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The Soul of Tanzania is an exclusive 14-night luxury escorted safari showcasing the very best of East Africa. Explore the wildlife-rich landscapes of Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu and the Serengeti before relaxing on the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar. Limited to just 16 guests and escorted by Vicki Gordon, this all-inclusive journey delivers an authentic African safari experience with exceptional comfort and personalised service.
A fifteen-day odyssey through Tanzania's most extraordinary landscapes and wildlife corridors. Arrive in Arusha, the gateway to the northern circuit, before venturing into Tarangire National Park — a wilderness of ancient baobabs and vast elephant herds. Wind through the Rift Valley escarpment to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the natural wonders of the world, descending to the crater floor for an intimate encounter with Africa's densest concentration of wildlife. Continue to the short-grass plains of Ndutu to witness one of nature's greatest spectacles: the wildebeest birthing season, where thousands of calves take their first steps. The legendary Serengeti awaits with its endless plains and legendary predator action — experienced in exclusive comfort at Lemala Ewanjan, complete with a hot air balloon at dawn and a private sundowner on Mkoma Hill. Conclude with four nights of sun-drenched serenity on the shores of Zanzibar, where the spice island's turquoise waters and ivory beaches bring the perfect close to an unforgettable East African adventure.
Convenience and Time EfficiencyA fly-in safari minimizes travel time, allowing you to maximize your experience in these iconic locations.
Expertly organized logistics ensure a hassle-free journey, with seamless transfers between destinations.
Diverse ActivitiesYou get to enjoy guided tours, thrilling adventures like Hot Air Balloning and cultural experiences with local communities.
Luxury and ComfortAccommodations often include high-end Camp Sites or hotels with excellent amenities and service.
The fly-in aspect ensures a comfortable and stress-free journey compared to longer overland trips.
Incredible Wildlife EncountersWitness the Wildebeest birthing season, Vast Elephant heards.
Serengeti awaits with endless predetor action leapard country elephants swimming, hippos lounging, and crocodiles sunbathing.
Photography OpportunitiesAll destinations provide outstanding opportunities to capture dramatic landscapes, wildlife, great for creating lasting memories.
Perfect for All Travelers Whether you're an adventure enthusiast, nature lover, or luxury traveller, this safari caters to diverse preferences and interests.
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha · Club Room · Half Board
Touch down at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where our team greets you with a VIP Meet & Greet service — escorting you through immigration and customs formalities before your private transfer to the Four Points by Sheraton Arusha. The remainder of the day is yours to settle in, refresh and soak in the first air of Tanzania. Dinner is served at the hotel this evening, and the African adventure begins in earnest tomorrow.
VIP MEET & GREET · JRO
AIRPORT TRANSFER
DINNER · FOUR POINTS SHERATON
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania, Lemala Mpingo Ridge · Suite · Full Board + House Drinks · WiFi · Laundry
This morning the convoy departs Arusha in four private 4x4 Land Cruisers, bound for one of Tanzania's most underrated wilderness areas. En route, the journey pauses for a deeply authentic experience — a visit to a traditional Maasai boma where Chief Lobulo welcomes you in a private sit-down session. Gain a rare insight into Maasai culture, customs and the deep connection between this ancient people and the land they have roamed for centuries. Continue into Tarangire National Park and arrive at Lemala Mpingo Ridge in time for lunch. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure or join an optional game drive through the park's magnificent baobab-studded landscape. As dusk falls, sundowners and the sounds of the bush round off a memorable first day in the wild.
MAASAI BOMA · CHIEF LOBULO
ROAD TRANSFER · 4X4 LAND CRUISER
OPTIONAL AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE
ALL MEALS INCLUDED
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania,Lemala Mpingo Ridge · Suite · Full Board + House Drinks · WiFi · Laundry
Rise early for a morning game drive before the heat of the day. Tarangire is renowned for harbouring one of Africa's highest concentrations of elephants and the park's ancient baobab trees create one of the most iconic landscapes on the continent. Carry packed lunch boxes into the field for an uninterrupted day's safari. Return to camp mid-afternoon for rest and relaxation. As night falls, join an exclusive night drive — one of the most thrilling safari experiences on offer — venturing into the darkness to find the nocturnal predators and rarely-seen creatures that only emerge after sunset.
MORNING GAME DRIVE
CARRY LUNCH BOXES
NIGHT DRIVE · SHARED BASIS
ALL MEALS INCLUDED
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Mto wa Mbu → Ngorongoro, Tanzania, Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp · Tent · Full Board + House Drinks · WiFi · Laundry
Depart Tarangire and journey northward along the Great Rift Valley towards the Ngorongoro Highlands. En route, a highlight awaits in the vibrant village of Mto wa Mbu — a melting pot of over 120 Tanzanian tribes. Explore the village the local way, aboard tuk-tuks, weaving through banana plantations, market stalls and local homesteads. The experience culminates with a beautifully prepared traditional Tanzanian lunch served on a banana plantation — an authentic taste of village life that few safari itineraries offer. Continue the ascent to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving at Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp perched on the crater rim. Sundowners with sweeping highland views bring a perfect close to the day.
