Luxury Flying Safari

Luxury Flying Safari
The unique experience on safari
Luxury Packages Now Available at Savannah Tours
Index
Introduction
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The Elewana Collection “Sky Safari” package (Northern Circuit)
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“Best of Asilia” package (Northern Circuit)
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&Beyond “Endless plains to coral atolls” package
Nomad’s Western Tanzania package
Nomad’s Southern Tanzania package
(Northern Circuit)
(Northern Circuit)
(Northern Circuit)
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Selous Safari Company Explorer Itinerary (Southern Circuit)
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Why book with Savannah Tours
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Luxury Packages Now Available at Savannah Tours
We are pleased to announce that Savannah Tours is now offering Luxury Safari
packages in Africa’s greatest safari destination, Tanzania. In partnership with the
Elewana Collection, &Beyond, Nomad, Asilia Africa Selous Safari Company, we
provide guests some of the most luxuriously designed safari programs in the various
tourist areas of the country.
“We pride ourselves on creating incredible guest experiences
and are renowned for the caliber of our guides and lodge
management teams. As an ex-guide myself I believe a great
guide is the absolute cornerstone of your experience with us.”
- &Beyond
Northern Tanzania is most famous for its fabulous National Parks such as Tarangire,
Lake Manyara, and the World Heritage sites of Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
You also have the option of doing a western Tanzania safari through Mahale and
Katavi, which are most famous for their chimpanzee population and hiking activities, or a southern Tanzania safari in the Selous Game Reserve where boat
safaris can be enjoyed, and Ruaha National Park which is home to the largest population of elephants in the country.
“With years of experience in providing optimum game-viewing
opportunities, each of Elewana’s guides possesses a wealth
of knowledge and information on all aspects of the bush, the
landscape and the peoples that live off the land.” – Elewana
These packages were designed to give guests the ultimate safari experience whilst
enjoying the nature and beauty that Tanzania has to offer.
Elewana, Asilia, Noma, &Beyond and Selous Safari Company all offer their own
luxurious and unique signature lodges and camps, with exquisite service, private
safaris, nouvelle cuisine, and a wide range of activities with professional guides who
possess a wealth of experience and knowledge on all aspects of the wildlife, nature
and the people of Tanzania.
We invite you to go through the programs we have selected for you from our partners, all unique in their own way. You may contact us for further information.
“Asilia invites you to experience some of nature’s greatest
wildlife spectacles and the most stunning African wilderness
areas with us. The intimate size of our properties and the remote locations we take you to, combined with personal service
and exceptional guiding are the foundations of a luxury African safari with us.” – Asilia
“Nomad Tanzania is one of east Africa’s original safari companies. For the past 20 years we’ve owned and operated our
outstanding small safari camps in three of the remotest corners
of Tanzania. Over the years we’ve built a reputation for quality that we’re proud of.” – Nomad Tanzania
SkySafari Package by Elewana Collection
8-days and 7-nights of lifelong and incomparable memories. Stay in style
at the Elewana Collection unique and award-winning lodges and camps.
Experience the magnificence and drama of Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the
Serengeti. Travel in comfort between iconic locations in a private executiveclass aircraft
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Overview
Day 1
Day 2 and 3
Day 4 and 5 Day 6 and 7 Day 8 Arusha
Tarangire
Ngorongoro
Serengeti
Departure to Arusha and possible
extensions to Zanzibar or to the Masai Mara
Day 1 : A Warm SkySafari Welcome to Tanzania
On arrival to Kilimanjaro International Airport, our dedicated SkySafari Guest Representative welcomes our SkySafari guests to Tanzania. Each guest is provided a SkySafari Welcome Bag and then chauffeured to Arusha Coffee Lodge, one hour’s drive from Kilimanjaro
itself. Arusha Coffee Lodge - A calming compusure before or after a safari Situated on the
foothills of Mount Meru, Arusha Coffee Lodge nestles within one of Tanzania’s largest
working coffee plantations. Characterized by plantation-style home comfort and luxurious
guest amenities, Arusha Coffee Lodges’ Plantation Suites are a haven for calm and composure before or after a safari.
SkySafari guests’ stay at Arusha Coffee Lodge will be on an all-inclusive basis. On arrival
at the Lodge our guests receive a warm and friendly greeting and immediately sample a cool
and refreshing coffee-infused welcome drink. All SkySafari guests receive an immediate
room upgrade to one of the luxurious Plantation Suites that lie surrounded by the ever-present coffee trees of the plantation. Both dinner and breakfast can be taken in your
Plantation Suite or enjoyed in the Plantation Lodge House in either the Plantation Restaurant, the Coffee Lodge Garden, or the Bar.
Day 2: The Safari takes to the Air
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, all our SkySafari guests are invited, should they so
wish, to take a fascinating ‘Bean-to-Cup’ Walking Tour around the coffee estate to learn
how the humble coffee bean is grown, harvested, processed and eventually ends up in
your morning cup of coffee. Following this optional tour you will once again return to
enjoy a light lunch at the Lodge, after which our SkySafari guests will be chauffeured
the short one-mile journey to the Arusha airstrip where the Executive SkySafari Cessna
Grand Caravan awaits.
