Overview
Surrender to a beautiful wildlife haven, the Ngorongoro Crater; view game by hot air balloon over the Serengeti's immense, open plains; and breathe deeply amid Tanzania's star-studded night skies. During this Discovery journey through the country's diverse, fascinating landscape, meet the Maasai in their village and visit Olduvai Gorge, where ancient fossils provided clues to man's origins.
Itinerary
Days 1-2: From Your Home Country/Arusha, Tanzania-
Depart by overnight flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha. Transfer to your hotel, which is situated on a picturesque working coffee plantation.
Arusha Coffee Lodge 
Day 3: Arusha/Tarangire National Park-
This morning, travel to Tarangire National Park and on to your lodge. After settling in, observe local wildlife — perhaps hartebeest, buffalo or impala — on a short afternoon game drive. Tarangire has an exceptional elephant population and the highest recorded number of breeding bird species of any habitat in the world — watch for them at the edge of green-tinged swamps. It is also possible to glimpse the vibrantly colored Fischer’s lovebird and ashy starling.
This evening, partake in a welcome dinner, and exchange stories with fellow travellers.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D 
Day 4: Tarangire National Park-
Traverse the eight varied landscapes of Tarangire, from its baobab forest to its swamps and acacia-dotted plains filled with wondrous species, including eland, fringe-eared oryx, giraffe, waterbuck, wildebeest, zebra, the elusive wild dog and greater kudu. The Tarangire River runs through the center of the park, providing a year-round supply of water to the thirsty animals.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D 
Day 5: Tarangire/Lake Manyara National Park/Ngorongoro Crater-
Travel overland to small, but wildlife-rich, Lake Manyara National Park — home to grasslands, forests, marshlands, scrub and parklands punctuated with acacia trees. Have your camera ready while looking for lion and large elephant herds. Stop for a farm-fresh lunch at Gibb’s Farm, a sprawling property with a local-artist-in-residence program. Continue to the 2,000-foot-deep Ngorongoro Crater, which is among the natural wonders of the world. The caldera, created by the collapsed cone of a volcano, contains a hidden world of wildlife. Settle in to your lodge, with spectacular views across this natural amphitheater.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D 
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater-
Descend to the short grass prairies of Ngorongoro Crater, a haven for lion, elephant, hyena, wildebeest and gazelle as well as flamingo and a vast array of other bird species. Even the rare and elusive black rhinoceros, one of Africa’s most endangered species, is a resident here. After a picnic lunch, visit a Maasai village firsthand, and gain cultural insight by meeting with an elder.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D 
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park-
Head west, stopping at Olduvai Gorge — site of many fossil discoveries, including a skull of human ancestor Zinjanthropus boisei — en route to your final destination. Explore the gorge during a privately guided visit, followed by an exclusive lecture about the archaeological finds.
Continue driving to arid Serengeti National Park and on to your lodge, which sits amid acacia, overlooking the plains. This afternoon, set off on a game drive through the 10,000-square-mile region, keeping watch for lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah, giraffe and topi. This is also the site of the annual, seasonal Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D 
Day 8: Serengeti National Park-
As the animals begin to stir, skim the treetops during a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti’s boundless plains. Watch as early morning activities begin: hippo return to water after foraging for food in the dark; elephant rustle through trees in search of breakfast; and lion amble back from a hunt with wide, yellow eyes. During an afternoon game drive, watch for cheetah, herds of ungulate, crocodile and leopard. This evening, join fellow travellers for a festive farewell dinner.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D 
Day 9: Serengeti/Arusha/Flight Home-
Fly to Arusha, where a dayroom is reserved until your evening international flight.
Arusha Coffee Lodge (dayroom) B 
Day 10: Back Home-
Connect with your homebound flight.
Overview
Surrender to a beautiful wildlife haven, the Ngorongoro Crater; view game by hot air balloon over the Serengeti's immense, open plains; and breathe deeply amid Tanzania's star-studded night skies. During this Discovery journey through the country's diverse, fascinating landscape, meet the Maasai in their village and visit Olduvai Gorge, where ancient fossils provided clues to man's origins.
Itinerary
- Days 1-2: From Your Home Country/Arusha, Tanzania
-
Depart by overnight flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha. Transfer to your hotel, which is situated on a picturesque working coffee plantation.
Arusha Coffee Lodge - Day 3: Arusha/Tarangire National Park
-
This morning, travel to Tarangire National Park and on to your lodge. After settling in, observe local wildlife — perhaps hartebeest, buffalo or impala — on a short afternoon game drive. Tarangire has an exceptional elephant population and the highest recorded number of breeding bird species of any habitat in the world — watch for them at the edge of green-tinged swamps. It is also possible to glimpse the vibrantly colored Fischer’s lovebird and ashy starling.
