• Arusha Town Tour
• Machame Cultural Tourism Program
• Tarangire national park
• Serengeti national park
• Ngorongoro crater
• Olduvai Gorge
• Lake Eyasi
• Lake Manyara national park
• Lake Duluti

Met on arrival at JRO and transfer to Arusha for Dinner and overnight at Arumeru River Lodge.

We enjoy a leisurely breakfast today before setting off on the beginning of our cultural experience. We explore the town centre before participating in Swahili language lessons and learning about Cultural Rites of Passage. Return to the lodge late afternoon for swimming and relaxation before dinner.
Arumeru River Lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Another culture-filled day mixed with a community feel as we head to the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro for the Machame Cultural Tourism Program. We are met by successful women’s groups and take a tour of the local market and cheese factory followed by a traditional Chagga lunch. Hopefully we will also be blessed with a view of Africa’s highest mountain - and the ‘Snows of Kilimanjaro’.
Out post Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After an early morning breakfast, the game viewing section of itinerary begins with a transfer to Tarangire for flora and fauna field experiences and an afternoon of Wilderness Walking with a local guide. We arrive late afternoon to our tented camp. Zion Camp. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

We drive off across the natural migration path of the inhabitants of Tarangire towards the Crater Highlands after breakfast, and climb the escarpment to be met with a sweeping view across the Great Rift Valley. We continue on to Olduvai Gorge for an archaeological tale of the Cradle of Mankind and a lunch box before game driving to our campsite in the Central Serengeti. We have a BBQ of goat for those who dare and an evening of stories around the campfire.
Pimbi Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After waking up at sunset and enjoying a quick breakfast, we begin game driving from the camp exit in search of early morning predator activity around the kopjes. The dew on the long grasses attracts a vast array of mammals and birdlife and the coolness of the early morning keeps them content for us to stare in awe of the intrinsic behaviors. We return to the camp for lunch and a midday rest before setting off again in the afternoon to the hippo pool or acacia woodland or nearby water sources.
Pimbi Camp  (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

We explore the Gol Plains after breakfast en-route to the Crater Highlands. We arrive to our camp for a hot lunch before taking a Wilderness Walk with a Maasai guide to learn the wonders of this area, returning in time for a sunset to remain forever in your memory.
Simba Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

We enter the crater early morning to take full advantage of the approximate 120 species of mammals over 200 species of birdlife and variations of natural habitats. We venture around the entire floor before arriving to our lunch spot lakeside. We depart early afternoon for the scenic transfer to Lake Eyasi – home of the Hadzabe tribe.
Chem Chem Camp Site (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Before sunrise we wake to go hunting with the Hadzabe ‘Bushmen’ – a strenuous task as we walk miles in search of small mammals with our bow and poison arrows. We return mid-morning with our ‘hunter-gatherer’ wares and enjoy a well-deserved brunch at the camp. A rest follows and then we are able to sit with the village elders and discuss the current issues of the area and exchange cultural tales.
Chem Chem Camp Site (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

We say good bye to our ‘Bushmen’ friends and return the Rift Valley floor of Lake Manyara. En-route we enjoy a lunch box and then enter Lake Manyara for an afternoon of game driving the shores of this soda lake. Our camp is 5 minutes from the National Park gate and we arrive there late afternoon for swimming and relaxation before indulging in a delicious camp meal.
Jambo Camp Site (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

We enjoy a relaxed morning around the camp and a quick transfer back to Arusha where we check back into our lodge before lunch. A free afternoon follows in which you can visit the local crafts markets, restaurants or museum.
Out Post Lodge (Breakfast, Dinner)

Today the cultural exchange continues as we enter the tribe of Meru people on the slopes of Mt Meru. We learn local farming techniques as well as the harvesting process of coffee; following the process until we grind and boil a brew for ourselves. A traditional lunch follows before continuing on to Lake Duluti for a couple of hours of bird and reptile watching from our canoes as we paddle the circumference of the lake.
Out Post Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

A free morning for last minute gift shopping and packing is on the menu after breakfast. As part of our farewell ceremony we partake in an evening of ‘kanga’ giving and traditional cooking classes before enjoying the Arusha nightlife – guides still on hand for assistance.
Out Post Lodge (Breakfast, Dinner)

This morning we have an adventure de-briefing followed by transfer to your Arusha departure point or JRO for your travel beyond.
(Breakfast)

Included:

• Accommodation as per itinerary

• Transport in a Land Cruiser/Land Rover or Minibus

• Services of an English speaking tour driver/guide

• Game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as per itinerary

• All Government taxes and levies

• Mineral Water all days on Safari

Not Included:

• All items of a personal nature e.g. telephone bills

• Tips and gratuities for hotel, lodge, camp staff and driver/guide

• Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks

• Any local and international flight and departure taxes

• Laundry services

• Any other items not specified in this itinerary

• Holiday supplements over Christmas and New Year

**EXTENSION IDEA**
Add the ‘Roof of Africa’ to your itinerary by joining us on one of our treks on Mt Kilimanjaro – a true physical and psychological challenge as well as a great idea for a fundraising – a charity climb.

** CULTURAL CAPER**
Why not heighten your experience by spending enjoying an extended stay in Arusha by teaching in a Indigenous village school – you will learn more than words can ever tell, sharing teaching ideas and sharing your time with those in need. more info on www.sichildren.org