Arrival at the Arusha Airport. Go through Passport Control, collect your luggage and then meet with your guide in the Arrivals Hall. Immediate transfer to Arusha where you will be accommodated at the Outpost Lodge in the heart of Arusha for the following 3 nights.
Wifi
We have free wifi for residents in and around the restaurant, deck and pool area.
Poolside and Cafe`
The poolside and attached cafe area is very popular… the pool using a saltwater chlorinater, makes the water very slightly saline requiring no chlorine. We take pride ensuring the pool is kept up to a high standard, having been voted the ‘cleanest and clearest pool’ in Arusha by the local pool merchants! Generally warm most of the year, and a treat after your long hot and dusty trips around the parks or tiring trips up and down the mountains. the cafe` has some of the best cups of coffee in Arusha!
Restaurant and Bar
A fully licensed bar and restaurant is run and owned by Cafe Mambo. The food is fresh and tasty, serving a variety of dishes including Indian and western. Breakfast, included in B&B tariff also prepared by Cafe Mambo is served from 7 to 9.30am.
We have recently built a deck over the bar and restaurant to add room and variety.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES ARUSHA:
* Tinga Tinga Painting Lesson: Enjoy your own private Tinga Tinga painting lessons in the gardens of your lodge.Price: US $66pp
* African Dancing and Drumming Lesson: You always wanted to know how people dance in Africa? Then it is the right time for you to join our African Dancing and Drumming Lesson. Get ready to be taught different dancing and drumming styles by a local. Price: US $66pp
* Swahili Cooking Lesson: Join Mama Nas in the kitchen and learn how to prepare traditional Swahili dishes. Afterwards enjoy the self-made meal and get an impression about the Tanzanian kitchen. Price: US $55pp
Dinner & Breakfast
In the morning after a relaxed breakfast your guide will collect you and take you to Lake Manyara for a game drive before you continue to the Karatu Simba Lodge where you spend 3 nights. On the second day you take park in a Cultural Exploration with the Iraqw Tribe before you return to the Lodge again. On the 23rd you are driving to the Ngorongoro Crater where you do a crater floor game drive before returning to the Karatu Simba Lodge again.
Cultural Exploration with the Iraqw Tribe
Leisurely walking safari through farms and villages on the Rift Valley Escarpment. You discover the farming, irrigation and cattle husbandry techniques, visit houses and, if you want, sample local cuisine of the Iraqw tribe. There is also traditional wood-fired brick making, local musicians and you generally gain a deeper understanding of the lifestyle of the people who live here. If you like you can also visit the nearby village market. Duration: half-day
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Lake Manyara:
* Cultural Exploration with the Maasai at Esilalei: Visit a Village called Esilalei (meaning a Toothbrush Tree in Maa language). This authentic Maasai Village is located in the wildlife corridor in between Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Park. As you enter the village, you will be met by the villagers and a local Maasai guide who will take for a short walk around his village and let you explore its surroundings and the school. Your visit supports the building of their school. Duration:
1-1,5 hours price: US $27pp
* Treetop Walkway: Manyara Treetop Walkway takes you on a sky-high adventure through the beautiful forest of Lake Manyara. Walk among the treetops and experience untouched nature and wildlife from a unique perspective. This 370m airwalk starts with a short board-walk that gradually rises from ground level up through the canopy of the forest.
You walk over a series of suspension bridges with thick netting on the sides, and reach a height of 18m off the ground. Each of the bridges end on a viewing deck situated around tree trunks. These treetop platforms are perfect places to stop and enjoy life in the canopy amongst butterflies, monkeys and birds. This is Tanzania's first Treetop Walkway and one of the longest in Africa. A great outdoor activity for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Price: US $62pp (+ US $53pp Lake Manyara Entrance Fee, as required)
Ngorongoro:
* Ngorongoro Crater Rim walk with an armed ranger: A ranger will rake you for a wilderness walk on the Crater Rim that showcases incredible views of the caldera. The walk is along the Western rim of the Crater past the Oloirobi viewpoint. There are patches of forest to begin with and later it opens up into thicket and grassland, giving beautiful views down into the Crater on your right and eventually equally good views towards Olduvai Gorge, the Serengeti and the Gol mountains to your left.
This is an easy-paced walk with no arduous climbs, just a few short gradients. Duration: 1-2 hours price: US $29pp
All Meals and scheduled Lodge activities as per program
Today you have time to explore the Serengeti on an adventurous game drive before you check in for 3 nights at the Nasikia Mobile Migration Camp. The following two days you will do various game drives within the Serengeti National Park.
GAME DRIVES
Wildlife viewing and bird watching game drives within the central Serengeti are offered twice per day. Experienced guides encourage guests to see and experience the Serengeti through their eyes, sharing a world of small and large wonders that only they truly know and understand.
