TANZANIAN WILD FIG SAFARI
14 NIGHTS / 15 DAYS

Highlights
Nairobi - Lake Manyara - Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater - Mnemba 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 LAKE MANYARA - maji moto
After breakfast transfer to the Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to Kilimanjaro Airport. Lunch in Arusha. Transfer to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to Lake Manyara, once the haunt of big game hunters such as Hemmingway. Maji Moto takes its name from the nearby hot springs and lies beneath the dramatic escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. Here you will set out with skilled guides and 4x4 vehicles to explore the scenic wilderness, famous for its tree-climbing lions. The reserve also boasts elephant, buffalo, hippo and crocodiles and over 340 species of birds including the flamingos. Fine cuisine and personalised service are an integral part of the "grand safari" experience. Elegant dinners are served in the "boma" by the camp fire, where open air kitchen involves guests in the flamboyant cooking of Africa. Overnight at Maji Moto Tented Camp on full board basis and includes soft drinks, beers, spirits and house wines (exclusive of cellar wines, cognacs, champagne, cigars).

DAY 4-5 SERENGETI - kleins camp
After breakfast transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to the intimate Kleins Camp, set on some 10,000 hectares of private land, just south of the Masai Mara, along the ancient migratory route of wildebeest and elephant. The land is owned by the local Masai, who are stakeholders in the camp. The camp's cottages are designed with stunning interiors and offer dramatic views of the Grumeti River Valley. Day and night excursions into the Serengeti wilderness are led by expert guides, and here you will experience one of Africa's most intact ecosystems. Other activities include game walks, bush breakfasts and lunches, cultural visits and relaxation by the swimming pool. Overnight at Kleins Camp on full board basis, inclusive of soft drinks, beers, spirits and house wines (exclusive of cellar wines, cognacs, champagne, cigars).

DAY 6-8 SERENGETI - grumeti river camp
After breakfast transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Grumeti River Camp, situated on a bywater of the Grumeti River, known for its huge crocodiles and the great wildebeest migration. The tents are a delight and contain huge, monumental beds, of Tanzanian cyprus, that envelope the guest in luxury. Morning and afternoon game drives are fully interpretative, and explore the Serengeti savannahs and woodlands, which have the largest mass of free-ranging animals on earth. On one of the days you will get closer to nature with a bush breakfast and also see the wonders of the Serengeti from a birds eye view, with a Balloon Safari over this great wilderness. Overnight at Grumeti River Camp on full board basis and includes soft drinks, beers, spirits and house wines (exclusive of cellar wines, cognacs, champagne, cigars).

DAY9-10 NGORONGORO - ngorongoro crater lodge
Road transfer from Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, 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).

DAY11-14 MNEMBA ISLAND - mnemba club
Drive from Ngorongoro to Arusha airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Mnemba Island, a tropical paradise. Mnemba Island is protected by a tranquil lagoon and boasts spectacular coral reefs. Accommodation is in a "banda" made from traditional Zanzibari palm-matting, Each banda is completely secluded and leads onto the white coral-sand beach. There is no dress code and you will probably pare your wardrobe down to swimwear and sarong, Although relaxation is Mnemba's hallmark, diversion is provided by the snorkelling and diving off the beautiful coral reefs (2 dives per day), fully instructed diving courses and water sports. Meals may consist of freshest seafood and fish which are often simply grilled or barbecued on the beach. Overnight at Mnemba Club on full board basis and includes soft drinks, beers, spirits and house wines (exclusive of cellar wines, cognacs, champagne, cigars).

DAY 15 DEPARTURE
After the supreme Tanzanian experience, transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward housebound flight.

Price Guide

Tanzanian Wild Fig 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 £5,495.00
(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
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