TANZANIAN MAHOGANY SAFARI
14 NIGHTS / 15 DAYS

Highlights
Nairobi - Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti Selous - Ruaha - Chumbe Island

DAY 1 NAIROBI - ngong house
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta Airport - Nairobi where you will be met and transferred to the truly inspirational Ngong House where Paul Verleysen, the charming owner, has provided the ultimate luxuries of space, light, and true style. Situated on the outskirts of Nairobi, on 10 acres of private land, it offers peerless views of the misty Ngong Hills and the surrounding countryside. Day at leisure. Overnight on full board basis, inclusive of drinks (except Champagne).

DAY 2-3 NGORONGORO - ngorongoro crater lodge
After breakfast transfer to the Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to Kilimanjaro Airport. Lunch in Arusha. Transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Lake Manyara, followed by road transfer to the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. The Lodge is perched on the rim of the ancient volcanic crater, one of the natural wonders of the world. Designed to be all but invisible from the crater itself, this supremely glamorous lodge is perfect post modern architecture with a blend of glorious baroque, African and English country house decorative styles. It is a perfect base for your daily game drives into the crater where some of the last black rhino are protected, black mained lions stalk the grass lands, and the greatest permanent concentration of game in Africa lies waiting for you. You will also have the opportunity to take expertly guided game and bird walks around the lodge. Overnight at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge on full board basis and includes soft drinks, beers, spirits and house wines (exclusive of cellar wines, cognacs, champagne, cigars).

DAY 4-6 SERENGETI - kirawira camp
Transfer to Manyara Airstrip by road with a picnic lunch enroute. On arrival at the airstrip, board your scheduled flight to the Serengeti. Arrive at the Grumeti Airstrip and transfer to Kirawira Tented Camp. This luxury tented camp is a stylish evocation of the Victorian colonial period. The camp is all canvas and is designed and sited to harmonise with the natural surroundings whilst offering the highest standards of comfort and service. Located on one of the Kirawira range of hills in the western corridor of the Serengeti, the camp overlooks, in the near distance, the famous Grumeti River and, some distance beyond, Speake's Bay. Daily activities include morning and afternoon game drives and guided game and bird walks with local guides who have expert knowledge of tracking and game movement. Overnight at Kirawira Tented Camp on full board basis, inclusive of beverages and laundry.

DAY 7-9 SELOUS - sand rivers lodge
Transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to the Selous, the largest game reserve in Africa. 55,000 square miles of pristine wilderness are named after Frederick Courtenay Selous, big game hunter, explorer and naturalist. On arrival in Selous transfer to Sand Rivers Lodge. The lodge stands out on a rocky outcrop beside the Rufiji River, in the north of the Selous. Secluded cottages, constructed from local materials and trees felled by the elephants, lie along the river bank, providing exclusive accommodation. All game drives in open 4x4, walking safaris, bush breakfasts, river and fishing trips are accompanied by a knowledgeable and experienced armed guide. The Selous boasts an impressive variety of game, birdlife and wildflowers and remains one of the last unspoilt game country in the world. Overnight at Sand Rivers Lodge on full board basis.

DAY10-11 RUAHA - mwagusi safari camp
After an early breakfast, transfer to the Airstrip for your scheduled flight to the Ruaha National Park. It is one of the wildest, most remote and relatively little visited Tanzanian parks and offers over 5,000 square mile of wilderness. Wildlife from both East and Southern Africa may be found here - for example, hunting dog, Roan antelope, Sable antelope, lesser Kudu. The variety is amazing and there are also large herds of elephant, buffalo and predators aplenty. On arrival you will be transferred to Mwagusi Safari Camp. The camp looks out over the dry bed of a sand river where animals come to dig for water. Your first game drive takes you out into the amazing variety of habitat - Mlombo woodland, Acacia Tortills, rough hilly terrain, grassy plains, stunning granite ridges and the sand river bed. Extremely knowledgeable guides may offer English, Latin and local names for fauna and flora and will also accompany you on game and bird walks. Overnight on full board basis at Mwagusi Safari Camp.

DAY 12-14 CHUMBE ISLAND - chumbe island lodge
This morning you will be transferred to the Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. On arrival in Zanzibar transfer to Mbweni beach for your boat transfer to Chumbe Island Coral Park, a secluded private nature reserve offering an exclusive and unique experience for those wanting to escape the civilised world in a civilised manner. The reserve has pristine coral reef (acclaimed by one of the leading coral reef experts as "one of the most spectacular coral gardens" to be found anywhere in the world), wonderful snorkelling, nature trails through the fascinating coral-rag forest amongst other activities. You will stay in one of only seven luxurious and stunningly beautiful twin bedded bungalows nestled in the forest and facing the turquoise-blue ocean, and sleep under the dramatically soaring palm-thatched roof. Classic Zanzibari cuisine is often served outside under the clear and scintillating night skies. The lodge has won awards and special mentions for its commitment to eco-tourism. Chumbe really is most special. Overnight on full board basis.

DAY 15 DEPARTURE
Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight home.

Price Guide

Tanzanian Mahogany Safari
Safari starts in Nairobi and finishes in Zanzibar.
Safari includes all accommodation, meals, drinks as specified,
activities and flights and transfers between camps and houses.
Price Per Person Sharing
from £5,280.00
(Excluding all flights to and from Africa)
Safaris subject to availability and prices can change without prior notice.

To check availability for this safari, please contact us at
holidays@safari-africa.co.uk