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Mount Meru Game Lodge

Arusha

Day 1: Arusha

Mount Meru Game Lodge Location Map

Set in beautiful and tranquil surroundings, the Mount Meru Game Lodge is nestled between the Usa River and a wildlife sanctuary, which is home to zebra, ostrich, water buffalo, mongoose, duiker and a wide array of birds and monkeys, including the elusive Colobus monkey. The majority of the animals were once either orphaned or badly injured and were brought to the sanctuary for rehabilitation. By choosing to stay at Mount Meru Game Lodge, you will also be playing a very important role in helping these animals since the activities of the sanctuary are entirely financed by the lodge.

The lodge and sanctuary were established by Dr Von Nagy in 1959, and still remains within the family. Being one of the first lodges in Northern Tanzania, the lodge has had the pleasure of hosting a long list of visitors, including numerous presidents, the King and Queen of Sweden, Prince Charles, the Hemingways, the Kennedys and a number of modern day celebrities.

Equidistant from the city of Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airport - each an easy 30 minute drive on good roads - the lodge provides an excellent starting point for those interested in visiting the Northern circuit Parks such as the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, or for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro or Mount Meru.

The lodge features a total of 18 guest rooms (including 2 family rooms) surrounding the main lodge building. All the rooms are en-suite and have a small veranda where one can enjoy the gardens, monkeys, birds and animals.

The main building consists of the reception area, lounge and bar. The lounge, with its enormous picture windows and comfortable furniture, provides a relaxing environment, and the bar offers a wide selection of spirits, beers and minerals, complemented by a carefully selected collection of wines. To the front of the main building is a terrace which is shaded by enormous old mango trees and enjoys magnificent views of the gardens and sanctuary.

In the grounds of the lodge there is an outdoor dining area, and in the evening a camp fire allows guests to dine under the African star-lit sky whilst listening to the exciting night sounds.

Example Details For Mount Meru Game Lodge

Nights: 1 Night
Adults: 2 Children: 2
Room: 1 x Double Room and 1 x Twin Room
Includes: Breakfast and a packed lunchbox on day of departure are included.

Please Note: As the animals are wild, it is not possible to guarantee what you will see during your safari.

 
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Mount Meru Game Lodge Location.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival, and must normally please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

All the rooms are en-suite with hair dryers, mosquito nets, room safes, tea/coffee making facilities, verandah,  and complimentary Wi-Fi.

The family room is provided with a desk, bedside tables, bedside lambs, four-poster beds, duvets (with addition blankets provided), large and small pillows for reading.

The inter-connected family room is provided with one king size bed in one room and 2 queen size beds in the second room.

The lodge has 2 shops where guests can buy African artifacts and souvenirs. There is also a pool, restaurant and bar.

An a la carte menu is available at the restaurant which is open from 11:00 to 23:00. The menu offers a wide assortment of freshly prepared meals.

Mount Meru Game Lodge offers unique ‘Cultural and Educational’ walks into Usa River, a small township of approximately 20,000 inhabitants located a few minutes on foot from the property. These walks provide a unique insight without the nuisance factor of hawkers, on what authentic life for Tanzanians really entails. They are guided by the staff, and are offered free of charge to guests of the lodge and are very much appreciated by all who participate in them. The walk takes about 2 hours.

Other activities available for an additional cost include coffee tours, mountain biking, golf, Duluti forest walks and canoeing on Lake Duluti. These activities last between 1-3 hours.

A laundry service is available (additional cost).

Credit cards are accepted.

The lodge is 25 minutes from Kilimanjaro Airport.

Ngorongoro Farm House

Ngorongoro Crater

Days 2 - 3: Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Farm House Location Map

The Ngorongoro Farm House is a friendly lodge facing the Oldeani Volcano. It is situated on a 500 acre coffee farm located only 4 km from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you arrive at the lodge, you are greeted with large, open grassy lawns which stretch across to the main areas. It's location means it is an ideal base to explore both Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater from, as well as Lake Eyasi on the Rift Valley, which is still inhabited by the Hadzabe tribe if you are looking for a cultural experience.

Take a walk around the farm to see the daily activities going on, relax in the fragrant gardens or enjoy the spectacular sunsets with the Oldeani Volcano as a backcloth.

The huge main building, covered with a thatched roof, contains the reception, bar, dining area, library and lounge with a fireplace where guests can enjoy a rest during the cool evenings in the highlands. The main guest areas also include a swimming pool as well as a craft shop. Guests have a variety of food to choose from prepared with vegetables produced in the farm’s gardens. Organic coffee, a selection of teas and homemade cake are available at all hours in the main building.