MTO WA MBU VILLAGE · TUK TUKS
TRADITIONAL LUNCH · BANANA PLANTATION
ROAD TRANSFER · NGORONGORO RIM
ALL MEALS INCLUDED
Ngorongoro Crater, Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp · Tent · Full Board + House Drinks · WiFi · Laundry
Today's destination needs no introduction. The Ngorongoro Crater — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa — is a collapsed volcanic caldera harbouring over 25,000 large mammals within its 260 km² floor. Descend into this natural amphitheatre for a full day's game viewing among lion, leopard, elephant, hippo, flamingo and the last significant population of black rhino in Tanzania. The highlight of the day is a sit-down hot lunch at Lemala's private crater-floor site — a rare privilege, subject to availability at time of booking. A full crater vehicle descent fee is included, and your expert guide brings this extraordinary environment to life. Return to the rim as the afternoon light turns golden.
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Ndutu · Southern Serengeti · Tanzania · Lemala Ndutu Mobile Camp · Tent · Full Board + House Drinks · WiFi · Laundry
Depart for the short-grass plains of Ndutu in the southern Serengeti ecosystem — ground zero for one of the most extraordinary wildlife events on Earth. Between January and March, hundreds of thousands of wildebeest gather on these nutrient-rich plains to give birth, with up to 8,000 calves born each day at the height of the season. Predator action is equally intense as lion, cheetah, leopard and wild dog capitalise on the abundance. Carry packed lunch boxes for a full day in the field without interruption. Arrive at Lemala Ndutu Mobile Camp — an intimate, expertly positioned tented camp designed to be at the very heart of the action.
MIGRATION BIRTHING SEASON
CARRY LUNCH BOXES
CHEETAH & LION TERRITORY
ALL MEALS INCLUDED
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Ndutu · Southern SerengetiNdutu · Tanzania · Lemala Ndutu Mobile Camp · Tent · Full Board + House Drinks · WiFi · Laundry
A full day dedicated entirely to the spectacle of the short-grass plains. The light in Ndutu is extraordinary — vast skies, uninterrupted horizons and the constant movement of enormous herds against a backdrop of fever trees and seasonal lakes. Game drives this morning and afternoon allow unhurried time to observe and photograph the birthing season up close. Keep your eyes on the sky for vultures circling above — nature's most reliable indicator that something extraordinary is unfolding just over the next rise.
FULL DAY GAME DRIVES
MIGRATION BIRTHING SEASON
ALL MEALS INCLUDED
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Serengeti National Park · Seronera · Tanzania · Lemala Ewanjan · Tent · Full Board + House Drinks · WiFi · Laundry
Journey into the heart of the Serengeti — the name itself meaning "endless plains" in the Maasai language. The Seronera Valley at the centre of the park is known as "Cat City" for good reason: the highest density of lions, leopards and cheetahs in the entire ecosystem converge here, drawn by the year-round water and prey. Game drive through Seronera's iconic kopjes and riverine woodland before settling into Lemala Ewanjan. This evening, the bush dining experience transforms the wilderness into an open-air restaurant under the stars — one of the most magical moments of any safari.
SERONERA · CAT CITY
LEOPARD TERRITORY
BUSH DINING EXPERIENCE
ALL MEALS INCLUDED
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Serengeti National Park · Tanzania · Lemala Ewanjan · Tent · Full Board + House Drinks · WiFi · Laundry
Before the sun rises over the Serengeti, you are gently woken for the most iconic safari experience of all — a shared hot air balloon safari launching from Seronera. Drift silently above the endless plains as the first light of day reveals the scale of this extraordinary ecosystem from above: herds stretching to every horizon, the silver threads of rivers below, and the silent watchfulness of predators beginning their morning. A traditional champagne bush breakfast awaits on landing. The remainder of the day is spent on game drives through this endlessly rewarding wilderness.
BALLOON SAFARI · SERONERA · SHARED BASIS
CHAMPAGNE BUSH BREAKFAST
AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE
ALL MEALS INCLUDED
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Serengeti National Park · Tanzania · Lemala Ewanjan · Tent · Full Board + House Drinks · WiFi · Laundry
A final morning of game drives in the Serengeti — savour every last moment as the big cats move through the golden grass and the Serengeti works its magic one last time. This evening, the journey reaches its most poetic point: a private sundowner on the iconic Mkoma Hill. As the sun descends towards the western horizon and the plains turn amber and rose, raise a glass to the wilderness. There are few more perfect places on Earth to pause and reflect on the extraordinary journey of the past ten days.
