• Day 1

  Arrival In Arusha Tanzania

  You will fly into Kilimanjaro (JRO) Airport near Arusha, Tanzania. After passing through immigration and picking up your bags our Above Safaris staff will meet you and escort you to your hotel in Arusha. You are free to relax at the hotel before dinner, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet the rest of the group, your private yoga instructor, Briana Aguilar-Austin, and some of the Guides for your trip, who will join you to explain the details of your safari and yoga retreat.

• Day 2

  Maasai Boma

  In the morning after breakfast, your Guides will pick you up at the hotel and you will travel to a rural Maasai village about two hours away from Arusha. The Maasai are the oldest and largest tribe in Tanzania and will provide an introduction to the cultures of Tanzania.

  During your experience with the Maasai you will learn about their lives and dynamic relationship with the land and wildlife. After an afternoon yoga and meditation session in the village, you will travel to Maramboi Tented Camp where you will have dinner and prepare for day one of your safari.

• Day 3

  Tarangire National Park

  After breakfast you will travel to one of Tanzania’s most spectacular parks, Tarangire. Often compared to Serengeti, Tarangire is known for its wide open savannas which are a sanctuary for wildlife – most notably its herds of elephants. It is guaranteed to be a highlight of your adventure. After lunch in the park and some more time exploring, you will head back to Maramboi Tented Camp where you’ll be able to join an afternoon yoga session, go for a swim, and have dinner.

• Day 4

  Mto Wa Mbu

  After breakfast you will head to Mto wa Mbu, a town just outside Lake Manyara National Park at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. Known for its diverse ecosystems, Lake Manyara is home to dense jungles, grassy plains, and acacia woodlands, each of which has distinctive wildlife. Today, you’ll have the option of spending half of the day either joining a walking or biking Tour around town. In the afternoon you will start your journey to Serengeti, stopping to overnight at Kitela Lodge on your way.

• Day 5

  Travel To Serengeti National Park

  In the morning you’ll have the option of joining an early morning yoga session before breakfast. Then, you will continue your journey to Serengeti, passing through Ngorongoro conservation area on the way. You will arrive in the early afternoon and will get an introduction to the park through a half day game drive on the way to your overnight location.

  Hailed as the premier safari destination and home to the annual migration of over a million wildebeest, Serengeti offers sights of unimaginable beauty. At Camp you will have the opportunity to join a sunset yoga and meditation session before dinner. You will overnight at Kubu Kubu Tented Camp, a tented lodge overlooking the plains of Serengeti.

• Day 6

  Serengeti National Park

  In the morning you’ll have the option of joining an early morning yoga session before breakfast. Then, you will head back out on a full day game drive with lunch in the park. Today, there will be the option to head back to camp early to spend time relaxing by to the pool or joining a special afternoon yoga and meditation session overlooking the Serengeti plains. If you choose to continue on your game drive you’ll return to Kubu Kubu Tented Camp in time for dinner and a relaxing evening with the rest of the group.

• Day 7

  Travel To Ngorongoro

  In the morning you’ll have the option of joining an early morning yoga session before breakfast. After breakfast, you will head back out to do your final game drive in Serengeti. Around lunch you will make your way out of Serengeti heading towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you will overnight at Lake Masek Tented Camp before entering the famed Ngorongoro Crater the next day. At Camp you will have the opportunity to join a sunset yoga and meditation session before dinner.

• Day 8

  Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  Early in the morning you’ll have the option of joining a sunrise yoga session. After an early breakfast you will depart on your final day of the safari taking you to Ngorongoro crater, a collapsed volcano that has remained unchanged for millions of years.

  Inside is a microcosm of Tanzania, home to most of the animal species found throughout the country. With the crater walls serving as a natural enclosure for the area’s animals, you have the chance to spot all your favorites. After leaving the crater in the afternoon, you will travel back to Arusha where you will be able to join an evening yoga session before dinner and overnight at your Arusha hotel.

• Day 9

  Travel To Zanzibar

  Today marks the beginning of the second leg of your adventure in Tanzania: five days in paradise. After breakfast and an optional yoga session, you will travel to JRO airport where you’ll catch a quick flight (~1 hour) to the Tanzania’s most famous island. Zanzibar is known for it’s idyllic white sand beaches, fresh catch sea food, spectacular reefs for diving, and fascinating culture and history.

  When you land in Zanzibar, you’ll be heading right to one of the most beautiful beaches on the island in a village called Nungwi where you will stay at The Zanzibari.*Optional Add-on: Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Dolphin Excursion, Sunset Cruise, Spice Tour, Spa Treatments, etc. Add-on’s can be arranged directly with your hotel but if you have specific activities in mind, weÂ’re happy to arrange.

• Day 10

  Zanzibar

  In the morning you have the option of joining a yoga and meditation session on the beach before breakfast. Then, spend the day relaxing at the beach, exploring the local village, or taking part in one of the many activities offered. At The Zanzibari, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. However, if you decide to eat outside the lodge you will be responsible for any costs incurred. Before dinner you have the option of joining a yoga and meditation session.

• Day 11

  Zanzibar

  After breakfast, enjoy another amazing day in paradise! How you spend your day is completely up to you - relax on the beach or take advantage of any of the optional excursions offered by the hotel.*Optional Add-on: Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Dolphin Excursion, Sunset Cruise, etc. Add-on’s can be arranged directly with your hotel but if you have specific activities in mind, weÂ’re happy to arrange.

• Day 12

  Zanzibar

  After breakfast, enjoy another amazing day in paradise! How you spend your day is completely up to you - relax on the beach or take advantage of any of the optional excursions offered by the hotel.*Optional Add-on: Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Dolphin Excursion, Sunset Cruise, etc. Add-on’s can be arranged directly with your hotel but if you have specific activities in mind, weÂ’re happy to arrange.

• Day 13

  Zanzibar

  In the morning, enjoy your last breakfast in paradise. Take a last dip in the blue green waters and soak up the sun one final time before you head to the airport to return to the real world! You will be transported to the airport where, unfortunately, you’ll be heading home.

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