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I'm so excited to be taking you — along with a small group of adventurous, like-minded travelers — to one of my favorite countries in the world: TANZANIA! I hope this will be as life-changing an experience as it has been for me, each of the 5 times I’ve visited this magical, diverse country. I can’t wait to meet you in Arusha in a few months, and make unforgettable memories together with our new little travel family.

ITINERARY*:

*This is a sample itinerary! Dates, activities, and hotels are subject to change (for a comparable alternative) if weather or any other extenuating circumstances so require to ensure the best possible experience for travelers.

Day 1 (August 18): Arrivals IN ARUSHA

Arrive in Kilimanjaro/Arusha (Kilimanjaro International Airport code JRO) and be greeted by our friendly Tanzanian team! You’ll be driven to our luxury villa at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, where we’ll check-in for the next 2 nights and start the trip with a chef-prepared dinner, where we can all get to know each other & connect.

Day 2 (August 19): arusha/KILIMANJARO

After a healthy organic breakfast at the villa — with possible sightings of dik-dik (the world’s smallest & cutest antelope!), guinea fowl, and a variety of birds from the dining table! — we’ll head to a nearby village for a tour of a sustainable coffee farm. Here we’ll learn about the local culture & customs, along with the history of farming & the use of different plants grown near Mount Meru.

After our tour, we will enjoy a homemade Swahili feast under the trees, of course with the opportunity to try the various coffee & chocolates made at the farm. This meal was a highlight for everyone on the past trip… you are in for a treat!

We’ll have time to rest and relax by the pool back at the villa for the afternoon, with another delicious dinner together along with a bonfire under the stars.

Day 3 (August 20): ARUSHA/KILIMANJARO — KOGATENDE

After breakfast, we’ll catch our morning flight into the Serengeti, reaching the northern part of the park near the Kenyan border. This is where the majority of the herds of zebra and wildebeest will be this time of year, as they begin crossing the Mara River into Kenya.

This is also the only area in the Serengeti that the Mara River crosses, meaning it’s the only way to see those iconic scenes of hundreds of animals crossing the crocodile-infested waters. Of course, the animals are on their own schedule, so seeing this crossing cannot be guaranteed, but nonetheless we’ll be right in the thick of the action amongst the massive herds of the Great Migration. For this next trip, I’ve added an extra night here so we have an even better chance at seeing a river crossing. I can’t wait for you to see this in real life!

We’ll enjoy our first game drive straight from the airport into the afternoon, with packed picnic lunches. In the evening, we will check into our mobile tented camp (with the best location in the Serengeti for viewing the Great Migration!) for dinner and a bonfire under the stars.

Day 4 (AUgust 21): Kogatende

Today is dedicated to the Great Migration, giving us another opportunity to see a river crossing! There are also so many other kinds of wildlife in this area, so it will be a wonderful day of game drives. You can also have time to rest back at camp in case you’re still getting over jetlag. ;)

Meals will be served at camp, along with night-caps & a bonfire after dinner.

Day 5 (August 22): KOGATENDE — central serengeti

Wake up early for your last chance to see a zebra & wildebeest river crossing at the Mara River! Or sleep in if you prefer. :) We’ll all return to camp for lunch, and then pack up the jeeps to make our way down toward Central Serengeti.

The entire Serengeti is alive & buzzing this time of year! Consistently voted one of the best national parks in Africa, the Serengeti covers 30,000 square kilometers (11,583 square miles) and is home to the Big 5 (elephant, leopard, black rhino, buffalo, and lion), as well as an incredible diversity of other animals like cheetah, giraffe, zebra, gazelle, impala, and 500 bird species.

We’ll see tons of wildlife as we make our way to our beautiful luxury safari camp located in Central Serengeti. Glamping is, in my opinion, the best way to do safari — you’ll enjoy many of the comforts of a hotel, but in a much more relaxed, natural, authentic way… sharing the space with very few people, and a lot of animals who may come right up to your tent to graze in the grass.

Here you’ll feel immersed in nature, protected by the cozy canvas walls of your spacious tent, surrounded by the sounds of wildlife, and secluded from noise & light pollution, but still WOWed by the spacious tents & attention to detail. Toilets and sinks have running water, and safari showers are prepared with hot water by your butler whenever you like. It feels like being transported back in time, and makes African safari unlike any other travel experience in the world! Embrace the simplicity — nature is the luxury we’re after.

