STARTING at $7,995 per person, double occupancy
September 25-Oct 3, 2027

Fully guided 10-day Tanzania Safari

6-12 people

Pairs with our Great Rift Valley Expedition and Mount Kilimanjaro Climb

International airfare and visa

Additional meals, excursions and activities not listed

Tips to your local guides and drivers

Alcohol or other drinks, unless specified

Required travel + medical insurance

Travel to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO). Arusha is a leading international diplomatic center. This city is considered the de facto capital of the East African Community. Arusha is surrounded by some of the most famous landscapes in Africa, including African National Parks (N.P.). The climate is mild and inviting at the foot of Mount Meru on the far eastern edge of the Great Rift Valley.

Settle into your lodge immersed in abundant jungle-like gardens boasting towering palm and mango trees where Colobus and other monkeys reign supreme. The lodge is built and run by the Maasai people and has views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Enjoy a welcome drink & snack as many flights arrive late.

Meals: none

Participate in a community orientation and safety overview and welcome to Tanzania. Enjoy a relaxed day after a brief Swahili lesson at a leisurely breakfast. You can expect to feel settled and experience full body awareness through our first practice. Shed your layers of stress, travel, and expectation as you relax into awareness of your breath and body.

After lunch, we embark on a 2.5-hour journey to our first eco-lodge. The Maasai welcome you in their very special, impressive way. Let us introduce you to the life of the Maasai at this ancient, mystical cultural region. Nothing is as you are used to it. You will live in clay houses with additional amenities, such as a Western toilet, shower, and sink. The large pool and the sauna also portray what you would expect from a luxury lodge. Be sure to visit the Mirror Cave which takes you into the African dream world.  Enjoy a sunset cocktail in the living room around the fireplace and a Welcome Dinner.

Meals: B, L, D

After breakfast, you will discover the medicinal plants of Maasai with a naturopathic guide. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to try on traditional Maasai clothes yourself and to attach the traditional buckets to your donkey in order to get water. For the Maasai, this is a very funny sight. You will enjoy your next glass of water with great gratitude!

The rest of your day is completely reserved for you and your personal well-being. Enjoy the swimming pool, sauna, massage, and wonderful view.

Also, in the evening, you’ll have an opportunity to dance with the Maasai. The more you participate, the wilder the songs and the dances become.

The scenery of this happening depicts Mount Meru in the setting sun and the highest mountain of Africa, the Kilimanjaro, which now sinks into red clouds. At the campfire, you will listen to the cultural stories of the Maasai with your dinner.

Meals: B, L, D

After breakfast, you will drive 4-4 1/2 hours towards Karatu, stopping en route at Mto wa Mbu, a culturally vibrant town, for an optional market visit. Once we arrive, the Karatu area offers a variety of activities such as canoe, bike or hike. You will learn about many things and see a different side of Tanzania before checking into your accommodations close to the Ngorongoro Crater rim for an overnight stay in an intimate private camp in a beautiful bush location. The camp is set on the Eastern side of the Ngorongoro Crater’s rim, close to the Crater Lodge. Just inside the park boundaries, our location permits early game drives down to the crater, leaving you almost alone to discover this World Heritage Site. Up to 25,000 animals call the crater their home, except the Maasai Giraffes, who cannot cope with the crater's steep slopes. The main attraction, and also the most elusive, are the 23 Black Rhinoceroses that live inside the crater, maybe the one and only chance to see them in the wild.

Meals: B, L, D

Following an early breakfast, we descend into Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera, a magical place teeming with wildlife. Your safari drive will follow the road along the crater's rim, affording breathtaking views across the 100 square mile crater floor 2000 feet below, and then descend to the crater floor. The crater's steep walls and verdant floor serve as a natural sanctuary for some of Africa's densest populations of large mammals, including a few rhinoceros. After a day of wildlife viewing, we gather around the fire for happy hour, sharing stories with your local guide before  a delicious meal and time for reflection, journaling, and dreamtime.

Meals: B, L, D

Wake up to nature and your spirit with a soulful morning. Each day of the next few day’s safari will differ slightly depending on the group's wishes and wildlife movement, but generally, we will have a morning sit and yoga session at our camp, and lunch will be served picnic-style on the safari. Here’s what you’ll see:

Ngorongoro Conservation Area: Hailed as the premier safari destination and home to the annual migration of over a million wildebeest, Serengeti offers prime opportunities to view breathtaking vistas teeming with wildlife. You have a chance to see elephants, lions, cheetahs, and leopards and truly immerse yourself into primordial natural rhythms. This is where the Great Migration takes place,  one of the world's most spectacular natural events – every year, over a million wildebeest and zebra and antelope migrate.

