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Arrival
Day 1
Kilimanjaro Airport to Amini Maasai Lodge
Kilimanjaro Airport to Amini Maasai Lodge
Look for our smiling driver holding a sign with your name on it when you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. The driver will load your luggage into your vehicle and transport you to Amini Maasai Lodge for your leisure and overnight stay.
Based on your arrival time you will be briefed on the entire overlook of the lodge and cultural history and identity of the lodge and its surrounding.
- Main Destination:
- Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village (Cultural Village)
- Accommodation:
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Original Maasai Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Amini Maasai
Amini Maasai
Today you have the entire day to enjoy the local caved lodge and participate in several Maasai cultural activities led by a local guide.
Among many things to do, you will enjoy the panoramic view around the lodge, engage in some Maasai activity like pear throwing, or maasai dance as instructed by the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village (Cultural Village)
- Accommodation:
- Original Maasai Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Amini Maasai to Lake Manyara National Park
Amini Maasai to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, we drive to Mto wa Mbu village for a cultural experience, followed by a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
Mto wa Mbu is a village in the Manyara region that is home to more than 120 ethnicity. The tour is led by a local guide to various cultural sites in the village such as local farms (banana, coffee, and rice), local houses, socio-cultural and economic practices of locals.
Lake Manyara is a beautiful park nestling Along the great rift valley, there is a variety of wildlife and landscapes to admire. There are many monkeys, Zebras, Wildebeests, Hippos, Giraffes, Waterbucks, Dik-diks, Impalas, and Tree climbing Lions. It is best known for its more than 5,000 recorded species of birds, including flamingos and numerous water birds drawn to the park's alkaline lake, which covers a large portion of its area. Flamingos and other water birds can usually be found in small numbers along the lakeshore during the dry season.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater to Moshi Town
Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater to Moshi Town
Ranked as one of the most spectacular wildlife destinations on Earth, this long-extinct volcano is the world’s largest intact caldera. Sheltering within its steep-sided walls are diverse habitats, including permanent wetlands, which support astonishing numbers of animals. Ngorongoro has long protected a thriving population of big game species: great-tusked elephants, healthy black rhinos and famous black-maned lions.
This is one of the few places in Africa where the Big 5 can be seen in a single game drive, and there is much more to observe. Herds of gazelle, wildebeest and zebra are resident here while smaller predators like caracal and serval cats are often seen along with lions and their eternal enemies, spotted hyenas.
After the game drive ascend and drive to Moshi for Dinner and Overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Chanya Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Moshi Town to Usambara Mountain Region
Moshi Town to Usambara Mountain Region
Soon after our leisurely breakfast, we depart with our lunch boxes for Lushoto, where we will trek up to Usambara Mountain and participate in the Wasambaa community’s cultural activities.
After arriving at our lovely lodge "in the afternoon," we check in and relax before meeting our local guide for a cultural walk through the village. The walk will introduce us to many cultural practices of the "Wasambaa" community, such as seeing and learning about their history in the area, housing style, local products and equipment, taboos and ethics, and all socioeconomic practices in the area
Later we walk back to our lovely lodge for leisure and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Usambara Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Irente View Cliff Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Usambara Moutain Region
Usambara Moutain Region
After breakfast, we depart for a full-day nature trekking up Usambara Mountain with our local guide.
Today's trail is up and down, with some areas being gentle with a gradual walk. We travel through "The Magamba forest," one of Tanzania's largest forest and nature reserves. The forest offers very fresh air and is the sanctuary to many bird species and wildlife such as Blue, Velvet, Black and white Colobus monkeys. There are numerous viewpoints along the way where we can stop for refreshment and admire the beautiful view of Lushoto town and its surroundings. As part of our journey, we pass by an amazing waterfall and spend time touching the water and relaxing near the falls.
Following the tour, we return to our lodge for leisure and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Usambara Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Irente View Cliff Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Usambara Mountain to Pangani
Usambara Mountain to Pangani
After a leisurely breakfast, we collect our packed lunch and depart for Pangani for cultural excursions and beach relaxation.
Our journey to Pangani takes us through various oranges, sisal plantation which are the main agricultural products produced along the Tanga region - the coastline in Tanzania.
We check into our lodge and spend the rest of the day relaxing on Pangani's pristine beach.
- Main Destination:
- Pangani (Town)
- Accommodation:
- The Tides Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Pangani Beach
Pangani Beach
Today is a full day with unlimited opportunities to explore and admire the Pangani town and beach.
Pangani is one of the best sites for learning about Tanzania's history - before, during, and after colonialism. Our walking tour to the various historical buildings (monuments), slave market, Old port, slave route, cultural site, and Pangani town.
Following that, we continue our tour by visiting the local coconut farms and drinking fresh coconut juice served by locals.
Optional activity: A boat trip to Maziwe Marine Park Island for swimming, sunbathing, snorkelling, and dolphin watching is available at an additional cost.
We return to our overnight lodge after our full-day excursion.
- Main Destination:
- Pangani (Town)
- Accommodation:
- The Tides Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Pangani Beach to Saadani National Park to Bagamoyo
Pangani Beach to Saadani National Park to Bagamoyo
After breakfast at the lodge, we drive to Saadani National Park for a game drive.
Saadani is a one-of-a-kind National Park on the Indian Ocean's coast, where the beach meets the bush. During our game drive, we will see a variety of grazer animals and primates, including Zebras, Impalas, dik-diks, Warthogs, Elands, Great kudus, Wildebeests, Red duikers, Elephants, Lions, and monkeys, “just to name a few”.
After the game drive, we drive to our Bagamoyo lodge for an overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Saadani National Park
- Accommodation:
- Travellers Lodge Bagamoyo
Wildlife in Saadani NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Bagamoyo Town to Dar es Salaam Airport
Bagamoyo Town to Dar es Salaam Airport
After breakfast we conduct a cultural tour around Bagamoyo town before proceeding to Dar Es Salaam Airport for drop off.
Bagamoyo is a pristine town along the cost of the beautiful Tanzania which carries the history of Tanzania from colonial era and authentic coastal climate perfect for relaxation. You will have chance to visit local Museam, and explore some cultural buildings through the enjoyable walking tour.
After the tour we drive to Dar Es Salaam Airport for drop off.
- Main Destination:
- Bagamoyo (Town)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