Get settled into your cozy home for the next 3 nights, before gathering in the dining tent for a chef-prepared dinner, listening to the sounds of lions and hyenas grumbling in the distance. DAY 1 (AUGUST 21): ARRIVALS IN ARUSHA

Arrive in Kilimanjaro/Arusha (Kilimanjaro International Airport code JRO) and be greeted by our friendly Tanzanian team! You’ll be driven to our luxury villa at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, where we’ll check-in for the next 2 nights and start the trip with a chef-prepared dinner, where we can all get to know each others & connect.

In addition to having what will truly be the adventure of a lifetime, we'll also be making memories & meeting new friends/travel buddies for life. I guarantee that you will not find this luxury/adventure trip offered by anyone else, and it certainly cannot be replicated at this low cost.

Day 6 (August 23): SERENGETI MARA NORTH

Dawn is the best time for game drives (and the most gorgeous light) as it’s right when the animals are waking up for the day! After breakfast at camp, hop into your jeep for an all-day game drive to journey deep into the Serengeti, with the chance of spotting many of the Big 5! You’ll have a picnic lunch along the way, with snacks and drinks provided in your jeep.

Return to camp in the late afternoon, and enjoy a hot (or cold if you prefer) shower, afternoon tea in the lounge tent, boardgames, or soaking in the views of the Serengeti and wildlife from your cozy porch. That evening we’ll venture out in the bush for one of my favorite safari activities — sundowner! With the Serengeti cloaked in golden hour light, we’ll share our safari stories from the day over wine/cocktails/mocktails, with nothing but unspoiled nature as far as the eye can see.

Return to camp for a bonfire under the stars and a delicious dinner. Enjoy a night cap (try Tanzania’s favorite safari digestif — Amarula!), play games in the lounge tent, or sit around the fire and share stories about your day’s safari.

Day 7 (August 24): Central SERENGETI

For those joining the sunrise hot air balloon experience (this is an add-on not included in the main trip, but I highly recommend it!), you’ll wake up very early to begin your drive to the launch site. The balloon takes off at dawn to watch the magnificent sunrise over the Serengeti, as you drift peacefully across the savannas, rivers surrounded by lush palm trees, green hills and rocky “kopjes.” This is such a special way to watch the wildlife from above, seeing animals you’d miss from the road, and being able to soak in the vast landscapes and endless herds of animals continuing their migrational journey across the Serengeti. After landing, enjoy a champagne toast and delicious plated breakfast in the bush, before taking a leisurely game drive back to camp.

For those not joining the balloon safari, you’ll enjoy breakfast at camp and a morning game drive, and return to camp for lunch with the group. (Or option for full-day game drive with picnic lunch.) In the afternoon, we’ll head out on game drives to soak in our last precious bits of the Serengeti.

For those interested, I can host a photography/editing workshop back at camp where I’ll be available to answer questions and help with editing/camera settings/anything else you’re curious about!

We’ll enjoy a very special dinner in the bush tonight, for our final night in the Serengeti!

Day 8 (August 25): SERENGETI — NGORONGORO CRATER — Lake eyasi

After an early checkout from our Serengeti camp, we will make our way to another one of the best national parks in Africa: Ngorongoro Crater! This is the largest preserved caldera in the world, dating back 2-3 million years… and is now home to the Big 5. It has a lush cool micro-climate, so it looks/feels quite different from the Serengeti. Ngorongoro is famous for its rhino population, and is your best chance of spotting a rhino on our trip! It’s one of my favorite places for a game drive, and a can’t-miss destination in Tanzania.

We’ll have a picnic lunch in the crater, and spend several hours driving through the plains, lakes, swamps, and forests to find animals, including lots of hippos and flocks of pink flamingos.

After lunch we’ll head to our next gorgeous glamping site at the shores of Lake Eyasi where we’ll enjoy dinner under the stars.

Day 9 (August 26): LAKE EYASI/HADZABE TRIBE — ARUSHA

It’s time to meet the indigenous Hadzabe Tribe, also known as the Bushmen of Tanzania. This tribe is known as one of the last hunter-gatherer groups in the world, dating back up to 50,000 years. They’ve retained their ancient lifestyle and customs, including maintaining a completely distinct language of clicking noises, as well as a unique spiritual belief system. After touring their homes, we’ll learn archery and fire-building from the men, while the women will show us how they gather roots and make beaded jewelry.

