A combination of game-driving and walking safaris, a careful blend of national parks, culture and un-spoilt wilderness areas, giving a first time visitor a real ‘Taste of the North’.

Spend your nights under the stars in a mix of lodges, permanent and tented camps. Experience your own private camp in the heart of the Serengeti plains and wake up to the soft sound of Maasai cow bells as a new day begins over The Great Rift Valley.

This safari will unfold at a leisurely pace, taking in a large proportion of the main attractions the north of Tanzania holds. With the daily driving distances kept to a minimum you’ll spend ample time outside of the constraints of your safari vehicle. Simply sit back and take in nature at its purest.

This safari is everything you have seen on Discovery Channel, and Big Cat Diary combined; one would have to describe a  ‘Taste of the North’ as the perfect choice of safari for those wanting to see and experience the most popular attractions sights and sounds in a 10 day adventure packed itinerary.

• View wild-life from a different perspective walking with a ranger on the slopes of Mt. Meru, and (optional) canoeing the lakes of Arusha National Park.
• Visit the ‘elephant playground’ that is Tarangire National Park and spot the famous ‘tree climbing lions’ of Manyara National Park.
• Experience the renowned Serengeti National Park the best way, at a leisurely pace with star-filled nights under canvas.
• Spend a full day in the Ngorongoro Crater, a world-heritage site.
• Emerge yourself in the real, every day life of the Maasai visiting their communities and joining in with traditional song & dance.

The Adventure day to day…

Below, we go through the adventure day-by-day, giving you a better feel of the adventure. Click on any day for a detailed description, or click here to expand the entire itinerary.

Price Guide

We write indicative price since the actual amount depends on numerous factors such as season, number of people sharing and their ages, chosen options and further customization of the itinerary above.

Special last-minute discount: If you book this safari online before the end of February 2012 for the months of February until May 2012, you will receive an extra 5% discount!

Included in your package

1. All park fees and camp fees
2. Permanent Tented Camps & Lodge accommodation
3. Meals at meal plan stipulated
4. Bottled drinking water; x1.5 liters a day per person
5. 4×4 vehicle plus driver guide, safari chef and camp assistant
6. FAR Emergency Evacuation Cover x 14 days
7. All transfers and activities as stipulated.

Exclusive

1. Tips (suggested amounts, see Guidelines for tipping)
   • Driver guide $10 per person sharing the vehicle per day (based on 3 or less clients in the car)
   • Safari chef $12 – $15 per day (not per person)
   • Camp assistant $5 – $8 per day (not per person)
2. Drinks apart from 1,5 liter mineral water per day
3. Visa and airport departure tax
4. Items of personal nature and not mentioned in the above itinerary

Interested?

If you like this safari and would like to know more, simply fill in the inquiry form on the right side of this page and we’ll get back to you promptly with our offer!

 
A low-season special aimed at people aged 50+, introducing the best of Tanzania’s Northern parks at a leisurely pace, with ample time to sit back, relax and enjoy the sunset over the most amazing vistas.

 
CODE
LENGTH
DATE
TYPE
ACC
PRICE

 
B2B-TON-00749V2
12 DAYS
07/04/12 to 18/04/12
Scheduled safari
Luxury Lodge
from $2,650 p.p.

Accommodation in in luxury lodges and because it’s in the low season, we can offer this 12 day adventure at a very affordable price. This safari is an ‘open group’ type holiday, meaning it departs on a set date (the 7th of April 2012) and can be joined by anyone interested. Departure is guaranteed when we have at least 4 people joining.

Some highlights of this trip:

• View wild-life from a different perspective walking with a ranger on the slopes of Mt. Meru in Arusha National Park.
• Visit the beautiful Manyara National Park and spot the famous ‘tree climbing lions’.
• Experience the renowned Serengeti National Park the best way, at a leisurely pace with star-filled nights under canvas.
• Spend a full day in the Ngorongoro Crater, a world-heritage site.

Interested?

If you like this safari and would like to know more, simply fill in the inquiry form on the right side of this page and we’ll get back to you promptly with our offer!

Book today before we sell out the last available spaces!!!

The Adventure day to day…

Below, we go through the adventure day-by-day, giving you a better feel of the adventure.

Click on any day for a detailed description, or click here to expand the entire itinerary.

Price Guide

We write indicative price since the actual amount depends on numerous factors such as season, number of people sharing and their ages, chosen options and further customization of the itinerary above.

Included in your package

1. All park fees
2. Luxury Lodge accommodation
3. Meals at meal-plan stipulated
4. bottled drinking water; x1.5 liters a day per person
5. 4×4 vehicle plus driver guide
6. FAR Emergency Evacuation Cover x 14 days
7. All transfers and activities as stipulated.

Exclusive

1. Tips (suggested amounts, see Guidelines for tipping)
   • Driver guide $10 per person sharing the vehicle per day (based on 3 or less clients in the car)
2. Drinks apart from 1,5 liter mineral water per day
3. Visa and airport departure tax
4. Items of personal nature and not mentioned in the above itinerary

After the short rains of November and December, every new year kicks off with the spectacle of the Great Wildebeest Migration in full numbers in the now-green area of South-Serengeti and Ndutu. This is calving season, where up to 80% of female wildebeest give birth and predators are never far away.

