Tanzania:
Coffee Culture & Wildlife Safari

TANZANIA | 12 DAYS | FROM $8,480
Previously led by Barry Faught
 
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Introducing a rare and exceptional journey. Travel to Tanzania with a coffee company founder to meet with farmers whose ancestors have grown coffee here for 500 years. Then set out for multiple days of wildlife exploration in Tanzania. Embark on game drives, hikes, bike rides, and a cruise on Lake Manyara – all in search of herds of wildebeest and zebras. We’ve selected this time of year to coincide with The Great Wildebeest Migration.

 
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Three moments you’ll never forget

Descend 2,000 feet into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to a 30,000 large mammals

Taste a cup of freshly roasted coffee, harvested from a nearby plantation

Witness the largest mammal migration in the world, as thousands of wildebeest cross the Serengeti

Day 1

Arrive Kilimanjaro

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the Pink Flamingo Boutique Hotel, our home away from home for three nights.

Day 2

Uru

This morning, drive to Uru, a small village on the slopes of Kilimanjaro with fantastic views of the towering mountain.  Meet with the coffee co-operative and take part in the process of picking, drying, and roasting your own cup of coffee. This afternoon walk to Materuni Waterfall for a refreshing dip in the natural pool, before ending the day at Moshi Central Market.

Day 3

Kilimanjaro and Rau Forest

The Kilimanjaro region is home to the Moshi Coffee Exchange and holds a weekly auction on Thursdays. Join a private tour to learn about the inner workings of the auction. After lunch, walk through the Rau Forest to search for blue and colobus. Visit the sacred tree Mvule Milicia Excelsa, believed to be 200 years old and frequently visited by the local community for spiritual purposes.

Day 4

Kilimanjaro / Tarangire National Park

This morning we depart for the Tarangire National Park arriving after lunch and then enjoying our first game drive. Tarangire National Park occupies an area of 2,600 sq. km and is known for its great number and diversity of wildlife.

Day 5

Tarangire National Park / Lake Manyara

Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its unique landscape dominated by baobab trees, and large elephant herds. Today will be extraordinary, with unique cultural experiences and interactions with locals. Toward day’s end, continue to Lake Manyara and stay on the escarpment overlooking the Great Rift Valley.

Day 6

Lake Manyara / Karatu

Take an easy early-morning bike ride to Lake Manyara in search of monkeys, zebras, wildebeest, and giraffes. Board a Tanzanian dhow (traditional wooden fishing boat) to watch hippos on the lake. This afternoon, visit the Maasai boma and learn about the daily life of this nomadic tribe. Drive to Karatu and check in for our two-night stay at Gibbs Farm.

Day 7

Karatu

Today, enjoy a guided nature walk to the Elephant Caves, where for centuries, elephants have dug into the hills for minerals and vitamins. Explore untouched forest, abundant birdlife, and hidden waterfalls. After lunch, visit a coffee plantation walk to observe the traditional harvesting of coffee berries.

Day 8

Karatu / Ngorongoro Crater

Take an early-morning drive into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the world’s largest extinct caldera for a game drive and lunch before returning to the crater rim for overnight stay at Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge.

Day 9

Ngorongoro Crater / Serengeti National Park

Spend the morning on a Maasai trail on the crater rim, an area off the beaten path where we can enjoy the unique flora and fauna of the Ngorongoro Highlands – like giraffes, zebras, and elephants. Mid-morning, drive to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a picnic lunch and game drive before arriving in the Central Serengeti and your stay at Serengeti Halisi Camp.

Day 10 & 11

Serengeti National Park

Enjoy two full days of game drives in this world-famous national park. Our mobile camp is strategically placed for viewing the astonishing wildebeest migration where thousands of animals spread across the savanna. See the migration from above with an optional hot air balloon ride – an experience people rave about.

Day 12

Serengeti / Kilimanjaro / Homeward

Transfer to the local air strip for a flight to Arusha. Enjoy a visit to a local organic and Fairtrade coffee farm run by Aranga Coffee Group. Delve into the differences between organic and traditional coffee farming before visiting the village roasting factory. Finally transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for independent homeward flights departing this evening.

 

Departure

The trip starts and ends in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

“This trip to Tanzania allows me to showcase why I'm so passionate about coffee. Not only the taste and history of coffee, but the farmers who grow it, the pickers who carefully select each cherry and the production crew at the washing stations who, with their time, energy and hard work, share their coffee from the ground in Tanzania to my coffee roastery and cafes in Seattle and Boise. It will be such a wonderful experience, and to top it off, we'll have the opportunity to go on safari in the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti and explore the amazing country of Tanzania.”

— barry faught

 

Pink Flamingo Boutique Hotel

The grounds of this hotel sit nestled in the forest just minutes from Moshi town and not far from the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. After a day of touring, return to take a refreshing dip in the pool or enjoy a relaxing massage. 

Tarangire Safari Lodge

Catering to wildlife enthusiasts and those seeking rest and relaxation, here you can kick back and put your feet up. Enjoy a refreshing drink in the bar and sip on fresh Tanzanian coffee and teas. 'Sundowners’ are offered on the terrace each evening with the African sunset as the backdrop.

Gibbs Farm

Located on the outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater lies Gibb’s Farm and founded in the 1920s as a coffee plantation, this special place embraces traditional East African hospitality and is an idyllic retreat. 

Kirurumu Serengeti Camp

This luxury mobile camp is moved seasonally to take best advantage of the vast Serengeti and wildebeest migration. The camp is used as a spring board for an early morning game drive, a break for a sumptuous lunch, a respite from the heat of the day and the finale to a days adventure where stories can be swapped around a fire. As a small and intimate camp, the staff are on hand just to look after a very limited number of guests and so the level of attention and service is always excellent.

 

More Detail

PRICING

Per Person: $8,480
Single Supplement: $1,890

Group Size

10 travelers

What’s Included

  • 11 nights accommodation plus meals

  • All excursions, transportation, and local guides

  • Exclusive access to Tanzania Coffee Board auction and specialty coffee tastings

  • Park fees and taxes

  • Gratuities

  • Internal airfare from Serengeti to Kilimanjaro

  • Arrival and departure transfers

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