Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport after clearing customs and immigration formalities, you will be met and transferred to Hamerkop House by Lemala for meals and overnight.

The Kilimanjaro Golf and Wildlife Estate

Tucked between Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru, the Kilimanjaro Golf and Wildlife Estate comprises an 18-hole championship golf course together with a real estate development set within an area of outstanding natural beauty. The estate is situated on over 400 hectares of African bush, approximately 25 kilometres from the tourism stopover of Arusha, and a similar distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport. The beauty of Tanzania’s northern highlands provides the spectacular setting for this estate. Surrounded by the Maasai Steppe, and the great ridges of the ancient Eastern Arc chain: the Pare, Usambara and Blue Mountains, there are incredible views from every angle. This is the newest and most striking addition to Africa’s great golfing estates and offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy a wildlife safari, horse riding adventures, cultural tours, and even helicopter tours.

Overnight: Hamerkop House by Lemala  

This private house is located on a wildlife and golf estate, Kiligolf, situated halfway between Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha, and offers a great place to start or finish your safari. It is perfect for couples, families or small groups travelling together. Each bedroom is en suite with a private verandah and lounge. The house can be taken on a private exclusive use basis or shared and can be booked on a bed and breakfast, half board, full board or all-inclusive basis.

Arusha is the gateway to some of Tanzania’s best national parks, and Hamerkop House a great way to recover from the rigours of your journey to Africa – or to sit and reminisce on your adventures before starting your journey home, start your safari experience. Access to Tanzania’s only championship golf course means guests can enjoy a relaxing and incredibly scenic round under the shadow of both Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro.

After breakfast drive to Tarangire National Park, arrive for lunch at Lemala Mpingo Ridge lodge. Afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge.

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park, situated within Tanzania’s spectacular Manyara Region, is an awe-inspiring national park comprising of granite ridges, river valleys, mixed vegetative landscapes, and free-roaming wildlife. During the annual dry season, the Tarangire River is a magnet for thirsty wildlife. Large herds of elephants and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland gather and not surprisingly the predators follow. With lion being among the most commonly spotted animal, it is a rare day that a visitor does not spot this majestic animal prowling or grazing. Tarangire is also the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as oryx and gerenuk are seen regularly. This expansive area is also known for its spectacular baobab trees, its breathtaking views of the Masaai Steppe and the wondrous mountains to the south.

Overnight: Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge

Lemala Mpingo Ridge sits on top of an escarpment with sweeping views across the perennial Tarangire River and valley below and matches the same outstanding standards of comfort and service as the other properties in Lemala’s collection.

Being the sixth largest national park in Tanzania, Tarangire remains slightly off the main safari circuit but is a terrifically scenic park featuring classic African savannah, green hills, woodlands and rivers and is especially famous for its large herds of elephants, superb birdlife and giant baobab trees. Guests at Lemala Mpingo Ridge will enjoy a real sense of wilderness and excellent game viewing, and it’s both a relaxing standalone destination and a great place to start a safari that also combines Lemala properties in the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.

Full day game drive in Tarangire National Park, meals and overnight at Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge

Tarangire National Park

Visitors to Tanzania wishing to cohabitate with the extraordinary wildlife, birdlife and nature to be found within its borders in the absolute privacy of their own surroundings need look no further than ‘Intimate Camps.’ Your own private camp can be set up for you almost anywhere you desire on the Tanzania Northern Safari circuit.

Intimate Camps are staffed by private chefs, private butlers and private tent attendants all of whom are on call to cater to your clients every need. Because our camps are for their own private use, we are able to tailor the services we provide accordingly. Hence, the menus served during the course of their stay (you can also create your own from an extensive list of dishes), the drinks available to them from our well stocked bar, the types of beds made available in their tents and the activities you would like them to participate in are all discussed and agreed with you during the planning stage of your camp.

After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park for game drive with picnic lunch box, afternoon drive to Ngorongoro Lemala Tented Camp  for dinner and overnight

Lake Magadi

Not to be confused with the Kenyan lake of the same name set only a hundred kilometers away, the Tanzanian Lake Magadi is an exquisite soda lake in the Ngororongo crater, named the Swahili word for salt. This is a wonderful destination for nature photographers, a scene that changes exquisitely through the seasons, moving through lush greens into striking oranges and bright pinks. Along with the changes come captivating, changing groups of animals, including rhino, eland, and lion, as well as golden jackals who come to hunt the flamingos. Spread over 11.2 square kilometers, the lake cultivates a unique ecosystem with its blue-green algae, which nourishes the plants and small creatures here. The surrounding crater is filled with incredible other natural attractions and a much wider variety of wildlife.