This evening, partake in a welcome dinner, and exchange stories with fellow travellers.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 4: Tarangire National Park
-
Traverse the eight varied landscapes of Tarangire, from its baobab forest to its swamps and acacia-dotted plains filled with wondrous species, including eland, fringe-eared oryx, giraffe, waterbuck, wildebeest, zebra, the elusive wild dog and greater kudu. The Tarangire River runs through the center of the park, providing a year-round supply of water to the thirsty animals.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 5: Tarangire/Lake Manyara National Park/Ngorongoro Crater
-
Travel overland to small, but wildlife-rich, Lake Manyara National Park — home to grasslands, forests, marshlands, scrub and parklands punctuated with acacia trees. Have your camera ready while looking for lion and large elephant herds. Stop for a farm-fresh lunch at Gibb’s Farm, a sprawling property with a local-artist-in-residence program. Continue to the 2,000-foot-deep Ngorongoro Crater, which is among the natural wonders of the world. The caldera, created by the collapsed cone of a volcano, contains a hidden world of wildlife. Settle in to your lodge, with spectacular views across this natural amphitheater.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
-
Descend to the short grass prairies of Ngorongoro Crater, a haven for lion, elephant, hyena, wildebeest and gazelle as well as flamingo and a vast array of other bird species. Even the rare and elusive black rhinoceros, one of Africa’s most endangered species, is a resident here. After a picnic lunch, visit a Maasai village firsthand, and gain cultural insight by meeting with an elder.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park
-
Head west, stopping at Olduvai Gorge — site of many fossil discoveries, including a skull of human ancestor Zinjanthropus boisei — en route to your final destination. Explore the gorge during a privately guided visit, followed by an exclusive lecture about the archaeological finds.
Continue driving to arid Serengeti National Park and on to your lodge, which sits amid acacia, overlooking the plains. This afternoon, set off on a game drive through the 10,000-square-mile region, keeping watch for lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah, giraffe and topi. This is also the site of the annual, seasonal Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 8: Serengeti National Park
-
As the animals begin to stir, skim the treetops during a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti’s boundless plains. Watch as early morning activities begin: hippo return to water after foraging for food in the dark; elephant rustle through trees in search of breakfast; and lion amble back from a hunt with wide, yellow eyes. During an afternoon game drive, watch for cheetah, herds of ungulate, crocodile and leopard. This evening, join fellow travellers for a festive farewell dinner.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 9: Serengeti/Arusha/Flight Home
-
Fly to Arusha, where a dayroom is reserved until your evening international flight.
Arusha Coffee Lodge (dayroom) B - Day 10: Back Home
-
Connect with your homebound flight.
Overview
Surrender to a beautiful wildlife haven, the Ngorongoro Crater; view game by hot air balloon over the Serengeti's immense, open plains; and breathe deeply amid Tanzania's star-studded night skies. During this Discovery journey through the country's diverse, fascinating landscape, meet the Maasai in their village and visit Olduvai Gorge, where ancient fossils provided clues to man's origins.
Itinerary
- Days 1-2: From Your Home Country/Arusha, Tanzania
-
Depart by overnight flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha. Transfer to your hotel, which is situated on a picturesque working coffee plantation.
Arusha Coffee Lodge - Day 3: Arusha/Tarangire National Park
-
This morning, travel to Tarangire National Park and on to your lodge. After settling in, observe local wildlife — perhaps hartebeest, buffalo or impala — on a short afternoon game drive. Tarangire has an exceptional elephant population and the highest recorded number of breeding bird species of any habitat in the world — watch for them at the edge of green-tinged swamps. It is also possible to glimpse the vibrantly colored Fischer’s lovebird and ashy starling.