Arusha to Tarangire – The Safari Takes to the Air
Fast-tracked into the airport, you will be greeted by your SkySafari Pilot who will invite
you aboard our Executive SkySafari Cessna Grand Caravan and take you on a short
but enjoyable 20-minute flight to the Tarangire National Park. From the air you will be
treated to an exceptional and rare view of the shapes and colours of the landscape below
and, as the bush draws near, begin to spy the wealth of wildlife that awaits in Tarangire.
Tarangire – The Ancient Land of the Elephant
On landing at Tarangire airstrip, our SkySafari Guests are met by the Tarangire Treetops
Guide and a ‘special’ SkySafari welcome in the form of a finger buffet, soft drinks and
chilled sparkling wine is provided to all. The transfer to Tarangire Treetops includes a
fascinating game-drive through the famed Tarangire National Park, home to the largest concentration of elephants in Tanzania. Tarangire is a dramatically beautiful and
diverse eco system, boasting one of the largest concentrations of elephant in East Africa.
These mobs of elephant are easily encountered, wet or dry. The swamps, tinged green
year round, are the focus for 550 bird varieties, the most breeding species in one habitat
anywhere in the world.
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A Traditional Maasai Boma Dinner
Dinner on the first evening is taken within a traditional Maasai boma. This evening will introduce our guests not only to traditional African fare prepared by the Executive Chef and
his team, but also to the sights and sounds of the Maasai who visit the Boma to entertain all the
guests with songs and dances that have been passed down from generation to generation.
Day 3: The Land, Elephants and Masai
Walking Safari
For the more adventurous of our SkySafari guests, The walking safari is most of the time offered in the afternoon, sometimes in the morning (depending on weather). After breakfast enjoy
a visit to a traditional Masai ‘Manyatta’ etc. Lunch will be enjoyed at the lodge. The afternoon
is spent on a game drive, a walking safari, sundowners and an exciting night game drive on the
way back to Treetops. For others the desire to laze in bed whilst looking out across the treetops
of Tarangire is also too difficult to give up. However after a relaxing and hearty breakfast, all
our SkySafari guests are invited to enjoy a game drive in Tarangire followed by a Bush Luncheon at a pecially selected site. Dining in the Bush The site for this Bush Luncheon is carefully
located to optimize the experience of visiting this beautiful and stunning landscape. It is here
where the Tarangire Executive Chef once again demonstrates the hospitality for which the Elewana Collection is renowned. During the day it is also possible to visit the Maasai Village and
sample the genuine warmth of the local indigenous people. With some members of the village
working within the Treetops Lodge, any visit from our SkySafari guests is indeed a heartwarming and welcoming experience.
Spectacular Sunset Cocktails in The Bush
On arrival back to the Tarangire Treetops Lodge and after a short rest, our SkySafari guests are
invited to sample the true drama and beauty of an African sunset. After a short 25-minute drive,
our vehicles climb the few hundred feet up a hilly outcrop of granite, quartz and mica, known
as Sunset Hill. Here our SkySafari guests will enjoy a Sundowner Cocktail whilst the
sunsets over the distant but shimmering Lake Manyara. And as the dying sun creates a
rich palette of reds and oranges, thousands of stars begin their nightly efforts to illuminate the darkening landscape.
The Sights and Sounds of a Night Game Drive
As night draws in, our SkySafari guests then begin a Night Game Drive as part of their
journey back to the distant glowing lights of Tarangire Treetops. On the return to Treetops and as preparations are made for dinner, some of the resident animals are also arriving from the bush to sip their evening beverage from the ever present Treetops waterhole
that lies less than 50 metres from the main lodge.
Day 4: From Tarangire to Ngorongoro
Departure to Ngorongoro Across The Great Rift Valley
After yet another filling breakfast, our SkySafari guests are taken on one more morning
game-drive through the Tarangire National Park. Stopping at leisure for a picnic lunch
on your way to Kuro airstrip, our SkySafari guests will then once again meet up with the
SkySafari Executive Cessna Grand Caravan to fly the short distance to Manyara airstrip
where our Elewana Guide will be eagerly waiting to provide a warm welcome to each
of our SkySafari guests. Following a short but comfortable transfer to The Manor at
Ngorongoro, high tea awaits at this beautiful and magnificent home- style lodge set in a
lush and verdant Arabica coffee plantation.
High Tea in an Opulent Setting
Warmly greeted by the managers of The Manor, and having enjoyed The Manor’s special
‘High Tea’, our SkySafari guests will be invited their very own Manor Cottage to unpack, unwind and relax before being invited back to the Main House for evening dinner.
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And for those who wish to explore, the swimming pool, spa, games room and stables await
discovery.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater
Full Day in The Crater
After an early but delicious breakfast, our SkySafari guests will be invited to travel to what
undoubtedly is one of the ‘Natural Wonders of the World’ – The Ngorongoro Crater. Filmed and
documented by naturalists from the four corners of the earth, The Ngorongoro Crater, the largest ‘dry’ caldera of its kind, is home to almost all the animals that you would wish to see in East
Africa. Large herds of zebra and wildebeest graze while sleeping lions laze in the sun. At dawn,
the endangered black rhino returns to the thick cover of the crater forests after grazing on dewladen grass in the morning mist. Just outside the crater’s ridge, tall Maasai tribesmen herd their
cattle and goats over green pastures through the highland slopes, living alongside the wildlife as
they have for centuries.