Join this spectacle with a short and very affordable safari combining two days of exploration of that other gem, Tarangire National Park with three full days among the migration in the Serengeti and a full day of game-drives in the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater.

Using comfortable lodging in Tarangire and our special Mobile Fly-Camping setup at a private camp in Serengeti, you are as close to nature as you can possibly get.

The inclusion of a special (private) camp in the Serengeti means availability is limited but we have been able to secure a number of nights, allowing us to offer this special:

1. From February 9th until 14th, 2012
2. From February 12th until 17th, 2012

The Adventure day to day…

Below, we go through the adventure day-by-day, giving you a better feel of the adventure.

Click on any day for a detailed description, or click here to expand the entire itinerary.

Price Guide

We write indicative price since the actual amount depends on numerous factors such as season, number of people sharing and their ages, chosen options and further customization of the itinerary above.

Included in your package

1. All park fees and camp fees
2. Mobile Fly-Camping & Lodge accommodation
3. Meals at meal-plan stipulated
4. bottled drinking water; x1.5 liters a day per person
5. 4×4 vehicle plus driver guide, safari chef and camp assistant
6. FAR Emergency Evacuation Cover x 14 days
7. All transfers and activities as stipulated.

Exclusive

1. Tips (suggested amounts, see Guidelines for tipping)
   • Driver guide $10 per person sharing the vehicle per day (based on 3 or less clients in the car)
   • Safari chef $12 – $15 per day (not per person)
   • Camp assistant $5 – $8 per day (not per person)
2. Drinks apart from 1,5 liter mineral water per day
3. Visa and airport departure tax
4. Items of personal nature and not mentioned in the above itinerary

Interested?

If you like this safari and would like to know more, simply fill in the inquiry form on the right side of this page and we’ll get back to you promptly with our offer!

Book today before we sell out the last available spaces!!!

The Honemoon Trail takes you to a few of the most famous parks in the Northern circuit of Tanzania. All accommodation is in very comfortable permanent tented camps and lodges, most of them are low volume and not the big chain hotels. You’ll be having your own private safari vehicle and B2B driver during the whole trip.

In Zanzibar you’ll be staying at the Asali Suite of Matemwe Beach Village – a suite specially designed for honeymoons with your own private butler. Private dining at the veranda of your suite or in the restaurant – it’s your choice!

Roaming the jungles of Africa, was truly a dream come true for me. Doing it on our honeymoon, was icing on the cake and Bush2Beach made it happen! (read more…) Dravya and Ashima, Canada

At Bush2Beach Safaris we understand your honeymoon is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and therefore no two honeymoons will be the same; the following is merely an example of a successful package we can put together for you; in the end it is your specific interests that decides on what we’ll put together for you.

The Adventure day to day…

Below, we go through the adventure day-by-day, giving you a better feel of the adventure. Click on any day for a detailed description, or click here to expand the entire itinerary.

Day 1. Arrival in Tanzania

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meet and greet by your B2B driver guide and transfer to NgareSero Lodge located 25 kilometers outside Arusha. Welcome drinks and overnight.
O/N NgareSero Mountain Lodge (D)

Day 2. Arusha National Park

After breakfast drive the short distance to Arusha N.P. where you head out on an easy walking safari with an armed ranger. Walk through open plains and the lower slopes of Mt Meru. Get a different perspective of viewing wildlife from the ground level. There are also good chances of seeing black and white colobus monkey. Continue with afternoon game drives before heading back to NgareSero Lodge. Head out towards the deck located in the forest – pillows and candle light – romantic dinner for 2… 
O/N NgareSero Mountain Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 3. Tarangire National Park

Leave Arusha and begin the drive through a changing landscape to Tarangire N.P for full day game drives of this very diverse park. Due to the abundance of elephant we call it the ‘Elephant Playground’. Picnic lunch at the view point overlooking a section of the Tarangire river. Continue with game drives until late afternoon – Slowly make your way to Olivers Camp located just outside the borders of Tarangire National Park.
O/N Oliver’s Camp (B,L,D)

Day 4. Tarangire National Park

Full day game drives in Tarangire National Park, plan your day together with your driver guide who will best advice you where and when to go. Use the camp as a temporary base to head out from. 
O/N Oliver’s Camp (B,L,D)

Day 5. Lake Manyara National Park

Morning departure towards Lake Manyara National Park for full day game drives of this very diverse park. There is a wide variety of resident wildlife in the park, if you are lucky you may see the tree climbing lions, along with resident elephant population and an abundance of aquatic birdlife. Manyara also boast a very active and large population of primates. Picnic lunch in the park. Mid afternoon game drives en route out of the park and head towards Gibbs Farm located in Karatu. 
O/N Gibbs Farm (B,L,D)

Day 6. Arrival in Tanzania - Arusha

Full day of relaxation in and around Gibbs Farm; the lodge offers plenty of activities such as nature walks & spa treatments. Choose your activity or just enjoy the natural setting of the lodge.
O/N Gibbs Farm (B,L,D)