This evening, partake in a welcome dinner, and exchange stories with fellow travellers.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 4: Tarangire National Park
-
Traverse the eight varied landscapes of Tarangire, from its baobab forest to its swamps and acacia-dotted plains filled with wondrous species, including eland, fringe-eared oryx, giraffe, waterbuck, wildebeest, zebra, the elusive wild dog and greater kudu. The Tarangire River runs through the center of the park, providing a year-round supply of water to the thirsty animals.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 5: Tarangire/Lake Manyara National Park/Ngorongoro Crater
-
Travel overland to small, but wildlife-rich, Lake Manyara National Park — home to grasslands, forests, marshlands, scrub and parklands punctuated with acacia trees. Have your camera ready while looking for lion and large elephant herds. Stop for a farm-fresh lunch at Gibb’s Farm, a sprawling property with a local-artist-in-residence program. Continue to the 2,000-foot-deep Ngorongoro Crater, which is among the natural wonders of the world. The caldera, created by the collapsed cone of a volcano, contains a hidden world of wildlife. Settle in to your lodge, with spectacular views across this natural amphitheater.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
-
Descend to the short grass prairies of Ngorongoro Crater, a haven for lion, elephant, hyena, wildebeest and gazelle as well as flamingo and a vast array of other bird species. Even the rare and elusive black rhinoceros, one of Africa’s most endangered species, is a resident here. After a picnic lunch, visit a Maasai village firsthand, and gain cultural insight by meeting with an elder.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park
-
Head west, stopping at Olduvai Gorge — site of many fossil discoveries, including a skull of human ancestor Zinjanthropus boisei — en route to your final destination. Explore the gorge during a privately guided visit, followed by an exclusive lecture about the archaeological finds.
Continue driving to arid Serengeti National Park and on to your lodge, which sits amid acacia, overlooking the plains. This afternoon, set off on a game drive through the 10,000-square-mile region, keeping watch for lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah, giraffe and topi. This is also the site of the annual, seasonal Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 8: Serengeti National Park
-
As the animals begin to stir, skim the treetops during a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti’s boundless plains. Watch as early morning activities begin: hippo return to water after foraging for food in the dark; elephant rustle through trees in search of breakfast; and lion amble back from a hunt with wide, yellow eyes. During an afternoon game drive, watch for cheetah, herds of ungulate, crocodile and leopard. This evening, join fellow travellers for a festive farewell dinner.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 9: Serengeti/Arusha/Flight Home
-
Fly to Arusha, where a dayroom is reserved until your evening international flight.
Arusha Coffee Lodge (dayroom) B - Day 10: Back Home
-
Connect with your homebound flight.
Overview
Surrender to a beautiful wildlife haven, the Ngorongoro Crater; view game by hot air balloon over the Serengeti's immense, open plains; and breathe deeply amid Tanzania's star-studded night skies. During this Discovery journey through the country's diverse, fascinating landscape, meet the Maasai in their village and visit Olduvai Gorge, where ancient fossils provided clues to man's origins.
Itinerary
- Days 1-2: From Your Home Country/Arusha, Tanzania
-
Depart by overnight flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha. Transfer to your hotel, which is situated on a picturesque working coffee plantation.
Arusha Coffee Lodge - Day 3: Arusha/Tarangire National Park
-
This morning, travel to Tarangire National Park and on to your lodge. After settling in, observe local wildlife — perhaps hartebeest, buffalo or impala — on a short afternoon game drive. Tarangire has an exceptional elephant population and the highest recorded number of breeding bird species of any habitat in the world — watch for them at the edge of green-tinged swamps. It is also possible to glimpse the vibrantly colored Fischer’s lovebird and ashy starling.
This evening, partake in a welcome dinner, and exchange stories with fellow travellers.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 4: Tarangire National Park
-
Traverse the eight varied landscapes of Tarangire, from its baobab forest to its swamps and acacia-dotted plains filled with wondrous species, including eland, fringe-eared oryx, giraffe, waterbuck, wildebeest, zebra, the elusive wild dog and greater kudu. The Tarangire River runs through the center of the park, providing a year-round supply of water to the thirsty animals.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 5: Tarangire/Lake Manyara National Park/Ngorongoro Crater
-
Travel overland to small, but wildlife-rich, Lake Manyara National Park — home to grasslands, forests, marshlands, scrub and parklands punctuated with acacia trees. Have your camera ready while looking for lion and large elephant herds. Stop for a farm-fresh lunch at Gibb’s Farm, a sprawling property with a local-artist-in-residence program. Continue to the 2,000-foot-deep Ngorongoro Crater, which is among the natural wonders of the world. The caldera, created by the collapsed cone of a volcano, contains a hidden world of wildlife. Settle in to your lodge, with spectacular views across this natural amphitheater.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
-
Descend to the short grass prairies of Ngorongoro Crater, a haven for lion, elephant, hyena, wildebeest and gazelle as well as flamingo and a vast array of other bird species. Even the rare and elusive black rhinoceros, one of Africa’s most endangered species, is a resident here. After a picnic lunch, visit a Maasai village firsthand, and gain cultural insight by meeting with an elder.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park
-
Head west, stopping at Olduvai Gorge — site of many fossil discoveries, including a skull of human ancestor Zinjanthropus boisei — en route to your final destination. Explore the gorge during a privately guided visit, followed by an exclusive lecture about the archaeological finds.