A Luncheon to Remember
Luncheon is served in the Crater under an awning of one of our SkySafari vehicles in a campaign-style luncheon. This spectacular setting at times belies belief. Whilst the resident hippos
enjoy their daily bathe, and herds of zebra and wildebeest keep a wary eye out for any number
of predators, our Skysafari guests can sit and watch this ‘live’ show whilst enjoying the very
best picnic luncheon that The Manor can offer.
Your Choice of Manor Dining
Following this exciting full day in the Ngorongoro Crater, our SkySafari guests are then transferred back to The Manor where preparations will already be underway for the evening meal.
Private dining options are available at The Manor on request. These include dining under the
stars, room service or a private dining room ideal for couples and honeymooners.
Day 6: From Ngorongoro to the Serengeti
Morning at The Manor - A Haven of Tranquility
On the morning of day six our SkySafari guests are given the option of either visiting
Lake Manyara National Park, located at the steppe of the Rift Valley, or to stay at The
Manor to explore the estate and choose from a host of activities. These activities include
horse riding, mountain biking, massage treatments, or simply walking around the beautiful and sensuous gardens whilst contemplating the journey to come. After luncheon at
The Manor, our SkySafari guests will be driven to the Manyara airstrip to meet up with
the SkySafari Cessna Caravan once more for the onward 45-minute flight to the worldrenowned National Park of the Serengeti.
From Ngorongoro to The Serengeti - Flying Over The Vast Plains
Following this 45-minute scenic flight, a Serengeti Migration Camp Guide will meet and
greet all our SkySafari guests in the now customary fashion. Once again a ‘special’ welcome, including finger buffet, soft drinks and sparkling wine will be offered, after which
a transfer to Serengeti Migration Camp will begin, arriving in time for Sundowners on an
elevated wooden terrace overlooking the distant Ndasiata Hills, all by the warming glow
of an open fire. Spending two nights at Serengeti Migration Camp, our SkySafari guests
will not only enjoy the luxuriant tented accommodation but also the drama and beauty
of the Serengeti’s abundant wildlife – and for most of the year the amazing sight of the
annual migration.
The Serengeti - Magnificence Beyond Belief
A million wildebeest... each one driven by the same ancient rhythm, fulfilling its instinctive role
in the inescapable cycle of life: a frenzied three-week bout of territorial conquests and mating;
survival of the fittest as 40km (25 mile) long columns plunge through crocodile-infested waters
on the annual exodus north; replenishing the species in a brief population explosion that produces more than 8,000 calves daily before the 1,000 km (600 mile) pilgrimage begins again.
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Day 7: The Serengeti
Breakfast is served at the Main Camp Tent on one of the three terrace balconies over looking
the Grumeti and the hills beyond. Mingling with the Migration Post breakfast game drives are
then the order of the day and these are either full-day game drives with picnic lunches provided,
or half-day game drives with lunch provided back at the Serengeti Migration Camp. The length
of the drive depends on the season and the proximity to the Camp of the annual migratory
animals. However the beauty of Serengeti Migration Camp often draws SkySafari guests to
spend at least one afternoon within the Camp, either relaxing on their 360 degree verandah that
embraces each private tent, or simply sitting atop one of the three terraces watching the wildlife
walk past and often through the Camp
Dining Under Canvas or Under The Stars
Dining at Serengeti Migration Camp can either be in the Main Camp Restaurant or our SkySafari guests can choose to dine in more private and intimate surroundings under the stars or under canvas back in the privacy of their own tent. Each meal is prepared by the Executive Head
Chef and to our guests’ taste. As the night sets in and the nocturnal animals begin their nightly
activities, the Camp yet again becomes alive with sounds if not the sights of Serengeti.
Day 8: Serengeti to Arusha
Visiting the Hippos on the Grumeti
Following a hearty and healthy breakfast, our SkySafari guests are enticed by the opportunity
to venture out on a walking safari along the banks of the Grumeti River with one of the highly
knowledgeable guides.
Serengeti to Arusha
After a leisurely lunch, our SkySafari guests once again take to the road for a game drive enroute to the Lobo airstrip for the onward flight to Arusha.
During this 50-minute flight, you will be able to see, from the air, the ever-changing
landscape of the bush and the mountainous topography that reminds all who see it of
Tanzania’s violent geological past. On arrival at Arusha airstrip, our SkySafari guests
will be transferred to Arusha Coffee Lodge and will either be offered a day room to relax
and freshen up before leaving for their onward flight or to be checked into a Plantation
Suite for one final night of relaxation before flying out from Kilimanjaro the next day.
Departure
An additional night at Arusha Coffee Lodge is not included in the SkySafari package and
will be charged as extra.