MORNING GAME DRIVE
PRIVATE SUNDOWNER · MKOMA HILL · SERENGETI
ALL MEALS INCLUDED
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Zanzibar · Tanzania · Breezes Beach Club & Spa · The Zanzibar Collection · Half Board
A morning transfer to Seronera Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar (ZNB). Touch down on the Spice Island and feel the rhythm of the place change entirely — trade winds, turquoise water and the scent of cloves and frangipani in the air. A waiting transfer delivers you to Breezes Beach Club & Spa, one of the finest beachfront properties on the island's east coast, set along a sweeping stretch of powder-white sand. The afternoon is entirely your own — swim, explore the beach, or simply sit and let the ocean do the rest.
SERONERA → ZANZIBAR · SCHEDULED FLIGHT
TRANSFER TO BREEZES
DINNER INCLUDED
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Zanzibar · Tanzania · Breezes Beach Club & Spa · The Zanzibar Collection · Half Board
Three days of complete freedom on one of the Indian Ocean's most celebrated islands. The beach is yours — whether that means morning swims in the crystalline shallows, an afternoon on a traditional dhow, exploring the ancient labyrinth of Stone Town's streets, indulging in a spa treatment, or simply lying beneath a palm tree watching the ocean change colour through the day. Breezes offers world-class diving and snorkelling, watersports, and the gentle luxury of half board dining overlooking the sea. These days are yours entirely, with no itinerary and nowhere to be.
BEACH & LEISURE
OPTIONAL DIVING & SNORKELLING
OPTIONAL STONE TOWN VISIT
BREAKFAST & DINNER DAILY
Zanzibar Airport · Tanzania
A final breakfast at Breezes before a transfer to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNB) for your onward international flights. Tanzania has a way of staying with those who visit — in the dust of the Serengeti still on your boots, in the sound of the plains at dusk, and in the memories of an Africa that exceeds every expectation. Safe travels until next time.
TRANSFER TO ZANZIBAR AIRPORT · ZNB
BREAKFAST INCLUDED
TRANSFERS
Arrival airport transfers at Kilimanjaro (JRO) and Zanzibar (ZNB)
Departure airstrip transfer from Seronera
VIP Meet & Greet services on arrival at Kilimanjaro (Day 1)
ACCOMMODATION
1 night · Four Points by Sheraton · Club Room · Half Board
2 nights · Lemala Mpingo Ridge · Suite · Full Board
2 nights · Lemala Ngorongoro · Tent · Full Board
2 nights · Lemala Ndutu Mobile · Tent · Full Board
3 nights · Lemala Ewanjan · Tent · Full Board
4 nights · Breezes Beach Club · The Zanzibar Collection · Half Board
FLIGHTS
Scheduled flights Seronera to Zanzibar
GAME DRIVES & EXPERIENCES
Game drives in private 4x4 Land Cruiser (closed vehicle, sliding windows, pop-up roof)
All park entrance fees, concession fees & crater vehicle descent fee
Full day crater tour · Ngorongoro · including crater vehicle park fee
Services of a qualified English-speaking Driver Guide
1 night drive · shared basis · Tarangire
1 balloon safari · shared basis · Seronera
1 hot lunch on crater floor · Lemala private site (subject to availability)
1 outside dining experience · Lemala Ewanjan
Private sundowner on Mkoma Hill · Serengeti
1 picnic bush breakfast or lunch whilst on safari
Maasai Boma Experience with Chief Lobulo
Mto wa Mbu Cultural Village Experience
Extra lunch on last safari day
ON SAFARI
WiFi whilst on safari
Limited laundry whilst on safari
House drinks including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages whilst on safari
Assorted soft drinks in vehicle on road transfers
Emergency medical evacuation to nearest hospital (Tanzania or Kenya)
FLIGHTS & TRAVEL
All international flights and associated taxes
Visas (see Tanzania Visa information below)
Travel and personal accident insurance
MEALS & DRINKS
Only breakfast and dinner included at Four Points by Sheraton (Half Board)
Only breakfast and dinner included at Breezes Beach Club (Half Board)
Drinks in Zanzibar and at Four Points
Premium drinks throughout
Additional meals except where specified in inclusions
PARK & OTHER FEES
Late departure park fees that may apply depending on flight arrival/departure times
Excursions not detailed in the programme above
PERSONAL
Tips and gratuities for guides, camp staff and drivers
Personal expenses including telephone calls, souvenirs etc.