Continue driving to arid Serengeti National Park and on to your lodge, which sits amid acacia, overlooking the plains. This afternoon, set off on a game drive through the 10,000-square-mile region, keeping watch for lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah, giraffe and topi. This is also the site of the annual, seasonal Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 8: Serengeti National Park
-
As the animals begin to stir, skim the treetops during a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti’s boundless plains. Watch as early morning activities begin: hippo return to water after foraging for food in the dark; elephant rustle through trees in search of breakfast; and lion amble back from a hunt with wide, yellow eyes. During an afternoon game drive, watch for cheetah, herds of ungulate, crocodile and leopard. This evening, join fellow travellers for a festive farewell dinner.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 9: Serengeti/Arusha/Flight Home
-
Fly to Arusha, where a dayroom is reserved until your evening international flight.
Arusha Coffee Lodge (dayroom) B - Day 10: Back Home
-
Connect with your homebound flight.
Overview
Surrender to a beautiful wildlife haven, the Ngorongoro Crater; view game by hot air balloon over the Serengeti's immense, open plains; and breathe deeply amid Tanzania's star-studded night skies. During this Discovery journey through the country's diverse, fascinating landscape, meet the Maasai in their village and visit Olduvai Gorge, where ancient fossils provided clues to man's origins.
Itinerary
- Days 1-2: From Your Home Country/Arusha, Tanzania
-
Depart by overnight flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha. Transfer to your hotel, which is situated on a picturesque working coffee plantation.
Arusha Coffee Lodge - Day 3: Arusha/Tarangire National Park
-
This morning, travel to Tarangire National Park and on to your lodge. After settling in, observe local wildlife — perhaps hartebeest, buffalo or impala — on a short afternoon game drive. Tarangire has an exceptional elephant population and the highest recorded number of breeding bird species of any habitat in the world — watch for them at the edge of green-tinged swamps. It is also possible to glimpse the vibrantly colored Fischer’s lovebird and ashy starling.
This evening, partake in a welcome dinner, and exchange stories with fellow travellers.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 4: Tarangire National Park
-
Traverse the eight varied landscapes of Tarangire, from its baobab forest to its swamps and acacia-dotted plains filled with wondrous species, including eland, fringe-eared oryx, giraffe, waterbuck, wildebeest, zebra, the elusive wild dog and greater kudu. The Tarangire River runs through the center of the park, providing a year-round supply of water to the thirsty animals.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 5: Tarangire/Lake Manyara National Park/Ngorongoro Crater
-
Travel overland to small, but wildlife-rich, Lake Manyara National Park — home to grasslands, forests, marshlands, scrub and parklands punctuated with acacia trees. Have your camera ready while looking for lion and large elephant herds. Stop for a farm-fresh lunch at Gibb’s Farm, a sprawling property with a local-artist-in-residence program. Continue to the 2,000-foot-deep Ngorongoro Crater, which is among the natural wonders of the world. The caldera, created by the collapsed cone of a volcano, contains a hidden world of wildlife. Settle in to your lodge, with spectacular views across this natural amphitheater.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
-
Descend to the short grass prairies of Ngorongoro Crater, a haven for lion, elephant, hyena, wildebeest and gazelle as well as flamingo and a vast array of other bird species. Even the rare and elusive black rhinoceros, one of Africa’s most endangered species, is a resident here. After a picnic lunch, visit a Maasai village firsthand, and gain cultural insight by meeting with an elder.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park
-
Head west, stopping at Olduvai Gorge — site of many fossil discoveries, including a skull of human ancestor Zinjanthropus boisei — en route to your final destination. Explore the gorge during a privately guided visit, followed by an exclusive lecture about the archaeological finds.
Continue driving to arid Serengeti National Park and on to your lodge, which sits amid acacia, overlooking the plains. This afternoon, set off on a game drive through the 10,000-square-mile region, keeping watch for lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah, giraffe and topi. This is also the site of the annual, seasonal Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 8: Serengeti National Park
-
As the animals begin to stir, skim the treetops during a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti’s boundless plains. Watch as early morning activities begin: hippo return to water after foraging for food in the dark; elephant rustle through trees in search of breakfast; and lion amble back from a hunt with wide, yellow eyes. During an afternoon game drive, watch for cheetah, herds of ungulate, crocodile and leopard. This evening, join fellow travellers for a festive farewell dinner.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 9: Serengeti/Arusha/Flight Home
-
Fly to Arusha, where a dayroom is reserved until your evening international flight.