10 Days Best of Asilia Package
Overview
10 DAYS - BEST OF ASILIA
TARANGIRE, NGORONGORO CRATER, SERENGETI
Combining, 1 night Onsea House, 2 nights Olivers, 2 nights Platantion, 2
nights Dunia, 2 nights Sayari
Day 1 Day 2 and 3
Day 4 and 5
Day 6 and 7
Day 8 and 9
Day 10
Arusha
Tarangire
Ngorongoro
Central Serengeti
Northern Serengeti
Kilimanjaro Town (Kia Lodge)
Day 1:
Arrive into Kilimanjaro International Airport where your Asilia driver will meet you. Transfer to Onsea House.
Onsea House is located just outside the town of Arusha. Situated between Kilimanjaro Airport and Arusha town, it is perfectly positioned for the first stop of your holiday after a long
flight into Tanzania. Spread out over two levels, Onsea House has the feeling of a private
home instead of a boutique hotel. Owner managed, and with a reputation of culinary excellence, Onsea House provides the perfect start or finish to any safari experience.
Overnight Onsea House
Day 2:
After breakfast, depart with your Asilia driver through Arusha town and to Arusha Airport.
Connect with your Air Excel flight to Kuro Airstrip in Tarangire National Park. On arrival at
Kuro, you will be met by a guide from Oliver’s Camp. A welcome table will be set up either
at the airstrip or a short distance away, with tea & coffee, cold drinks and snacks allowing
you to refresh while your guide briefs you on the surrounding area. A short game drive takes
you into Oliver’s Camp.
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Oliver’s Camp is located in what is no doubt the most spectacular location in the park close to the
animal dense Silale Swamps. Overlooking a flood plain of the Minyonyo Pools, part of the Tarangire
River, the camp has a spectacular view and easy access to a dense concentration of wildlife. Consisting of only ten beautifully appointed, spacious tents, intimacy is ensured. A world-class team of staff
completes an experience that guests consistently rank amongst their best, and most inspiring of all time.
After lunch, there will be a chance to relax and settle in to your new surroundings, before heading
into the bush for an afternoon game drive. As sunset approaches, the game drive slows to a halt in the
perfect location to enjoy a cold drink as the day draws to a close. As darkness descends, head back out
for a night game drive. A spotter with a powerful night-light sweeps the ground and the trees looking
for the telltale reflective glow of eyes in the darkness.
Overnight Oliver’s Camp
Day 3:
Strike out into the bush on foot this morning. A walking safari offers you the opportunity to focus on
the smaller details and ecosystems of the bush while at the same time achieving the thrill of stalking
larger game on foot.
After lunch in camp, there is a chance to relax before an afternoon game drive takes you towards the
swamps and in search of some big game.
Overnight Oliver’s Camp
Day 4:
After breakfast, pack your bags and transfer to Kuro Airstrip for your Air Excel flight to Manyara.
On arrival at Lake Manyara Airstrip you will be met by an Asilia driver guide and transferred to Lake
Manyara National Park.
One of the smaller parks in Tanzania, Lake Manyara offers a microcosm of the safari
experience to be found in Tanzania. The diverse landscape includes lush ground water
forest hosting baboons, monkeys and canopy dwelling birdlife. Grassy floodplains play
home to larger mammals like buffalo, wildebeest, zebra and giraffe. Inland one might
find the famous tree climbing lions and herds of elephant. In addition to the wildlife, over
400 species of birds have been recorded within the park.
In the afternoon, make your way up the steep Rift Valley escarpment, into the small town
of Karatu and up to Plantation Lodge. After checking in, enjoy a refreshing swim or relax
under the trees in the beautiful garden.
Plantation Lodge is located on a 45-acre working coffee plantation, just outside the
town of Karatu. The rooms are in small white cottages dotted around the well-kept
gardens, where there is also a peaceful pool area with great views over the Ngorongoro
Highlands. Each of the rooms is individually decorated in a traditional safari feel with
a contemporary twist and features a sitting room with fireplace, private veranda and en
suite facilities. The food and service is very good and most of the produce used to create
the meals is from the extensive farm gardens. For those wanting to visit the Crater during
the day, but to get away from the crowds at night, the lodge offers very good value in a
beautiful setting.
Overnight Plantation Lodge
Day 5:
An early start to the day is best in order to avoid the later influx of tourists into the
Ngorongoro Crater. The park gate opens at 0600, so it is best to be there as close to this
time as possible.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a large, unbroken, un-flooded caldera, formed when a giant
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volcano erupted and collapsed some three million years ago. Had it not become a caldera, it is
possible that the volcanic mountain would be about the same height as Kilimanjaro. Down on
the crater floor there is an abundance of wildlife including black rhino, wildebeest, zebra and
eland. There are a number of lion, which are typically larger in size than an average lion due the
large amount of game in the area. The crater floor tends to get very busy, with there often being
numerous vehicles at any wildlife sighting.
Enjoy a packed lunch under the trees on the crater floor, but keep an eye out for the monkeys,
which are always keen to take advantage of an opportunistic moment. In the afternoon, drive up
and out of the crater, and back down the road towards Karatu. Spend the afternoon in the pool,
schedule a massage, or catch up on some reading under the trees.
Overnight Plantation Lodge
Day 6:
After an early breakfast, depart from Plantation Lodge making your way to Manyara Airstrip.