Seronera Valley in Central Serengeti. The Seronera region is an important wildlife transition zone between the southern grasslands and the northern woodlands and is renowned for its year-round game viewing due to its abundance of water in the many rivers, as well as for its large populations of resident big cats. Additionally, between April and June and again between November and January, this area is crossed by the annual wildebeest migration, which always provides thrilling wildlife drama.

Ndutu Plains. The area has high densities of cheetahs and lions particularly when the wildebeest inhabit these plains from December to March. There are two beautiful sodic lakes in the vicinity. Being in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) you will be able to drive off road - a great advantage for getting close up to Africa's large mammals! This area is also the traditional birthing ground for the wildebeest, which are attracted to the area by the high concentrations of phosphorus in the soil, an essential mineral for lactating mothers. It is one of the greatest places in Africa to sit around a campfire and listen to the night sounds under a sky full of stars.

Evening story time: During your stay, you will experience the healing power of storytelling around the campfire, African-style. Your local hosts will illuminate the parallels between what you see on the game drives and our human society, the sacred masculine and the sacred feminine from an Indigenous African perspective.

Camp & Tent Sites: From the private terrace of your tent you can observe the wildlife of the area. Many animals visit the lake in search of water and therefore this camp is in a privileged observation point. Besides, this area is the principle setting of the Great Migration which takes place from December to April and the Big Five visit the area. The camp is set-up every year in a different part of the area, to make sure that you will always have the best place to see this impressive spectacle from your own tent.

In addition, the camp is ecological without losing in comfort and attention. The electricity is generated by solar panels and the water is rainwater collected during the rains. All the products used are biodegradable.

Meals: B, L, D

After breakfast, make your way towards Olduvai Gorge; here, you can immerse yourself in ancient history at the fascinating paleo-anthropological site of Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important in the world. Set between the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park. Learn about archaeology, history, and our ancient hominid ancestors at Olduvai Gorge. Olduvai Gorge is a canyon carved by water through the southern Serengeti plains. Its chief claim to fame is the rich treasure trove of human and animal fossils that it has yielded. Few places in the world can match Serengeti's long human history, and this fact has earned this part of Africa the title 'Cradle of Mankind.' There is a museum and visitor's center overlooking the gorge, as well as a daily lecture by a Department of Antiquities guide.

At tonight’s lodge, elephants abound, and there is a huge diversity and variety of birds. You may also catch sight of tree-climbing lions. You can shower under the sky or sleep under the “upside-down tree of the African plain,” the Baobab Tree.

Tonight, we’ll have our special Farewell Dinner together as we wrap up our adventure.

Meals: B, L, D

We say farewell to our Safari experience today. Depart in the afternoon or evening today from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) in Arusha.

Or add on our 3-day excursion to Zanzibar. Keep reading for all the details!

Want a little more time in Africa? Add on 3 days in Zanzibar for the ultimate experience!

Getting there: We’ll drive to Lake Manyara’s airstrip to depart for Zanzibar (ZNZ) at midday. One-way airfare ticket included.

Departure: Depart any time from Zanzibar’s Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Your airport transfer is included.

Inclusions: 3-nights in boutique luxury accommodations with daily breakfast and dinner at your hotel, local airfare to Zanzibar, airport transfers, and add-on concierge service.

Add-ons include diving, snorkeling, wildlife viewing, a spice tour, tea ceremony, and special workshops including Swahili, cooking, spice blending, traditional dancing, music, painting, incense making and much more.

About Zanzibar. Zanzibar is an island off the east coast of Tanzania. This magnificent island has pearl-white beaches, a clear blue sea, and pleasant temperatures. The word “Zanzibar” is said to have both Persian and Arabic origins—from the Persian “Zangh Bar,” loosely translated as “land of the black people,” or from the Arabic “Zayn Z’al Barr,” which means “Fair is this land.”

