Adventurous Serengeti & Tanzania

DAY 1: ARUSHA

Resting at the foot of Mount Meru, the sprawling city of Arusha is known as the safari capital of northern Tanzania. After a leisurely breakfast, we will be picked up by our customized touring vehicles and expert rangers, and drive south via some lovely villages and wildlife areas to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive in the late afternoon with a stunning view from the highlands all the way down to the savanna plains below. Enjoy sunset drinks and dinner with endless views.

DAY 2: NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

Situated in the Crater Highlands in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is best known for its archaeological and geological significance, rich wildlife, and beautiful scenery. The conservation area encompasses the famous Crater, the renowned Olduvai Gorge, and vast plains of grasslands, forests, and mountains extending to the Serengeti. This 8000-square-kilometer protected area is recognized for its natural beauty and placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Visitors flock here to soak up the spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Crater, voted as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. In addition, it is famed for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Today we will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater itself, teeming with resident wildlife, and often the setting for stunning vistas, with wildlife dotted across the pristine landscape. Dinner under the stars in this scenic eastern region of the most famous national park on the continent!

DAY 3: SERONERA

Today we will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater itself, teeming with resident wildlife and often the setting for stunning vistas, with wildlife dotted across the pristine landscape. The conservation area is much larger than the Crater itself. The journey then continues east and into the Eastern reaches of the Serengeti National Park. Arrival late afternoon. Dinner under the stars in this scenic eastern region of the most famous national park on the continent!

DAY 4: SERONERA

The Seronera region, in the central Serengeti, is set directly on the Great Migration route and offers excellent viewing of this incredible annual phenomenon when countless wildebeest flood across the plains. While migratory game populations fluctuate seasonally, Seronera is still a wildlife hotspot at other times of the year, sheltering the Big Five, among many other species.

• Safari excursions in the early morning and later afternoon.
• Optional hot air balloon rides, at a cost of U$ 550 to U$ 650 per person, depending on the time of year

DAY 5 : NORTHERN SERENGETI

The vast, rolling savannah of the Northern Serengeti is known as the hub of the great migration. The landscape is characterized by vast stretches of savannah interspersed with acacia trees and riverine woodlands. Wildlife can be seen along the banks of the Mara River, and visitors can view the annual spectacle of the half a million migrating wildebeest. Commonly spotted wildlife include buffalo, zebra, gazelles, impala, giraffe, lion, and leopard.

• Check out Ehlane, and take a long easy drive through the park from the eastern side of Serengeti to the northern part.
• Arrive well before sunset and a relaxing, fresh Shabbat meal.

DAY 6 : NORTHERN SERENGETI

• Enjoy a leisurely Shabbat with three delicious Shabbat meals.
• The camp's tranquil setting is ideal for viewing, and there is a wilderness-qualified walking guide to take you on a Shabbat walk in the area.

DAY 7 : NORTHERN SERENGETI

Typically your last full day on Safari is based on two safari drives in the area, interspersed with lunch either at the lodge or a picnic lunch if your guide has planned additional activities for you.

Return to the lodge for your final farewell dinner.

DAY 8: END OF ITINERARY

Relish one more game drive early in the morning. Followed by breakfast at the lodge before making your way back to Kilimanjaro International airport and connecting to your international flight home.

• Three Mehadrin pareve or dairy meals (meat meals available upon request)
• Passionate, English speaking tour guide and air-conditioned transportation for the full itinerary
• Kosher Traveler's tour itinerary and concierge service
• All entrance fees for the sites on the tour itinerary
• Best available local accommodations

What's not included:

• International flights - please contact Ronnie Abramson our flight consultant regarding special pricing for international flights to get to the tour's meeting point. Ronnie is available by phone at +972505314500 or email at roni@ambassadortours.co.il.
• Travel insurance - comprehensive travel and health insurance are compulsory.
• Tips for local guides and service providers - recommended $10 per provider per day.
• More attractions and activities are available upon request. We will gladly tailor your itinerary to your family/group’s desires.
• Entry visa if required

Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge- Located in the middle of a verdant coffee plantation, Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge is a sanctuary of aromatic tranquility and a welcome retreat after an exciting day. Nestled amongst gardens and coffee trees are thirty luxurious wooden chalets, twelve plantation suites, and eighteen plantation rooms . You’ll be enchanted by it’s inviting and understated aura of luxury. Vibrant gardens, a spa, and a swimming pool await you. Visitors are also welcome to enjoy convenient gift shopping at the Traders Walk Boutiques, featuring art from local artists, clothing and jewellery.

Mandhari Lodge-  Situated high on the Manyara Escarpment, aligned with soaring flamingos, rests the Mandhari Lodge, . ‘Mandhari’ means ‘view, scenery, landscape’ in Swahili, and with a bird’s eye view of the great expanse from Lake Natron to the Mondulli Mountains, and it’s panoramic views of Lake Manyara, this lodge truly lives up to its name.

Swaddled in the colours of the earth, the lodge offers a unique medley of accommodation options; nine dramatic, glass-fronted standard suites, one honeymoon suite, one cosy family suite for up to 4 people and one incredible 4-bedroom (up to 8 people) Nasikia Villa with a private plunge pool. All suites and villas have an unobstructed view of the dreamy landscape below.

The large, core gathering area of reception, dining, lounge, bar and swimming pool is an open eucalypt platform filled with hand-crafted, woven furnishings. Relish in all the lodge has to offer, from traditional spa treatments, to Tinga Tinga painting lessons, African drumming, customary dancing, the yoga classes and more. Welcome to soulful Tanzania.

• Comprehensive Travel Insurance covering trip cancellation, medical emergencies and luggage is mandatory at the time of reservation.
• Israeli Citizens; Kosher Travelers recommends Egert & Cohen Insurance. Contact Tali +972-2-622-7999 ext. 125 or 052-769-9406 or tali@egertcohen.co.il. You may also sign up for insurance online at https://www.egertcohen.co.il/travel/signup-kosher-travel.asp.
• USA & Canadian Citizens; Kosher Travelers recommends www.traveldefend.com Ph Josh: 18005782871 info@traveldefend.com
• Arrangements and cost of International flights are not included.
• We recommend the following Travel & Flight Consultants
• Ronnie Abramson of Ambassador Tours +972-50-531-4500 or roni@ambassadortours.co.il
• Ruth Berman of Ofakim +97225362163 or  ruth@ofakim.co.il

Kosher Travelers is committed to providing meals of the highest quality and under strict kosher supervision. All catering and food items are under the supervision of Johannesburg Beit Din and are dairy or parve, with meat meals available upon request.