The Elewana Bush Retreat: An Exclusive 12-Day Tanzanian Journey
Duration
Destinations Included
Serengeti
Zanzibar
Itinerary
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Arrival & Coffee Estate Welcome: Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you’ll receive a warm welcome and be privately transferred toElewana Arusha Coffee Lodge. Nestled amidst Tanzania’s largest coffee plantation, this exquisite lodge offers a serene haven to relax and rejuvenate after your journey.
Aromatic & Sensory Experience: Settle into your Plantation Cottage, radiating the warmth of an old colonial home. Enjoy the aroma of freshly roasted coffee and unwind by the pool or explore the lush grounds.
Activities (Optional): Consider a coffee plantation tour or a visit to nearby Shanga (a workshop empowering disabled artisans). -
Scenic Drive to Highlands: After breakfast, embark on a picturesque road transfer to Karatu, the gateway to the Ngorongoro Highlands, and check intoElewana The Manor at Ngorongoro. This magnificent lodge, styled after a Cape Dutch farm, offers an elegant retreat amidst coffee plantations and lush gardens.
Ngorongoro Crater Exploration: Enjoy a full day dedicated to exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into this incredible caldera, a natural wonder teeming with an unparalleled concentration of wildlife, including the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo). Witness dramatic predator-prey interactions and diverse birdlife.
The Manor’s Charms: Beyond the safari, indulge in The Manor’s unique activities: perhaps a horseback ride through the coffee estate, a visit to a local Maasai village, or simply relax by the pool or enjoy a spa treatment. Your stay here offers a perfect blend of adventure and refined tranquility. -
Journey to the Endless Plains: After breakfast, embark on a captivating road journey to the legendary Serengeti National Park. The drive offers changing landscapes and early wildlife viewing opportunities as you enter the park.
Iconic Safari Experience: Check into your chosen Elewana property, eitherSerengeti Pioneer Camp or Serengeti Migration Camp, strategically located to provide exceptional access to the park’s wildlife, including the Great Migration (seasonal).
Unrivalled Game Drives: Spend your days immersed in thrilling game drives across the vast plains. Your expert guide will lead you to prime viewing spots to witness lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and the incredible herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Authentic Wilderness Luxury: Both camps offer a classic tented safari experience with modern comforts, ensuring an intimate connection with the wilderness without compromising on luxury.
Optional Activity: Enhance your experience with an optional hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti at dawn (additional cost). -
Seamless Bush to Beach Flight: Following a final morning game drive and breakfast, you’ll be transferred to a local airstrip for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Zanzibar. Witness the dramatic shift in landscape from the vast plains to the sparkling turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
Ultimate Island Seclusion: Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you’ll be privately transferred to Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar, a masterpiece of design offering unparalleled privacy and luxury on the island’s secluded northwest coast.
Private Pavilion Paradise: Each of Kilindi’s spacious, white-domed pavilions features its own private plunge pool, an open-to-nature “rainfall” shower, and dedicated butler service.
Relaxation & Exploration: Spend your days unwinding in your private sanctuary, enjoying bespoke dining experiences, or exploring Zanzibar’s delights. Options include snorkeling, diving, sunset dhow cruises, or cultural excursions to historic Stone Town and aromatic spice farms. Kilindi offers a tranquil, adult-focused retreat. -
Enjoy a final leisurely breakfast at Kilindi before your private transfer to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) for your international departure, carrying memories of an extraordinary Elewana journey.
Tour Price Includes
- All ground transfers and game drives in a comfortable, custom-built 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing (Arusha, Karatu, Ngorongoro, Serengeti).
- Services of a highly experienced, professional English-speaking safari guide throughout your mainland safari.
- Accommodation as specified (or similar Elewana/luxury standard) for all 11 nights.
- Meals as per each Elewana property's standard board basis (typically full board during safari; full board or half board at Kilindi Zanzibar, excluding premium spirits/wines unless specified by the property).
- All national park and conservation area fees for Ngorongoro and Serengeti.
- Crater descent fee for Ngorongoro.
- Scheduled light aircraft flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar
- Private road transfers in Zanzibar.
- Emergency evacuation cover (terms and conditions apply)
- Most non-motorized activities offered by Elewana properties (e.g., coffee tour at Arusha Coffee Lodge, horseback riding at The Manor, depending on the property's specific inclusions).
Tour Price Excludes
- All ground transfers and game drives in a comfortable, custom-built 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing (Arusha, Karatu, Ngorongoro, Serengeti).
- Services of a highly experienced, professional English-speaking safari guide throughout your mainland safari.
- Accommodation as specified (or similar Elewana/luxury standard) for all 11 nights.
- Meals as per each Elewana property's standard board basis (typically full board during safari; full board or half board at Kilindi Zanzibar, excluding premium spirits/wines unless specified by the property).
- All national park and conservation area fees for Ngorongoro and Serengeti.
- Crater descent fee for Ngorongoro.
- Scheduled light aircraft flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar
- Private road transfers in Zanzibar.
- Emergency evacuation cover (terms and conditions apply)
- Most non-motorized activities offered by Elewana properties (e.g., coffee tour at Arusha Coffee Lodge, horseback riding at The Manor, depending on the property's specific inclusions).
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