Day 7. Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, departure towards the Ngorongoro conservation area (NCA). Descend into the Crater for full day game drives of the crater floor. There are 25,000 large mammals residing in the park, elephants are mainly bulls, females stay out of the park due to the largest predator population in Africa. Black Rhino also can be seen grazing out on the open plains, there are about 20 in the crater. Late afternoon begin the climb out of the crater and continue up to the crater rim. Stop at the view point before continuing to Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge for relaxation and sundowner drinks.
O/N Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 8. Olduvai Gorge - the Serengeti National Park

Early morning wake up call – continue the drive towards Serengeti N.P. Stop at Olduvai gorge, the cradle of man kind. Informative talk about the early finding of hominid remains by the Leaky family – museum visit. Game drive en route to Serengeti Dunia camp. Time allowing, sunset game drive or relaxation at the camp. 
O/N Dunia Camp – Asilia Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 9. the Serengeti National Park

Optional: Early morning head out for a Balloon Safari – view the Serengeti plains from a hot air balloon. Champagne breakfast on the landing site.
Full day game drives of the Serengeti. Plan your day together with your driver guide using the camp as a base to head out from. Return for hot lunch or head out with picnic lunch for a full day game drive. 
O/N Dunia Camp – Asilia Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 10. Flight to Zanzibar

Morning game drives en route to Seronera airstrip for your internal flight to Zanzibar at 11:05 – arrival 13:45. You’ll be collected from Zanzibar airport and transfer through to Matemwe Retreat for pure relaxation.
O/N Matemwe Retreat – All Inclusive* (B,L,D)

Day 11. Matemwe Beach - Zanzibar

Pure beach relaxation
O/N Matemwe Retreat – All Inclusive* (B,L,D)

Day 12. Matemwe Beach - Zanzibar

Pure beach relaxation
O/N Matemwe Retreat – All Inclusive* (B,L,D)

Day 13. Matemwe Beach - Zanzibar

Pure beach relaxation
O/N Matemwe Retreat – All Inclusive* (B,L,D)

Day 14. Transfer to airport

Transfer to Pemba airport for your international flight back home.

Note: All inclusive package at Matemwe Retreat

All inclusive package at Matemwe Retreat consists of full board accommodation, all wines (except cellar wines, premium brand champagne and spirits), private butler service, laundry, snorkeling, kayaking, guided reef and village walks.

 

Price Guide

We write indicative price since the actual amount depends on numerous factors such as season, number of people sharing and their ages, chosen options and further customization of the itinerary above.

Included in our package

1. All park fees, lodges and Permanent Tented Camp accommodation
2. Meal plan as stipulated above
3. Bottled drinking water x 1.5 liter per day per person
4. National flights inclusive of airport taxes & safety fees
5. 4×4 vehicle plus driver guide, safari chef and camp assistant during safari extension
6. Zanzibar beach extension
7. FAR Emergency Evacuation Cover x 14 days

Exclusive

1. Tips (suggested amounts, see Guidelines for tipping for more information)
   • Driver / Guide x 1: $10 per person sharing a car per day
2. Visa and airport departure tax
3. Drinks – apart from 1.5 liter mineral water per day – and items of personal nature and not mentioned in the above itinerary

The Great Migration has started – book now to reserve some of the last accommodation in the middle of the moving masses. February is not too far away in the scheme of things and a lot of accommodation is already full. January, February and early March are prime game viewing in the Ndutu area bordering the famous Serengeti plains. This is where the action takes place with thousands upon thousands of Wildebeest massing on the open plains for breeding.

We have put together an exciting photographic safari that covers ‘The best of the Northern safari circuit’.

Visit Lake Manyara as a subtle introduction to Tanzania’s fine National Park with much resident wildlife, excellent birding and a healthy population of primates, finish off the day with song and dance and grass roots cultural experiences with an overnight stop amongst the Maasai of Esilalei. Sit back in the comforts of the tented bush camp overlooking Lake Manyara to melting sunsets.

We then take you off the beaten track following The Great Rift Valley wall through an ancient volcanic landscape to Lake Natron the breeding grounds of the lesser east African Flamingo, all in the shadows of Oldoinyo Lengai – The Mountain of the Gods. Natron allows for one to immerse in the wilderness location with relaxed walks, lake visits and the most invigorating power shower possible by visiting the series of waterfalls close by. Next stop Serengeti bound entering the very north of the eco system, one overnight stop to explore the local area then dropping into the heart of Serengeti to conduct game drives at your leisure, wildlife viewing will be extreme and the camps and lodges selected varying, comfortable and welcoming after your time spent out during game viewing.

Next but last stop is Ndutu itself, located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Already you would have come across the great migration whilst travelling through Serengeti but the biggest concentration of wildebeest will be in and around Ndutu, Lake Masek. Accommodation is limited but we do have certain nights available to date at a comfortable seasonal tented camp which will be in the centre of the action, do not miss this opportunity to be amongst it for several days roaming freely with your driver guide.