Zanzibar is called ‘The Spice Island’ because it grows a variety of spices. It is also famous as the birthplace of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. Zanzibar is often described as a ‘cultural melting pot’, owing to the various different peoples who’ve settled here over the ages. All of them have left their mark in one way on this island, whether it be in the architecture, the customs, the food, the beliefs, religion, or on the people themselves. The Swahili name of Unguja means “bowl of fruits” – quite fitting really!

Experience the real Zanzibar. As you step into our boutique accommodations you will instantly be charmed. Informal luxury meets island colors and traditions. Take off your shoes and let go of your stress in the pristine white sand of the expansive Indian Ocean.

Culture & flavor. The mix of cultures and flavors, coupled with the proximity to the Indian Ocean means that Swahili cuisine is possibly the best food in all of Africa. Expect fresh fish and food cooked with traditional spices and plenty of coconuts.

Zanzibar today: Nowadays, Zanzibar is a land of contrasts. It’s a place where the modern world meets the old world as traditional dhows (sailing boats) line the harbor alongside yachts and catamarans. A place of beauty and decay. With dark winding alleys and beautiful open beaches. A place to pray and place to party. 

What to do: There are lots of places to grab a cup of coffee or tea in Zanzibar, but a few of our favorites include Zanzibar Coffee house, The Zanzibar Cafe, Lazuli, and Cafe Africa Shops. And if you’d like a true Zanzibari experience, we will head to Jaws Corner for a coffee or Babu Chai for tea. Babu means ‘grandfather’ and ‘chai’ is tea. Babu Chai is a stall, rather than a shop or coffee, and he sets up each evening at around 6pm. As well as sweet spiced tea and ginger tea, you can also buy coffee (kahawa), donuts (mandazis), chapatis with egg (chapati mayai).

You'll be paired with a roommate of your same gender unless you request your own room.

STARTING at $7995 per person, double occupancy

+$695 “my own room” upgrade

Extra room nights, on request

For the ultimate experience, Zanzibar add-on, starting on Day 10:

+$2495 Zanzibar (3 nights), price based on double occupancy. +$295 single supplement

Zanzibar add-on includes:

JRO-ZNZ from Arusha to Zanzibar with airport transfers

3-nights in boutique luxury accommodations

Daily breakfast and dinner at your hotel

Add-on concierge service.

Additional excursions to add-on include diving, snorkeling, wildlife viewing, a spice tour, tea ceremony, and special workshops including Swahili, cooking, spice blending, traditional dancing, music, painting, incense making and much more. Price and customizations on request.

Fly into Tanzania's Kilimanjaro (JRO)  airport in Arusha. Most flights to Africa arrive in the evening, and by the time travelers reach the lodge, it’s quite late. You'll have a transfer to the airport to get you safely to your accommodations for a good night's rest.

If you’re adding on Zanzibar, fly into JRO and out of Zanzibar’s Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).

We stay at luxury eco-lodges that have amenities such as a Western toilet, shower, and sink. Several lodges also have a pool and sauna and you'll have outdoor spaces to enjoy sunset yoga & meditation and incredible views. 

We try to minimize too much driving in any single day, though some locations take a while to get to due to distance and road conditions. The longest stretch is four hours, and we'll be sure to have plenty of stops for bathroom breaks and leg stretches. We'll also wind down with yoga in the evenings. 

YES! Some of the best travel is done by yourself and we have no doubt you’ll leave with friends!

Yes, absolutely! We take in any dietary restrictions prior to departure. You’ll have a wide selection of tasty garden to table cuisine throughout your stay. Our partners cater to visitors who eat gluten-free or have other dietary restrictions.

May is a wonderful time to visit Tanzania. It’s the tail end of the green season,  landscapes are lush, wildlife viewing is excellent, and mosquito activity is typically quite low in the main safari regions.

Here are a few key points:

• Malaria risk: While the CDC lists Tanzania as a malaria area, the actual risk in safari destinations such as Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti is very low due to the higher elevation and drier conditions.

• Precautionary measures: Lodges provide mosquito nets, rooms are well-screened and treated daily, and a good insect repellent (with DEET or picaridin) plus light long sleeves in the evening are usually sufficient.

• Medication: While some travelers choose to take antimalarial pills as a precaution, many do not — especially for short stays in higher-altitude regions. Ultimately, it’s a personal choice, best discussed with their travel doctor.

• Peace of mind: Most travelers find May to be a comfortable and safe time for safari, with very few mosquitoes and an ideal balance of weather, scenery, and wildlife activity.