The 49 spacious semi-detached chalets and 3 suites each have a small sitting area, with a pair of comfortable armchairs. Each chalet also has a balcony with views out over the farm. Although the balcony is shared with the next-door chalet, a small red mud wall acts as a partial division for added privacy. The suites feature a private verandah, also with views.

Example Details For Ngorongoro Farm House

Nights: 2 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 2
Room: 1 x Double Room and 1 x Twin Room
Includes: All meals; and tea/coffee are included. Game drives are taken with your private driver-guide.
 
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Ngorongoro Farm House Location.

Address

Ngorongoro Farm House,Oldeani Road, Karatu

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may be occupied from midday on the day of arrival and must please be vacated by 10:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

Each room has a private veranda, telephone, mosquito nets, tea/coffee making facilities, fan, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower.

The family room consists of 2 rooms with a door connecting each room.

The main building, covered with an elegant thatched roof, contains the lounge, restaurant and a deck which offers spectacular views of the Oldeani Volcano. There is also a swimming pool and a massage cabin.

Afternoon walks (about an hour) with a guide from the farm can be arranged, showing how the farm runs, visiting vegetable gardens and the farm animals.

A visit to the village of Karatu or the Njia Panda School, rehabilitated with the contributions of previous guests at Ngorongoro Farm House, is offered to anyone interested in cultural interaction or in helping to the development of the rural communities of Africa.

The Farm House has cell/mobile phone reception and Wi-Fi. There is 24 hour electricity.

A laundry service is available (additional cost).

Visa and MasterCard credit cards are accepted.

The Farm House is a 2 hour/190 km drive from Arusha, 40 km from Lake Manyara National Park, and 85 km from Tarangire National Park. The drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is just 4 km.

Serengeti Kati Kati Camp

The Serengeti

Days 4 - 6: The Serengeti

Serengeti Kati Kati Camp Location Map

Serengeti Kati Kati Camp is located in the game-rich Central Serengeti area, and is the ideal base for exploring the open plains. The camp is also only a 2 hour scenic drive from the historic Olduvai Gorge Museum and also the Western Corridor’s Grumeti River.

The Serengeti National Park offers some of the best wildlife viewing in the world. The annual migration of wildebeest and zebra is one of the Park's great attractions, but throughout the year the Serengeti is excellent for seeing predators such as lion, leopard and cheetah, along with elephant, giraffe, hyena, hippo, rhino, and many varieties of antelopes and birds.

The camp has been designed to cause a minimum impact on the environment. All of the infrastructure is mobile and the philosophy of the company is not to leave anything behind. The electricity is provided by solar panels.

A typical day on safari will start with being brought your morning coffee before your morning game drive. Washbasins are placed outside the tents and filled with hot water so you can freshen up before you begin another day of adventure.

On your return to the camp after a morning game drive you can enjoy a late breakfast or a gourmet picnic lunch (depending on the time you return), followed by a few hours of free time to relax. 

Afternoon tea and an afternoon game drive is followed by iced cold drinks served around the campfire, along with appetisers and snacks.  Dinner is then served in the cosy mess tent in the centre of the camp. 

Accommodation is in 10 safari tents, each with en-suite facilities. The tents are large, with insect proof windows, comfortable beds with fresh linens and duvets, and an outside seating area. There is also one family tent which is made up of 2 connecting tents sharing one bathroom.

The camp is open all year apart from the month of April.

Example Details For Serengeti Kati Kati Camp

Nights: 3 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 2
Room: 1 x Family Safari Tent
Includes: Serengeti National Park fees; all meals; mineral water; and tea/coffee are included. Game drives are taken with your private driver-guide.

Please Note: As the animals are wild, it is not possible to guarantee what you will see during your safari.

 
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Serengeti Kati Kati Camp Location.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may be occupied from midday on the day of arrival and must please be vacated by 10:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

The camp has been designed to cause a minimum impact on the environment. The entire infrastructure is mobile and the philosophy of the company is not to leave anything behind.

All tents have mosquito nets, an en-suite bathroom with a bucket shower, hand basin and flush W/C. The family tent consists of two tents interconnected and a shared bathroom and private porch.

Lighting is supplied by solar lights. There is 24 hour electricity.

There is a library and lounge tent. A cosy mess tent is located in the centre of the camp where meals are served. The campfire is ready every evening for appetizers and snacks before dinner.

Please note the camp does not stock local alcoholic spirits, only beers and wines.

A laundry service is available (additional cost).

There is Wi-Fi at the camp.

The camp is closed in April every year.

The Seronera Airstrip is approximately a 40 minute drive away.

Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

Zanzibar

Days 7 - 12: Zanzibar

Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa Location Map

A luxury beachfront resort with traditional Swahili charm, Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa is situated on the finest white, sandy beach on the east coast of the island of Zanzibar. The hotel spreads over 30 acres of tropical gardens with over 1,000 palm trees.

The Oasis Spa is idyllically situated right on the beach where the cool breeze and sounds of the ocean provide you with the ultimate experience in relaxation. Bluebay’s qualified massage and beauty therapists offer an impressive range of treatments to soothe away the stresses of modern day life.

The Makuti Restaurant enjoys magnificent views over the swimming pool to the ocean beyond and offers breakfast, lunch and themed evening meals with live entertainment. If you prefer an exclusive dining experience, the beachfront Bahari Grill is famous on Zanzibar for its fresh seafood and Italian specialities - the perfect setting for a romantic meal. The Blue Marlin Restaurant offers beach barbecues and the Pool Bar boasts an enticing selection of wines and spirits.

The resort is home to the 5* PADI One Ocean Dive Centre. The most popular destination for divers and snorkellers is Mnemba Atoll, which lies off the northern tip of the island in the channel that separates Zanzibar from Pemba Island. The pear-shaped atoll measures around 15 square kilometres and the reefs are home to a huge variety of marine life from the tiniest of shrimp to huge turtles.

Other watersport activities include big game fishing, boat trips and dhow cruises, windsurfing and snorkelling. On the land, there is a floodlit tennis court, a fully equipped gym, and table tennis and pool tables. 

All rooms at Bluebay are spacious, bright and beautifully decorated in Zanzibari style with hand-carved furniture.

The comfortable Garden Rooms overlook the grounds, while the popular Superior Rooms are elevated, offering views over the gardens to the beach and ocean beyond. The exclusive Junior Suites are only 30 metres from the ocean and are split level with a large seating area, magnificent verandah and even a private garden with outdoor shower.

Finally, there are 2 beachfront Sultan Suites - the ultimate in opulence, privacy and luxury – a Sultan would expect nothing less!

Example Details For Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

Nights: 6 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 2
Room: 1 x Double Garden Room and 1 x Twin Garden Room
Includes: Half Board basis. Full Board and All Inclusive rates available on request. PLEASE NOTE: The rate excludes the USD 5.00 per person per night Infrastructure Levy - this is payable directly to the hotel IN CASH upon check out.
 
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Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa Location.

Address

Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa,Kiwengwa Beach, East Coast

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must normally please be vacated by 10:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

All rooms and suites have either twin or double beds with mosquito nets, a dressing room, an en-suite bathroom, a verandah or balcony, air conditioning, large satellite TV, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, electronic safe and a telephone.

The Garden Rooms overlook the gardens and are set in 6 bungalows, each comprising of 4 separate rooms.

The Superior Rooms occupy an elevated position in the grounds, overlooking the tropical gardens.

The Junior Suites are located in 3 bungalows just 30 metres from the beach. Each bungalow has 2 Junior Suites. Each suite has its own own lounge area, a verandah and a private garden featuring an external shower.

The two Sultan Suites are situated at the ocean's edge and a large double room, with a separate dressing room, leads to a lounge and out onto a verandah.

A range of water sports and activities can be arranged at the Recreation and Water Sports Centre including wind-surfing, beach sports, tennis (courts are floodlit), and complimentary table tennis/pool table.

Activities that can also be arranged at an additional cost include big game fishing, boat trips, dhow cruises, scuba diving and snorkelling excursions. 

The resort has 2 boutiques, offering a wide range of East African crafts, books, postcards, souvenirs and gifts as well as clothing, jewellery and accessories, and general supplies such as sun cream and sunglasses.

The Spa is situated right on the beach, and offers a range of treatments (additional cost).

The Makuti Restaurant has views over the swimming pool to the ocean beyond and offers breakfast, lunch and themed evening meals with live entertainment, depending on the meal plan. If you prefer an exclusive dining experience, the beachfront Bahari Grill is famous for its fresh seafood and Italian specialities and is the perfect setting for a romantic meal. The Blue Marlin Restaurant offers beach barbecues and the Pool Bar boasts a selection of wines and spirits.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the resort.

There is a fully equipped gymnasium.

For children aged between 3 and 13 years, there is a professionally run children's club with weekly themed programmes and a range of indoor and outdoor activities. As well as arts, crafts and sports, the children also enjoy cultural experiences and even an introduction to the Swahili language. Most of the multi-lingual staff have worked as kindergarten teachers and have undergone first aid training. Nutritional kids meals are also offered at the Toto Club. Babysitting services are also available (additional cost).

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