When you thought the action could not get any better we have added in an exciting private semi lux fly camp for you close to the Ngorongoro crater itself. Two nights will be spent at this private special camp location taking in the famous Ngorongoro crater in one day of full game drives of the crater floor followed by a guided crater rim walk and a seldom side trip by vehicle to visit Empakai crater. Here you will drop by foot with a NCAA ranger to the lake shore cutting through lush wild forests, Empakai being part of the ancient chain of volcanoes that make up the Crater highlands walking safari leading through to Lake Natron.

Return to Arusha with your final hours spent at the relaxing Lake Duluti before continuing through to JRO (Kilimanjaro International Airport) to connect with international flights.

Please note that commencement dates of this safari are limited due to availability of the Ndutu accommodation.

SAFARI DATES

The Adventure day to day…

Below, we go through the adventure day-by-day, giving you a better feel of the adventure.

Click on any day for a detailed description, or click here to expand the entire itinerary.

Interested?

If you like this safari and would like to know more, simply fill in the inquiry form on the right side of this page and we’ll get back to you promptly with our offer!

Book today before we sell out the last available spaces!!!

Price Guide

We write indicative price since the actual amount depends on numerous factors such as season, number of people sharing and their ages, chosen options and further customization of the itinerary above.

Included in your package

1. All park fees and camp fees
2. Mobile Fly-Camping & Permanent Tented Camp / Lodge accommodation
3. 3 meals a day on F/B as stipulated
4. bottled drinking water; x1.5 liters a day per person
5. 4×4 vehicle plus driver guide, safari chef and camp assistant
6. FAR Emergency Evacuation Cover x 14 days
7. All transfers and activities as stipulated.

Exclusive

1. Tips (suggested amounts, see Guidelines for tipping)
   • Driver guide $10 per person sharing the vehicle per day (based on 3 or less clients in the car)
   • Safari chef $12 – $15 per day (not per person)
   • Camp assistant $5 – $8 per day (not per person)
2. Drinks apart from 1,5 liter mineral water per day
3. Visa and airport departure tax
4. Items of personal nature and not mentioned in the above itinerary

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, reaching a height of 5,895 meters or 19,341 foot above sea level. On clear days her snow capped peaks can be seen from different vantage points from Arusha and Moshi.

For those wishing to tackle Mt Kilimanjaro’s dizzying heights there are several options open with each route having a different character; suitable in accordance to age, fitness level, prior experience as to climbing & trekking in general and at altitude, and – at the end of the day – just what you would like to experience out of your climb of Mount Kilimanjaro.

From personal experience and from those climbers who have stepped forth and tried, the overall feeling is that it is one of the hardest, most satisfying personal quest that most have attempted in their lives.

Whether reaching the summit or not, the journey that you will undertake will certainly be physical and emotional; the key to summiting Kilimanjaro being a strong positive focused mental attitude, good friends, a loved one and of course your experienced Bush2Beach Kili-Crew literally right behind you every step, shuffle, slip, slide of the way.

Getting ready to climb

Each route is described below in brief along with full day to day itineraries of how the climb will unfold; no matter which route you choose though, the aim is to succesfully make it to the roof-top of Africa. To maximize your chances, preparation is essential.

Equipment and clothing

An essential part of making it to the top is to arrive prepared, with the right clothing and medical items. To help you do this, we have put together a page listing the items to pack and pointers for a successful climb. Please contact us with any inquiries and questions concerning these; most items are also available for rent.

In the few days before commencing your climb you get to meet your guide(s) who will go through a thorough gear check and climbing safety brief at our offices or the hotel/lodge. This will allow you to ask all unanswered questions, fears and doubts before commencing the climb so that when you do actually put a toe at the park gate all uncertainty will be stored somewhere in the back of your thoughts allowing only positive feelings and a familiarization toward your guide who is going to become your best friend over the next 7 – 9 days.

It is an important factor to have trust and confidence in your guide as when the going gets tough he will be the best person to lean on (literally).

Acclimatisation

If you are considering a climb-only option then we recommend that you try and allow at least 2 days before heading up the mountain to settle in and slowly begin the acclimatization process; staying in Arusha – set at the base of Mount Meru (Tanzania’s second highest mountain at 4566m), at an altitude of around 1450 meters depending where you lay your head, allows for this.

We can also arrange an acclimatization / cultural trek in the foot hills of Mount Meru, allowing you to reach heights of close to 2000 metres and further forming a relationship with your guide who will do his upmost and foremost to deliver you safely to ‘The roof-top of Africa’, the highest free standing mountain in the world.

If you are looking to combine your climb of Mount Kilimanjaro with Tanzania’s wild-life and cultural insights during your time spent in our country we recommend that you head out on safari first as this offers several benefits.

You will slowly begin to adjust to altitude as already mentioned; by visiting the Ngorongoro Crater you reach heights of 2300 metres above sea level.  In light of a request to head out on a Wildlife safari combined with a Kilimanjaro climb we will design the safari accordingly, spending a night on the Ngorongoro Crater rim and, depending on the way the itinerary works, possibly walk or trek in either direction arriving or leaving the Ngorongoro rim itself.

