Accommodation: Osiligilai Maasai Lodge

Activities: Sunrise yoga; Game drive; MDWC visit; Traditional Maasai storytelling

Transit times: Short walk or drive from lodge

Welcome the sunrise over Mt. Kilimanjaro with some gentle sun salutations to start your trip. After breakfast, visit the social project Maasailand Development for Women and Children (MDWC) in Tinga Tinga. On your way, get your first glimpses of iconic East African wildlife! At MDWC, play with Maasai primary-school children and take part in the school activities. The children love having visitors, and their beautiful smiles will make this a memorable day. Afterwards, visit the local women’s group and see how they make traditional Maasai jewellery like necklaces and earrings etc. Return to the lodge by 5:30pm to watch a Maasai spear throwing competition. Can you beat the Maasai and hit the wooden lion target with the Maasai spear? As the sunsets, enjoy your first sundowners while watching the Maasai sundown dance. In the evening, gather around the fire for some traditional storytelling and a delicious dinner overlooking the savannah. You will learn about their way of life and countless traditions. Rest in your traditionally decorated bungalow to prepare for tomorrow’s exciting adventures!

Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Accommodation: Kirurumu Manyara Lodge

Activities: Game drive; Ethno-botanical walk; Sunset yoga

Transit Times: Arusha to Lake Manyara – 2 hrs

Wake for an early breakfast at Osiligilai, before departing for Lake Manyara National Park, which lies at the base of the western wall of the eastern arm of the Great Rift Valley. Typically shimmering in a golden heat haze, the lake is often frosted with thousands of flamingos, while the trees that surround the lake are famous for their tree-climbing lions. The park also offers abundant sightings of monkeys, jackals, mongoose, hyenas, hyraxes, zebras, hippos, warthogs, buffalos, giraffes, duikers, waterbucks, and impalas. Significant numbers of elephants are also resident in the park, while sightings of black rhino and leopard are not uncommon. Before lunch, check into Kirurumu Manyara Lodge, set high on the edge of the Great Rift Valley where guests enjoy a marvelous panoramic view eastward over Lake Manyara, the Rift floor and Mt. Losimingori. Behind Kirurumu, the Ngorongoro Highlands rise in green and fertile splendor and form the gateway to Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, and the Serengeti. After settling in and meeting camp staff, a member of one of the nearby Maasai villages, with whom Kirurumu enjoys fruitful relationships and supports through community-based tourism, will take us on an ethno-botanical walk where we will find herbs and plants used in traditional Maasai medicine, daily life, and rituals while learning more about Maasai culture from your guide. Towards sunset, we’ll return to camp and enjoy the melting sunset overlooking Lake Manyara and The Great Rift Valley from the sundeck (perfect for yoga!) before feasting in the open air dining room. After dinner, enjoy a performance by members of the nearby community of traditional dance and song, including the famous Adumu! Retreat to your tented room and sleep soundly to the night chorus of crickets, cicadas, tree frogs, and the occasional soulful call of a hyena and other passing wildlife.

Destination: Lake Natron 

Accommodations: Lake Natron Camp 

Activities: Game drive; Swimming; Yoga

Transit Times: Lake Manyara to Lake Natron – 3.5 hrs

Let the morning birds and the smell of fresh local coffee gently rouse you out of your slumber. After an early breakfast, drive about 3.5 hours north toward Lake Natron. Sitting below Ol Doinyo Lengai, Tanzania’s only active Volcano, Lake Natron is a mineral-rich alkaline lake in the middle of Maasailand, straddling the border of Tanzania and Kenya. It is fed by the Ewaso Ng’iro River and natural hot springs and reaches alkalinity levels greater than a pH of 12. The lake’s characteristic crimson hue is due to the microorganisms that thrive in such conditions, providing food for the 2.5 million lesser flamingo of the East African region that breed only at this site, making it essential to the survival of the species. At the southern foot of this lake and stunning, otherworldly landscape lies Lake Natron Camp, a low-footprint eco-camp with impactful community involvement featuring 10 luxury Bedouin-style tents that blend into the natural surroundings, a perfect base for a relaxing and intriguing series of adventures. Check in, unwind, and enjoy a dip in the clear natural pools that lie right in front of the tents. Squeeze in some evening yoga before dinner to stretch away the day’s travels. Enjoy sleep in the quietude of this desolate landscape.

