A Family Adventure to East Africa
Start off at a lodge located at the foothills of Mount Meru on the outskirts of Arusha. This is the gateway to the Northern Safari Circuit of Tanzania. From here, venture off to Serengeti National Park to have the opportunity to experience the Great Migration first-hand. Your last safari stop is the game-rich Tarangire National Park for another look at the great savannah and its wildlife. Finish your adventure together with a stop in paradise on Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean off the Tanzanian coast.
Arusha | 1 night | June 16 - 17 | Arusha Coffee Lodge
Serengeti National Park | 4 nights | June 17 - 21 | Olmara Camp
Tarangire National Park | 3 nights | June 21 - 24 | Olkeri Camp
Zanzibar | 4 nights | June 24 - 28 | The Residence Zanzibar
Depart on your international flight from the United States for Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
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Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, make your way through Immigration, Customs, and Baggage Claim to the arrivals hall where you'll be met by a private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha Coffee Lodge for check-in.
This drive is approximately 1 hour 25 minutes.
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Arusha is located at the foothills of Mount Meru on the eastern side of the Great Rift Valley. This is the gateway to the northern safari circuit, with easy access to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Mount Meru. Its elevation of 1,400 m (4,600 ft) keeps temperatures relatively cool despite proximity to the equator; temperatures generally range between 10 and 30 C (50 and 86F), with little humidity due to the altitude.
Arusha Coffee Lodge’s location is a combination of tranquillity and convenience. Situated on the fertile grounds of a coffee plantation, Arusha Coffee Lodge is a sanctuary of peaceful gardens right on the doorstep of Arusha city. The lodge is also close to Arusha airport and situated along the road leading to Tanzania’s most famous national parks, making it the best place to begin and end a safari.
Arusha Coffee Lodge is a delightful sanctuary of aromas, gourmet food, and vibrant gardens located on the expansive grounds of a verdant coffee plantation. The Lodge is made up of a main area incorporating a restaurant, a café bistro, various boutiques at the Traders Walk, a spa, and a swimming pool. The rooms and suites spill off to the left of the main area, each looking out onto coffee trees and surrounding gardens.
Activities at Arusha Coffee Lodge include coffee tours, shopping and cafes, spa treatments at Peaberries Spa, a swimming pool, quad bikes, and bird watching in the gardens. Other nearby attractions include Maasai markets, golf at Kiligolf (advanced booking required), the Tanzanite Museum, the Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre, and the Museum of National History.
After breakfast and check-out, meet your private driver for transfer to Arusha Airport.
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Depart on your scheduled flight from Arusha Airport to Seronera Airstrip. The time will be determined later.
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The Serengeti is perhaps the most famous African wilderness area, its name synonymous with the notion of safari for nearly a hundred years. This UNESCO World Heritage site covers 14,750 km2 (5,700 mi2) of premiere game viewing in Acacia woodlands, open grasslands, and undulating savannah interspersed with seasonal rivers. The park on the northern side borders the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and, together with several other smaller reserves and conservation areas, forms the larger Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. Stretching all the way to Lake Victoria, the Western Corridor is characterized by the quintessential safari landscape — open plains dotted with the occasional tree, although there are also beautiful riverine woodlands and some thicker bush areas. There is a good population of cats and general game all year round.
Olmara Camp, by Entara, has been established in the far eastern plains of the Serengeti, a remote and wildlife-filled pocket lying at the crossroads of the endless grassy plains and the woodlands. 'Olmara' is the Maasai epithet for the 'cheetah,' the great dotted cat, one of the most emblematic of the area's inhabitants. Here in the Soit le Motonyi region, amongst the endless grassy savannah, dotted with gnarled acacia trees and weathered rocky outcrops, you find an unsurpassed display of predators and predator activity. Far from the busier central Serengeti, the area is unspoiled, silent, and remote.
With its isolated location, the camp takes full advantage of the African night skies. Three tents have been designed as stargazer tents; large open-rooftops where you may comfortably recline on large cushions and fall asleep beneath a natural planetarium. The evenings are beautiful with the borderless flow of clarity from the glowing moon to glittering stars, flickering planets, and a swish of the milky way: the vast, seemingly emptiness beyond stretched out for infinity; glorious and mesmerizing.
