Arusha › Ngorongoro Highlands › Serengeti
Embark on a curated journey through East Africa, where you will visit the inspiring Shanga social enterprise, enjoy immersive bean-to-cup coffee tours (at an extra cost), and after take in the outstanding natural beauty of Elewana Ngorongoro Manors gardens and the coffee-bush laden hills.To complete your adventure, live out your ultimate African safari fantasies with expert-led game drives, romantic bush dinners, and breathtaking hot air balloon flights over the world-famous Serengeti. This itinerary perfectly blends high-end agricultural tourism with Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife encounters.
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon your arrival in Arusha, a professional local representative will be waiting at the airport to transfer you to your luxury boutique hotel, nestled within a lush coffee plantation at the foothills of Mount Meru. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon exploring the verdant grounds or unwinding by the pool as you prepare for the start of your premium Tanzania safari expedition. Overnight at Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge.
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Nestled within a working coffee plantation, this luxury lodge offers an authentic sensory experience combined with absolute comfort and tranquility.
1 Night · Bed & Breakfast
Following breakfast, take a scenic 2-hour drive to Karatu, a multi-award-winning retreat tucked away in the rolling Ngorongoro Highlands. Elewana The Manor Ngorongoro is a unique properately, unlike any other Lodges near the crater, this is a Cape Dutch -style manor house, reminiscent of a 17th -centuary South Africa wine estate. During your threenight stay, you are encouraged to immerse yourself in Picnic & Horse riding within the farm, Guided Coffee walks, visit to local Masai Village and cocktail sundowners (at an extra cost). Overnight at The Manor Ngorongoro.
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Reminiscent of an elegant, up-country farm home in the Cape Dutch style, The Manor Ngorongoro provides a magnificent blend of old-world charm and modern luxury.
1 Night · Full Board
Wake up to the soothing sounds of highland birdsong and the aroma of fresh organic coffee. Enjoy a farm-to-table breakfast featuring produce from the on-site dairy before descending 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera. This UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts the densest concentration of predators in Africa within its diverse ecosystem of forests and soda lakes. After a full day of tracking lions, elephants, and rare black rhinos, later return to the House. Overnight at The Manor Ngorongoro.
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Return from an exhilarating day on the crater floor to the comforts of The Manor, where farm-to-table dining and exceptional hospitality await.
1 Night · Full Board
Today offers total flexibility; you can arrange an optional game drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and massive baboon troops. If you prefer to stay on-site, you can spend a peaceful day with a revitalizing wellness treatment at the spa. Conclude your day with a spectacular sunset view from the House. Overnight at The Manor Ngorongoro
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Enjoy a customized day at your own pace in the exquisite surroundings of the Ngorongoro Highlands.
1 Night · Full Board
After breakfast, enjoy a 5.5-hour scenic drive into Serengeti National Park, keeping a sharp lookout for the Big Five along the way. Your home for the next three nights is an exclusive tented camp where luxury meets the wild. Spend your afternoon on a game drive. In the evening, enjoy a gourmet meal in the open-sided mess tent. Overnight at Serengeti Explorer.
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Set amidst the vast Serengeti landscape, this premium camp provides absolute exclusivity and breathtaking vistas from the privacy of your own hot tub deck.
1 Night · Full Board
Choose between dedicated morning and evening game drives or a full-day safari adventure complete with a luxury bush picnic in the heart of the Serengeti. For a truly unique evening, opt for a sundwner (at an ectra cost) and an under the star Boma dinner (included). Overnight at Serengeti Explorer
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Unwind after a thrilling day on the plains with a private sundowner or a special dinner setting under the expansive African sky.
1 Night · Full Board
For a breathtaking perspective of the African savannah, an optional Serengeti hot-air balloon safari is highly recommended. Wake at dawn to watch the balloon inflate before drifting silently over the plains as the sunrise reveals the wildlife roaming below. Upon landing, enjoy a traditional Champagne breakfast in the bush before heading out for a final game drive to spot any animals you may have missed. Spend your last evening in the park sharing stories around the campfire with the camp’s expert rangers. Overnight at Serengeti Explorer
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Savor your final evening in the wild, sharing tales of your adventures by the campfire in the ultimate luxury setting.
1 Night · Full Board
After a final sunrise breakfast, enjoy a thrilling scenic flight by light aircraft from the Seronera airstrip back to Arusha. This 1.5-hour journey offers a magnificent bird’s-eye view of the Great Migration routes and Tanzania’s diverse topography. Upon arrival in Arusha, enjoy a farewell lunch at the Coffee Lodge before your transfer to the airport for your international flight home, concluding your ultimate Tanzania highlights tour.
Hidden amongst one of Tanzania's largest coffee plantations, this premium boutique hotel forms the perfect luxurious beginning to your Tanzanian adventure, wrapping you in warmth and traditional hospitality.
Located in the lush Ngorongoro Highlands, The Manor is reminiscent of an elegant, Cape Dutch-style farm home. It serves as an idyllic retreat offering unparalleled elegance, history, and farm-to-table cuisine.
Serengeti Explorer elevates the tented camp experience by blending untamed wilderness with supreme luxury. Set within the iconic Serengeti, it offers exclusive front-row access to the park's dynamic ecosystem.
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