Spirit of Place - Tanzania Discovery Tours

Spirit of Place

TANZANIA DISCOVERY TOUR 2019
  T H E   U L T I M A T E   T A N Z A N I A N   C U L T U R A L   T O U R

We have carefully planned a 16 Day adventure that will take
AT A GLANCE                               you on one of the most stunning, yet less travelled routes in
                                          Tanzania. This tour is specifically designed for active types
                                          who want to get off the beaten track, stretch their legs and
-   16/6/19 - 1/7/19                      enjoy one of the most dramatic walks in East Africa.
-   16 Days / 15 Nights
                                          The tour begins with luxury lodges and games drives to help
-   Meru Village                          you unwind and settle in before we head into the Empakai
-   7 Day Safari including:               Crater. You will be guided by Maasai through the diverse
                                          landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater Highlands, learning
    - Tarangire National Park
                                          about local tribes and customs and getting a rare glimpse
    - Lake Manyara                        into a way of life that has defined this part of East Africa for
    - Ngorongoro Crater                   centuries. The raw beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater
                                          Highlands, Empakai Crater, Rift Valley and Lake Natron is
    - Empakai Crater Walk                 breathtaking. The tour finishes on the spice island of
    - Lake Natron                         Zanzibar where you will explore Stone Town and then head to
                                          the picture-perfect, white and turquoise Chwaka Bay on the
    - Ol Donya Lengaii Climb (Optional)
                                          south-east side of Zanzibar.
    - 5 Nights in Zanzibar
                                          Our tour is privately run in partnership with trusted local
                                          Tanzanian operators.

ABOUT US

Isa is from Ngyani Village, Arumeru
in Tanzania where he lived before
migrating to Australia in 2014 for
the birth of his son Jeremiah. He is
a Kilimanjaro Mountain Guide with
over 8 years experience
successfully guiding clients up this
great mountain. Isa loves Tanzania
and is very excited by the prospect
of sharing his knowledge and love
of his country. Isa and Dianna first
met when Dianna climbed Mt
Kilimanjaro in 2011, the rest is
history!

ABOUT US

Dianna is one of Australia's leading
architectural photographers. She
has travelled extensively through
Tanzania photographing on
assignment for tour operators and
lodges.

Dianna has been visiting Tanzania
since 2011 when she summited Mt
Kilimanjaro and shares Isa's
passion for this great country. She
is very excited to share both her
personal experience and
photographic knowledge on this
tour.

www.diannasnape.com.au

DAY 1
 SUNDAY 16/6/19

 Whatever time your flight arrives at
Kilimanjaro Airport you will be met by
 us, or one of our local guides, and
       taken to your stunning
  accommodation at Ngare Sero to
 settle in, relax and unwind on their
            palatial estate.

 A delicious home cooked meal will be
served for dinner on the night of your
arrival. Meals of hearty soups, freshly
 caught trout with homemade bread,
 pastry, local cheese and bundles of
fresh herbs and salads are the kinds
 of meals you can expect to order at
              Ngare Sero.

     www.ngare-sero-lodge.com

DAY 2        Today we will take you on a walking tour of Ngyani village,
                 guiding you through lush forest at the foothills of Mt Meru. You

MONDAY 17/6/19   will get to experience the daily activity of village life, passing
                 by the local butchers, fruit stalls and village bars.

                 You are invited to join us for a traditional Tanzanian lunch of
                 Pilau at our family home.

DAY 3 TUESDAY
         18/6/19

        The Safari begins
Today we set out early for the drive to
Maramboi Tented Camp, located in the
Lake Manyara area. We will visit a
Maasai Village in Monduli Juu where you
will get to experience the maasai culture,
traditions, and lifestyle. You will see a
traditional boma consisting of a variety
of “houses” which are in essence small
huts made of mud and cow dung. You will
have the opportunity to go for a short
guided hike towards the Rift Valley floor
if you choose. We will return to Monduli
Juu campsite for a private lunch where
you will be treated to goat cooked the
traditional way.

Upon arrival at Maramboi Tented Camp,
take a dip in the pool and watch Zebra's
graze before happy hour. For the more
adventurous, you can also take a guided
walk with one of the local Maasai to the
edge of Lake Manyara, passing zebras
and wildebeest along the way. After
dinner you can relax by the fire pit.