The Ngorongoro forest walk is fairly strenuous if heading up hill out of Karatu highlands but will put you in good step for what awaits on Kilimanjaro along with it being an exciting walk in itself with great opportunities to come across many forest dwellers, including elephant, buffalo and once reaching the higher open plains then Zebra and other plains games wildlife are common, making it a unique experience to be on ground level as opposed to the constraints of a safari vehicle.

Climbing the mountain

On the following pages you can find information in brief as to varying climbing routes that Bush 2 Beach offer – if you have any special requirements, interest and cannot find the information then please contact us direct.

• 5/6 day Marangu Route - The only route up the Kilimanjaro were you‘ll sleep in Mountain huts instead of tents, can be done in 5 days but we advise using an extra altitude day which can be a major factor in your summit bid becoming successful. (more …)
• 6/7 day Machame Route – Our most popular trek,  Machame has undoubtedly pulled perhaps the more adventurous climbers away from the popular Marangu route (more …)
• 6/7 day Umbwe Route - A route that holds the note as being the steepest route on Kilimanjaro!! Dramatic scenery on this route for the more adventurous groups, extreme bush walker who likes a challenge (more…)
• 6/7 day Rongai Route -
• 8 day Lemosho Route - Certainly the most relaxed, scenic and uncluttered open routes that Kilimanjaro has to offer, several days again heading up through afromontane forests of the lower slopes breaking out into open vista of Shira Plateau. (more …)

Why climb Mt Kilimanjaro with Bush2Beach?

Safety and Experience

• All our mountain guides are licensed and highly trained with many years of experienced of climbing at altitude on both Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru; they are extremely aware of all symptoms associated with altitude sickness and AMS – both minor and major – and are medically trained to act accordingly to the an individuals symptoms.
• Bush2Beach Safaris provides an “Emergency Oxygen” kit from Summit Oxygen on every climb. If at any point during your climb you fall victim to Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and you need to be evacuated, you will be able to get much needed oxygen relief during your trip down, quickly alleviating your symptoms.
• Our mountain guides undergo a comprehensive theoretical training along with practical experience climbing all routes of Kilimanjaro along with having to work as porter and assistant guides before they actually receiving the license to be a guide, so for most they have been on the mountain for over 5 years.
• The guides always carry a basic medical kit which, amongst other things, has Diomox in it for emergencies.
• All of our climbs are inclusive of a FAR Emergency Evacuation Cover
• In special cases – for instance when climbing the Western Breach route – and on request, we can provide extra safety equipment such as oxygen & breathing equipment, up to a fully operational portable compression unit (a Gamow Bag) for emergencies.

Respect for the People and the Land

• We adhere to the guidelines set-out by Kinapa concerning the fair payment of all guides, assistant guides, cook(s) and porters accompanying you on your climb.
• We do not skimp on the number of porters and follow the guidelines set-out for the maximum load carried per porter.
• We follow a strict ‘leave-no-trace’ policy concerning garbage on the mountain, what goes up must come down.

Finishing Touch

• All of our climbs are full board, meaning you will be provided with three meals a day whilst on the mountain.
• We ensure your group will go up with extra assistant guides to enable every individual in the group to summit at his/her own pace.
• On the mountain, you will be sleeping in good quality, professional 2 man mountain tents.
• After your summit bid, once you have succesfully come down the mountain and stretched your tired legs, we present you with a Champagne Brunch at the gates, before we bring you back to Arusha.
• All climbs are – naturally – inclusive of transport to and from the mountain.

A combination of walking and game-driving safaris, a careful blend of national parks, culture and un-spoilt wilderness areas, giving a first time visitor a ‘Taste of the North’. Spend your nights under the stars in a mix of lodges, permanent camps and tented camps. Experience your own private camp in the heart of the Serengeti plains and wake up to the soft sound of Maasai cow bells as a new day begins over The Great Rift Valley. Top it off with the Zanzibar beach-extension, 5 days of pure beach relaxation in an accommodation of your choice.

• View wild-life from a different perspective walking with a ranger on the slopes of Mt. Meru, and (optional) canoeing the lakes of Arusha National Park.
• Visit the ‘elephant playground’ that is Tarangire National Park and spot the famous ‘tree climbing lions’ of Manyara National Park.
• Experience the renowned Serengeti National Park the best way, at a leisurely pace with star-filled nights under canvas.
• Spend a full day in the Ngorongoro Crater, a world-heritage site.
• Emerge yourself in the real, every day life of the Maasai visiting their communities and joining in with traditional song & dance.

Interested?

If you like this safari and would like to know more, simply fill in the inquiry form on the right side of this page and we’ll get back to you promptly with our offer!

The Adventure day to day…

Below, we go through the adventure day-by-day, giving you a better feel of the adventure. Click on any day for a detailed description, or click here to expand the entire itinerary.

Price Guide

We write indicative price since the actual amount depends on numerous factors such as season, number of people sharing and their ages, chosen options and further customization of the itinerary above.

