Tanzania & Kenya Classic Private Safari Tour

Your Guides

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The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Joseph N.

Joseph is affectionately known as 'Africa's Smallest Giraffe' by his fellow classmates at the Mweka Wildlife College. He is a passionate conservationist who was one of only four Tanzanians to be offered a UNESCO Grant to study Conservation and Park Management at University of Michigan. After completing his degree, Joseph returned to the Ngorongoro conservation area to work on anti-poaching initiatives. Despite his recognition and promotion, Joseph prefers to share his enthusiasm of the natural world with visitors as a safari guide in Tanzania.

Raymond T.

Raymond was born in Arusha and raised in Masai villages, in both Ngorongoro and Simanjiro. As a Masai, he's lived his entire life within wildlife protected areas and in harmony with nature. Consequently, he possesses deep knowledge and respect for the Serengeti's wildlife. Raymond is an excellent leader with 15 years of experience as a guide, and a passion for sharing Tanzania with MT Sobek travelers.

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Welcome to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania! Meet with an MT Sobek representative for an hour\'s drive to Arusha. Check into the boutique hotel set on five acres of land, with beautifully manicured gardens that provide a home to many varieties of birdlife and endemic plant species. Ease into the slow pace of safari life, leaving the daily hustle and bustle behind.
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Take a morning drive to the Shanga River House, a project devoted to empowering disabled Tanzanians, located on one of the country\'s oldest coffee plantations. Tour the workshop and boutique selling jewelry and crafts handmade by disabled artists using recycled glass bottles. There may be a chance to meet some of the artists and savor the fresh and delicious regional cuisine served at the restaurant. After a leisurely visit, get back on the road and drive to the deluxe tent camp in Tarangire.
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After breakfast, fly to Tarime for a connecting flight to Migori, Kenya and a two-hour drive to Mara North Conservancy, just north of the Masai Mara National Reserve. En route, enjoy a leisurely game drive, spotting lions, hippos, crocodiles, cheetahs, and leopards. A private concession, the Mara North Conservancy partners with a few member camps and 800 Maasai landowners to establish a protected wilderness area. Its savannas and grasslands attract herbivores of all kinds, from elephants, giraffes and zebras to gazelles and impalas. Arrive to the luxury tent camp at lunchtime.
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Accommodations

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Bookend the journey at boutique hotels; in the wilderness, enjoy deluxe tailor-equipped safari camps.

Arusha Hotel

Comfortable Hotel

A calming retreat for those exploring East Africa's natural treasures, Northern Tanzania's Arusha Hotel is set in five acres of beautiful gardens, home to various birds and indigenous plants. Guests enjoy gym facilities and a temperature-controlled swimming pool. Elegantly furnished rooms feature satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and A/C. The contemporary restaurant with a terrace serves innovative cuisine and excellent wines.

Oliver’s Camp

Luxury Safari Camp

Set in the southern part of Tarangire National Park, Oliver's Camp offers ten well-spaced guest tents, ensuring a feeling of privacy. Designed to provide a classical bush experience, it features solid wooden furniture, comfortable chairs, and a library with books on local nature and wildlife. Guests relax at private verandas, in the lounge or dining tent, or around the fireplace.

Acacia Farm Lodge-Karatu, Tanzania

Luxury Hotel

Acacia Farm Lodge is a romantic country lodge located high on the Great Rift's spectacular escarpment with panoramic views of the Karatu farmlands and nearby Ngorongoro forest area. Each of the 28 luxurious chalets includes a comfortable lounge, en-suite bedroom, modern amenities, and a private balcony. The swimming pool and creatively designed public areas add to the enchanting ambience.

Intimate Camps Tanzania-Serengeti National Park

Comfortable Hotel

Enjoy luxury mobile camping, widely recognized as the most authentic of safari experiences, with Intimate Camps in Tanzania. Sleeping tents consist of a verandah, bedroom area, dressing area and a separate shower and toilet. Day tents are designed to provide a comfortable dining and recreation experience. Savor food prepared by the camp chef and delight in exchanging camp-fire stories at night.

Karen Blixen Camp-Masai Mara, Kenya

Luxury Safari Camp

Named after the author of the classic novel, Out of Africa, this eco-friendly camp evokes a time when the savanna was seldom visited and camps provided a stylish retreat. The 22 large luxury tents offer views of the Mara River. Take a dip in the pool, savor meals at the stylish restaurant or end the day with a massage

Lemala Mpingo Ridge

Luxury Safari Camp

This accommodation offers dramatic views of the Tarangire River and is known for its good service and comfortable setup. The tented sweets allow guests a truly immersive and wild African experience. There are individual restroom facilities, private plunge pools, and outdoor siesta beds perfect for an afternoon rest while being one with the elements. The lodge also offers a swimming pool, spa, lounge, bar, and restaurant serving a delicious variety of regional specialties.

Mount Meru Game Lodge

Comfortable Hotel

A short 30-minutes away from the Kilimanjaro airport, Mount Meru Game Lodge is set in serene surroundings nestled between the Usa River and the wildlife sanctuary. A sanctuary that is home to zebra, ostrich, water buffalo, a wide array of birds and monkeys, including the elusive Colobus monkey. Established in 1959, it was one of the first lodges in Northern Tanzania and has hosted numerous presidents, the King & Queen of Sweden, Prince Charles, Ernest Hemingway and the Kennedy family. The lodge includes Wi-Fi, swimming pool and gym facilities.

Corfield Camp

Luxury Safari Camp

Corfield Camp is ideally located only 15-minutes outside of the Tarangire National Park and is rich with wildlife from the surrounding Acacia shrub grasslands. The exclusive six tent campsite has a dining tent, a bar, a small library and is fully immersed in the African savannah with panoramic views of the valley. Each 20' x 25' canvas tent has en-suite bathrooms, electricity and a lounge area.

Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp

Luxury Safari Camp

Residing on the shores of Lake Eyasi, Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp is an intimate campsite on a two hundred acre family owned farm that is designed using local palm and wood to blend into the natural forest environment. The dining area, bar and pool use elements of traditional Hadza and Datoga culture as décor. Each of the eight thatched roof tents contain hand carved furniture, en-suite bathrooms and verandas overlooking the seasonal soda lake for the perfect sundowner setting.

Chaka Camp

Luxury Safari Camp

A mobile campground that follows the seasonal wildlife migration, Chaka Camp will be located further south at Ndutu to offer an all-encompassing experience in the Serengeti ecosystem. Constantly surrounded by life, guests may have a chance encounter to dine next to grazing animals as a herd of over two million wildebeest and zebras make their way through Ndutu. The boutique-styled tents are designed with handwoven African fabrics and artisan crafted furniture. Each of the eight tents has an en-suite bathroom and private veranda overlooking the vast terrain.

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