BALLOON SAFARI
Balloon safaris are a romantic and evocative way of experiencing the wilderness of East Africa, as you silently fly over the plains teeming with herds of wildlife in the early morning. Typically, a balloon safari begins around 6 am and lasts for around 1-2 hours. Balloon safaris (additional cost) in the Serengeti take off from designated sites in the nearby Seronera area. The safari is followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush, a fitting end to a memorable flight in the wild.
GUIDES WALKING SAFARIS
Explore the intriguing wilderness on foot with our in-house armed walking guide; follow the tracks, smell the herds on the breeze and hear the crunch of fauna underfoot.Ideally these are at dawn and dusk, before and after the heat and stillness which prevails around the middle of the day when the animals (and most people) take a rest. Our bush guides have a wealth of insightful experience and they will fascinate you with bush-wise facts, wildlife know-how, local customs and incredible stories of life in the wilderness.
Serengeti:
* Olduvai Gorge: On your way to the Serengeti you can pass through Olduvai Gorge and have a view of the archaeological sites (and visit the
museum) where early human tools and fossils have been found. Price: US $40pp
* Balloon Safari & Champagne Breakfast: Before the sun rises over the Serengeti (around 5am), transfer to the balloon launch site for instruction. And as the plains are dotted with the nocturnal species returning to rest or predators on the prowl, we enjoy a one hour hot air balloon ride above them. When we return to the ground, a champagne breakfast is served and flight certificates issued. Duration: 4 – 4 ½ hours (approx. 1 hr on actual balloon safari) Price: US $584pp - northern Serengeti;
All Meals and scheduled Lodge activities as per program
After a lovely and relaxed breakfast you continue your tour through the Serengeti National Park and continue to Tarangire wher you will be accommodated at the Sangaiwe Tented Camp for the following three nights. During your stay at the camp you will take part in various guided game drives around Tarangire.
Sangaiwe Tented Lodge is situated across forty acres of hillside wooded with beautiful trees, including indigenous African hardwoods. The local villagers, who’ve entrusted the land to us, have kept it untouched for posterity. Building was done in a fashion to minimize disruption to the environment. The sun heats the hot water for the entire lodge and we’ve landscaped with mostly indigenous plants to minimize water usage.
On arrival you’ll be met at our “boma” where you can re-group with a welcome drink and refreshing towel before walking up the hill to reception. Our large common area comprises reception, bar, dining, lounge and large outdoor viewing patio. Take a dip in our beautiful swimming pool with a view. Wildlife wanders in and out of the lodge grounds and it’s possible to climb the hill behind the lodge or take a guided nature walk.
The attentive staff is always on hand to assist. The Sangaiwe Gate to Tarangire National Park is less than a kilometre down the road.
ROOMS
Get close to nature! Our location near Tarangire National Park is perfect for enjoying the sights and sounds of Africa. Situated in sparsely populated farmland (sesame seeds, cotton and maize are grown in the surrounding area) on forty acres of untouched community land, Sangaiwe Tented Lodge offers a peaceful setting wherein to relax after your busy safari days. Sit on the deck of your tent and enjoy the uninterrupted views over Lake Burunge to the Great Rift Valley escarpment beyond.
Accommodation is in beautifully constructed tented rooms set on wooden platforms with a solid attached bath, toilet and dressing area. Presently there are thirteen (13) tents. Each elevated tent has twin or double beds, a writing desk, ample places for luggage and indoor and outdoor seating. Decks all have stunning views to Lake Burunge and the Rift Valley.
FOOD:
Additionally there is are two-bedroom family cottages with one twin room and a double room, both en-suite and joined by a common sitting area. Each room has it’s own veranda.
At Sangaiwe Tented Lodge our approach to food is simple. We strive to serve fresh, local ingredients in an uncomplicated way. Our heritage is one of great food, carried on in the tradition of Chef Regie, famous in our area. The time from field to table is short and Regie personally supervises the kitchen schedule. We’re able to cater to most dietary requests if given sufficient notice. Please have your tour operator notify us at time of booking and also let us know on arrival.
Breakfast will include some of the following:
Fresh Tropical Fruits in SeasonSangaiwe food
Pancakes
Muffins
Whole Grain Toast
Local porridge
Oats porridge
Cold Cereals
Fresh Juice
Eggs to order with bacon or sausage (always on offer)
Lunch in the lodge will usually be a buffet featuring a selection of fresh salads, quiche, pizza served with fresh soup and rolls. Guests most often go out for the entire day with a lunch box. We strive to keep our boxes interesting and different.
Dinner is served to table and consists of four courses:
Home made soup (leek and potato, tomato, pumpkin etc) served with fresh baked rolls
Main Course
Two types of meat, chicken or fish
Potatoes or Rice
Two fresh vegetable sides (at least)
Fresh Salad
Dessert (fresh fruit cobbler, pie, chocolate soufflé)
All Meals and scheduled Lodge activities as per program
In the morning you will do another AM game drive in Tarangire before you finally depart back to Arusha for your last night at the Outpost Lodge
Dinner & Breakfast
Transfer to the Arusha Airport in the morning for your flight to Zanzibar with Coastal Aviation. On arrival at the Zanzibar International Airport you will again be met by your local transfer agent for your transfer to Stonetown in Zanzibar Town where you spend 3 nights at leisure with Warere Town House in a lovely room with a balcony. Here you have enough time to explore the lovely historic town.