Arusha Coffee Lodge (dayroom) B - Day 10: Back Home
-
Connect with your homebound flight.
Overview
Surrender to a beautiful wildlife haven, the Ngorongoro Crater; view game by hot air balloon over the Serengeti's immense, open plains; and breathe deeply amid Tanzania's star-studded night skies. During this Discovery journey through the country's diverse, fascinating landscape, meet the Maasai in their village and visit Olduvai Gorge, where ancient fossils provided clues to man's origins.
Itinerary
- Days 1-2: From Your Home Country/Arusha, Tanzania
-
Depart by overnight flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha. Transfer to your hotel, which is situated on a picturesque working coffee plantation.
Arusha Coffee Lodge - Day 3: Arusha/Tarangire National Park
-
This morning, travel to Tarangire National Park and on to your lodge. After settling in, observe local wildlife — perhaps hartebeest, buffalo or impala — on a short afternoon game drive. Tarangire has an exceptional elephant population and the highest recorded number of breeding bird species of any habitat in the world — watch for them at the edge of green-tinged swamps. It is also possible to glimpse the vibrantly colored Fischer’s lovebird and ashy starling.
This evening, partake in a welcome dinner, and exchange stories with fellow travellers.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 4: Tarangire National Park
-
Traverse the eight varied landscapes of Tarangire, from its baobab forest to its swamps and acacia-dotted plains filled with wondrous species, including eland, fringe-eared oryx, giraffe, waterbuck, wildebeest, zebra, the elusive wild dog and greater kudu. The Tarangire River runs through the center of the park, providing a year-round supply of water to the thirsty animals.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 5: Tarangire/Lake Manyara National Park/Ngorongoro Crater
-
Travel overland to small, but wildlife-rich, Lake Manyara National Park — home to grasslands, forests, marshlands, scrub and parklands punctuated with acacia trees. Have your camera ready while looking for lion and large elephant herds. Stop for a farm-fresh lunch at Gibb’s Farm, a sprawling property with a local-artist-in-residence program. Continue to the 2,000-foot-deep Ngorongoro Crater, which is among the natural wonders of the world. The caldera, created by the collapsed cone of a volcano, contains a hidden world of wildlife. Settle in to your lodge, with spectacular views across this natural amphitheater.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
-
Descend to the short grass prairies of Ngorongoro Crater, a haven for lion, elephant, hyena, wildebeest and gazelle as well as flamingo and a vast array of other bird species. Even the rare and elusive black rhinoceros, one of Africa’s most endangered species, is a resident here. After a picnic lunch, visit a Maasai village firsthand, and gain cultural insight by meeting with an elder.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park
-
Head west, stopping at Olduvai Gorge — site of many fossil discoveries, including a skull of human ancestor Zinjanthropus boisei — en route to your final destination. Explore the gorge during a privately guided visit, followed by an exclusive lecture about the archaeological finds.
Continue driving to arid Serengeti National Park and on to your lodge, which sits amid acacia, overlooking the plains. This afternoon, set off on a game drive through the 10,000-square-mile region, keeping watch for lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah, giraffe and topi. This is also the site of the annual, seasonal Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 8: Serengeti National Park
-
As the animals begin to stir, skim the treetops during a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti’s boundless plains. Watch as early morning activities begin: hippo return to water after foraging for food in the dark; elephant rustle through trees in search of breakfast; and lion amble back from a hunt with wide, yellow eyes. During an afternoon game drive, watch for cheetah, herds of ungulate, crocodile and leopard. This evening, join fellow travellers for a festive farewell dinner.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 9: Serengeti/Arusha/Flight Home
-
Fly to Arusha, where a dayroom is reserved until your evening international flight.
Arusha Coffee Lodge (dayroom) B - Day 10: Back Home
-
Connect with your homebound flight.
Overview
Surrender to a beautiful wildlife haven, the Ngorongoro Crater; view game by hot air balloon over the Serengeti's immense, open plains; and breathe deeply amid Tanzania's star-studded night skies. During this Discovery journey through the country's diverse, fascinating landscape, meet the Maasai in their village and visit Olduvai Gorge, where ancient fossils provided clues to man's origins.
Itinerary
- Days 1-2: From Your Home Country/Arusha, Tanzania
-
Depart by overnight flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha. Transfer to your hotel, which is situated on a picturesque working coffee plantation.
Arusha Coffee Lodge - Day 3: Arusha/Tarangire National Park
-
This morning, travel to Tarangire National Park and on to your lodge. After settling in, observe local wildlife — perhaps hartebeest, buffalo or impala — on a short afternoon game drive. Tarangire has an exceptional elephant population and the highest recorded number of breeding bird species of any habitat in the world — watch for them at the edge of green-tinged swamps. It is also possible to glimpse the vibrantly colored Fischer’s lovebird and ashy starling.