Today begins early with a full day game drive of the Tarangire
  DAY 4     National Park. Tarangire is outstanding, seasonally, for wildlife. The
            park is famous for its high density of elephants and baobab trees.
WEDNESDAY   You can expect to see large herds of zebra, wildebeest, giraffe and
            cape buffalo. Lions are quite easily spotted at this time, as well. A
 19/6/19    lunch box is provided and you will return to Maramboi in time for
            dinner and a few cheeky wines.

After a buffet breakfast, we drive to Lake Manyara where you will
  DAY 5    enjoy a sky-high adventure through the beautiful forest of Lake
           Manyara on a 370m Treetop Walkway.
THURSDAY
           We will then head to Gibbs Farm situated atop a hill in the heart of
 20/6/19   Africa’s Great Rift Valley, with lush coffee plantations stretching
           as far as the eye can see. This magnificently renovated 1920’s
           homestead steeped in history is one of Tanzania's most revered
           safari lodges. Gibb's Farm imparts a sense of well-being,
           tranquility and history—deeply rooted in African culture and
           community—in a warm, rustic luxury environment.

Today we are up early to descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a
 DAY 6    large, unbroken, un-flooded caldera, formed when a giant volcano
          exploded and collapsed some three million years ago. There is a
FRIDAY    huge range of animal species represented year round in
          the Ngorongoro Crater, including lions, leopards, cheetahs,
21/6/19   hyenas, elephants, hippos and rhinos, plus a vast array of bird-
          life. A real special of the crater is the black rhino. The
          Ngorongoro crater sinks to a depth of 610 metres, with a base
          area covering 260 square kilometres. The height of the original
          volcano is thought to have ranged between 4,500 to 5,800 metres
          high.

          After our game drive, we drive to the Empakai Crater in the
          Ngorongo Highlands where we will begin our hike descending into
          the crater to experience the large alkaline soda lake. The lake is
          an important food source for the resident flamingoes, which can
          be seen throughout the year. Our crew will set up camp and
          dinner will be served shortly after we return.

A   CAVED   IN    VOLCANIC   CALDERA,        EMPAKAI      CRATER     STANDS   AT   300M       IN   HEIGHT

AND   MORE    THAN    SIX   KM'S   IN   WIDTH.      RIPPLING    AT   ITS   HEART   IS   EMPAKAI      LAKE,

AN   85M    DEEP   ALKALINE   POOL      THAT    ENVELOPS        THREE   QUARTERS        OF   THE   CRATER’S

FLOOR.     THIS   STUNNING    VIEW      IS   JUST   A   SHORT   STROLL     FROM   OUR    CAMPSITE.

EMPAKAI   SPECIAL

CAMPSITE   PROVIDES

THE   PERFECT

VANTAGE    TO   ENJOY   A

GREAT   SUNRISE.

Today we rise at dawn, and set off after breakfast for a 15km
  DAY 7    walk to Acacia Campsite, passing through picturesque Maasai
           villages and rolling hills. You will be guided by Maasai, learning
SATURDAY   about local tribes and customs. This less traversed trail is a
           unique way to witness the changing lives of the Maasai, coupled
 22/6/19   with a spectacular and expansive landscape.

           Tonight’s camp will be settled amongst beautiful acacia trees.

VIEWS   OF    OL   DONYA   LENGAI   BEGIN     TO   EMERGE    AND      DOMINATE      THROUGHOUT

THE   TRAIL   TEASING      YOU   WITH   THE   POSSIBILITY       OF   CONQUERING          THIS

MAJESTIC      ACTIVE     VOLCANO.   YOU   WILL     HAVE   THE   OPTION       OF   CLIMBING      OL

DONYA   LENGAI      AT   NATRON.    OLDONYA        LENGAI   MEANS         "MOUNTAIN      OF   GOD"   IN

MASAAI   LANGUAGE         AND    THIS   MOUNTAIN     LIVES   UP      TO   IT'S   NAME.

Today we set off early for a strenuous 20km hike along the rift wall, providing
          spectacular views. Once down on the rift valley floor we are collected by our drivers
 DAY 8    and transferred to Lake Natron.

SUNDAY    Lake Natron is 56 KM long, 24 KM wide and contains salt, soda and magnesite
          deposits.The lake's warm water is an ideal breeding ground for the rift valley
          flamingos. Nestled between rolling volcanic hills and deep craters, Lake Natron sits
23/6/19   at the lowest point of the rift valley.

