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Serengeti to the Indian Ocean

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PRIVATE TOUR - 16 DAY SAMPLE ITINERARY

Private Tour Highlights

  • Visit some of the most classic safari destinations in Tanzania
  • See a wide array of wildlife through taking daily game drives
  • Take advantage of the guide’s intense knowledge
  • Witness the geologic amazingness of the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Begin the safari circuit in Tarangire National Park
  • Track some of Africa’s most vicious predators
  • See Ngorongoro Crater – an unflooded volcanic caldera
  • Get lost in the green, rolling plains of Africa
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Tour Overview

Visit the most classic and popular safari destinations in Tanzania as you journey through Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. On daily game drives through all of these areas you will have a chance to track Africa’s most sought after animals including large cats, herds of elephants, wildebeest, zebra, hippos, rhinos and giraffes. At the end of your safari, escape to the picture perfect beaches of the remote Lamu Archipelago on the north coast of Kenya.

After an initial night in Dar es Salaam, you will fly to Kilimanjaro Airport to begin the safari circuit in Tarangire National Park. The park’s 2,850 square kilometers is home to many wetland areas and is especially known for large herds of elephants and majestic baobab trees. In addition to its variety of classic African animals, the park also offers a unique insight into the Maasai culture and way of life.

After two nights in Tarangire, the next two nights will be spent at the Ngorongoro Crater, a large, un-flooded volcanic caldera which formed when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed on itself millions of years ago. Within the crater’s rim are plains teeming with herds of animals, while the surrounding highlands offer views that are out of this world.

For your final time on safari, you will spend the remaining four nights in the Serengeti, which is easily the country’s most renowned park and also the largest. Its far reaching plains of endless grass, tinged with the twisted shadows of acaicia tree have made it the quintessential image of a wild and untarnished Africa. It is also home to the annual wildebeest migration, where more then a million animals make the seasonal journey into the plains.

From here, you will then transfer to Nairobi, where you will spend a night in order to catch your connecting flight to Lamu the following day. Lamu is a remote, tropical archipelago, known for its rolling dunes, long beaches, and rich cultural history. An old trading post for ivory and spices, Lamu does not have any cars and the only means of transport are by boat or donkey! The few villages that exist here are characterized by mosques, old ruins, narrow sandy lanes, tall stone houses, and small thatched huts. Spend your days exploring the quaint villages and the long golden and deserted beaches.

Inclusions
Price Includes:
Return domestic airfare from Dar es Salaam to Arusha and Nairobi to Lamu, One way flight from Kilimanjaro Airport to Nairobi and from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam, All accommodations, All transfers between accommodations with baggage assistance and handling, All meals, non premium drinks (beverages excluded in Lamu), and game drives, Emergency evacuation insurance, National Park fees and all government taxes & levies. Local airport taxes that are payable in the country of destination are not included. Taxes and security fees that can be paid at time of ticketing are already included in the quote (if airfare has been included in the quote)

Notes:
* Daily flights are available between Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA Nairobi) and Lamu Airport. All flights land on Manda Island, just across the channel from Lamu. Porters carry your luggage while you take a short walk to the jetty, where a boat will whisk you off to your hotel.

* This program is valid Sunday – Sunday, year-round.

* Program costs vary with season: please inquire with one of our sales consultants for further details.

* Listed prices not applicable from December 21 – January 2. Please contact a Yampu travel specialist for pricing and availability.
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Tour Itinerary

Day
1

International flight to Dar es Salaam

Arrive in Dar es Salaam and transfer to hotel for the night.

Arrive in Dar es Salaam and transfer to hotel for the night.

Day
2

Arrival in Arusha

Transfer to the airport and fly to Arusha. Upon arrival, airport reception and transfer to accommodations.

Transfer to the airport and fly to Arusha. Upon arrival, airport reception and transfer to accommodations.

Day
3

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Awake early for a transfer into Tarangire National Park. Transfer to camp, then embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return to the lodge for dinner and an evening campfire.

Awake early for a transfer into Tarangire National Park. Transfer to camp, then embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return to the lodge for dinner and an evening campfire.

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Day
4

Safari in Tarangire National Park

Early breakfast & depart for morning game drive. Return for lunch or have pack lunch on safari and embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return to the lodge for dinner and an evening campfire.

