegetables, salads, herbs and fruit. This means that the products from the kitchen are healthy, untreated and particularly tasty. In the restaurant guests are pampered every evening with a fine multicourse meal in a stylish, comfortable atmosphere. A good wine from the cellar rounds off the culinary pleasure.

At lunchtime guests can enjoy lunch dishes or afternoon coffee and cake, al fresco at one of the garden tables. We’ll be happy to serve you lunch or afternoon coffee and cake at one of our garden tables.

Plantation Lodge is located in Northern Tanzania, near Karatu. - a stone’s throw from the entrance to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a short hop from the Tarangire and Lake Manyara national parks, and just a short journey from the Serengeti.

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Day 5

We fly you from Lake Manyara airstrip to the northern Serengeti where you will spend 3 days with the migration, the herds gather here from August to October and possible river crossings can be expected, overnight at Olakira Camp with your meals and drinks included.

3 nights at Olakira Camp

(includes all meals, drinks, game drives and park fees)

Olakira Camp is an intimate luxury tented camp that moves through the southern and Northern Serengeti, following in the footsteps of the great migration.

Being in the middle of this wonderful migration spectacle, with wild animals roaming around camp at night, is a dream-come-true to even the most experienced of travelers.

Olakira Camp consists of just 8 luxury en-suite tents, with large king-size beds and their own private verandas.

From June to November: Olakira Mara River occupies one of the most pristine corners of the northern Serengeti... just 300 metres from one of the crossing points used by the herds to traverse the Mara River.

From December to March: Olakira Camp is located in the southern Serengeti, or Ndutu area, where cheetah and lion find perfect hunting grounds in the endless grasslands of the famous Serengeti plains, during the Great Migration.

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Day 8

Flight from Arusha airport to the island of Zanzibar where you will be transferred to Matemwe Main Lodge on the north east coast of the island, enjoy 5 nights relaxing at this wonderful beach property.

5 nights at Matemwe Lodge

(full board)

Matemwe lodge was founded in 1989 by two Swedish sisters, Helen and Katherina. Matemwe, perfectly situated opposite the spectacular Mnemba Atoll for diving and snorkeling. The Lodge is safely surrounded by the quietest and most beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. The lodge started off as a place where backpackers hung out with the Swedish sisters who founded Matemwe in 1989, local fishermen and other travelers. When Asilia took over, fabulous rooms, gourmet food, massages, swimming pools, great cocktails and wines were added to the relaxed atmosphere of the lodge. Nowadays friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, lush tropical gardens, white sand, swimming pools and massages, together with delicious food, make Matemwe the ultimate tropical paradise.

The lodge consists of 12 spacious bungalows, built from local materials and surrounded by beautiful gardens, Each with its own private varanda, hammock, and couches, over looking the Indian ocean. All the suites have a king size bed, equipped with a mosquito net, and a large bathroom with a bath tub and walk-in shower. The open-air restaurant overlooks the ocean and has a tranquil lounging area too. Seafood is the specialty of the house, with all produce bought daily from the local markets. Lunch is a buffet offering a mix of African and European flavors. Dinner offers a choice of main courses with fish, meat and vegetarian options. Matemwe Bungalows has a multi-level swimming pool surrounded with lounge chairs overlooking the ocean. Freshly mixed cocktails are served at the poolside bar.

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Day 13

We transfer you to Zanzibar International Airport for you to connect with your flight back home!


included in your itinerary

  • All transfers and flights mentioned in the itinerary;
  • All Meals
  • All scheduled game drives and walking safaris offered in the camps;
  • All Park fees;
  • Private naturalist driver-guide as specified in the itinerary;
  • Emergency evacuation insurance for guests under 70 years of age;
  • All Drinks (except premium brands) at Oliver’s Camp and Olakira Camp.

excluded

  • Any other extra/ optional activities;
  • Beverages other than those mentioned in the “included” section (excluded are champagnes and premium brands);
  • Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge/camp staff;
  • Airport taxes and security fees (unless mentioned specifically, taxes/fees must be paid direct at airport);
  • Your international flights to and from Dar Es Salaam;
  • Laundry;
  • Phone calls

 

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crossing near Olakira Camp
Wildebeest crossing near Olakira Camp

Shangazi House
Shangazi House
Shangazi House
Shangazi House... lounge area
Shangazi House
Shangazi House... swimming pool

Oliver’s Camp Dining Tent
Oliver’s Camp
Oliver’s Camp Lounge Tent
Oliver’s Camp... lounge area
Oliver’s Camp luxury tent
Oliver’s Camp... luxury tent accommodation

Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater

Plantation Lodge
Plantation Lodge... lunch
Plantation Lodge bedroom
Plantation Lodge... bedroom

Olakira Camp crossing
Wildebeest crossing below Olakira Camp
Olakira Camp luxury tent
Olakira Camp... luxury tented bedroom
Olakira Camp dining tent
Olakira Camp... dining
Olakira Camp luxury tent
Olakira Camp... luxury tent
Olakira Camp bush dinner
Olakira Camp... bush dinner

Matemwe Lodge private bungalow
Matemwe Lodge... private bungalow
Matemwe Lodge swimming pool
Matemwe Lodge... swimming pool
Matemwe Lodge seafront bungalows
Matemwe Lodge... seafront bungalows
Matemwe Beach
Matemwe Beach

 

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