Roof Top:
Come enjoy the cool breeze and ocean views from the arab influenced roof top terrace. Our hearty breakfast including fruits, juice, eggs, tea, coffee and traditional breads is served here every morning. In the evening, relax in the ocean breeze with a drink while using our free wi fi connection.
TOURS: PLEASE CONTACT US FOR DETAILS:
Nungwi Village and Dhow Building Tour
Day Trip Jambiani
Diving
Mtoni Palace Dinner + Concert
Jozani Forest
Prison Island Trip
Safari Blue
Spice Tour
Kizimkazi Dolphin Safari
Day Tour of Stone Town
Mnemba Atoll Tour
Bed & Breakfast Included
After an easy and relaxed morning at the Warere you will be collected again for a transfer to the coast where you spend your last 4 nights at the lovely Sunshine Marine Lodge in a Garden Suite.
BEACH:
About 700 meters from the Lodge there is one of the last undeveloped beaches of Zanzibar – Muyuni beach, an amazing stretch of white sand.
Our guests have exclusive access to a private beach area on Muyuni Beach, which features a restaurant, beach bar as well as umbrellas and sun lounges
It is a great place to relax, sunbath or go for long walks and swim during low and high tide.
The beach can be reached in about 15 minutes on foot during the low tide, by bike in about 10 minutes or by hotels car in about 6 minutes.
This beach is fantastic, quiet and unspoiled.
ACTIVITIES: PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR ALL ACTIVITY DETAILS:
If you feel like leaving the hammock or the sun bed in search of doing something, our staff will help you with organizing a variety of activities.
You can choose from reef walking, biking, deep sea fishing, kite surfing, spice tour, Stone Town tour…
And of course you can also go scuba diving or snorkelling with our dive centre – Dive Point Zanzibar
SEA ACTIVITIES:
Private Seafood BBQ at Mujuni
BeachCruise to to Muyuni, one of the last secluded beach on the island with white sand and crystal water. Exclusive BBQ (lobster, rock lobster, prawns, fish...) will be freshly cooked for you and served right on the beach.
Snorkeling at Mnemba
Mnemba Island is an atoll set within a marine reserve just off Sunshine Marine Lodge. It is comprised of four distinct habitats which are home to a diverse array of Indian Ocean wildlife. Snorkeling at Mnemba is stunning, on the inside it’s similar to swimming in a giant aquarium and the outside offers excellent wall/drift dives. The island itself is a breeding ground for turtles and they are often seen gliding by with dolphins, large schools of fish, whale sharks and humpback whales (when in season). No one can step on the island, because it is a private one.
Diving in Paradise
The tropical fish capital of East Africa, Mnemba is an island just off Sunshine Marine Lodge. It has stunning aquarium-like conditions on the west side, and good wall diving on the east side of the island. Divers are constantly surprised by the rich and diverse marine life, regularly seeing turtles, which breed on the island, dolphins and large schools of fish. Seasonally, whale sharks and humpback whales glide past, just a few meters from the divers. Drift diving here is a year-round event, with great diving to be found under almost all weather conditions, and visibility of 15 to 35
meters is the norm.
Ngalawa Sailing & Fish Market
One of the most common boats seen on The Swahili Coast, the Ngalawa is an unmistakable and charming traditional boat. The raised bow and higher sides to the hull allow for the Ngalawa to reach out into the open seas. Ngalawa’s are commonly used for fishing, they are also a common mode of travelling along the coast. An ngalawa hull is generally constructed from the trunk of a mature mango tree.
On this excursion you will sail on the inside of the reef, hugging the coastline. Before or after the Ngalawa sail there will be the visit at Kigomani fish market one of the most uncontaminated and conservative little society in the whole Zanzibar
Nungwi or Kendwa
Nungwi Beach is located on the northern tip of Zanzibar. It is famous for its fine white sand and unbelievably clear turquoise water. Visit to the village of with its historic lighthouse and the
Nungwi boat yard where traditional craftsman build beautiful wooden dhows using hand tools only. Near the lighthouse is the Mnarani Aquarium - Sea Turtle Conservation Area where injured and baby turtles are raised until they are well enough to be released.
Kendwa Beach is fine white sand in some places and ground shells in others, the water is an incredible turquoise blue, and watching the local boat traffic off the coast at sunset is truly spectacular.
Dinner & Breakfast
Depending on your flight departure time you check out of Sunshine Marine andwill be collected for your transfer to the Zanzibar International Airport for your return flight to Germany.
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