TANZANIA’S

TRANSFORMATIVE ESCAPES

Tanzania’s Wild Heart

14 NIGHTS, ARUSHA, LAKE MANYARA, NGORONGORO CRATER & SERENGETI

  • 3 nights at Legendary Lodge at the foothills of Mount Meru
  • 3 nights at Chem Chem Lodge spotting big cats and more
  • 2 nights at Wilderness Collection Craters Edge in Ngorongoro Crater
  • 4 nights at Serengeti Bushtops with private dining experience
  • Track The Great Migration and spot the big five – rhinos are rare

There are safaris, and then there are experiences that redefine your connection with the wild. This 14-night Tanzanian adventure combines majestic mammals, rich culture and remarkable lodges, travelling from Arusha to the Serengeti and secluded Mwiba Wildlife Reserve.

Begin with three nights at Legendary Lodge, a tranquil retreat beneath Mount Meru, where a coffee tour offers an introduction to one of Tanzania’s most celebrated exports. Next, spend three nights at Chem Chem Lodge, embracing its philosophy of slow safari. Explore the private concession at an unhurried pace, taking time to appreciate everything from elephants and giraffes to big-cat encounters.

Continue to Wilderness Collection Craters Edge for two nights, traversing the dramatic terrain on guided nature walks and hikes, before four nights at Serengeti Bushtops. Track the Great Migration (in season), enjoy an elevated safari experience aboard The Beest, a 6x6 luxury vehicle, and indulge with a private Klipspringer Dinner.

Conclude with two nights at Mwiba Lodge. Here, connect with the Datoga people through traditional dance ending an unforgettable journey that celebrates Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes.

DAY 1-4 · Arusha (foothills of Mount Meru)

Traveller looking out from a tented safari lounge
Tanzania · brochure journey photography

3 nights at Legendary Lodge

Begin with three nights at Legendary Lodge, a tranquil retreat beneath Mount Meru. A coffee tour introduces one of Tanzania’s most celebrated exports.

Coffee Tour

A coffee tour at Legendary Lodge offers an introduction to one of Tanzania’s most celebrated exports.

DAY 4-7 · Lake Manyara area (Chem Chem concession)

Lions resting in green grass
Tanzania · brochure journey photography

3 nights at Chem Chem Lodge

Spend three nights at Chem Chem Lodge, embracing its philosophy of slow safari. Explore the private concession at an unhurried pace, taking time to appreciate its wildlife, from elephants and giraffes to the possibility of big-cat encounters.

Slower Wildlife Viewing

Explore Chem Chem Lodge’s private concession at an unhurried pace, taking time to appreciate its wildlife, from elephants and giraffes to the possibility of big-cat encounters.

DAY 7-9 · Ngorongoro Crater

Open-fronted tented lounge overlooking trees
Tanzania · brochure journey photography

2 nights at Wilderness Collection Craters Edge

Continue to Wilderness Collection Craters Edge for two nights. Explore the dramatic terrain on guided nature walks and hikes during this stage of your Tanzanian journey.

Guided nature walks and hikes

Traverse the dramatic terrain on guided nature walks and hikes during your stay at Wilderness Collection Craters Edge.

DAY 9-13 · Serengeti

Outdoor dining and lounge setting in open grassland
Serengeti Bushtops · hotel gallery

4 nights at Serengeti Bushtops

Spend four nights at Serengeti Bushtops. Track the Great Migration in season, with the option to add a safari in The Beest, a luxury 6x6 vehicle. A private Klipspringer Dinner is another highlight.

Serengeti Bushtops

TAKE ME THERE

Great Migration and The Beest

Great Migration tracking in season or why not add a unique safari experience in The Beest, a luxury 6x6 safari vehicle.

Private Klipspringer Dinner

Final-night private dinner in a scenic location - Klipspringer Dinner

DAY 13-15 · Mwiba Wildlife Reserve

Infinity pool above a river landscape at sunrise
Tanzania · brochure journey photography

2 nights at Mwiba Lodge

Conclude with two nights at Mwiba Lodge. Connect with the Datoga people through traditional dance, rounding off a journey celebrating Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes.

Dance with the Datoga

Connect with the Datoga people through traditional dance during your stay at Mwiba Lodge.

WINGED BOOTS WISDOM

“During my first time on safari, I wore a white linen shirt only to realise it attracted the bugs. Learn from my fashion faux pas and wear muted colours like beige and khaki in lightweight materials. And pack layers for those early morning game drives.”
MAXINE BROWN

MAXINE BROWN

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