ITINERARY for ROMANTIC EAST AFRICA SAFARI Tanzania & Zanzibar
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ITINERARY FOR ROMANTIC EAST AFRICA SAFARI Tanzania & Zanzibar Let your imagination soar Journey overview Indulge in the drama of East Africa’s most beautiful landscapes, from the romance of classical safari to the wonder of breath-taking landscapes and the barefoot luxury of a private island. At Lake Manyara you will share a cosy tree house in the heart of a scenic landscape, where lions lounge in the forks of trees and pink flamingo wade near the lakeshore. Enjoy a taste of adventure combined with the ultimate luxury on the open plains of the Serengeti, where Persian carpets and fully sized beds are separated from the African night by only a thin sheet of canvas and the light of lanterns sparkles on silver and crystal as your private feast is served in the open air. Wrap yourself in the glamour and decadence of another era as you gaze out at endless misty views of the Ngorongoro Crater from beside a blazing fireplace. End your adventure with a moonlight walk on the white beaches of andBeyond Mnemba Island, serenaded by the whisper of the waves. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ITINERARY: � Exceptional game viewing in the renowned Serengeti National Park � Viewing the abundance of birds in Lake Manyara National Park and the curious antics of tree-climbing lions � Explore Lake Manyara by bicycle � Peering over the edge of the world’s largest intact caldera in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area � Tucking into truly mouth-watering seafood feasts � Friendly encounters with soul-tickling personalities MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR ADVENTURE: � Glide high above the Serengeti on a Hot-air balloon safari � Walk in the first footsteps of our ancestors in the Cradle of Mankind at Olduvai Gorge � Dance in a Masaai Village and make new friends � No stay on Zanzibar is complete without spending a day or night in Stone Town. Explore its enchanting maze of ancient buildings, intricate doorways and vibrant markets amidst the ever-lingering scent of spices from the nearby spice gardens. SPECIALLY CREATED FOR: � Divers / diving enthusiasts / underwater paradise fanatics � Wildlife enthusiast � Conservation friends / for the conservation conscious � Ultimate luxury exclusive type traveller www.andBeyond.com Romantic East Africa Safari 2020 - Rack - 2019-09-13 At a glance 10 nights / 11 days 2 Guests DAY PROGRAMME Day 1 � Scheduled charter flight from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Lake Manyara Airstrip � Scheduled transfer from Lake Manyara Airstrip to andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge � Included activities: Game drives � Recommended activities (at additional cost): Treetop walkway � Overnight: andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge Day 2 � Included activities: Explore more of Lake Manyara, Game drives � Overnight: andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge Day 3 � Scheduled transfer from andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge to Lake Manyara Airstrip � Scheduled transfer from Lake Manyara Airstrip to andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge � Included activities: Game Drives � Recommended activities (at additional cost): Maasai Delight with Pre Dinner Drinks, Wine Store Paring Dinner � Overnight: andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Day 4 � Included activities: Game Drives � Recommended activities (at additional cost): Crater Floor Banquet, Crater View Walk, Olduvai Gorge & Shifting Sands Tour, Hadzabe Bushmen Experience, Lake Eyasi Walk, Empakai Crater Hike, Private Sundowners on the Rim, African Drummers, Private Dinner in the Wine Store, Interact with KopeLion conservation team � Overnight: andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge www.andBeyond.com Romantic East Africa Safari 2020 - Rack - 2019-09-13 Day 5 � Scheduled transfer from andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge to Lake Manyara Airstrip � Scheduled charter flight from Lake Manyara Airstrip to andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas � Included activities: Game Drives � Overnight: andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas Day 6 � Included activities: Game Drives � Recommended activities (at additional cost): Hot Air Ballooning, Lake Victoria Full Day Trip, Olduvai Gorge & Shifting Sands Tour � Overnight: andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas Day 7 � Included activities: Game Drives � Overnight: andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas Day 8 � Scheduled charter flight from andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas to Arusha Airport � Scheduled charter flight from Arusha Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport � Scheduled transfer from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to andBeyond Mnemba Island Lodge � Included activities: Snorkelling, Stand up paddle boarding, Scuba diving � Recommended activities (at additional cost): Deep sea