Early breakfast & depart for morning game drive. Return for lunch or have pack lunch on safari and embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return to the lodge for dinner and an evening campfire.

Lioness-Tarangire-NP-tanzania
Day
5

Exploring the Ngorongoro Crater

Awake early for a morning game drive followed by a transfer north to the Ngorongoro Crater. In the afternoon after lunch go on a walk in the Ngorongoro Highlands with a guided ranger, or spend the afternoon doing a guided walk around the lodge grounds.

Awake early for a morning game drive followed by a transfer north to the Ngorongoro Crater. In the afternoon after lunch go on a walk in the Ngorongoro Highlands with a guided ranger, or spend the afternoon doing a guided walk around the lodge grounds.

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Day
6

Morning game drive within the crater

Early breakfast & depart for morning game drive within the Crater. Return for lunch or have pack lunch on safari and embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return to the lodge for dinner and an evening campfire.

Early breakfast & depart for morning game drive within the Crater. Return for lunch or have pack lunch on safari and embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return to the lodge for dinner and an evening campfire.

Zebras-at-Ngorongoro
Day
7

Tarangire – Serengeti

Awake early for a morning game drive and transfer to accommodations in the Serengeti. Embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return to the lodge for dinner and an evening campfire.

Awake early for a morning game drive and transfer to accommodations in the Serengeti. Embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return to the lodge for dinner and an evening campfire.

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Day
8

First game drive in the Serengeti

Early breakfast & depart for morning game drive. Return for lunch or have pack lunch on safari and embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return to the lodge for dinner and an evening campfire.

Early breakfast & depart for morning game drive. Return for lunch or have pack lunch on safari and embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return to the lodge for dinner and an evening campfire.

Day
9

Exploring the Serengeti

Early breakfast & depart for morning game drive. Return for lunch or have pack lunch on safari and embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return to the lodge for dinner and an evening campfire.

Early breakfast & depart for morning game drive. Return for lunch or have pack lunch on safari and embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return to the lodge for dinner and an evening campfire.

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Day
10

Exploring the Serengeti

Early breakfast & depart for morning game drive. Return for lunch or have pack lunch on safari and embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return to the lodge for dinner and an evening campfire.

Early breakfast & depart for morning game drive. Return for lunch or have pack lunch on safari and embark on an afternoon game drive.
Later this afternoon, return to the lodge for dinner and an evening campfire.

Day
11

Serengeti – Nairobi

Depending on departure time, take part on a final morning game drive before transferring to Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, transfer to the hotel for the night.

Depending on departure time, take part on a final morning game drive before transferring to Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, transfer to the hotel for the night.

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Day
12

Nairobi – Lamu

Day flight to Lamu. Once arrived, transfer to the hotel. After unpacking, settle in and have lunch, then explore Lamu. After a siesta, head to dinner, where the hosts can be met, as well as other guests or just dine alone and watch the sunset.

Day flight to Lamu. Once arrived, transfer to the hotel. After unpacking, settle in and have lunch, then explore Lamu. After a siesta, head to dinner, where the hosts can be met, as well as other guests or just dine alone and watch the sunset.

Day
13

Exploring coastal Lamu

Wake up to the sound of the ocean. Enjoy breakfast, then take it easy by the ocean or pool, read a book or perhaps try snorkeling or diving by a coastal coral reef formation. Go for a walk, take a bike ride, or just stay by the ocean or pool until dinner.

Wake up to the sound of the ocean. Enjoy breakfast, then take it easy by the ocean or pool, read a book or perhaps try snorkeling or diving by a coastal coral reef formation. Go for a walk, take a bike ride, or just stay by the ocean or pool until dinner.

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Day
14

Watersports in Lamu

After breakfast, try out water skiing, kite surfing, another water sport or visit the town of Lamu and Shela Village. Return for lunch. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Lie out on the beach, catch up on some reading or go for a spa treatment.
Later this afternoon, return to the lodge for dinner and an evening campfire.

After breakfast, try out water skiing, kite surfing, another water sport or visit the town of Lamu and Shela Village. Return for lunch. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Lie out on the beach, catch up on some reading or go for a spa treatment.
Later this afternoon, return to the lodge for dinner and an evening campfire.

kite-surfing
Day
15

Nautical adventures in Lamu

There will be an opportunity to try out some beach or mangrove fishing after breakfast. Return for lunch and take an afternoon dhow sailing trip around Lamu. This afternoon return to the lodge for dinner, including the fish caught today!

