- Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, a guide will greet you with a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, refreshing bottled water, and a cool towel. You can expect a transfer time of approximately 50 minutes to Lake Duluti Lodge, during which you can chat with your driver about the surrounding areas.
- If you arrive early enough, you can relax beside the pool with a good book or enjoy a massage to alleviate post-flight tension.
- The lodge offer a range of local and international cuisine to cater to all tastes, ensuring you have a satisfying dinner before retiring for a restful sleep.
- This morning your driver will transfer you through Arusha town to Arusha Airport.
- It’s a short flight to Manyara Airstrip, where a safari guide from The Highlands will meet you. Enjoy the scenic drive up and out of the Great Rift Valley, following the same route as the driving safari until reaching the viewpoint. From here, your journey takes you around the crater rim, passing by goat herders and waving school children as you circumnavigate the base of Olmoti Crater, arriving at the warmth of The Highlands.
- There’s a late lunch waiting for you, with the remainder of the afternoon at your leisure to enjoy the views from your veranda.
- A full day is set aside here and you’re up early to be among the first vehicles on the crater floor. You’ll depart from camp when it’s cold and dark, bundled under warm jackets and Maasai blankets. However, the cold will soon be forgotten as you go down the inner walls of the unbroken caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater. Once on the crater floor, you can have coffee and some breakfast snacks to keep you going through the morning while enjoying the game drive experience in this unique location. Seek out the resident wildlife which includes black rhino, leopard, lion, and buffalo. You can have a picnic lunch next to the hippo pool, where grunting rafts of hippos will keep you company while you refuel.
- By mid-afternoon, it’s time to start the journey up the caldera walls to the rim and return to camp to freshen up, enjoy a drink in the bar and share all your exciting safari stories from the day with fellow adventurers before dinner.
- This morning, after an early breakfast, you will depart from The Highlands and drive back around the crater rim to Manyara Airstrip. Here, you will connect with your short flight to Mwiba, in the south of the Serengeti.
- On arrival, a guide will meet you and welcome you to the wildlife reserve. You will then embark on your game drive transfer to the awaiting luxury of Mwiba Lodge.
- After a delicious lunch at camp, you can relax by the pool and settle into your new surroundings before embarking on an exhilarating afternoon game drive.
- A sumptuous dinner in camp will bring the day to a close. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the sounds of the surrounding bush from the warmth and comfort of your bed.
- The next two days are set aside to enjoy and experience this fantastic area.
- At Mwiba, there is the additional option of exploring the wilderness on foot with a professional walking guide, or perhaps the lure of the spa will be too much to resist.
- Mwiba also offers the option of a night game drive and the chance to see some rare and shy wildlife not usually seen by day. Should an afternoon in camp be needed to rest and recharge, there are plenty of comfortable spots in Mwiba where one can relax in style.
- Once you have enjoyed your final breakfast in camp, head to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. The plane may stop at various airstrips to pick up and drop off passengers, but you will eventually arrive in the early afternoon. The camp will provide you with a packed lunch for the journey.
- Upon arrival, a driver will meet you for your private transfer to the lodge of your choice. Take time to relax, unwind and enjoy the rhythm of island life at your own pace.
- At Zawadi, there is a wide range of activities to enjoy on Zanzibar Island. Explore the underwater world at the dive centre and learn about the local culture with a Swahili cooking class or palm weaving on the beach. If you’re feeling adventurous, try out different water sports such as snorkelling or kite surfing.
- A romantic lunch on your private sandbank, “Infinity Island,” is an essential experience for couples. You can also take a fascinating and informative walking tour of Stone Town to admire the intricately carved ancient doors and explore the narrow pathways through the melting pot of architectural influences.
- There’s something for everyone on this beautiful island, so go ahead and immerse yourself in all that Zanzibar has to offer.
- A driver and private vehicle will transport you from your hotel to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward travel.