Included in your package

1. All park fees and camp fees
2. B2B Mobile Fly-camping & Permanent Tented Camp / Lodge accommodation
3. 3 meals a day on F/B as stipulated
4. bottled drinking water; x1.5 liters a day per person
5. 4×4 vehicle plus driver guide, safari chef and camp assistant
6. FAR Emergency Evacuation Cover x 14 days
7. All transfers and activities as stipulated.

Exclusive

1. Tips (suggested amounts, see Guidelines for tipping)
   • Driver guide $10 per person sharing the vehicle per day (based on 3 or less clients in the car)
   • Safari chef $12 – $15 per day (not per person)
   • Camp assistant $5 – $8 per day (not per person)
2. Drinks apart from 1,5 liter mineral water per day
3. Visa and airport departure tax
4. Items of personal nature and not mentioned in the above itinerary

A 19 day safari with a difference aimed at the active explorer who is interested in more then just the most famous national parks. A slow pace, alternating exiting game-drives from your private 4×4 with walking, canoeing and (optional) balloon safaris.

End each day reflecting on the new experiences in the comfort of quality Tented Camps and lodges at the most amazing – hidden away locations.

I’d been longing to see something a bit different, and Chris Pilley and Ingrid Vaes of Bush2Beach Safaris had met the challenge by arranging an itinerary that included some lesser-known destinations. Joining me would be John, my Tanzanian guide and driver. With 15 years wildlife-spotting experience under his belt, I knew I was in good hands.
- Scott Bennet of Travel Africa Magazine (read the entire story…)

CODE
LENGTH
TYPE
ACCPRICE

B2B-THT-00009
19 DAYS
BUSH/CULTURE
LODGE/TENTED CAMPS
from $4,860 p.p.

Explore the ancient Usambara mountain forest, experience West-Kilimanjaro Private Ranch and the little known Mkomazi National park, more then once you will feel alone with nature. Join the Maasai of Esilalei in traditional song &  dance, come eye to eye with water buffalo, hippo and many types of water birds, including lesser east African flamingo canoeing in Arusha National Park…

• A walking safari with an armed ranger on the slopes of Mt. Meru, followed by a canoeing wild-life experience on the Momella lakes.
• Exploring West-Kilimanjaro at Ndarakwai Ranch by private 4×4, on foot and during the unique experience of a night-game drive.
• Enjoy grass-roots cultural experiences with the Maasai community of Esilalei.
• Exiting gamedrives and nights under canvas at the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and the world famous Serengeti National Parks.
• The little known Mkomazi National Park, a true paradise for birding-enthousiasts.
• And finally, wind down from it all in style on the quiet Swahili Coast with a few days of pure relaxation…

Interested?

If you like this safari and would like to know more, simply fill in the inquiry form on the right side of this page and we’ll get back to you promptly with our offer!

The Adventure day to day…

Below, we go through the adventure day-by-day, giving you a better feel of the adventure.

Click on any day for a detailed description, or click here to expand the entire itinerary.

Price Guide 2012

We write indicative price since the actual amount depends on numerous factors such as season, number of people sharing and their ages, chosen options and further customization of the itinerary above.

Included in your package

1. All park fees and camp fees
2. Semi Lux Camping & Permanent Tented Camp / Lodge accommodation
3. 3 meals a day on F/B as stipulated
4. bottled drinking water; x1.5 liters a day per person
5. 4×4 vehicle plus driver guide, safari chef and camp assistant
6. FAR Emergency Evacuation Cover x 14 days
7. All transfers and activities as stipulated.

Exclusive

1. Tips (suggested amounts, see Guidelines for tipping)
   • Driver guide $10 per person sharing the vehicle per day

A luxury lodge safari combining Wild-life Game drives in two of the best parks of the North; Lake Manyara and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater with grass-roots cultural experiences with the Maasai and the white sands of Zanzibar.

A private 4×4 vehicle with driver/guide, the luxurious Lake Manyara Serena Lodge en &Beyond’s Ngorongoro Crater Lodge and the Sea Cliff Resort & Spa on the spice island of Zanzibar all combine into a package that allows you to sit back in comfort and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of Tanzania…