There will be an opportunity to try out some beach or mangrove fishing after breakfast. Return for lunch and take an afternoon dhow sailing trip around Lamu. This afternoon return to the lodge for dinner, including the fish caught today!

dhow-sailing
Day
16

International flight home

After breakfast, explore the island once more. Return for lunch, pack and transfer.

After breakfast, explore the island once more. Return for lunch, pack and transfer.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tarangire National Park, Babati, Manyara, Tanzania

Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro, Arusha, Tanzania

Serengeti, Mara, Tanzania

Nairobi, Kenya

Places You'll See

  • Tarangire National Park

    Witness the dry red lands of Tarangire National Park as a herd of elephants scratch for underground streams and migratory zebras quench their thirsts from the shrinking lagoons under the hot African Sun. During the rainy season, witness hundreds of animals flocking to the increasing bodies of waters and animals lounging in the magical sausage trees.

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    Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    The Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a crater caused by a collapsed volcano, is now home to a wide variety of wildlife and vegetation. With one of the densest populations of lions in the world, there’s a good chance of spotting one, along with zebra, buffalo, and even black rhinos. Also home to Olduvai Gorge, considered the seat of humanity.

  • Serengeti National Park

    Famous for its annual migration of nearly two million zebra and wildebeest, the Tanzanian national park of the Serengeti hosts many walks of wildlife including the “big five”; The Masi Lion, African Leopard, African Bush Elephant, Eastern Black Rhinoceros, and the African Buffalo. Declared a world heritage site, this national park provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the local wildlife.

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    Nairobi

    As one of the largest cities in all of Africa, there is much to see and do in Nairobi. Visit the Nairobi National Park, home to herds of Zebra, Giraffes, Lions, Hippos, and birldlife. Or the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to play with baby elephants. Head to the Tana River for white water rafting, or the Nairobi National Museum to learn about Kenya’s history and culture.

Hotel Options

3 Star Properties

Tarangire National Park : Maramboi Camp

Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania : Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge

Nairobi : Southern Sun

Nairobi : Palacina Hotel

4 Star Properties

Dar es Salaam : New Africa Hotel

Tarangire National Park : Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania : Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Serengeti National Park : Serengeti Serena Lodge

Lamu Archipelago : Kizingo

Nairobi : Windsor Golf & Country Club

5 Star Properties

Dar es Salaam : Dar Es Salaam Serena

Tarangire National Park : Oliver’s Camp

Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania : Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Serengeti National Park : Serengeti Migration Camp

Lamu Archipelago : The Majlis

Nairobi : House of Waine

Nairobi : Ngong House

Luxury Properties

Tarangire National Park : Swala Camp

Nairobi : Giraffe Manor (Halfboard)

Testimonials

Jerome S.

Traveled May, 2013

The trip you set up for me was flawless.

The trip you set up for me was flawless. The guide met all my expectations. He was helpful and protective. I did learn that in Africa, time is a relative thing. I soon learned that when James told me we were one half hour from anywhere, I could count on an hour. I saw every major animal, but one, including the Black Rino, one of the most endangers specie in the Crater. I took 900 pictures. I can tell you without a doubt, that your people can take care of a person my age and should promote that fact. I loved Nxabega. However, I was prevented from going to my tent for a rest when a family of Elephants started eating the trees between the lunch area and my tent. They were all first rate camps, but Sopa was exceptional. If you wish me to fill out anything, let me know. One funny story. I needed to go to the bathroom. James asked me to wait while he drove about a half a mile to high ground, so he could watch out for animals while I attended to the problem behind his 4×4. As we get to about fifty yards from the place we planned to stop; three lions walked over the hill and past our vehicle. You would be surprised how fast the urge to go disappears under these circumstances.

Rich

Traveled July, 2014

Stone Town was great fun

Stone Town was great fun! The hotel was great as was the guide. No gliches with the airlines or the return flight.

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Bob S.

Traveled June, 2013

We had a wonderful trip

We had a wonderful trip! Accommodations were very nice and our king size bed always had mosquito netting. The Service was great.

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