          The raw beauty of the Natron conservation area is breathtaking,

DAY 9 MONDAY
    24/6/19
Today you get to rest, unwind and
opt to enjoy some of Lake Natron's
many activities,

- An early morning or late afternoon
flamingo walk
- Bird Watching - Lake Natron flats,
evening or morning walks to ponds.
- Engare Sero water fall half day walk
and swim
- Engare Sero Gorge Hike
- The Hominid Footprints Walk,
revealing the human footprints
preserved in volcanic ash dating
back 120,000 years
- Visit a local Masaai Boma

The more adventurous can choose to
set off around 11pm to summit Ol
Donya Lengai. Ascending begins
around midnight so that you reach
the summit for sunrise. The round
trip takes approximately 10-12 hours,
accompanied by an experienced local
guide.

DAY 10 TUESDAY
       25/6/19

 This morning you are free to enjoy
more of the activities that Natron has
               to offer.

 The Engaresero Falls walk takes 3-4
hours guided by Masaai, walking along
   the river valley and up the gorge
where you you will find yourself amidst
an oasis of waterfalls and palm trees.

 This afternoon we return to Arusha
where we will spend the night at Ilboro
Lodge close to town so you can enjoy
  some of Arusha's restaurants and
bars or simple relax and unwind at the
                lodge.

DAY 11
    WEDNESDAY
     26/6/19
       Discover Zanzibar

Today you fly south to the stunning
spice Island of Zanzibar where you
will spend 2 nights at Jafferji House, a
jewel of traditional luxury, set in the
heart of the UNESCO world heritage
site of Stone Town.

In the afternoon you are free to enjoy
and explore Stone Town.

Zanzibar offers a wonderful array of
local art including stunning paintings
in traditional and contemporary
styles, jewellery, candles, soaps and
craftware items, mostly made by local
cooperatives around Zanzibar.

We recommend a sundowner on
the Jafferji rooftop terrace and a
wander down to the Forodhani
Gardens, an excellent, local outdoor
night food market.

DAY 12 THURSDAY
      27/6/19

In the early morning our local guide will collect you
 for a 3 Hour walking tour meandering through the
winding alleyways of Stone Town, including tours of
The House of Wonders, the former slave market and
the Arab Fort. You will pass by the bustling market,
   cathedrals and mosques. This is a fascinating
         insight into the heart of Stonetown.

After a short Lunch Break you will set off for a half
 day tour of Changuu Island (also known as Prison
 Island), 30 minutes by boat from Stone Town. The
Aldabra Giant Tortoise sanctuary is a major tourist
   lure and the oldest tortoise is 192 years old. The
  island was once used by an Arab slave trader to
  contain the more troublesome slaves. Bring your
    bathers, there's a snorkelling option for those
                 who'd like to get wet.

In the evening you are free to explore any of Stone
 Town's wonderful dining options. We recommend
  the Rooftop Teahouse at Emerson Spice for a 5
 course seafood tasting menu. Sunset Drinks are
 served at 6p.m. where you can take in the views of
  the City’s Monuments and the sparkling Indian
     Ocean beyond. Dinner is served at 7p.m.

DAY 13
FRIDAY
28/6/19
Today you start early with a
half day spice tour visiting a
spice farm deep in Zanzibar’s
countryside before travelling
east to unwind and relax at the
stunning Mchamvi Sunset Bay
resort. Take in the heady,
exotic aromas and scents of
spices such as cinnamon,
cardamom, ginger, nutmeg,
chilis, vanilla, saffron and curry
as you learn about the ancient
and rich history of spices on
the island.

Tucked away from Zanzibar's bustling large beaches, lies the
 DAY 14    breathtaking, picture-perfect, white and turquoise Chwaka Bay on
           the south-east side of Zanzibar.
SATURDAY
           Michamvi Sunset Bay is an absolute beach-front boutique resort
 29/6/19   located on the Michamvi Peninsula, facing west across Chwaka Bay,
           exceptionally positioned for unique and spectacular ocean sunsets.
           All 20 rooms face the ocean.

           During your stay, you can take an authentic Dhow Sunset Cruise (4
           per boat) helmed by fisherman from the local village.

           Need pampering? The Sea Breeze Spa is fully equipped to offer
           various massages, body scrubs, pedicures and manicures using
           beautiful Zanzibar Seaweed Centre products,

           Feeling more active? Snorkelling gear, paddle boards, kayaks, and
           reef shoes are free for guests from the resort’s Beach Kiosk.