Here you say farewell to your Asilia driver guide and connect with your Regional Air flight to
Seronera Airstrip in the Central Serengeti. On arrival at Seronera you will be met by a resident
guide from Dunia Camp. A welcome table will be set up either at the airstrip or a short distance
away, with tea & coffee, cold drinks and snacks allowing you to refresh while your guide briefs
you on the surrounding area. Depending on your preference, you may enjoy a short game drive
or head directly for camp.
After lunch, there is time to unwind and relax before heading out for a late afternoon game
drive in an open safari vehicle. The afternoon culminates with the sunset sliding into the
Serengeti plains whilst you enjoy your drink of choice.
Overnight Dunia Camp
Day 7:
Depending on your preference, there are a couple of options with regards to how your
day is structured. One option is to break camp early and head out with a picnic breakfast,
returning to camp in time for lunch. Alternatively, you can eat breakfast in camp and
head out with a picnic lunch, returning in the mid afternoon. Despite sharing vehicles
on a Game Package basis, the camp will do everything it can to ensure that your ideal
structure is met.
Overnight Dunia Camp
Day 8:
After breakfast, depart camp and make your way to Seronera Airstrip to connect with
your Regional Air flight to Kogatende in the Northern Serengeti. On arrival at Kogatende
Airstrip you will be met by a resident guide from Sayari Camp. A welcome table will be
set up either at the airstrip or a short distance away, with tea & coffee, cold drinks and
snacks allowing you to refresh while your guide briefs you on the surrounding area. Depending on your preference, you may enjoy a short game drive or head directly for camp.
After lunch, there is time to unwind and relax before heading out for a late afternoon
game drive in an open safari vehicle. The afternoon culminates at the regular sundowner
spot where you are afforded the perfect setting from where to enjoy the African sunset.
Overnight Sayari Camp
Day 9:
Depending on your preference, there are a couple of options with regards to how your
day is structured. One option is to break camp early and head out with a picnic breakfast, returning to camp in time for lunch. Alternatively, you can eat breakfast in camp
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and head out with a picnic lunch, returning in the mid afternoon. Despite sharing vehicles on
a Game Package basis, the camp will do everything it can to ensure that your ideal structure is
met.
Overnight Sayari Camp
Day 8:
After breakfast depart for Kogatende Airstrip and your Regional Air flight to Kilimanjaro
Airport. On arrival at Kilimanjaro, you will be met and transferred to Kia Lodge where you will
have access to a day room in which to relax and freshen up before your journey home. Transfer
with Kia Lodge back to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward travel.
Endless Plains To Coral Atolls Package by &Beyond
Overview
Day 1 – Arusha
Day 2 to 5 – Serengeti
Day 5 to 7 – Ngorongoro Crater
Day 7 to 11 – Mnemba Island, Zanzibar
Day 11 – Dar es Salaam
Wildlife enthusiasts, honeymooners, romantics and bird lovers will delight
in this ultimate luxury safari in Tanzania. Experiences include all the
famed highlights of a classic Tanzanian safari. The lodges and camps offer the most refined hospitality with utterly exclusive locations.
DAY 1: ARUSHA
On arrival you will be met by a member of the &Beyond team, who will drive you to
Legendary Coffee Lodge, where you will spend the night in an en-suite cottage. Your stay
includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as transport to and from Arusha Airport.
DAY 2-5: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, you will be driven to Arusha Airport in time to catch a flight to Sasakwa Airstrip. On arrival you will be met by a member of the team from Sasakwa, who will drive you
to the lodge. Enjoy three nights in an en-suite cottage at Sasakwa Lodge. Your stay includes
accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, teas, coffees, two open Land Rover
safaris a day accompanied by experienced guides, guided walking safaris, mountain biking,
tennis and archery, all drinks (including premium wines, spirits and liqueurs but excluding
champagnes) and return transport between Sasakwa Airstrip and the lodge.
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DAY 5-7: NGORONGORO CRATER
This morning you will return to Sasakwa Airstrip, where you will board another flight to Manyara Airstrip. A member of the team from &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge will be waiting
to drive you to the lodge, where you will spend the next two nights. Accommodation is in a
suite with en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. 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.
DAY 7-11: &BEYOND MNEMBA ISLAND, ZANZIBAR
You will be driven back to Manyara Airstrip, where you will board yet another light aircraft
flight to Zanzibar Airport. On arrival in Zanzibar you will be warmly welcomed by a member of
the &Beyond team, who will drive you to the crossing point for the island. A boat will be waiting here to take you to &Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge, where you will spend the next four
nights. Your stay includes accommodation, meals, soft drinks, house wines, local beer, local
brand spirits, snorkeling, kayaking, salt-water fly-fishing, windsurfing and scuba diving (guests
must provide proof that they hold a valid diving certificate; alternatively, diving courses are
available at an additional cost)
DAY 11: DAR ES SALAAM
After breakfast the boat will take you back to the crossing point, where a vehicle will be waiting
to take you back to Zanzibar Airport. You will take a scheduled Coastal Aviation flight to Dar
es Salaam Airport, where a member of the &Beyond team will guide you to the international
terminal for your outbound flight home.