Destination: Lake Natron

Accommodations: Lake Natron Camp 

Activities: Sunrise yoga; Give Back/Voluntourism visit to Ngare Sero School and Village; Flamingo Walk 

Transit Times: Short walk or drive from camp

Greet the day with a sunrise yoga practice before enjoying a delicious breakfast. Afterwards, drive a few minutes to the neighboring Maasai village of Engare Sero (meaning “dappled water” in the Maa language), which gets its name from the river flowing out of the escarpment through a spectacular gorge that is both arid and lush. Upon arrival, visit their primary school, where Adumu Safaris “Generous Giving” fund is being put towards the Destiny Foundation’s food security program. As with other stops on this grand tour, you will have the opportunity to meet and interact with Maasai living their lives as normal, striking up interesting conversations, forging memorable connections, and contributing to your growing knowledge of Maasailand and its people. These visits are not staged, so who knows what you will learn and discover! Return in the early evening for a sunset walk to the lake from camp to see the thousands of flamingo who flock there. Walk back and enjoy a sundowner on the stream bank looking out toward Lengai and stroll to the dining tent for a lovely dinner. Sleep soundly in the peace and quiet of your tent.

Destination: Pastoral Women’s Council; Serengeti National Park

Accommodations: Nimali Camp

Activities: Pastoral Women’s Council visit; Game drive; massage (optional); Sunset yoga

Transit Times: Lake Natron to Serengeti – 5 hrs

Today, have an early breakfast to get a head start on the long, but scenic drive to the iconic Serengeti National Park via a stop at the Pastoral Women’s Council (PWC) in Loliondo to learn about their work. The PWC strives to improve education quality, access, and retention for Maasai girls; empower Maasai women through economic self-determination; and educate Maasai women and their legal and human rights to empower them to participate in community decision-making. Arrive at beautiful Nimali Camp in the heart of the Serengeti plains. Built close to Makoma Hill, this luxury tented camp is hidden away offering a sense of seclusion in this part of the National Park. Makoma Hill is well known for its vast herds of buffalo and elephants, giraffe and of course many predators including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Numerous small hills and kopjes dot the landscape where lions are often found warming themselves on the smooth rocks. Check-in to your spacious and inviting room furnished with natural woods and lush Persian carpets with large, comfortable beds and a private verandah perfect for private dining or an in-house spa treatment. As the sun sets, complete a truly special yoga practice in one of the most unique and celebrated landscapes in the world. Enjoy a local farm to table dinner under the broad canopy of a large acacia tree with lanterns hanging from every branch and chairs surrounding an open fire where flames dance to the stories of the night. Here, guests are immersed in nature and have the unforgettable experience of being under canvas in the middle of this vast wilderness as the sun begins to slip over the horizon and the stars start to make their mark in the night sky.

Accommodations: Nimali Camp

Activities: Balloon Safari (optional); Classic game drive; Yoga

Transit Times: Leisurely game drives throughout the day

For a truly spectacular sunrise, opt for a hot air balloon safari to watch wildlife while gliding above the unique savannah landscape. One of the world’s most iconic wildlife conservation areas, Serengeti National Park, a World Heritage Site, is a “must see” on your Tanzania safari. Totaling 14,763 sq km in area, the park is appropriately named after the Maasai work for “endless plains”. Given the vast terrain, weather patterns, and migratory patterns of the innumerable species, many animals of the Serengeti are constantly on the move. No two balloon safaris are ever alike! Touching back down on the ground, you will be treated to a hot bush breakfast. Spend the rest of the day exploring deep into the Serengeti on a traditional game drive. Being a little closer to the ground means you are certain to get up close and personal with the “Big Five” (lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and cape buffalo) and hosts of other iconic and hidden-gem species. Depending on your preference, a yoga practice can be enjoyed either before or after your game drive. Return to Nimali for another delicious farm to table dinner and sleep to the nighttime calls of wildlife outside your tent.

Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodations: Nimali Camp

Activities: Yoga; Walking safari; Night game drive (optional)

Transit Times: Leisurely game drives throughout the day

Spend another day in the breathtaking Serengeti, but this time on foot! After a leisurely morning yoga practice and fresh local breakfast, head out to see what the day has to offer. The birds of the Serengeti are just as spectacular and varied as the larger animals

Walking safari—there are several types of eagles and vultures, ostrich, secretary birds, kori bustards, hornbills, guinea fowl, as well as a host of smaller birds. There have been almost 500 species of birds recorded in the park, including several that migrate from Europe and Asia in the winter months. After dinner, you have the option to take a night game drive in the park and see how the animals behave after dusk. This is a wonderful opportunity to witness the predatory action of lion prides and other predators! Return to camp for your last sundowners in the Serengeti and enjoy another restful night of sleep.

Destination: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodations: Plantation Lodge

Activities: Game drive; Yoga

Transit Times: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater, 2 hrs

Depart camp early for an early morning game drive as you leave the Serengeti en route to Ngorongoro Crater. Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a rare protected area where people (the Maasai) and wild animals coexist in harmony. A large permanent concentration of wild animals can be found in the huge and perfect crater. Ngorongoro is technically a caldera, the largest sunken ancient caldera in the world. Estimated three million years old, the once-volcanic Ngorongoro is now considered one of “Africa’s eighty wonders”. Also known as the “Garden of Eden”, the crater floor is a natural safe haven for thousands of animals such as wildebeest, more than two hundred lion prides, zebras, elephants, hippos, hyenas, Thomson gazelles, African buffalo, crocodiles, ostriches, and many species of birds, not to mention that this is one of the best places to spot an endangered Rhinoceros. Check into the Plantation Lodge and choose to relax by the pool, do yoga in the gardens, or by enjoying a sundowner on the bar’s terrace. To end the day, enjoy a truly indulgent, multi-course farm to table meal with the option to select from the lodge’s extensive wine list. Sleep soundly to the sounds of birds in the garden in your stylish and secluded suite.

Destination: Zanzibar (Ugunja Isand), Kendwa, Zanzibar
Accommodations: Zuri Zanzibar
Activities: Transfer to Zanzibar; Yoga; Spa treatment (optional), Swim (optional)
Transit Times: Flight to Zanzibar, 2hrs; Drive to Zuri, 1hr

After breakfast at the lodge, you will be driven to Arusha Airport to board your flight to the magical island of Zanzibar, which lies just off the coast of Tanzania, for a sublime conclusion to your East African holiday. You will be greeted at the Zanzibar airport and taken north to the sublime Zuri Zanzibar located in Kendwa Village, which sits on the west-facing shores of Unguja, this amazing setting provides visitors with a stunning white-sandy beach, turquoise waters, and unforgettable sunsets.  After you check into your private beach bungalow, enjoy a fabulous Swahili-fusion lunch featuring homegrown produce in one of the hotel’s beautiful open-air restaurants. Afterward, enjoy relaxing at the lodge, taking a yoga class, getting a spa treatment, or perhaps you are up for a swim in the infinity pool or the ocean. Zuri is also one of the best bases in Zanzibar for snorkeling and diving, with its fantastic location right in front of Tumbatu Island’s turtle-nesting zone and close to Mnemba Atoll marine park! Afternoon yoga, followed by a dip int the ocean or saltwater pool, dinner at the hotel, followed amazing sunsets and stargazing. Sleep to the sound of waves lapping outside your door.