This evening, partake in a welcome dinner, and exchange stories with fellow travellers.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 4: Tarangire National Park
-
Traverse the eight varied landscapes of Tarangire, from its baobab forest to its swamps and acacia-dotted plains filled with wondrous species, including eland, fringe-eared oryx, giraffe, waterbuck, wildebeest, zebra, the elusive wild dog and greater kudu. The Tarangire River runs through the center of the park, providing a year-round supply of water to the thirsty animals.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 5: Tarangire/Lake Manyara National Park/Ngorongoro Crater
-
Travel overland to small, but wildlife-rich, Lake Manyara National Park — home to grasslands, forests, marshlands, scrub and parklands punctuated with acacia trees. Have your camera ready while looking for lion and large elephant herds. Stop for a farm-fresh lunch at Gibb’s Farm, a sprawling property with a local-artist-in-residence program. Continue to the 2,000-foot-deep Ngorongoro Crater, which is among the natural wonders of the world. The caldera, created by the collapsed cone of a volcano, contains a hidden world of wildlife. Settle in to your lodge, with spectacular views across this natural amphitheater.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
-
Descend to the short grass prairies of Ngorongoro Crater, a haven for lion, elephant, hyena, wildebeest and gazelle as well as flamingo and a vast array of other bird species. Even the rare and elusive black rhinoceros, one of Africa’s most endangered species, is a resident here. After a picnic lunch, visit a Maasai village firsthand, and gain cultural insight by meeting with an elder.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park
-
Head west, stopping at Olduvai Gorge — site of many fossil discoveries, including a skull of human ancestor Zinjanthropus boisei — en route to your final destination. Explore the gorge during a privately guided visit, followed by an exclusive lecture about the archaeological finds.
Continue driving to arid Serengeti National Park and on to your lodge, which sits amid acacia, overlooking the plains. This afternoon, set off on a game drive through the 10,000-square-mile region, keeping watch for lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah, giraffe and topi. This is also the site of the annual, seasonal Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 8: Serengeti National Park
-
As the animals begin to stir, skim the treetops during a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti’s boundless plains. Watch as early morning activities begin: hippo return to water after foraging for food in the dark; elephant rustle through trees in search of breakfast; and lion amble back from a hunt with wide, yellow eyes. During an afternoon game drive, watch for cheetah, herds of ungulate, crocodile and leopard. This evening, join fellow travellers for a festive farewell dinner.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 9: Serengeti/Arusha/Flight Home
-
Fly to Arusha, where a dayroom is reserved until your evening international flight.
Arusha Coffee Lodge (dayroom) B - Day 10: Back Home
-
Connect with your homebound flight.
Overview
Surrender to a beautiful wildlife haven, the Ngorongoro Crater; view game by hot air balloon over the Serengeti's immense, open plains; and breathe deeply amid Tanzania's star-studded night skies. During this Discovery journey through the country's diverse, fascinating landscape, meet the Maasai in their village and visit Olduvai Gorge, where ancient fossils provided clues to man's origins.
Itinerary
- Days 1-2: From Your Home Country/Arusha, Tanzania
-
Depart by overnight flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha. Transfer to your hotel, which is situated on a picturesque working coffee plantation.
Arusha Coffee Lodge - Day 3: Arusha/Tarangire National Park
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This morning, travel to Tarangire National Park and on to your lodge. After settling in, observe local wildlife — perhaps hartebeest, buffalo or impala — on a short afternoon game drive. Tarangire has an exceptional elephant population and the highest recorded number of breeding bird species of any habitat in the world — watch for them at the edge of green-tinged swamps. It is also possible to glimpse the vibrantly colored Fischer’s lovebird and ashy starling.
