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Day 1
Arrival
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport where you will be collected and transfer to your accommodation.
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Day 2
Maasai Culture
Depart from Arusha in the morning and begin the drive through a changing landscape to the Maasai community of Esilalei. Enjoy a hot lunch before meeting with your local Maasai guide who will give you a better understanding of the natural medicines still used on a daily basis with a Maasai medicine walk of the surrounding area. You will then continue on a short walk to a local view point to enjoy sunset over Lake Manyara, Maasai land and the great rift valley escarpment, while enjoying a cool drink and some snacks.
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Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park
Early morning meet your Maasai guide and continue down to a Boma (mud dwelling) for an introduction into the Maasai way of life, beliefs and rituals.
After breakfast depart towards Lake Manyara National Park for game drives of this very diverse park. If you are lucky you may see the famous tree climbing lions. Picnic lunch in the bush followed by game drives until late afternoon, then slowly make your way out of the park and onto the camp.
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Day 4
Tarangire National Park)
After breakfast head off to Tarangire National Park for game drives of the ‘Elephant Playground’. Spend the day game driving in this beautiful park, stopping at one of the scenic picnic sites to enjoy your packed lunch. Spend the afternoon exploring different areas with your driver guide before heading to the park gate late afternoon and back to camp.
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Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Early breakfast and departure toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will descend into the crater for game drives. There are 25,000 large mammals residing in the park. The elephants are mainly bulls, females tend to stay out of the park due to it boasting the largest predator population in Africa. Black Rhino also make their home on the grassy plains, their numbers make up for almost half of what can still be found in East Africa.
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Day 6
Fly to the Swahili Coast
After breakfast start your journey back to Arusha domestic airport in time for your Coastal Air flight to Kwajoni airstrip near Pangani 1245/1445. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your accommodation located on the beach.
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Day 7
The Tides Lodge
Have you ever dreamed about an authentic beach experience, void of crowds and beach boys whilst not skimping on the little luxuries? Located on 'one of the world's best secret beaches', this barefoot chic hideaway offers world class cuisine and the highest level of service, a sure way to end your dream safari holiday on a high.
Lounge by the pool, stroll the palm-fringed beach or simply read a book on your swaying beach bed overlooking the Indian Ocean.
This off the beaten track paradise is the perfect base for exploring the nearby coral marine park, heading out with a picnic to an undisturbed sand bank or trying your hand at deep sea fishing. The sheltered bay provides the perfect back drop for exploring on a kayak or SUP. The Tides is the perfect mix of ultimate relaxation and Swahili coast adventure, the perfect post-safari wind down.
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Day 8
The Tides Lodge
Have you ever dreamed about an authentic beach experience, void of crowds and beach boys whilst not skimping on the little luxuries? Located on 'one of the world's best secret beaches', this barefoot chic hideaway offers world class cuisine and the highest level of service, a sure way to end your dream safari holiday on a high.
Lounge by the pool, stroll the palm-fringed beach or simply read a book on your swaying beach bed overlooking the Indian Ocean.
This off the beaten track paradise is the perfect base for exploring the nearby coral marine park, heading out with a picnic to an undisturbed sand bank or trying your hand at deep sea fishing. The sheltered bay provides the perfect back drop for exploring on a kayak or SUP. The Tides is the perfect mix of ultimate relaxation and Swahili coast adventure, the perfect post-safari wind down.
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Day 9
The Tides Lodge
Have you ever dreamed about an authentic beach experience, void of crowds and beach boys whilst not skimping on the little luxuries? Located on 'one of the world's best secret beaches', this barefoot chic hideaway offers world class cuisine and the highest level of service, a sure way to end your dream safari holiday on a high.
Lounge by the pool, stroll the palm-fringed beach or simply read a book on your swaying beach bed overlooking the Indian Ocean.
This off the beaten track paradise is the perfect base for exploring the nearby coral marine park, heading out with a picnic to an undisturbed sand bank or trying your hand at deep sea fishing. The sheltered bay provides the perfect back drop for exploring on a kayak or SUP. The Tides is the perfect mix of ultimate relaxation and Swahili coast adventure, the perfect post-safari wind down.
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Day 10
The Tides Lodge
Have you ever dreamed about an authentic beach experience, void of crowds and beach boys whilst not skimping on the little luxuries? Located on 'one of the world's best secret beaches', this barefoot chic hideaway offers world class cuisine and the highest level of service, a sure way to end your dream safari holiday on a high.
Lounge by the pool, stroll the palm-fringed beach or simply read a book on your swaying beach bed overlooking the Indian Ocean.
This off the beaten track paradise is the perfect base for exploring the nearby coral marine park, heading out with a picnic to an undisturbed sand bank or trying your hand at deep sea fishing. The sheltered bay provides the perfect back drop for exploring on a kayak or SUP. The Tides is the perfect mix of ultimate relaxation and Swahili coast adventure, the perfect post-safari wind down.
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Day 11
Flight to Dar es Salaam, departure
After a leisurely morning transfer to Kwajoni airstrip for your afternoon Coastal Air flight to Dar – 1445/1550hrs. On arrival Coastal Air will provide the short road transfer from the domestic terminal to the international terminal. End of services.
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Trip concludes