We’ll have breakfast back at the camp, before making our way to visit an authentic Maasai Village where we’ll meet some of the indigenous inhabitants of East Africa. This is non-touristic village, as it is home to a dear friend and inspiring leader named Tete, whom I’ve come to know over the last year. This is a unique opportunity and privilege to be welcomed into their village as this is not something they typically do for other tourists.

Here you can also see the school that Tete has helped build bringing education to over 100 young children from the seven Maasai villages in the area, where kids sometimes must walk 15 kilometers every day to/from school. We’ll get to see how the Maasai build their clay-and-dung homes in the “boma,” hear their beautiful traditional songs, and watch how the women do their intricate beading.

After saying goodbye to our new Maasai friends, we’ll drive back to Arusha, with lunch prepared at our lodge where we’ll sleep for the night. After getting settled into your room, we will have time to visit the Cultural Heritage Center in Arusha, which has one of the largest collections of African artifacts, and also home to one of the best fine art galleries in East Africa. It’s also the best place to shop for art, clothing, jewelry & gemstones (including Tanzanite), artifacts, spices, and other souvenirs.

Enjoy a final, delicious dinner prepared at our beautiful lodge, where we’ll relive memories and share favorite stories, share final moments together around a bonfire, and say “kwaheri” (“goodbye” in Swahili) to our new little travel family.

Day 10 (August 27): Departures & Goodbyes!

Breakfast will be provided at the lodge, along with transfers to the international airport (JRO) based on flight departure times.

This won’t be “goodbye” however — just a “see you later” as I hope to travel with you again somewhere in the world, perhaps on one of my next group trips!

If you want to extend your stay in Tanzania, I am here to help. :)

INCLUDED:

• 3 delicious meals/day (can cater to most dietary restrictions!)

• Alcohol (wine/beer/spirits) at meals at hotels (surcharge for premium beverages)

• 2 nights at a luxury villa in Kilimanjaro

• 2 nights at a mobile migration camp in northern Serengeti

• 3 nights at a luxury safari camp in central Serengeti

• 1 night at a luxury forest camp near Lake Eyasi

• 1 domestic flight to Serengeti

• Daily game drives in a comfortable Land Rover safari vehicle, accompanied by a top-rated safari guide & equipped with beverages/snacks/binoculars

• Laundry & WiFi at camps (some limits apply)

• Bucket list dining experiences including sundowners, candlelit dinners under the stars, and picnics in the bush

• The chance to see all of the Big 5! (leopard, elephant, lion, buffalo, and rhino)

• All park fees/concession fees, entry permits, and overnight fees in national parks

• Daily tips/education/support on photography, posing/modeling in front of the camera, and editing… with me as your teacher!

• All ground transfers around Tanzania (as part of the itinerary)

• Round-trip airport transfers (if arriving/departing on designated days)

• 2 immersive tribe visits to Hadzabe & Maasai tribes, including translators, guides, and all fees/donations

• 1 shopping experience at one of the best galleries of African arts and artifacts, along with locals crafts/gemstones/spices/souvenirs

• All other tours, permits, park fees, entrance fees

• Memories & friends for life, and deep transformative personal growth experiences along the way!

NOT INCLUDED:

• International flights

• Travel insurance (trip & travel health insurance are both mandatory for this adventure)

• Any extra meals not mentioned above

• Costs of any vaccinations or medications

• Visas (most countries can apply online or obtain visas on arrival… it’s easy!)

• Tipping for drivers, hotel staff, and guides

• Airport transfers outside designated arrival/departure dates

• OPTIONAL ADD-ON EXPERIENCE: Sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti (+550 USD)

PAYMENT POLICY:

• 1000 USD deposit is required to secure your spot and is non-refundable

• Pay in full: Option to make full 6850 USD payment (per person at double occupancy) today

• Pay in 3 installments: Option to pay 1000 USD deposit today,;payment 2 on February 1, 2025; and payment 3 by May 15, 2025

*If second payment is not made by May 15, your spot will no longer be reserved and will be offered to those on the wait list

CANCELLATION POLICY:

• The 1000 USD deposit is non-refundable

• Cancellations made before May 15: refund for 50% of booking minus deposit

• Cancellations made after May 15: non-refundable as I will have already booked hotels/tours**

• In case of refundable cancellation following a missed deadline of payment, refunds will only be offered after accounting for 50% of the amount that should have been paid by that date

**Emergencies, although rare, can happen! Please book trip insurance (required for this trip) to keep you protected in case of unexpected emergencies.