Highlights

Day to Day

1. Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). You’ll be warmly welcomed by your B2B driver guide and transfer to Karama Lodge located just outside the busy center of Arusha. O/N Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge – (D)
2. Departure from Arusha heading off through the Maasai lands towards Lake Manyara National Park for full day game drives of the garden of Eden; explore the acacia tree tunnels and lake shore areas. Lake Manyara is home to much resident wildlife including the tree climbing lions that you may be lucky enough to see.
   Picnic lunch in the bush, continue with afternoon game drives to your own design – late afternoon leave the park and drive towards Lake Manyara Serena Lodge for the night.
   O/N Lake Manyara Serena Lodge – (B,L,D)
3. Breakfast with excellent views over lake Manyara, drive the short distance to Esilalei Maasai community. Meet with your local Maasai guide for an introduction into the Maasai way of life, beliefs and rituals. Get a better understanding of the natural medicines still used on a daily basis during the Maasai medicine walk of the surrounding area. Return to the camp by foot for bush brunch and relaxation. Mid afternoon as the day cools, continue down to a Boma (Mud dwelling) for a look behind the scenes as to the living arrangements to one of these mud huts. Return to the camp by foot followed by traditional song and dance of the Maasai then bid farewell to your Maasai friends and depart towards the Ngorongoro Crater (NCA) – continue to the crater rim and stop for a short break at the view point offering views into the Crater before heading to andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge for overnight. O/N andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge – (B,L,D)
4. After breakfast drive towards the Ngorongoro Crater – descend into the Crater for full day game drives with picnic lunch at the bush. There are copious of large animals residing in the crater floor, elephants are mainly bulls, females stay out of the park due to the largest predator population in Africa. Black Rhino also make their home on the grassy plains offering the best chances of viewing them out in the open. Late afternoon leave the crater and return back to andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge for overnight. O/N andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge – (B,L,D)
5. After a leisurely breakfast at the lodge slowly star driving back to Arusha, head to Arusha airport where you connect with your scheduled flight departing for Zanzibar at 15:50 – arrival 17:10. You’ll be collected from Zanzibar airport and transferred to Sea Cliff Resort and Spa for pure beach relaxation. O/N Sea Cliff Hotel – Superior – (B,D)
6. Pure beach relaxation. O/N Sea Cliff Hotel – Superior – (B,D)
7. Pure beach relaxation. O/N Sea Cliff Hotel – Superior – (B,D)
8. Transfer to 236 Hurumzi located in Stone Town – Wander through the narrow streets of Stone Town at your own leisure. Enjoy a roof top dinner overlooking the narrow streets of Zanzibar Island. O/N 236 Hurumzi – Suites – (B,D)
9. Transfer to Zanzibar airport for your internal flight connection to Kilimanjaro International aiport (JRO). From JRO you’ll be able to connect with your homebound flight.

Price Guide

Indicative price in U.S. dollars for this 9 day private wildlife safari and beach extension as stipulated above:

Luxury lodge accommodation – double sharing: $3,300 p/p

We write indicative price since the actual amount depends on numerous factors such as season, number of people sharing and their ages, chosen options and further customization of the itinerary above.

Included in your package

1. All park fees and camp fees
2. Mid-range and Luxury Lodge accommodation
3. Meals at meal-plan stated
4. Bottled drinking water; x1.5 liters a day per person
5. 4×4 vehicle plus driver guide
6. FAR Emergency Evacuation Cover x 14 days
7. National flights (ARK-ZNZ-DAR)
8. All transfers and activities as stipulated.

Exclusive

1. Tips (suggested amounts, see Guidelines for tipping)
   • Driver guide $10 per person sharing the vehicle per day (based on 3 or less clients in the car)
   • Safari chef $12 – $15 per day (not per person)
   • Camp assistant $5 – $8 per day (not per person)
2. Drinks apart from 1,5 liter mineral water per day
3. Visa and airport departure tax
4. Items of personal nature and not mentioned in the above itinerary

“Bush2Beach Safari Review of our Honeymoon Trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar ”

Overall Rating: Excellent. We would recommend going to Tanzania and Zanzibar in a heartbeat. East Africa is a beautiful part of the world with incredible people and an amazing culture.

Operator: Bush to Beach Safari in Arusha, Tanzania, owned by Chris Pilley and Ingrid Vaes. Chris and Ingrid are wonderful people who couldn’t have been any easier to work with on our trip.

After evaluating Micato and Abercrombie and Kent Safari’s, who Valerie Wilson Travel had suggested, we decided on a recommendation from a friend of ours to use Bush 2 Beach Safari’s (B2B) instead. B2B provided a private 10 day safari to Tanzania plus a 5 day stay on Zanzibar at a significant savings.

We took a trip that we created, not a pre-packaged tour that the other companies provide, with all the added amenities that we wanted for a truly amazing honeymoon. Aimee was spot on about using B2B!

Date of Trip: Left NYC on Friday, August 20, 2010 and returned on Saturday, September 4, 2010 via Amsterdam. The weather during our Safari was in the mid 80’s (F), it was very dry, mosquitos/ tsetse flies weren’t an issue and the parks weren’t crowded at all. While we didn’t get to see the migration, August is a perfect time to go.

Guide: Simon Kimar0 – excellent (historian, botanist, geographer, animal spotter, and interpreter) assisted by James Mollel (Camp Manager), Valence (Chef) and Matthew (Camp Crew). They treated us like family and not clients during our Safari. We were sorry to have to say goodbye to them!

Places that we visited (in order): Tengeru (we found the Polish Refugee Camp that my wife’s Great Grandparents were sent to during World War II from 1942-1948. Elizabeth’s grandmother’s two youngest brothers were born there), Arusha National Park, Mt. Meru, Lake Momella, Ndarakwai Private Ranch, Esilalei Maasai Community (which is sponsored by B2B), Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Karatu, the Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge (Cradle of Mankind), the Seregenti and finally Zanzibar (the east coast and Stone Town).