This evening, partake in a welcome dinner, and exchange stories with fellow travellers.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 4: Tarangire National Park
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Traverse the eight varied landscapes of Tarangire, from its baobab forest to its swamps and acacia-dotted plains filled with wondrous species, including eland, fringe-eared oryx, giraffe, waterbuck, wildebeest, zebra, the elusive wild dog and greater kudu. The Tarangire River runs through the center of the park, providing a year-round supply of water to the thirsty animals.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 5: Tarangire/Lake Manyara National Park/Ngorongoro Crater
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Travel overland to small, but wildlife-rich, Lake Manyara National Park — home to grasslands, forests, marshlands, scrub and parklands punctuated with acacia trees. Have your camera ready while looking for lion and large elephant herds. Stop for a farm-fresh lunch at Gibb’s Farm, a sprawling property with a local-artist-in-residence program. Continue to the 2,000-foot-deep Ngorongoro Crater, which is among the natural wonders of the world. The caldera, created by the collapsed cone of a volcano, contains a hidden world of wildlife. Settle in to your lodge, with spectacular views across this natural amphitheater.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
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Descend to the short grass prairies of Ngorongoro Crater, a haven for lion, elephant, hyena, wildebeest and gazelle as well as flamingo and a vast array of other bird species. Even the rare and elusive black rhinoceros, one of Africa’s most endangered species, is a resident here. After a picnic lunch, visit a Maasai village firsthand, and gain cultural insight by meeting with an elder.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park
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Head west, stopping at Olduvai Gorge — site of many fossil discoveries, including a skull of human ancestor Zinjanthropus boisei — en route to your final destination. Explore the gorge during a privately guided visit, followed by an exclusive lecture about the archaeological finds.
Continue driving to arid Serengeti National Park and on to your lodge, which sits amid acacia, overlooking the plains. This afternoon, set off on a game drive through the 10,000-square-mile region, keeping watch for lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah, giraffe and topi. This is also the site of the annual, seasonal Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 8: Serengeti National Park
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As the animals begin to stir, skim the treetops during a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti’s boundless plains. Watch as early morning activities begin: hippo return to water after foraging for food in the dark; elephant rustle through trees in search of breakfast; and lion amble back from a hunt with wide, yellow eyes. During an afternoon game drive, watch for cheetah, herds of ungulate, crocodile and leopard. This evening, join fellow travellers for a festive farewell dinner.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 9: Serengeti/Arusha/Flight Home
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Fly to Arusha, where a dayroom is reserved until your evening international flight.
Arusha Coffee Lodge (dayroom) B - Day 10: Back Home
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Connect with your homebound flight.
Overview
Surrender to a beautiful wildlife haven, the Ngorongoro Crater; view game by hot air balloon over the Serengeti's immense, open plains; and breathe deeply amid Tanzania's star-studded night skies. During this Discovery journey through the country's diverse, fascinating landscape, meet the Maasai in their village and visit Olduvai Gorge, where ancient fossils provided clues to man's origins.
Itinerary
- Days 1-2: From Your Home Country/Arusha, Tanzania
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Depart by overnight flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha. Transfer to your hotel, which is situated on a picturesque working coffee plantation.
Arusha Coffee Lodge - Day 3: Arusha/Tarangire National Park
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This morning, travel to Tarangire National Park and on to your lodge. After settling in, observe local wildlife — perhaps hartebeest, buffalo or impala — on a short afternoon game drive. Tarangire has an exceptional elephant population and the highest recorded number of breeding bird species of any habitat in the world — watch for them at the edge of green-tinged swamps. It is also possible to glimpse the vibrantly colored Fischer’s lovebird and ashy starling.
This evening, partake in a welcome dinner, and exchange stories with fellow travellers.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 4: Tarangire National Park
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Traverse the eight varied landscapes of Tarangire, from its baobab forest to its swamps and acacia-dotted plains filled with wondrous species, including eland, fringe-eared oryx, giraffe, waterbuck, wildebeest, zebra, the elusive wild dog and greater kudu. The Tarangire River runs through the center of the park, providing a year-round supply of water to the thirsty animals.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 5: Tarangire/Lake Manyara National Park/Ngorongoro Crater
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Travel overland to small, but wildlife-rich, Lake Manyara National Park — home to grasslands, forests, marshlands, scrub and parklands punctuated with acacia trees. Have your camera ready while looking for lion and large elephant herds. Stop for a farm-fresh lunch at Gibb’s Farm, a sprawling property with a local-artist-in-residence program. Continue to the 2,000-foot-deep Ngorongoro Crater, which is among the natural wonders of the world. The caldera, created by the collapsed cone of a volcano, contains a hidden world of wildlife. Settle in to your lodge, with spectacular views across this natural amphitheater.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
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Descend to the short grass prairies of Ngorongoro Crater, a haven for lion, elephant, hyena, wildebeest and gazelle as well as flamingo and a vast array of other bird species. Even the rare and elusive black rhinoceros, one of Africa’s most endangered species, is a resident here. After a picnic lunch, visit a Maasai village firsthand, and gain cultural insight by meeting with an elder.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park
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Head west, stopping at Olduvai Gorge — site of many fossil discoveries, including a skull of human ancestor Zinjanthropus boisei — en route to your final destination. Explore the gorge during a privately guided visit, followed by an exclusive lecture about the archaeological finds.
