Overview
Itinerary
Hello, adventurers! Get ready to kick off 6 days of unforgettable experiences. First stop: the Shanga Community Project – an inspiring initiative that empowers disabled community members through the art of crafts. Mto Wa Mbu will be our home for the coming two nights (it's also the gateway to some of the best national parks in Africa!). So settle in, grab dinner, and spend some time with your crew.
Wakey wakey. You guessed it - it's game drive time! Home to its famous tree-climbing lions (yep!), Lake Manyara serves up a totally different safari vibe. You can have the option to take a canopy walk to spot monkeys up close. A Maasai village tour? Mountain biking to Lake Manyara? Canoeing across it? You've got loads of activities to choose after lunch. Plus, if a night game drive sounds like something you'll love - this is your chance!
Camp's calling, so it's time to kick back and recharge. Catch some sleep and start dreaming about the epic adventures coming your way tomorrow.
See ya in a bit, Mto Wa Mbu. We've got a couple more places to tick off. Switching to our pop-top safari vehicles, we'll head out on another game drive in search for the Big 5. Was that a lion? ! Oh, it was your tummy grumbling. Fear not - it's time for lunch. Next, one more game drive in the world-famous Serengeti before heading back to our camps for the night.
We'll spend a full day seeking out the game of Africa's plains, with predators in hot pursuit of their prey. If the wildebeest migration is around, then you are in for a wildlife treat: millions of wildebeest and zebra grazing for as far as the eye can see really is one of Africa's greatest spectacles to observe. A buffet dinner awaits us back at our safari camp.
Another day, another safari. Take in the epicness of our final game drive in this wonderful national park before we head back to Mto Wa Wbu. Today's your chance to shop for a souvenir or two from the local markets here.
It's our last day on safari and our last chance for some wildlife viewing. So opt to jump on one last game drive in Tarangire National Park? This epic national park is famed for its two African giants - the elephant and baobab trees. Keep your eyes peeled! And with that, our wonderful, epic, surreal trip has sadly come to an end. With full hearts and memories made, it's time to say fond farewells to your new lifelong friends, and to our African adventure.
Trip Inclusions
- Arusha: Support this social enterprise that employs local disabled people with artisanal skills. Watch weaving, glass blowing, beading, paper making and metal work.
- Serengeti: Watch out for local wildlife as we head to our camp, which is bang in the middle of these endless plains. Could the location be any more epic?
- Serengeti: Was that lion we heard last night? Let's go find out. Take an incredible morning drive in search of the wildlife we heard throughout the night.
- Serengeti: Cruise around the plains at sunset to explore new areas and spot a few more animals before they head off to bed.
- Serengeti: Another day, another game drive, giving us the most amount of opportunities to see the wildlife that roams these plains.
- Mto Wa Mbu: Stroll through the Maasai Market with vibrant stalls of fruit, handmade shukas and beaded jewellery. And even sample traditional dishes (washed down with banana beer!). You'll also learn about the art of Makonde carving in this little town that's home to around 120 Maasai tribes - all with their own unique language and customs.
- Mto Wa Mbu: Dive into a colourful world of sculptures, art, crafts, textiles, jewellery - and yes, authentic Tanzanite. Take some time to browse, snap pics, and pick up unique souvenirs while soaking in the creativity on display.
- Tarangire National Park: Take a drive through the ‘land of giants'. This national park is known for its elephants and sprawling Baobab trees.
- 4 Dinners (D)
- 5 Breakfasts (B)
- 4 Lunches (L)
- 5 nights in camps
- Expert Trip Manager
- Driver
- Chef
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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