Remote Western Tanzania Package by Nomad
Overview
Day 1 to 4 – Katavi
Day 5 to 7 – Mahale
Day 8 – Mahale to Arusha
NOMAD’S REMOTE WESTERN TANZANIA PACKAGE
A unique opportunity to enjoy one of the remotest regions in Africa
Combining 7 nights and 8 days in Katavi and Mahale, located in the Western part of the marvelous Tanzania.
Day 1 Chada Katavi:
Early morning departure from Arusha via the Serengeti (dependent on schedule) and Tabora
to refuel. Arrive into Katavi in time for a late lunch and a siesta.
Take a short afternoon walk with one of our safari guides and armed scout and see more of
the the area around camp, getting back in time for sundowners around the fire and supper in
the mess tent.
DAY 2. Chada Katavi
Morning game drive and head further into the wilds of Katavi. Katavi is renowned for its
game, huge herds of buffalo and elephants are often on the plains in front of camp and the
animal interaction can be intense.
We’d suggest sundowners out on the plains, the light is gorgeous at that time of day and
watch the big herds of buffalo come in.
DAY 3. Katavi fly camp:
Another early start to beat the heat; explore further afield and take a picnic lunch with you
stopping at your fly camp where you’ll spend the night.
After lunch we’d suggest a short walk around this new area, back in camp in time for sundowners followed by dinner.
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DAY 4. Chada Katavi:
Wake in your fly camp and enjoy a cook-out breakfast.
The choice is yours if you’d like to do a short walk, then a game drive back to camp or hop in
the vehicle and drive back to camp the long way.
We always love a siesta after lunch, then how about a gentle stroll and bird walk around the
camp and environs before drinks around the fire and supper
DAY 5. Greystoke Mahale:
Mid-morning departure from Chada Katavi for your one-hour flight to Mahale airstrip, followed
by a 90 minute trip down the lake in the dhow to Greystoke Mahale with lunch on board.
After arrival, settle into Greystoke, meeting the staff who will also tell you about the chimping
activities and all else on offer here. Afternoon at leisure to take a dhow cruise down the lake, a
spot of fishing, a short forest hike, or just relax on the beach or in the mess.
Meet at the bar for sundowner drinks before dinner in the mess.
DAY 6. Greystoke Mahale:
After breakfast in the mess, the scouts and trackers will tell you the whereabouts of the chimps.
Head off in two groups of six, walking up the narrow mountain trails to find them. On reaching
the chimps, spend an hour with them whilst they do their own thing, eating, foraging, playing,
squabbling...
After a well-earned lunch in the mess, head off on the dhow for a deep water swim out in the
lake. At sunset enjoy a beach supper under the stars as the sun sets over the lake
DAY 7. Greystoke Mahale:
Start the day with more chimp trekking after breakfast; take snacks along with you, sometimes
you have to walk quite far. If you’ve walked far the boat might meet you and take you on a
gentle cruise back to camp.
Catch up on the day’s stories around the bar, before dinner in the main mess.
DAY 8. Depart:
Head out early morning in one of our kayaks and have your first cup of coffee out in
the middle of the lake or enjoy a relaxed morning in camp before boarding the dhow
and heading back up to the airstrip before boarding the plane back to Arusha and your
onwards travels.
Southern Tanzania Package by Nomad Tanzania
NOMAD’S SOUTHERN TANZANIA PACKAGE
From a tented camp in the richest wildlife area of Ruaha to a relaxing
lodge on the Selous’ Rufiji River where you can explore on foot, by boat
and in vehicles (and even spend a night under the stars), this is the trip for
those wanting to step off the well-trodden path.
Combining 7 nights and 8 days in Ruaha and the Selous Game Reserve
Overview
Day 1 to 3 – Ruaha
Day 4 to 8 – Selous Game Reserve
DAY 1. Dar to Ruaha:
Morning flight from Dar es Salam to Msembe Airstrip in Ruaha Nationa Park. Here you will be
met and driven to camp, arriving in time for a delicious lunch in camp.
After lunch, refresh and unpack before heading out on an afternoon game drive – a taster of
what will be an action packed three days in this stunning park. Return to camp for hot showers,
drinks around the campfire, and three course dinner.
Accomadation: Kigelia Ruaha
Southern Tanzania Package by Nomad Tanzania
DAY 2. Kigelia Ruaha
Explore the rich offerings of Ruaha – morning and afternoon game drives will be an adventure;
while the comforts of camp provide the perfect backdrop to recount and savor the day’s wildlife
encounters
Accomadation: Kigelia Ruaha
DAY 3. Kigelia Ruaha:
Terrain and wildlife in Ruaha is varied and dramatic. Open plains are filled with baobab and
iconic purple-tinged hills provide the backdrop to this beautiful scenery. Riverine bush and dry
river beds can prove the hideout for kudu and elephant while huge herds of buffalo and scores
of giraffe are never far away. Big cats are also a-plenty – Ruaha is never short on excitement;
and when the big game gets too much, the prolific birdlife here will delight even the most disinterested of twitchers.
Accomadation: Kigelia Ruaha
DAY 4. Ruaha to Selous:
After breakfast in camp, say goodbye to Kigelia, and head back to Msembe Airstrip to take
a flight to the Selous. On landing at Kiba Airstrip, another warm welcome and short drive to
camp will see you at Sand Rivers Selous for lunch while enjoying the spectacular river view.