FLIGHT INDUCEMENT NOTE
Flights from Northern Tanzania to Kigali or Entebbe require a minimum of 4 passengers to operate. This quote is based on a per-person rate. If travelling as 1, 2 or 3 guests and no other passengers are confirmed at time of booking, inducement seats may be added to the quote. These can be refunded nearer the date if additional passengers book onto the same flight.
ZANZIBAR TAXES (PAYABLE LOCALLY)
Infrastructure tax of USD 5 per person per night — payable directly upon checkout
Mandatory Zanzibar inbound travel insurance of USD 44 per person — must be purchased in advance at inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz
Additional Information
🛂 Tanzania Visas We are advised that Tanzania will soon no longer issue visas on arrival. Although there is some conflicting information, our strongest recommendation is to ensure all guests obtain their visas online prior to arrival. Please apply for an e-visa at visa.immigration.go.tz.
📘 Passport Validity Please ensure that all travellers' passports have a minimum of 6 months validity from the date of arrival into East Africa.
💉 Yellow Fever All passengers travelling from anywhere in Tanzania and crossing into Kenya using any port of entry are required to present a valid Yellow Fever vaccination card, regardless of the length of stay. The only exemption is for passengers flying directly from Tanzania into JKIA (Nairobi) and remaining in transit — i.e. not passing through immigration or exiting the airport.
✦ Meet & Greet Services · Twiga Lounge Upgrade Should you wish to upgrade your standard Meet & Greet service to a full VIP arrival experience — including escort to the VIP lounge, assistance with all immigration and customs clearances, luggage collection, and complimentary refreshments — please ask us to quote accordingly. For departing guests, access to the Twiga Lounge is available at an additional charge, offering WiFi, food and beverages, comfortable seating and shower facilities. Please advise us if you would like this added to your quote.
✈ Flight General Information Please note: Arusha Airport (ARK) has now been declared an International Airport. For guests flying via Nairobi en route to Tanzania: if staying at an airport hotel you must hold a valid ETA visa to enter Kenya. Apply in advance at evisa.go.ke. Flights between Entebbe or Kigali and the Tanzania safari circuit require a minimum of 4 passengers to operate. If fewer passengers are confirmed, inducement seats will be added to the quote and may be refunded if additional passengers book. For international or regional departures from Kilimanjaro, please ensure your outbound flight is scheduled for 17:00 (5:00 PM) or later. Safari flights from Tarangire, Manyara, Ndutu or Serengeti typically arrive at Kilimanjaro around 13:00. Allow 30 minutes to deplane and 2 hours for regional or 3 hours for international pre-check-in. For guests arriving at Kilimanjaro and connecting to a safari flight: most onward safari flights depart around 10:00 AM with check-in from 09:00 AM. Allow at least 2 hours after international arrival to clear health, immigration and baggage. For tight connections, please contact us to arrange a Meet & Greet service. For guests flying via Nairobi and staying at a hotel outside the airport: an ETA visa is required to enter Kenya. Apply in advance at evisa.go.ke.
🌊 Zanzibar Taxes An infrastructure tax of USD 5 per person per night (including children and infants) applies throughout Zanzibar and must be settled directly by guests upon checkout. Note: for Mnemba, Bawe and Chumba Islands the rate increases to USD 10 per person per night. Zanzibar now operates a mandatory inbound travel insurance effective 1 October 2024. This insurance is compulsory regardless of personal cover held, and costs USD 44 per person. It must be purchased in advance of arrival at inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz.
📋 Booking Notes This quote is valid for 14 days. 8 rooms are currently on hold with an auto-release of 14 days. Pricing is based on contract rates held at time of quoting for the specified travel period. Any change in rates outside of our control — including third-party services, flights, taxes or entry fees — will be passed on if unavoidable. Any change in the number of guests travelling, ages of children, or room-sharing configuration will affect the price. This quote has been prepared using current government park entry, concession, camping and WMA (Wildlife Management Area) fees; all applicable government taxes including VAT and TDL; current government-controlled fuel tariffs; and current supplier rates. Flight prices provided are for guidance only and can only be confirmed at the time of securing seats. Availability at the time of booking may result in use of a different airline, which may affect the final price. We recommend making bookings promptly. If any government fees or supplier rates are increased between the time of confirmation and arrival, we reserve the right to pass these increases on to you.
With over 40 years in the travel industry, I bring extensive experience working with leading wholesalers and, for the past nine years, with South African Airways. During the Covid period, I broadened my horizons by studying wine, completing two international certifications, and working with a wine distribution company. Returning to South African Airways in February 2024 was a joyful milestone, as South Africa remains my favorite destination. From unforgettable safaris to the breathtaking beauty of Cape Town and the winelands, Africa offers experiences that stay with you forever. Once you visit, it’s in your blood—you’ll want to return again and again. Regards Vic