fishing � Overnight: andBeyond Mnemba Island Lodge Day 9 � Included activities: Snorkelling, Scuba diving, Sea kayaking, Stand up paddle boarding � Overnight: andBeyond Mnemba Island Lodge Day 10 � Included activities: Snorkelling, Scuba diving, Sea kayaking, Stand up paddle boarding � Overnight: andBeyond Mnemba Island Lodge Day 11 � Scheduled transfer from andBeyond Mnemba Island Lodge to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport � Scheduled charter flight from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Dar es Salaam Domestic Terminal � Private transfer from Dar es Salaam Domestic Terminal to Julius Nyerere International Airport � Departure www.andBeyond.com Romantic East Africa Safari 2020 - Rack - 2019-09-13 Expect the extraordinary andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania Day 1 Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met by a member of the &Beyond team who will assist you to your scheduled flight to Manyara Airstrip. On arrival at the airstrip, you will be met by a representative from &Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge for your first game drive to the lodge. Lake Manyara National Park offers a wilderness experience in diverse habitats, from its Rift Valley soda lake to dense woodlands and steep mountainsides. Apart from a spectacular setting, the park is famous for its unusual tree-climbing lions and the vast elephant herds it was established to protect. Marvel at nature's beauty during your 2 night stay at andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge in an elegant Stilted Treehouse with ensuite bathroom with bath, outdoor shower and viewing deck. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, scheduled safari activities, refreshments on game drives and laundry. Included activities: � Game drives Recommended activities (at additional cost): � Treetop walkway Day 2 Enjoy a leisurely afternoon bike ride through the nearby Mayoka community is hosted throughout by an expert &Beyond guide. Guests can cycle through this bustling village and interact with the friendly, local people. They may even cross paths with the nomadic Mang’ati tribe (also known as the Datooga tribe), adorned with traditional animal skin cloaks, textured skirts and colourful beads. Once your guests have left the village behind, they can peddle on a picturesque route to the lakeshore, where they can admire bright pink flocks of flamingos. After dinner you will head out onto your night game drive. andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is one of the few places in Tanzania where guests can experience evening game drives, and the opportunity to encounter sightings of nocturnal predators. Included activities: � Explore more of Lake Manyara � Game drives www.andBeyond.com Romantic East Africa Safari 2020 - Rack - 2019-09-13 Expect the extraordinary andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania Set in the heart of a mahogany forest, andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is the only lodge in Lake Manyara National Park. The Lodge, which was designed to exert minimal impact on the environment, is situated in the remote southwestern region of the Park. Cradled in the boughs of ancient mahogany trees, ten stilted treehouse suites are a sophisticated blend of intimacy and romance, offering privacy and exclusivity. Each treehouse suite features generous decks suspended above the forest floor and large windows to invite the lush forest inside. The bathrooms have freestanding baths with a forest view and an outdoor shower. Overlooking a forest boma (outdoor dining area), guest areas are characterised by soaring spaces. An interactive kitchen allows guests to observe the preparation of delicious Pan African food that is enjoyed in the boma, on dining decks or on private viewing decks. Breakfasts and picnics are also served on the lakeshore. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND LAKE MANYARA TREE LODGE � Before entering Lake Manyara National Park, be sure to stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint. Here, you can enjoy a picture-perfect view of Lake Manyara and the surrounding escarpment. � Ask your guide to take you to the Maji Moto springs (Maji Moto means ‘hot water’ in Kiswahili). These hot water springs are a unique geological feature found nowhere else in Tanzania, and it is said that the water will boil an egg in 30 minutes! � Spend some quality time with a Maasai warrior who will teach you how to build a fire using two sticks, and challenge you to a jumping and spear throwing competition! www.andBeyond.com Romantic East Africa Safari 2020 - Rack - 2019-09-13 Expect the extraordinary andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania Day 3 Enjoy an early morning breakfast before a safari vehicle drive back to the Manyara airstrip, where you will be met by a representative from &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge who will drive you to the lodge. Indulge and explore at andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge during your 2 night stay in a Suite with ensuite bathroom