Destination:  Nungwi Village
Accommodations: Zuri Zanzibar
Activities: Nungwe Village Bike Tour; Mnarani Turtle Conservation Project; Mrembo Spa (optional)
Transit Times: Short bike ride to and from the lodge; leisurely biking throughout the day

Wake to the sound of waves and step out onto the sand for a nice stretch! After a tropical breakfast, you will join your local guide on bicycle and head to Nungwi Village for a half-day tour. This is a great opportunity to get in touch with the daily village life and explore the northern part of Zanzibar in a sportive way. On your first stop, you will visit the Mnarani Turtle Conservation Project, a local NGO that provides shelter and protection to Hawksbill Turtles as well as the endangered Green Turtles. The aquarium itself is a natural pool carved out from the coral bedrock by the erosion of millions of waves crashing against the shore. The water rises and falls with the tides, providing a natural environment for its inhabitants. Continue to Cycle through rural villages, explore Portuguese ruins dating back to the sixteenth century, swim in tidal, half-fresh half-salt, clear water cave, try your hand at being a blacksmith (local style), and adventure through recently discovered stunning coral caves filled with stalagmite and stalactite crystal rocks. At the end of the tour, see how Nungwi’s dhow (traditional wooden sailboat) builders are famous for their craft, watching them at work not far from the ocean. You will see dhows in all phases of their construction and learn about the whole process, from the sourcing of the wood, the joints used, to the rituals of launching a new dhow. After returning to Zuri for lunch, you can relax at the lodge, engaging in lodge activities as you wish. Today could be a good day to opt for a massage or treatment at Zuri’s Maua Wellness spa. In the evening, enjoy an evening yoga practice followed by dinner and relaxation.

Destination: Mnemba Atoll; Muyuni Beach
Accommodations: Zuri Zanzibar
Activities: Snorkeling; Yoga; Muyuni Beach lunch; Sailing
Transit Times: Walk to and from the dhow; leisurely sailing throughout the day

Today features an exciting adventure on the sea! After breakfast, board a traditional dhow and depart from Kendwa to the stunning Mnemba Atoll, perhaps seeing some active dolphins on the way. You will stop at Mnemba Kitchwani Reef for your first snorkeling stop. This amazing reef with steep slopes offers some great underwater topography and a chance to see amazing corals and many colorful fish. Your guide will lead you on a snorkeling session, pointing out all of the camouflaged sea creatures and give you tricks for spotting what most people’s eyes miss. You will then sail 20 minutes from Kitchwani Reef to the Mnemba Coral Gardens. Here you will snorkel for 45 minutes to 1 hour. These coral gardens are home to many species of aquarium fish and stunning soft and hard corals. After your second snorkeling trip you are heading from Mnemba Atoll to the opposite side, an area called Muyuni Beach. While your captain and crew prepare a tropical beach feast, enjoy yoga practice on the soft, white sands surrounded by turquoise and green. After yoga, enjoy your beach picnic. You will have ample time after your lunch to relax on this beautiful secluded beach before your trip continues with a sail back to Kendwa. Arrive in the late afternoon and relax however you wish before enjoying one last island-to-table dinner on the sand and restful slumber at Zuri. 

Destination: Dar es Salaam; International Departure
Activities: Morning free time; International departure home
Transit Times: Drive to ZNZ, 1 hr; Flight to DAR, 30 mins

After breakfast and, perhaps, another swim or spa service, check out of the hotel by lunch and head to the airport to fly from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, where you will board your international flight home. Kwaheri!

To reserve this trip we require $500 per person. The remainder is due 59 days before departure. All major credit cards and PayPal are accepted. We will send a secure payment link when you are ready to confirm this trip.

NB: During the global pandemic, our deposit policy and payment schedule are extra flexible. We can discuss flexible terms prior to booking. 

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Please note that we offer these variations to demonstrate some of the ways that we can modify an itinerary to suit your preferences (destinations, activities, level of luxury, type of accommodations, length of stay, budget, etc.). If none of these options looks best for your group, we are more than happy to gather more information from you and customize the perfect trip. You can call us at +1 530 574 9519 or email us at to discuss this itinerary or others on our website.

Karibu Africa!
The Adumu Safaris Team