Firelight Safaris – Green Season only “best of the best”: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and Lupita Island on Lake Tanganyika.

Itinerary in brief: Day1: Arrive Kilimanjaro Intl airport. Met by rep, road transfer to Legendary coffee lodge, Arusha.

Day 2: Meet tour leader he will accompany you throughout your trip. Early morning departure in 4 x 4 safari vehicle. Spend day in Tarangire Nat park. Overnight Olivers camp.

Day 3: Tarangire Park. Overnight Olivers camp. Day 4: Late morning departure by road with TL to Ngorongoro Crater. Cultural activity on route. Afternoon arrival Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. Overnight Crater Lodge. Day 5: Early descent into Crater with TL. Catered Lunch on Crater floor. Overnight Crater Lodge. Day 6: Flight to Serengeti with TL. Driver waiting. Game drives etc. Overnight Legendary camp (or similar depending on time of year). Day 7: Legendary camp Serengeti. Explore Serengeti with TL and 4 x 4 safari vehicle. Overnight Legendary camp. Day 8: Drive to Mwiba lodge, Serengeti. Beautiful private lodge in heart of Serengeti. Game drives. Walks, night drives etc. Day 9: Mwiba lodge. Explore Serengeti. Day 10 – 14. (4 nights): Private flight to Lupita islands private airstrip. Transfer by boat to Lupita. Relax and enjoy amazing private island. Kayaking, snorkeling, diving, deserted beach buffet, sunset cruise. Day 14: Private flight back to Kilimanjaro airport and onward journey.

Itinerary in detail: Arrival day 1: Kilimanjaro. Arusha. On arrival at Kilimanjaro International you will be met by our Firelight Safaris rep. Road transfer to Arusha and Legendary Coffee lodge where Tom Lithgow your personal tour leader will be waiting to give you your acclimation talk for your safari. He will accompany your throughout your safari. Overnight Legendary Coffee Lodge..

Day 2 & 3.

Tarangire National Park.

9am collection from Legendary coffee Lodge by your

private 4 x 4 safari vehicle and Tom, your tour leader.

Leisurely 90 minute drive to:

Tarangire National Park, famous for its large herds of elephant and buffalo. The huge wet lands are habitat to an amazing array of bird life indigenous to this area. As you explore Tarangire park an exciting world of the wild opens up; lions sleeping under Acacia trees, herds of animals grazing in the shade, maybe spot an elusive leopard high

in the branches of a baobab tree. Stop for a buffet lunch with refreshing cold drinks, then onwards for your afternoon adventure. Make your way to Olivers camp as the sun starts to sink. Oliver's Camp is located in the remote southern section of the Tarangire National Park, in the park´s unspoilt wilderness zone far away from other lodges/camps. Off-road game driving and walking safaris are allowed in the wilderness zone. The camp is close to the stunning Silale swamps. Due to its remote location, days can be spent

without meeting many, if any, other tourists. The 10 guest tents of Oliver's are well spaced, ensuring a feeling of exclusivity and intimacy. The camp design provides a classical bush experience of the surrounding nature & wildlife. All tents are en suite overlooking the Minyonyo

floodplains. Each with their own private veranda. Dinners are served in the dining tent or under the Tarangire sky. The camp crew has been a close team for many years and this clearly shows in their deep knowledge of the park and the quality of food and personal service. Walking safaris: Oliver's Camp offers the unique

opportunity to leave the vehicle behind and share the earth of Tarangire NP with its wildlife. Walking safaris are guided by experienced walking guides and an armed ranger accompanies the walks as well as your experienced tour leader. Guests learn about nature, wildlife behaviour and animal tracks on walking safaris. Although animals are usually spotted on walking safaris, the goal is not to get as close as possible to the wildlife, but rather to observe their undisturbed behaviour. Walking can best be done in the morning or afternoon. Participation in walking safaris is at own risk and

participation of children is at parents risk. Night game drives: Night drives are operated on a

daily basis and leave the camp around 6:30 pm. Night drives are about spotting nocturnal animals and experiencing African Wilderness by night.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater and Crater Lodge.