DAY 15
        SUNDAY
        30/6/19
 Relax & Unwind or explore

Beach lounges rest beneath
swaying coconut trees for you to
relax and unwind.

Michamvi Sunset Bay Resort is
also an ideal base for some of
Zanzibar’s Top To-Do’s:
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding
through the Michamvi Mangrove;
- Kite Surfing (in Paje or
Jambiani)
- Swimming with the dolphins
(Kizimkazi)
- Snorkelling and diving
(Dongwe)
- Seeing the endangered Red
Colobus Monkeys in Jozani
Chwaka Bay National Park
(Jozani Forest)

These are additional optional
activities that can be arranged
directly with the hotel.

DAY 16
 MONDAY 1/7/19

   Today you bid farewell to
  Zanzibar and a magnificent
         adventure.

We will transfer you to Zanzibar
     Airport in time for your
   flight home, or to another
destination within Africa if you
have further travel plans. Allow
   2 Hours for a transit from
 Michamvi to Zanzibar Airport.

         Safari Njema!

What's included:
                                          All land transfers
The Details:                              All accommodation including breakfast
                                          Dinner at Ngare Sero on Arrival
 $5900 USD pp (Twin Share)                1/2 Day Nguani Village Walk + Pilau Lunch
 $600 USD Single Supplement               7 Day Safari tour (including all meals)
 A $500 USD Deposit with secure you       All National Park Fees & Conservation fees
 a place on the tour                      Bottled drinking water on safari
 A 30% non-refundable deposit is          Masaai Boma Visit + Traditional Lunch
 payable by 31/10/18 to secure our        Alcoholic Drinks at Maramboi
 accommodation of choice                  Manyara Treetop Walk
 The balance is payable by 01/3/19        3 Day EmpakaiCrater Hike + Camping Fees
 Local trusted guides have been           Flight from Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar
 carefully selected                       3 Hour Stone Town Walking Tour
 Limited to 18 people.                    2-3 Hour Spice Tour
 Availability at lodges cannot be         Prison Island Tour
 guaranteed until receipt of a deposit    Emergency Evacuation Insurance
 payment                                  Photography tutoring and guidance
 Minimum of 4 people per vehicle for
 quoted price.                           What's not included:
                                          Travel Insurance (Compulsory)
                                          Passports/Visas
                                          Medication and Vaccinations
                                          International Airfares or onwards flights to
                                          other destinations in Africa
                                          Tips for safari drivers + tour guides
                                          Alcohol + other beverages
                                          All optional Activities at Michamvi + Lake Natron

INTERESTED?

Contact Us

e: dianna@tanzaniadiscoverytours.com
w: www.tanzaniadiscoverytours.com

HELPFUL INFO   The currency for all tourist accommodation and activities in Tanzania is
               generally USD, this is why our safari is priced in USD.

               You will need a passport with 6 months validity and at least 2 blank
               facing pages

               Tanzanian visas must be obtained before departure at the Tanzanian
               Consulate in Adelaide or Perth. Single Entry Tourist visas are currently
               $95 per person.

               A Kenyan transit visa is required if you are transiting through Nairobi.
               We recommend that you get this visa in Australia to avoid lengthy
               delays.

FLIGHT INFO
Qatar Airways fly direct into Kilimanjaro Airport from Doha and
direct out of Zanzibar to Doha without the need for internal
connecting flights. Return stopovers in Doha can be between 13-
40+hours and airport hotels are around $300 AUD per night.
However you can achieve a much shorter transit in Doha if you
include a transit through Perth,

Emirates fly in and out of Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania) or Nairobi
(Kenya) requiring an internal flight to Kilimanjaro on arrival. You
will need a Kenyan transit visa if you transit through Nairobi,
Emirates have a range of good transit times in Dubai, as little as
2 hours.

Etihad have flights with good connections that include the
internal connection from Dar Es Salaam to Kilimanjaro.

Qantas fly to Johannesburg via Singapore. The internal flight
from Johannesburg to Kilimanjaro generally includes a transit
through Nairobi and takes around 8 hours of flying/transiting
with good connections.

FLYDUABI is a budget operator that fly direct from Zanzibar to
Dubai. We recommend reading reviews of this airline to reach
your own conclusions about its appropriateness for your travel
expectations.

Your travel agent will be able to add any internal arrival and
departure connecting flights as part of your ticket. If you prefer
to book your international ticket directly and need any help with
internal flights we can assist.