If you can tear yourself away from the river, head to your beautiful riverfront room to relax
through the heat of the day, gathering back in the mess for tea at cake as the sun starts to cool.
Then it’s time to board a small boat for a relaxed meander up the river – a wonderful contrast
to the previous days’ game drives. As the sun sets, drift back to camp in time for sundowners
before dinner.
Accomadation: Sand Rivers Selous
DAY 5. Sand Rivers Selous:
This morning you’ll have breakfast in camp before heading out on a full day’s game
drive which will give you chance to really explore the varied game viewing this area of
the Selous has to offer. You might start by following the Rufiji River or heading out onto
more open plains… spotting some fresh tracks will lead to a foray on foot to explore
further. At lunchtime you’ll arrive at the hot springs – a refreshing dip in these natural
plunge pools will work up an appetite for a delicious picnic lunch. Then game drive
back to camp for hot showers and pre-dinner drinks around the bar. Your day ends with
another dinner of great food and great conversation, and falling to sleep to sounds of the
bush – the perfect lullaby.
Accomadation: Sand Rivers Selous
DAY 6. Sand Rivers Selous:
Make the most of all that’s on offer here today. Back on the water for an early morning boat trip where you’ll find a sandbar in the scenic Stiegler’s Gorge to have a picnic
breakfast and stick a rod in the water. After lunch back at camp and little relax, you’ll
meet for tea and then set out on foot, ultimately arriving a stunning lakeside site spend
the night fly-camping (optional at additional cost). Iced sundowners and a roaring camp
fire will be waiting to welcome you; prelude to a surprisingly excellent three course dinner.
Accomadation: Sand Rivers Selous
DAY 7. Sand Rivers Selous:
Wake up in your netting tent for a delicious camp-cooked breakfast (if you’re flycamping) or in your open-fronted room if at the lodge. Set out for a morning game drive to
explore the wildlife and birds of Lake Tagalala and the surrounding areas. Lunch back
Southern Tanzania Package by Nomad Tanzania
at camp and a game drive to a sundowner spot in the afternoon. We enjoy the fact that we’ll
generally be the only vehicle roaming around.
Accomadation: Sand Rivers Selous
DAY 8. Selous to Dar:
A leisurely start this morning with a cup of tea as the sun comes up, followed by breakfast with
a view of the mile-wide Rufiji River. A short game drive will find you at the airstrip where
you’ll board your flight to Dar es Salaam. And that’s the end of the safari – in Dar es Salaam
you can either connect to onward international flights or take some beach time on the island of
Zanzibar
Accomadation: Depart
Explorer Package by Selous Safarı Company
Overview
Combining 9 nights and 8 days in Ruaha National Park, the Selous Game
Reserve and the Swahili Coast
Day 1– Dar es Salaam to Ruaha National Park
Day 2 and 3 – Ruaha National Park
Day 4 – Ruaha National Park to Selous Game Reserve
Day 5 and 6 – Selous Game Reserve
Day 7 – Selous Game Reserve to Ras Kutani
Day 7 – 9: Ras Kutani (Swahili Coast)
Day 9 – Ras Kutani to Dar es Salaam
Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Jongomero, Ruaha National Park
Welcome to Dar es Salaam! From the International terminal, you will take a transfer to the
Domestic terminal. Your flight leaves Dar 08h30 and the flying time is about 3hrs but there
might be some stops in between, you will only get off at Jongomero airstrip. On arrival you
will be met by one of the guides and driven the short distance to Jongomero, in time for a
traditional safari communal lunch.
Ruaha has gained a reputation amongst safari connoisseurs for its unique ecological and
geographical character, offering a cross-section of species and a climate that is unique to the
country. It is the largest National Park in Africa, and the feeling of remoteness and the spirit
of adventure are immense. After afternoon tea, set out on a game drive in our open-sided
vehicle, following the course of the Great Ruaha River in search of wildlife. Perhaps find
elephants digging for water in the dry river bed, or catch a rare sighting of the African Wild
Dog. As the sun sets, stop to admire the scenery and sip on a sundowner, before heading
back to camp for hot showers and convivial drinks before dinner, discussing the day’s events
and swapping safari stories.
Explorer Package by Selous Safarı Company
.Days 2 – 3: Jongomero, Ruaha National Park
Wake up to early morning tea or coffee in your luxury tent and look forward to another wonderful day exploring Ruaha National Park.
Jongomero is situated far to the South of the park and it feels like we have all of Africa to
ourselves as we roam the riverine areas and hills. Birding is quite spectacular, with the park
boasting some 500 different species of birds, including the Ruaha Red-billed hornbill which is
unique to the park. Ruaha is an ecological convergence for Northern and Southern species of
mammal and is also one of the few areas where Greater and Lesser Kudu can be seen. Game
drives in Ruaha are unique and cater for the safari connoisseur, and with the bush luxury of
Jongomero as our base, we can enjoy a most exclusive and rewarding safari experience. Dawn
game walks are an absolute must; experience the warmth of the African sun warming your back
as you navigate the dry river beds and listen to your expert guide tell you fascinating and often
bizarre stories of the local flora, fauna, insects, birds and animals.
