{"id":184129,"date":"2015-01-27T10:40:04","date_gmt":"2015-01-27T10:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blacktomato.preview.uk.com\/a-luxury-serengeti-safari\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T09:31:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T09:31:00","slug":"a-luxury-serengeti-safari","status":"publish","type":["Experience"],"link":"https:\/\/www.blacktomato.com\/us\/destinations\/tanzania\/a-luxury-serengeti-safari\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Tanzania: Migrations, Masai Tribes &#038; Beach Perfection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Experience East Africa\u2019s charm, incredible landscapes and startling wildlife on our all-encompassing 12\u202fnight\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blacktomato.com\/us\/experience-types\/safari-vacations\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">safari vacation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fto Northern Tanzania and Zanzibar. We\u2019re pushing the boat on this one and taking you closer to the action than ever before as we follow in <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the footsteps of one of the natural world\u2019s greatest spectacles; the Great Migration. With a camp located right in the center of the magic, a hot air balloon above the plains and a bed set up beneath the stars; you\u2019ll never miss a minute. Once you\u2019ve had your fill of fireside sundowners, bush bre<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">akfast and starlit dinners, you\u2019ll live out your wildest castaway dreams\u202fon\u202fyour very own private island in the middle of the Indian Ocean for a few days of dolphins, diving and dhows. Dare we say it \u2013 but this may be our best safari yet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Touch down in Kilimanjaro before heading across the plains of Arusha to the aptly named Legendary Lodge. Tucked away amid a working coffee plantation, it\u2019s the perfect place to shake off any jet lag. Here you\u2019ll be able to relax and enjoy the elegant\u202fcuisine that\u2019s freshly prepared in The Old Farmhouse and unwind on your\u202fprivate veranda, enjoying the views of Mount Meru.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">White plains of Tarangire National Park<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spend the next few days between the wildlife-rich expanses of Tarangire National Park and the serene shores of Lake Manyara lies Chem Chem Lodge, an intimate sanctuary of just eight luxurious tents set within a palm oasis. Here, you&#8217;ll experience &#8220;The Slow Safari&#8221; philosophy while enjoying privileged access to 4,000 hectares of private wilderness. Embark on thrilling game drives across Tarangire&#8217;s sun-bleached plains, where the dry season transforms the landscape into a pale canvas against which wildlife viewing becomes extraordinarily dramatic. Spend time tracking elephants on foot with expert Maasai guides here in paradise. The experience culminates with an unforgettable champagne lunch served amid the white-washed savanna, where ancient baobabs stand sentinel over a landscape few travelers ever witness. This ethereal setting offers a unique opportunity to encounter the Big Five in a hauntingly beautiful environment that showcases Tanzania&#8217;s wild heart at its most captivating.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Volcanic beginnings<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The following morning you\u2019ll travel to Chem Chem Airstrip for your<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">flight to Ngorongoro Crater and Entamanu, Ngorongoro. Sixteen kilometres in diameter, the Ngorongoro Crater is considered the eighth wonder of the natural world, and evidence suggests man has walked this area for over three million years. Today, the dramatic backdrop, together with the wealth and variety of its wildlife \u2013 some 25,000 animals \u2013 makes the crater one of the most thrilling locations to camp in. For the next two nights, you\u2019ll be able to explore the incredible array of game and spectacular landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater with your highly qualified guides at hand. For a cultural highlight, we\u2019ll arrange for you to take on an eye-opening tour of a local Masai Village, as well as a unique dining experience on the crater floor where you\u2019ll be able to share an authentic tribal meal with a few of the locals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And if craters are your thing, we\u2019ll also take you to the crater of Empakaai. A caved in volcanic caldera with a deep lake on its floor, it stands at a height of 300 meters, encircled by a steep, densely forested wall. Setting out on a breezy trek through this beautiful UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, you\u2019ll hike all the way up to the crater\u2019s rim \u2013 where you\u2019ll drink in some of our planet\u2019s most spectacular views: including the Great Rift Valley and the distant silhouette of Kilimanjaro. And you\u2019ll also encounter abundant wildlife \u2013 from blue monkeys and buffalo to flamingos, who come here to drink and bathe.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Back to nature in the Serengeti<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From the Ngorongoro Crater, you\u2019ll fly to Serengeti Central and enjoy an onward journey deep into the heart of the Serengeti Plains. For the next few nights, you\u2019ll be staying at Lamai Serengeti. This intimate lodge, masterfully blended into the natural landscape, provides front-row seats to the Serengeti&#8217;s breathtaking wildlife spectacle. The strategic location near permanent water sources guarantees exceptional game viewing year-round, with zebra, gazelles, i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mpala, buffalo, and giraffe often visible from the infinity pool&#8217;s edge. Why not explore the game from<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in a hot air balloon for a breathtaking perspective of the wildlife below?<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> For the next few days, you\u2019ll enjoy intrepid game drives across the plains to spot the\u202fhuge <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">variety of animals from\u202fleopards, lions, buffalos, elephants, cheetah, and wild dog. Here you\u2019ll enjoy being in the middle of pristine nature and enjoy intimate bush dinners with your Masai guides.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Mnemba Island paradise<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After your adrenaline filled days spotting game in the bush, it\u2019s time to relax and truly unwind \u2013 a short flight to Zanzibar and boat transfer to your Indian Ocean hideaway. For a slice of secluded island paradise and unpretentious luxury, Mnemba Island Lodge is unbeatable. Spend your days sea kayaking in crystal clear waters and leisurely strolling around the island or, our favorite, simply lounging on the white sand beach and occasionally pinching yourself to see if you are dreaming. With a fully stocked dive center, scuba diving around the atoll is a must; share the water with Giant turtles, ghost crabs and an abundance of tropical fish. Now all that\u2019s left is to indulge in that sundowner and gaze in awe at the sensational Indian Ocean from the privacy of your own beach sala. The super-lux safari vacation of your dreams? Tick.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experience East Africa\u2019s charm, incredible landscapes and startling wildlife on our all-encompassing 12\u202fnight\u202fsafari vacation\u202fto Northern Tanzania and Zanzibar. We\u2019re pushing the boat on this one and taking you closer to the action than ever before as we follow in the footsteps of one of the natural world\u2019s greatest spectacles; the Great Migration. 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