Continue driving to arid Serengeti National Park and on to your lodge, which sits amid acacia, overlooking the plains. This afternoon, set off on a game drive through the 10,000-square-mile region, keeping watch for lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah, giraffe and topi. This is also the site of the annual, seasonal Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 8: Serengeti National Park
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As the animals begin to stir, skim the treetops during a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti’s boundless plains. Watch as early morning activities begin: hippo return to water after foraging for food in the dark; elephant rustle through trees in search of breakfast; and lion amble back from a hunt with wide, yellow eyes. During an afternoon game drive, watch for cheetah, herds of ungulate, crocodile and leopard. This evening, join fellow travellers for a festive farewell dinner.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 9: Serengeti/Arusha/Flight Home
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Fly to Arusha, where a dayroom is reserved until your evening international flight.
Arusha Coffee Lodge (dayroom) B - Day 10: Back Home
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Connect with your homebound flight.
Surrender to a beautiful wildlife haven, the Ngorongoro Crater; view game by hot air balloon over the Serengeti's immense, open plains; and breathe deeply amid Tanzania's star-studded night skies. During this Discovery journey through the country's diverse, fascinating landscape, meet the Maasai in their village and visit Olduvai Gorge, where ancient fossils provided clues to man's origins.
Itinerary
- Days 1-2: From Your Home Country/Arusha, Tanzania
-
Depart by overnight flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha. Transfer to your hotel, which is situated on a picturesque working coffee plantation.
Arusha Coffee Lodge - Day 3: Arusha/Tarangire National Park
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This morning, travel to Tarangire National Park and on to your lodge. After settling in, observe local wildlife — perhaps hartebeest, buffalo or impala — on a short afternoon game drive. Tarangire has an exceptional elephant population and the highest recorded number of breeding bird species of any habitat in the world — watch for them at the edge of green-tinged swamps. It is also possible to glimpse the vibrantly colored Fischer’s lovebird and ashy starling.
This evening, partake in a welcome dinner, and exchange stories with fellow travellers.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 4: Tarangire National Park
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Traverse the eight varied landscapes of Tarangire, from its baobab forest to its swamps and acacia-dotted plains filled with wondrous species, including eland, fringe-eared oryx, giraffe, waterbuck, wildebeest, zebra, the elusive wild dog and greater kudu. The Tarangire River runs through the center of the park, providing a year-round supply of water to the thirsty animals.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 5: Tarangire/Lake Manyara National Park/Ngorongoro Crater
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Travel overland to small, but wildlife-rich, Lake Manyara National Park — home to grasslands, forests, marshlands, scrub and parklands punctuated with acacia trees. Have your camera ready while looking for lion and large elephant herds. Stop for a farm-fresh lunch at Gibb’s Farm, a sprawling property with a local-artist-in-residence program. Continue to the 2,000-foot-deep Ngorongoro Crater, which is among the natural wonders of the world. The caldera, created by the collapsed cone of a volcano, contains a hidden world of wildlife. Settle in to your lodge, with spectacular views across this natural amphitheater.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
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Descend to the short grass prairies of Ngorongoro Crater, a haven for lion, elephant, hyena, wildebeest and gazelle as well as flamingo and a vast array of other bird species. Even the rare and elusive black rhinoceros, one of Africa’s most endangered species, is a resident here. After a picnic lunch, visit a Maasai village firsthand, and gain cultural insight by meeting with an elder.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park
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Head west, stopping at Olduvai Gorge — site of many fossil discoveries, including a skull of human ancestor Zinjanthropus boisei — en route to your final destination. Explore the gorge during a privately guided visit, followed by an exclusive lecture about the archaeological finds.
Continue driving to arid Serengeti National Park and on to your lodge, which sits amid acacia, overlooking the plains. This afternoon, set off on a game drive through the 10,000-square-mile region, keeping watch for lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah, giraffe and topi. This is also the site of the annual, seasonal Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 8: Serengeti National Park
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As the animals begin to stir, skim the treetops during a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti’s boundless plains. Watch as early morning activities begin: hippo return to water after foraging for food in the dark; elephant rustle through trees in search of breakfast; and lion amble back from a hunt with wide, yellow eyes. During an afternoon game drive, watch for cheetah, herds of ungulate, crocodile and leopard. This evening, join fellow travellers for a festive farewell dinner.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D - Day 9: Serengeti/Arusha/Flight Home
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Fly to Arusha, where a dayroom is reserved until your evening international flight.
Arusha Coffee Lodge (dayroom) B - Day 10: Back Home
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Connect with your homebound flight.