After breakfast you will be driven by your safari driver and Tom in your 4 x 4 safari vehicle to Ngorongoro Crater. Meander around the edge of the crater visit a Massai boma/village along the way. Then onwards until you reach the World famous Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. Perched high on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater the views from the lodge are simply breath taking Nowhere else on earth will you find all the trappings of an elegant baroque African chateau - brocade sofas, gilt

mirrors, beaded chandeliers and

panelled walls - and be instantly transported into one of the most famous African landscapes with just one glance out of the window.

In this place of dramatic contrasts, where Versailles meets Massai, the beautiful setting ensures the dramatic interior of your suite blends perfectly with its stilted thatch architecture.

Enjoy Sunset drinks on the veranda as the sun sets over the distant mountains followed by a delicious 4 course dinner with fine wines. And your wonderful night of slumber in your private ethnically inspired cottage with a crackling fire to keep out the chilly night air.

Day 5. Ngorongoro Crater.

Early morning wakeup and your drive around

the misty crater rim arriving at the

Ngorongoro gate as the day starts. Descent

into the crater floor, 110 sq miles packed full

of animals, this caldera was once one of the

biggest stand alone mountains in Africa, then

50 million years ago it erupted, leaving a hole

now rich with vegetation and game. The

biggest unflooded and un broken Caldera in

the world. A most amazing natural wonder.

Spend the morning and early afternoon

exploring the crater and its wildlife. Maybe spot a rhino, the herds of game and the prides of lion as they

sleep under the trees or try for a kill. Stop for a wonderful buffet lunch in an acacia forest on the Crater floor

with cold drinks – maybe an ice cold glass of wine.

Late afternoon ascent and make your way back to Ngorongoro Crater lodge. And another fabulous evening

in the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.

. Day 6 & 7. Legendary Camp. Serengeti. (or similar depending on time of year)

After a wonderful nights sleep, an early departure to Manyara airstrip and your flight to the Serengeti and

Legendary Camp

The tented Camp on the plains of the Serengeti. You

will be met on arrival by a new guide and 4 x 4 vehicle. Drive with Tom to Legendary camp, game viewing

along the way as the guide drives through the bushland. Spot herds of wildebeest and plains game. Huge

herds of zebra following the wildebeest. Arrive at camp to unpack and settle in, a delicious lunch awaits or

maybe lunch in the bush. Siesta, afternoon game drive, evening showers and drinks around the fire.

Legendary camps are situated in different locations throughout the Serengeti at different times of the year

all the areas are prime for the huge herds of game scattered throughout the Serengeti. Large cats will be

following the great herds taking advantage of the stragglers as they fall behind. Private en suite tents with a

shaded veranda overlooking the Serengeti will be home for 2 days. Early morning tea or coffee brought to

the tent on request each morning to sip on the veranda before the start of each day. Your experienced tour

guide and drivers know where the best places are to follow and watch the game.

Evenings around the fire with drinks and snacks, swapping stories of your day followed by a sumptuous

dinner and fine wines. Each day will be whole new

experience. Cold drinks on the savannah as you stop each evening watching the sun sink below the

horizon, the final glow of another incredible day on the Serengeti Plains.

Day 8 & 9. Mwiba Lodge. Serengeti.

After a leisurely breakfast you will be driven across

the Serengeti to stay at the beautiful Mwiba lodge,

game viewing along the way.

Mwiba Lodge. Overlooking a rocky gorge on the

Arugusinyai River, located in a private 129,530-acre

wildlife reserve adjoining the southern Serengeti.

Mwiba, a secluded, sophisticated haven set among

massive stone boulders, ancient coral trees and

acacias, overlooking a rocky gorge on the Arugusinyai

River. Mwiba offers an unmatched experience in luxury

adventure. This exclusive destination mixes both traditional

and modern design elements, creating an inviting,

sophisticated hideaway.

The interiors artfully integrate the natural surroundings with

layer upon layer of textured creams paired with suede, tans

and accents of chocolate and charcoal. From the linen

dressed slope-armed sofas to ornately carved wooden leg

tables and cascading lighting, the eight double suites all

give way to a wide-open layout where each room flows to

another. The bathroom brings the outdoors inside with

traditional

canvas walls accented with copper fixtures, large

soaking tubs with private outside showers, all with

transporting views from hardwood plank decks.