Vehicle: private 4×4 w/pop up roof

Places that we stayed at (in order): the Onsea House in Arusha (a great B&B-Alex the owner and chef was very welcoming), the Ndarakwai Private Ranch (a B2B semi-luxury portable tented camp), the Tarangire Safari Lodge in the Tarangire National Park (a permanent tented camp-Honeymoon Suite), the Plantation Lodge in Karatu (Honeymoon Suite-our 2nd favorite lodge-amazing food and really nice owners/staff), the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge on the rim of the Crater (the hotel is a bit dated and has limited hot water, but had an incredible view and sunset, they went out of their way for our honeymoon when we arrived!), and the Mbalegeti Lodge in the Serengeti (our favorite lodge in Tanzania and a world class resort. Our raised tented chalet with a hot tub on our deck was amazing, the food was incredible and the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating).

Our longest stay of the trip was at the Shooting Star Resort on the east coast of Zanzibar. Our 3 story villa overlooking the Indian Ocean was one of the nicest places we have ever stayed in. We highly recommend this resort-the only drawback is the limited ocean swimming in front of the property due to the coral reefs and very low tides. The last night of our trip we stayed at the legendary 236 Hurumzi in the old Stone Town, Zanzibar. The superbly decorated suite on the top floor, that we stayed in, had an amazing view of the city.

Highlights of our trip (in order): 1.) The first time the two of us travelled to Amsterdam, Africa and the Indian Ocean, 2.) Interviewing Joseph for 45 minutes about being the first Tanzanian in 1942 to greet the initial 80 Polish Refugees to Tengeru and him remembering Elizabeth’s Great Grandfather who wore an eye patch-its’ what movies are made of, 3.) Doing a walking safari in the Arusha National Park with Rahema, who is one of only 2 female rangers in Tanzania, 4.) My wife went camping for the first time, 5.) Doing a walking safari through a watering hole/feeding area with two orphaned elephants, Nkarsis and Riziki, in the Ndarakwai Private Reserve, 6.) Going to the Esilalei Maasai Village and visiting with a family in their Boma, taking a medicine walk with a Maasai warrior, visiting the school house and ending with some traditional Maasai songs and dance-a truly inspirational experience, 7.) Taking a 2 hr Hot Air Balloon ride in the Tarangire National Park, 8.) Visiting the Hippo Pool at Lake Manyara, 8.) Simon locating 2 Rhinos in the Ngorongoro Crater, 9.) Seeing a female cheetah and her (4) cubs on the prowl, a pride of (4) female lions and (5) cubs trying to shade themselves from the afternoon sun, a pack of over 45 elephants heading to the watering hole and thousands and thousands of zebras and wildebeest on the move in the Serengeti, 10.) Sitting in the co-pilots seat to Zanzibar and flying over all the national parks we had visited the 10 days earlier-nothing like flying eye level with the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro!, 11.) Visiting Zanzibar, a Muslim country, during Ramadan, 12.) Stopping by the Mercury Bar in Stone Town, named after the late rock and roll singer Freddie Mercury from the band Queen, whose father was an accountant there for the British Government, and finally 13.) Meeting wonderful people from Bush 2 Beach Safaris and from around the world. We now have a lifetime of memories, 1,800 pictures and 12 hours of video from our honeymoon.

Disappointments from the trip: Not seeing any leopards and having to leave Tanzania and Zanzibar!

Recommendations for a trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar: 1.) Do your homework on the various Safari and Tour companies out there and find out which one best fits your plans and budget, 2.) Plan at least 12 months before you want to go on your trip, 3.) Make sure you have trip insurance and Emergency Evacuation Coverage. Check with your tour company on the type of coverage they provide-you don’t want to be without the right coverage but you also don’t want to pay twice for the same protection 4.) Check with your tour company on the various local projects (schools, wells, healthcare) that they support and bring additional money if you want to support these causes. Alternatively you can ask about what type of supplies these charities could use (notebooks, pens/pencils, clothes/shoes) and bring them with you, 5.) Make sure the Tour company supplies you with a list of items to bring with you (rain gear, hat, glasses, camera’s with very long lenses, binocular’s, sun screen, bug spray, toiletries, malaria pills, etc), 6.) Insist on shopping where the locals shop and not outside the National Parks and learn the art of haggling because everything is negotiable!, 7.) Buy some books about Tanzania a few months before your trip that has maps and dictionaries in them. Try and learn a little about the various tribes (over 120) and their cultures and some basic Swahili before you leave. Tanzanians love it when you try and speak their language!

I hope this information will be helpful in planning your next trip to Tanzania or Zanzibar. Elizabeth and I can’t wait for our next trip back to the Rift Valley with Bush to Beach Safari’s and I know that if you decide to use B2B for your honeymoon or family vacation that Chris, Ingrid, Niels, Simon, James, Vallance, Matthew and the rest of the team will make sure that you have an amazing experience as well.

Christopher
NYC,  USA

View this report on the TripAdvisor Tanzania fora pages and on Lonely Planet’s Thorn Tree Fora.