Overnight: Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp        

Lemala Ngorongoro is intimately set in a delightful ancient acacia forest close to the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. As it is located next to the quiet Lemala crater access road on the eastern side, a key advantage of staying at Lemala Ngorongoro is the quick and easy drive down on to the crater floor in the morning; Lemala guests usually have an hour’s head start over others descending via the far busier Seneto crater access road on the western rim. And of course, we can stay later in the afternoon before returning to camp. As Africa’s game is most active in the early morning and late afternoon, this means better wildlife experiences for Lemala guests.

Game drives from camp may start as early as 6.15am, and guests can be down among Ngorongoro’s abundant wildlife on the floor within 10-15 minutes—crucial for photographers who demand the best light conditions. Escorted walks are also available into the forest and along the crater rim with an armed ranger and Maasai guide.

Lake Manyara National Park

Situated in Tanzania’s central-northern region with the Lake Manyara to its east and the Manyara Escarpment to its west, the Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats supporting an array of wildlife. This small park is home to surprising biodiversity and features a magnificent landscape of acacia woodlands, forests, baobab-strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps, and the lake itself. The park supports over 400 species of birds and the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world. Other species to spot include giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impala, waterbuck, warthog, the Cape clawless otter, and the Egyptian mongoose. Don’t miss the opportunity to see thousands of flamingos on the lake, the renowned tree-climbing lions, and large families of elephants strolling through the forest.

After breakfast drive to Ngorongoro crater for a full day crater tour with picnic lunch, dinner and overnight Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp

Ngorongoro Crater

Located in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse wildlife; which makes it one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, this UNESCO-listed crater is said to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Visitors can look forward to spotting the world-renowned Big Five and a host of other wildlife species including large herds of zebra and wildebeest. It is famed as one of Tanzania’s best tourist attractions offering visitors an array of wonderful activities including excellent bird watching, trekking, wildlife viewing, mountain biking and visiting a local Maasai village. Don’t miss the opportunity to jump on an excursion to the magnificent Olduvai Gorge.

After breakfast drive to Serengeti National Park for game drive, picnic lunch box will be served. Dinner and overnight Lemala Nanyukie Lodge

Eastern Serengeti

The rich acacia-dotted plains of the Eastern Serengeti are home to abundant wildlife. Visitors flock here to view the world-renowned wildebeest migration. Some of the best game-viewing can be enjoyed from Lobo on the eastern edge of the Serengeti National Park along the Grumeti River. Popular activities include: taking a guided walk through the spectacularly scenic terrain of the wild Serengeti, jumping on a hot air balloon safari, picnics in the bush, and learning about Maasai culture and history. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the world-famous Gol Kopjes for the best cheetah viewing in Africa.

Overnight: Lemala Nanyukie Lodge

Lemala Nanyukie is located just outside of the Seronera circuit, allowing for some private game viewing of its world-famous concentration of cats and resident wildlife, due to its abundance of water in the many rivers. Between April and June, and again between November and January, this area is crossed by the annual wildebeest migration, which always provides a thrilling wildlife spectacle. Lemala Nanyukie has a large, open floor lounge and bar area that has a variety of inside and outside seating. The inside lounge areas offer lots of discreet hideaways to retreat too. Whether your preference is a private space by the fireplace, or big comfortable sofas sharing experiences with fellow travellers – there’s space for all. A fully stocked bar lies just feet away with experienced bar staff to make your favourite tipple and served just as you like it. Vodka Martini -­ shaken not stirred!

Central Serengeti

Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities. This picture-perfect landscape is characterised by endless stretches of savannah-covered open plains interspersed by rocky outcrops of granite and scattered with acacia woodlands and covered in a network of rivers and streams. The Central Serengeti forms part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration and provides an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife such as giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, serval and much more. Popular activities include: game viewing, cultural tours, horse riding safaris, and hot air ballooning over the spectacularly scenic terrain.

Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park, meals and overnight at Lemala Nanyukie Lodge

Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti, together with Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Park, constitute Africa’s most famous wildlife park, spread over the enthralling landscapes of northern Tanzania. This is a precious ecosystem, supporting the annual wildebeest migration through the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. The largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet involves more than a million animals following the rains, including more than 1.5 million white-bearded wildebeest and 250 000 zebras. Prides of lions, as well as groups of elephants, giraffes, gazelles, and eland, roam among the photogenic vast grass plains between weird-and-wonderful-looking acacia trees. Aside from traditional vehicle safaris, hot-air ballooning over the Serengeti plains and horse-riding safaris are on offer.

After breakfast, drive to the Seronera airstrip for a scheduled flight to Seronera/Arusha at 1105 hrs/1220 hrs. Upon arrival at Arusha airport, you will be met and transferred to Arusha town for lunch. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight back home.

You may extend to the beautiful island of Zanzibar to relax for a couple of days.