Ultimate Tanzania and Rwanda

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Ultimate Tanzania and Rwanda



Tour Description:

This journey has all the ingredients required to create a safari masterpiece. Unparalleled service at intimate properties, pristine locations devoted to preserving Africa’s wildlife and photographic opportunities galore, all perfectly paced and ready to be enjoyed.  How Your Trip Matters A life-changing experience in the Serengeti and Tarangire National Park meets a beautiful journey through Kigali and Rwanda. All complemented by game scouts, chefs, artisans, and locals sharing their experiences. Highlights Explore the famed Serengeti plains in search of migratory herds of zebras and wildebeest and their territorial predators. Discover the ‘Land of a Thousand Hills’ and be enchanted by the welcoming Rwandan people and their gracious hospitality. Experience that magical hour when you observe the magnificent mountain gorillas as they interact and forage in the forest. Enjoy game drives in the spectacular Tarangire National Park, known for its gigantic baobabs silhouetted against the African sky.   MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences are conscious travel experiences chosen with great care based on the positive social or environmental impact they have both on their communities, and on those who experience them: our guests. You can identify these experiences across our trips by locating the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience seal.

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Dates & Pricing

Monday 01 Apr 24 — Friday 31 May 24Starting at $25,295 Get a Quote
Monday 01 Jul 24 — Thursday 31 Oct 24Starting at $35,895 Get a Quote


ITINERARY

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Day 1. Arrive Arusha, Tanzania A warm welcome awaits on your arrival in Tanzania. Transfer to your luxurious Lodge located at the foothills of Mount Meru and surrounded by a working coffee farm. (D) Legendary Lodge 1

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Day 2. Arusha / Tarangire National Park Depart on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, noted for its signature baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a game drive en route to a lodge that is dramatically set overlooking the Tarangire River and valley below. (BLD) Mpingo Ridge Lodge 2

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Day 3. Tarangire National Park A full-day game drive with picnic lunch is scheduled for today. Look out for elephants and lions as well as zebra, giraffe and waterbuck. The park is also a haven for bird enthusiasts. (BLD) Mpingo Ridge Lodge 3

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Day 4. Tarangire National Park / Singita Grumeti Fly to the Grumeti Reserve in the vast Serengeti. Your luxurious lodge is positioned on the renowned migratory route in close proximity to both river and plains. The superb location provides a wonderful opportunity to experience a close connection with the wilderness and its wildlife. (BLD) Singita Faru Faru Lodge 4

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Day 5. Singita Grumeti Today's game drives are the perfect opportunity to get up close to Africa’s incredible animals and reveal the elusive magic of nocturnal Africa. Absorb the beauty of the landscape but also take in the scale and importance of the work of the anti-poaching unit. (BLD) Situated atop a hill with an incredible view over the vast grassy plains below, meet the Singita Grumeti Fund game scouts and see how they live and work.  At the OP 7 there is an infographic board showing the main areas of focus, facts, and figures associated with the unit's success. The combination of a morning coffee or late afternoon drinks stop makes it a great location to truly absorb the beauty of the landscape but also take in the scale and importance of the work of the anti-poaching unit. Singita Faru Faru Lodge 5

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Day 6. Singita Grumeti Enjoy another day of incredible game drives and, should you wish, walking safaris. You are likely to spot a variety of wildlife, including cheetah, wildebeests, giraffes, lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and the colobus monkey. Visit the nearby local community then return for a glass of wine and meet Africa’s next best sommeliers. (BLD) Singita’s wine training program, created by François Rautenbach, provides enthusiastic, young wine lovers educational assistance, personal mentoring, and training resulting in the development of the next generation of sommeliers for Africa. Singita Faru Faru Lodge 6

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Day 7. Singita Grumeti Whether dining in the interactive kitchen, reclining on the elevated viewing deck or lounging beside the swimming pool overlooking the watering hole, you’ll be treated to immersive nature experiences at every turn. (BLD) Singita Faru Faru Lodge 7

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Day 8. Singita Grumeti / Kigali Soak up your last morning in the Serengeti, before you fly to Kigali, Rwanda. Upon arrival relax at your comfortable city hotel. (BD) The Retreat 8

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Day 9. Kigali / Volcanoes National Park This morning, take a poignant and moving tour of the Kigali Memorial Centre. Explore the city’s wonderful collection of art galleries and cooperative centers with a local artist. After lunch, depart on a scenic drive to the base of the Sabyinyo Mountains, where dramatic views of the peaks rear up through the forests. (BLD) Guests are invited to meet the local community and participate in conservation efforts during their stay at Kwitonda Lodge. Don't miss a visit to the interactive educational space at the Conservation Room. The room features an inspiring conservation wall with valuable information, iMacs, a big-screen television, maps, books, and a private collection of “Bob” Campbell's memorabilia as he documented Dian Fossey's work for National Geographic. Singita Kwitonda Lodge 9

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Day 10. Volcanoes National Park A physically demanding hike rewards you with the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery. Once the gorillas are located, all fatigue is forgotten. Observe the troop as they go about their day. Females bond by grooming, juveniles play and explore, all under the watchful eye and guidance of the dominant silverback. (BLD) Singita Kwitonda Lodge 10

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Day 11. Volcanoes National Park / Kigali Enjoy one last breakfast and a stroll marveling at the lodge's commitment to reforestation. Stop in the Akarabo to see the latest plants, sip fresh herbal brews at the tea house, and sample organic goods and crafts from local artisans. (B) Named Akarabo – which means ‘little flower’ in Kinyarwanda – the on-site nursery helps reforest, rehabilitate and maintain the habitat of Rwanda’s endangered mountain gorillas. Providing an authentic taste of Rwanda’s offerings, the garden includes a teahouse serving fresh herbal brews, as well as local artisans such as a basket weaver, seamstress and stick carver showcasing the intricacies of their craft. The Retreat 11

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Day 12. Kigali / Depart The progressive and vibrant capital city Kigali buzzes with activity. Experience the famous Rwandan hospitality and join a local on a food tour and cooking lesson. Then bid farewell to your new east African friends as you depart later today. (BL) Guided by a local chef, tour the local food markets and then learn to prepare flavorful Rwandan cuisine.   12