The grey slate-lined infinity-edge pool overlooks three

springs where guests can enjoy the sights and

sounds of a constant parade of wildlife. Vast and

privately controlled, this exquisite wildlife reserve is

vibrantly lush with color-infused botanicals, 33 freshwater springs and a

diverse array of wildlife. Game drives, bush walks and cultural

excursions to the local tribe’s village are just a few of the magical

experiences that begin at Mwiba, where a world of adventure awaits.

Day 10 - 14: Lupita Island. (3 nights)

Early morning transfer from Mwiba

Lodge to the airstrip where your

private charter will be waiting.

The flight from Serengeti to Lupita

Islands private airsrip.

Lupita island Lake Tanganyika.

Lupita staff will be waiting at the

airstrip. 5 minute drive to Lupita island

mainland jetty, then a 10 minute boat

ride to the island. The grand

finale to a wonderful African

experience. Spectacular and tourist

free.

Transfer by boat to the Island

only 10 minutes away. Relaxation

and plenty of activities await.

Lupita Island rises up out of the pristine sapphire

waters of historic Lake Tanganyika in the remote

southwestern region of Tanzania. The island is

prehistorically lush, extraordinarily private. On our

110 acres of privacy you feel free to rediscover the

inner self.

Enjoy the pool and order a favorite cocktail and

delicious lunch under the grass umbrella. Enjoy a

spa treatment, take out a kayak or go snorkeling to

observe the incredible cichlid (tiny colorful fish

normally seen in fish tanks) with our island guide.

Join us on one of our boats for a sundowner cruise

and observe the most spectacular sunsets. Jump

into the lake from the boat and swim in a mile of

water still one of the cleanest lakes in the world. Each breath-taking villa is one of just ten

sumptuous open-air cottages perched

high on the hillside, delivering peace

and rustic luxury. The early morning

stream runs through the cottage as you

wake to a spectacular sunrise and fresh

pressed coffee, enjoy your own

personal plunge pool.

Water-sports, swimming, a visit to a

neighbouring island fishing village to

see how the fishermen dry their fish on

the banks of the lake, a work out in the

gym, a game of pool, table tennis,

relaxing on a deserted beach, gliding

through the crystal waters by boat, are a

preface to delicious dining and blissful

evenings under the stars in our

boma/firepit, or sit at our dhow bar

sipping your favourite cocktails. Watch

the sunset from the viewing deck. Join

us for a fun filled afternoon on a

deserted beach with a sumtious cold

buffet, ice cold drinks and delicious

wines. Swim around the fascinating

rocks found just below the surface. Walk

down to our private beach to lie in the

sun, take a leisurely swim, grab a kayak for a

half hour paddle, enjoy a refreshing drink at

our “Beach shack” bar. Visit an old

derelict monastery on the mainland full of

history.

Skip stones from the sand. Let your guide

escort you on a wonderful invigorating

kayak or snorkelling excursion around the

island and beyond.

Lupita island is an experience that will

stay with you forever...rustic luxury and

unadulterated pleasure.

Day 14:

Flight from Lupita to Kilimanjaro for onward journey.

Green season price: $14900 per person sharing per day.

(NB: Take out the 2 days at Mwiba and extend two more days at Legendary camp instead and cost

becomes $13900 per person per day sharing).

Green season dates:

1st Nov – 19th Dec.

1st March – 31st March

6th Jan – 31st Jan.

Includes tour leader throughout itinerary.

(Min 6 people)

High season rate for same itinerary: $19300 per person sharing.

Package Includes at all properties as per itinerary:

Full board Accommodation. Daily Park fees. Concession fees. Game drives. Scheduled flight – Manyara to

Serengeti. Experienced driver guides and 4 x 4 safari vehicles. Standard alcoholic beverages. Daily laundry

services. Land transport as per itinerary. Meet and Greet at all destinations. Services of tour leader and all his

expenses for duration of your safari.

Plus on Lupita. Non-motorised water sports. Fully catered beach buffet on deserted beach, sunset cruise with

snacks and cocktails. Standard alcoholic beverages, house wines and soft drinks. Fully equipped gym and games

room. Return Airstrip transfers. Optional village visit on neighbouring island, optional walk to old deserted

monastery. Hand line fishing with local fisherman. Packed Lunch on day of departure. Includes all land transfers.

Excludes: Medical evacuation, Insurance, motorised water sports, gratuities, diving. balloon trip on request. Spa

treatments. Motorised water sports, boutique wines and spirits on Lupita, full and half day fishing with tackle.