Sanctuary Swala, Tarangire
Sanctuary Swala is to be found in a remote valley within Tarangire National Park. The camp offers private game viewing, wilderness indulg... Read more
Experience classic tented luxury on this spectacular safari adventure through the heart of Tanzania, exploring the country’s most game-rich parks and reserves, on an itinerary designed for phenomenal wildlife viewing.
Journey Highlights
Arrive in Arusha and transfer to your lodge, set on a working coffee plantation. Your private chalet near Mount Meru features a log fireplace and a balcony.
Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge
This morning, begin your safari adventure by enjoying one of these Design Your Day activities:
Return to your lodge for lunch, and then fly to Tarangire National Park, where open grasslands, acacia trees and the Tarangire River paint the wild landscape. This afternoon, set out on a game drive. Tonight, gather with fellow guests for a welcome dinner.
Sanctuary Swala | Meals: BLD
Today, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of eland, oryx, wildebeest and zebra as well as the park’s large elephant population. Keep your eyes trained for hartebeest, gazelle and exotic birds like the bateleur and martial eagle. Your local expert driver-guide draws on years of experience in the bush to locate the best wildlife viewing opportunities right as they happen. After lunch, you may wish to take advantage of activities available at an additional cost, such as a walking safari and exploring Lake Gursi by canoe. Later, this afternoon, learn how to prepare local dishes like ugali and kachumbari as part of an A&K Chef’s Table experience.
Sanctuary Swala | Meals: BLD
As you cross the Great Rift Valley, stop for a market visit in Mto wa Mbu, where stalls brim with vibrant local produce. Then, see the village from a different perspective as you Ride Like a Local on a tuk-tuk, viewing the local community and rice fields as you go. Next, take a scenic drive to tranquil Gibb’s Farm, where you stop for a lunch made with organic, just-picked ingredients. Later, arrive at the natural amphitheatre of Ngorongoro Crater, a 610-metre-deep caldera. A fascinating microcosm of East African wildlife — including buffalo, flamingo, lion and leopard — resides inside. Climb the outer wall, passing through dense vegetation until a breathtaking view across the crater floor appears. Arrive at your camp, nestled in a wooded area with easy access to the crater floor and featuring elegant, tented accommodations adorned with handwoven rugs, comfortable beds with crisp linens and en suite bathrooms with flush toilets. Relax on your verandah to view the panoramic natural wonderland.
Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp | Meals: BLD
This morning, descend into the crater, arriving ahead of most visitors — thanks to the closer proximity of your ideally located accommodations — to view the resident wildlife at its most active time of day. This afternoon, visit with an elder at a Maasai village, where you learn about the tribe’s traditional, nomadic lifestyle and coexistence with wildlife. Later, witness a dance performance at your tented camp. Sense the incomparable spirit of this pastoral, nomadic people who have kept their tribal traditions alive through countless generations of life in East Africa.
Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp | Meals: BLD
Fly to the fabled Serengeti National Park and settle into your remote, authentic camp. Then, set out on the boundless Serengeti, one of the oldest and least-changed ecosystems on earth, where the circle of life plays out every day. It is home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of wildlife, with lion, hyena and leopard all roaming free. For a portion of each year, dictated by weather patterns and the unpredictable nature of wild animals, vast herds of wildebeest and zebra move through the Serengeti in search of grass and water as part of the year-round Great Migration cycle. This evening, sip a cocktail and reflect on the majesty of Africa during a relaxing Scenic Sundowner experience.
Sanctuary Kichakani | Meals: BLD
Venture out on morning game drive in the protected Serengeti refuge, where flowing rivers support a plethora of species. In addition to lion, elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard, keep your camera handy for sights such as a cheetah bolting after a fleet-footed Thomson’s gazelle. Take a break for a private lunch in the bush — an A&K luxury safari specialty — savouring fine food and drink as a symphony of wildlife sounds envelops you. On this afternoon’s game drive, once again enjoy ideal game viewing as your highly experienced driver-guide strives continually to keep you in the heart of the action. Tonight, gather for a memorable farewell dinner.
Sanctuary Kichakani | Meals: BLD
Fly to Arusha and enjoy lunch. Relax in a comfortable dayroom before transferring to the airport for your flight home.
Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge (dayroom) | Meals: BL
Internal air included: Arusha/Tarangire; Manyara/Serengeti/Arusha
Minimum age is 10 years.
Each guest on this journey will receive an A&K Safari Duffle.
First group event: welcome briefing at 8:30 a.m. on Day 2.
Last group event: lunch at 1:30 p.m. on Day 8.
Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests.
Talk to one of our expert Journey Designers or your travel agent about booking this tour as a private journey for your own small group with family or friends. Or, if you would prefer to travel privately, find out more about creating the perfect bespoke Tailor-Made Journey based on this itinerary.
Contact one of our Journey Designers to start planning your itinerary.
Sanctuary Swala is to be found in a remote valley within Tarangire National Park. The camp offers private game viewing, wilderness indulg... Read more
Set on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater which is home to a huge variety of animals including lion, jackal, cheetah, wildebeest, zebra, buffal... Read more
Sanctuary Kichakani is a small and intimate mobile camp with ten luxury safari tents each with en-suite bathrooms. Your personal tent att... Read more
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
| Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 26, 2024 |
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| Price AU$19,325pp | Single Supplement AU$4,610 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
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