Honeyguide Fly-in Safari: Summary
Honeyguide Safari in a nutshell
Suited to those seeking relaxation and indulgence as well as traditional safari pursuits, this fly-in safari offers contrasting yet luxurious accommodation and swift access to many of northern Tanzania’s most notable safari destinations.
The trip starts amidst the manicured lawns of Arusha Coffee Lodge, a comfortable, relaxed base just outside the bustling town of Arusha.
After a night’s rest, you'll move to Tarangire Treetops within the Radilen Wildlife Management Area: a lovely setting with impressive views over the surrounding bush. With airy, elevated rooms and a good atmosphere, the camp is exceptionally well positioned for easy access to Tarangire National Park.
Elegant and peaceful, The Manor is your next stop: a charming luxury retreat within the Shangri-La Coffee Estate. From here you might visit the renowned Ngorongoro Crater or safari in Lake Manyara National Park, as well as cycle, horseride or simply relax within The Manor’s grounds.
In contrast to Treetops' somewhat ethereal, lofty design and The Manor’s indulgent comforts, Serengeti Pioneer Camp offers a traditional conclusion to this African safari. The camp is smart and retains an element of seclusion, yet is set within a prolific wildlife region at the heart of Serengeti National Park.
By staying in a combination of national parks and game management areas, guests can enjoy activities such as walking and night drives which are not available within the national parks - a further plus on this varied yet luxurious safari.
At a glance
| Starts: | Kilimanjaro International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 night | Arusha Coffee Lodge - Arusha, Tanzania | Half Board |
| 2 nights | Tarangire Treetops - Tarangire National Park, Tanzania | Full Board |
| 2 nights | The Manor - Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania | Full Board |
| 2 nights | Serengeti Pioneer Camp - Serengeti Migration Area, Tanzania | Full Board |
| Ends: | Kilimanjaro International Airport |
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Arusha, Tanzania
Tarangire Treetops
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
The Manor
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Serengeti Migration Area, Tanzania
Highlights
Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Honeyguide Fly-in Safari.
- Relaxing with a massage at Arusha Coffee Lodge
- Listening to elephants browse marula trees at Tarangire
- Sighting rhino on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater
- Unwinding with a billiards game at The Manor
- Watching agama lizards scuttle over rocks at camp
Activities
Some activities which can be included in the Honeyguide Fly-in Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Cultural excursion
Guided walking safari
Horse-riding
Hot air ballooning
Mountain biking
Night drive
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Side-trips whilst on this safari
We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Honeyguide Fly-in Safari. Talk to us: they’re usually best arranged when you book.
Mto Wa Mbu Village Walk
Two to three hours
Discover the intricacies of day-to-day life in the large Tanzanian village of Mto Wa Mbu with a knowledgeable local guide. This is not a village set up for tourists; Mto Wa Mbu is a real community and offers a chance to see a side of the country that many visitors pass by.
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Balloon Safari over the Serengeti
Three hours - approx. one hour flight
As the sun rises over the Serengeti National Park in Northern Tanzania, climb aboard for an extraordinary adventure. For an hour you’ll float in a hot air balloon over beautiful savannah and woodland and a diversity of plains wildlife.
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Safari in Arusha National Park
Half day or full day
Arusha National Park offers some lovely walking in the foothills of Mount Meru and canoeing on the Momela Lakes, plus gentle game drives.
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Empakaai Crater Hike
Half day, two - three hour walk
Spend a half day hiking through the Empakaai Crater, in the Highlands area of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), led by an experienced guide and accompanied by a ranger.
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Olmoti Crater walk
Half day - two to three hour walk
Follow an ancient Maasai cattle trail on this private hike up the Olmoti Crater, led by an experienced guide and accompanied by an armed ranger. The crater may not compete in size with the neighbouring Ngorongoro Crater, but the birding is good, the mountain views wonderful, and the array of ferns is a botanist’s dream.
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Lake Manyara Safari
Half-day or full-day
Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park makes a great safari destination. Here, along with elephant herds and plains game, you’ll find jungle-like forests that are home to blue monkeys, a soda lake tinged pink by flamingos and some of Tanzania’s best birding.
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Olduvai Gorge visit
One - two hours
See for yourself the renowned archaeological site of Olduvai (or Oldupai) Gorge, which lies en route between the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park. Famed for the discoveries of early hominin remains as well as the Laetoli Footprints, the site offers beautiful views, an engaging museum and potentially the opportunity to visit an active dig.
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Lake Manyara Treetop Walkway
Usually one hour
Experience the forest of Lake Manyara National Park from a whole new perspective – high up in the trees. The first suspended walkway in Tanzania, it stretches underneath the canopy for 370m between the mahogany and fig trees, giving intrepid visitors a unique view of the surrounding flora and fauna.
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Day Hike on Mount Kilimanjaro
Full day
Experience Africa’s highest mountain – in just a day. In the company of a private guide, hike through the forests of Mount Kilimanjaro’s western side to an altitude of 3,400m. From here, explore the Shira Plateau and its surroundings, perhaps spotting wildlife along the way.
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