Selous is Africa’s largest Game Reserve, the size of Switzerland and one of the last great
wilderness areas on the continent. You will spend three unforgettable nights here as well
as taking full advantage of viewing the abundant wildlife, either by boat, vehicle or on
foot.
After lunch and a rested, there will be the opportunity to choose your first activity and
begin to explore the Reserve, returning in time for sunset and dinner.
Days 5– 6: Siwandu, Selous Game Reserve
An early morning tea or coffee will be served in your luxury tent before breakfast and
heading out, with a choice of the following activities:
By boat, either by following the course of the mighty Rufiji River or exploring Lake
Nzerakera; weave amongst the pods of hippo and crocodile lining the bank and observe
game coming down to drink.
Booked in advance, we offer Walking Safaris in Ruaha, the authentic African experience. Arrive at the exclusive wilderness camp either by road or by foot and settle in with a hot bucket
showers, before meeting around the camp fire for a sundowner and dinner. After sampling our
bush cuisine, sleep under the stars of a small dome star gazer tent with a basin and hand towel
outside. The next morning make your way back to camp having experienced a true African
camping safari in the mighty Ruaha for one night.
Or
Day 4: Jongomero, Ruaha National Park – Siwandu, Selous Game Reserve
Or
Depart Jongomero after breakfast for your flight to Selous Game Reserve. The schedule flight
departs Jongomero at 11h45 and lands in Selous at 13h05 - there might be a few stops in between – you will only get off at Siwandu airstrip. Here you will be met by our driver guide and
taken back on a short safari to Siwandu, in time for lunch.
Start the day earlier on a game walk, heading out on Selous’ most privileged of experiences. Accompanied by our experienced guide and an armed ranger, walk out into Africa’s largest wilderness, learn about the complex eco-system that it embraces, encounter
the thrills and be enthralled at the wonder of being at the heart of nature.
Explore the game in the surrounding areas, from your seat on an open-sided vehicle, a
comfortable and privileged journey through the wild African bush. You can expect to see
any of the major African mammals, including elephant, giraffes, lions, leopard and even
the rare African Wild Dog.
Explorer Package by Selous Safarı Company
Return to camp for a splendid lunch, then a difficult decision between a siesta or a dip in the
swimming pool whilst waiting for the heat of the day to subside. Mid afternoon meet for a cup
of tea or cooling lemonade and scrumptious cakes under the Jackel Berry tree, and then move
onto your second safari of the day - slowly meandering along the Rufiji River or perhaps tracking a leopard and her cub through the woodland.
Day 7: Siwandu, Selous Game Reserve - Ras Kutani, Swahili Coast
Early morning tea or coffee in bed overlooking Lake Nzerakera is a fine start to your last day
here, and before travelling take an early boat or game drive, or lie in and meet for a leisurely
breakfast. After bidding farewell to camp managers and staff, take a slow drive to the airstrip to
have your last viewings of the great Maasai giraffe and perhaps their new born babies along the
way.
Depart at 09h00 for a short game drive to the airstrip for the flight to Dar es Salaam. Flights
leaves Siwandu at 09h45 and lands Dar at 10h20. On arrival in Dar es Salaam you will be
met by a driver, and take a road transfer to Ras Kutani. The journey time is approximately 90
minutes, and you will arrive in Ras Kutani in time for lunch. If you choose to fly, the flight from
Dar to Ras Kutani airstrip is 10 mins, on arrival you will be driven to the shores of a fresh water
lagoon and rowed across the water to our camp.
The tranquil Indian Ocean shores of Tanzania - Ras Kutani is a small coastal retreat of castaway
luxury, set alone on a pristine beach of white sands, cooled by the Indian Ocean. Immerse yourselves in the spirit of relaxation and indulgence that is Ras Kutani’s specialty. With a choice
of walks along the beach, through the coastal forest or visit the local village of Gomvu; the
opportunity to boogie board or kayak, or to watch turtles hatch or catch a glimpse of a passing
humpback whale, there is always plenty to do between relaxing!
Days 7 – 9: Ras Kutani, Swahili Coast
Truly relax your body after your days on safari by indulging in a massage, facial or
beauty treatments available with our onsite spa therapist. For guests more interested in
ocean sports, explore our shipwreck just off our shores by snorkeling or kayaking in the
lagoon. Snorkel equipment, boogie boards and kayaks are all freely available for guests
to use. Nature lovers will find their pleasure close to home. The tropical, coastal forest
behind the lodge boasts some 132 different species of trees in many of which one can
watch the antics of four species of monkey, including the spectacular black-and-white
colobus. Next to this forest walk one can also make a visit to the village nearby to taste
Swahili life.
Day 9: Ras Kutani, Swahili Coast - Dar es Salaam
On your final day, pack and enjoy your last few hours of tropical sunshine before transferring back to Dar es Salaam either by road or air to meet your international flight back
home – Bon Voyage and Karibu Tena!
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providing a high quality service.
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With a team of experienced and qualified staff, Savannah Tours will
facilitate your trip from your arrival to your departure while you get to
enjoy the breath-taking wonders of Tanzania. Our professional and caring
staff will be at your disposition for any specific requirements or concerns
that you may have.
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