The dining and lounge area is located in the centre of the camp, the meeting point for exciting stories and meals by the campfire. Share your experiences with friends and family with the satellite wifi connection.
The camp itself is permanently positioned throughout the year. Freshwater is collected from wells within the national park and solar panels provide the electricity for lighting and camp operations. Careful attention is placed on environmentally-friendly water drainage and habitat impact. Each tented suite is spaced for privacy.
Olmara Camp
5x Tented Suites
- Inclusions: Shared Game Package includes 2 shared game drives daily or one full day shared game drive, airstrip transfers to nearest airstrip, full board accommodation, free drinking water, drink package (A limited offering of house wines & beer, house spirits, soft drinks, tea, coffee & juices), Limited laundry.
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Take the next few days to relax in your luxurious accommodations at Olmara Camp. Olmara offers game drives, walking safaris, star-gazing beds, fly-camping, bush meals, and hot air balloon rides.
Apart from the cheetah for which the camp is named, the area teems with wildlife. Prides of lions and large packs of hyenas, and leopards range along the river valleys and wooded hills. Serval cats hunt in the tall grass and caracals roam at the base of kopjes. This expanse of the Serengeti is amongst the best places in the world to photograph large cats. The permanent water attracts herbivores en masse, such as elephants, giraffes, zebra, warthog, and many more, which makes for an action-packed game experience.
Fly camping is an overnight experience that places guests in the wilderness with a simple camp. It allows you to be immersed in the sounds of the African savannah at night and to appreciate the magnificent African skies. At night, enjoy sitting around a campfire to share meals and stories of African adventures.
A back-to-basics camp does not mean a lack of comfort. A few luxuries are added, such as lovely soft duvets and down pillows. Dining is generous and wholesome and served with a cold beer or a glass of wine.
It is easy to find yourself inside all the time on safari, what with luxurious bedrooms, restaurants, and game drives to enjoy, but it is essential to step out of your comfort zone.
Step out and feel the rustle of the wind in the grass and the buzz of insects. Smile in wonder over the fast rise in your heartbeat when a bird explodes from the cover of the undergrowth.
Join your knowledgeable walking guide straight after breakfast, and set out to uncover the secrets of the Serengeti on foot.
Game drives take place twice daily, over the savanna of Soit le Motonyi and close to the acacia woodlands that border the rolling plains.
Wildlife you can expect to see here includes all the big cats – lion, leopard, and cheetah – in addition to serval, elephant, giraffe, zebra, warthog, and hyena.
If you think you would appreciate a bird's eye view of this spectacular part of the Serengeti, take to the skies in a hot air balloon. This activity begins in the early morning, in the Seronera area. Your ride lasts for about an hour or two, and you descend to a champagne bush breakfast – a special treat. There is an additional cost for this activity.
Olmara Camp
5x Tented Suites
- Inclusions: Shared Game Package includes 2 shared game drives daily or one full day shared game drive, airstrip transfers to nearest airstrip, full board accommodation, free drinking water, drink package (A limited offering of house wines & beer, house spirits, soft drinks, tea, coffee & juices), Limited laundry.
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Enjoy a final morning game drive across the plains of the Serengeti before heading to the airstrip for your onward flight.
Depart on your scheduled flight from Seronera Airstrip to Kuro Airtrip. Timing is to be determined.
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Tarangire National Park covers an undulating area of 2,850 km2 (1,100 mi2) and is an easy few hours drive from Arusha. Famous for its giant baobabs, savannahs with scattered termite mounds, and large elephant herds, this underrated park is dominated by the perennial Tarangire River. In the middle of the park, the Silale swamp becomes the main source of water and attracts elephants and predators as the season gets drier. There is a healthy lion population and the other predators are often spotted trailing the plains game as they head to water, or occasionally the cats can be spotted lounging in sausage trees.
Olkeri is the Maasai epithet for the leopard, the spotted ambush hunter, one of the most emblematic inhabitants of the area. Home to great elephant herds, this beautiful tract of wilderness, replete with views of woodlands, rocky hills, and shaded by gnarled old-growth Baobab and Acacia, offers the ultimate freedom to explore day and night. The camp is situated on flat ground, with good paths serving all tents. All tents have stairs leading unto them.
Olkeri Camp
5x Tented Suites
- Inclusions: Shared Game Package includes 2 shared game drives daily or one full day shared game drive, airstrip transfers to nearest airstrip, full board accommodation, free drinking water, drink package (A limited offering of house wines & beer, house spirits, soft drinks, tea, coffee & juices), Limited laundry.
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Enjoy these days at leisure exploring the national park. Shared game drives, and guided walking safaris are included. Night game drives, Maasai cultural activities, and fly camping can be arranged at an additional cost. Sundowners and bush brunches and dinners can also be arranged.
After breakfast and check-out, depart on your scheduled flight from Kuro Airstrip to Zanzibar. The time of departure will be determined later.
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Just a short flight from the Tanzania mainland lies the idyllic Indian Ocean archipelago of Zanzibar. Famous for intoxicating aromas of spices, beautiful white sand beaches, and warm turquoise waters, the heart of the island is undoubtedly Stone Town, a fascinating step back in time with narrow winding streets, Swahili traders and local fisherman, and the daily call to prayer in this predominantly muslim town. In addition to its fascinating Swahili and Arab history, Zanzibar offers world class scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and, at certain times of year, kitesurfing. There is also endemic wildlife in the Johazi Forest.
The Residence Zanzibar lies within a lush, forested 32-hectare estate where five-star luxuries sit harmoniously alongside nature’s untouched beauty. Feel your spirits soar amid extensive tropical gardens that meet with powder-soft white sand lapped by the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Inspired by the island’s eclectic culture, this luxurious Zanzibar resort blends modern comforts with Swahili, Omani, British, and Indian influences.
The Residence Zanzibar
5x Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villas
- Inclusions: Dinner and breakfast daily
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Enjoy carefree days relaxing by your private pool, on the beach, or exploring the gardens on foot or by bicycle. Savour a taste of the Spice Island’s unique blend of cultures and cuisines, and the pleasure of sensational spa treatments.
Discover more of the island and the waters that surround it with a myriad of activities, from visiting historic sites and rare natural wonders to deep sea fishing and diving with dolphins. Whether you dream of a quiet couple’s retreat or fun in the sun for the whole family, embrace all the delights of island life at The Residence Zanzibar.
There are a few excursions scenset can arrange which you may book at an additional cost.
Once tasted, Swahili cuisine is never forgotten. And for those who’d like to create their own Swahili menu at home, our chef offers an interactive cooking master class that is ideal for families and couples alike. A mesmeric blend of African, Indian, Arabian and Persian cuisines, Swahili cooking is redolent of sea-fresh fish, tree-picked coconuts, fresh limes and the inspirational addition of Zanzibar’s world-famous spices.
Cultivate your curiosity on a walkabout of the old town of Zanzibar. Full of history and ancient stories, the Stone Town also known as Mji Mkongwe, forms part of the older Zanzibar City. Be enthralled by the distinctive features of the unique architecture, mixed with Arab, Persian, Indian, European and African traditions.
Explore the famous ancient buildings including Anglican Cathedral, former Slave Market, the Sultan Palace and discover the wonders of Stone Town, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000.
One of the last remaining tropical forests on the planet, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is the island’s only national park and is soon to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A green and shady realm, traversed by nature trails and boardwalks that meander through extensive mangrove swamps, this tiny park offers a glimpse into the Zanzibar of prehistoric times. It’s also a sanctuary for the rare and endemic Zanzibar red colobus monkey, Sykes monkey, Ader’s duiker, the Zanzibar servaline genet, bush babies, 50 species of butterfly and 40 species of birds. The professionally guided walk takes around an hour and makes a rewarding excursion for couples and families alike.
The Residence Zanzibar
5x Luxury Ocean Front Pool Villas
- Inclusions: Dinner and breakfast daily
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Depart on your international flight for the United States from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
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Scenset invests in making the world a better place. Scenset will offset the fuel used during the trip. On top of that, an extra 10% will be offset to make the trip a carbon-positive experience.
Currently, support is provided for Gold Standard Climate+ Projects from the Gold Standard Foundation.
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