Tanzania Luxury Safaris.

Face of Africa


10 Days from $7,443$5,255

All about the Face of Africa.

Our carefully selected Face of Africa Safari itinerary is our best luxury Tanzania safari. Our safari specialists will guide you when planning your adventure.

We offer a tailored service designed to fit in effortlessly with any other plans you may have.

Lemala camps offer you the best in luxury safaris, at the best time of year. Not only will you be enjoying a special luxury safari, but you will also be able to follow the famed wildebeest migration as it makes its way around the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem.

In addition to the iconic African animals, you will be treated to stunning landscapes, and beautiful flowers, be able to meet and interact with local people and taste the local food.

On this luxury Tanzania safari, we use the Tanzania Lemala Camps chain and Elewana Africa Collections Camps. Should you have any specific requirements for accommodation, there are other chains of hotels in Tanzania that we can use to provide you with that touch of luxury for your safari.

The wildebeests' migration suffers all manner of challenges during the terrific journey as they move from Serengeti to Masai Mara and return to Ndutu Salei plains. Constantly under attack from hungry predators, such as Africa's big cats, as well as Nile crocodiles who lie in wait for unsuspecting animals at the various river crossings, ready to pounce.
Our safaris are based on the best time to see the migration, either in Serengeti as they cross the Mara River, or on the plains of Ndutu where they gather in unbelievably huge numbers to give birth.

Best of Serengeti Safari Accommodation.

Our expert can simply combine the lodge to make one package and offer the best of the luxury Safari.

Lemala presents an authentic collection of intimate tented camps, classic lodges, and refined villas in Northern Tanzania, with properties in Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and the Serengeti National Park. We choose Lemala to offer our guests a tremendous safari experience right through the famed Northern Circuit.

This splendid region of Tanzania is one of the most renowned wildlife areas in Africa - the Northern Circuit of Tanzania is a place where the sheer concentration of game is extraordinary.

Lemala's accommodation ranges from classic lodges to luxury accommodations in many of the most celebrated wildlife areas in Tanzania. Lemala camps are built in remote wildernesses and provide a luxurious level of tranquillity, as well as beautiful African style, and good quality services, all at affordable prices.

By choosing the right time of year for your Serengeti safari, you will always stay in the front line to see the massive wilderness under the shades of Lemala Camps.

Elewana collection forms authentic and extraordinary safari experiences, providing the maximum quality of luxury and relaxation. The warm East African hospitality gives you a taste of luxury on a safari with Elewana.

Go on, spoil yourself with indulgent and bespoke accommodation during your luxury Tanzania safari.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Arrive in Tanzania
Day 2 & 3
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Day 4 & 5
Depart from Ngorongoro - Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge
Day 6 - 7
Serengeti Mara River - Witness the crossing
Day 8 & 9
Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Day 10
Fly from Serengeti to Arusha - back home
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1
Arrive in Tanzania

Arrive in Tanzania by Flight, If you are landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) , Our Driver will pick you from Airport and Transfer you to Arusha ready to Start Safari. We can also pick you from Arusha Airport (ARK) if you don't arrive from Zanzibar or Dar es salaam

Arusha Coffee Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2 & 3
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire

Tarangire is a sixth largest national park in Tanzania, Tarangire remains slightly off the main safari circuit but is a tremendously scenic park featuring traditional African savannah, green hills, woodlands and rivers and is especially well-known for its large herds of elephants, superb birdlife and giant baobab trees. Visitors at Lemala Mpingo Ridge will enjoy a genuine sense of wilderness and brilliant game viewing, and it’s both a relaxing standalone destination and a great place to begin a safari that also combines Lemala properties in the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.

Lemala Mpingo Ridge patched on top of an escarpment with extensive views across the persistent Tarangire River valley below and will match the same exceptional standards of comfort and service as the other properties in Lemala’s collection.

Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater Tour

After breakfast at your camp, get ready for action, adventure and thrilling experiences as you descend into the floor of the crater to experience an action pack game drive. Ngorongoro is one of the world's most astonishing and renowned natural wonders. The crater floor where game drives take place is a hyper-condensed action, like bringing all the best in safari to boil. The crater is the world’s largest unbroken caldera with one of the highest concentration of wildlife. It is home to more than 30,000 wild animals and a variety of bird species. Here everything bubbles closer, tighter, and louder. Peer inside this primordial caldera and what you see is a petri dish density of wildlife, more predator-prey interactions per capita than almost anywhere on the planet.
You will have your packed lunch at a shaded campsite before driving to the camp to collect your cook and afterward start your return journey to Arusha where you will spend a night.

Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 & 5
Depart from Ngorongoro - Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast in your camp before leaving for Serengeti National Park with an option of stopping at Olduvai Gorge, considered one of the most important archeological sites in the world; the Gorge has proven extremely invaluable for those wishing to further their understanding of early human evolution. It is here that in 1959 Dr. Mary Leakey, a renowned archeologist discovered the remains of Zinzanthropus bosei leading to the challenge of accepted theories on human lineage of the time.
Other fossilized bones and stone tools used by the early man have been discovered in the area dating back millions of years, proving that humans evolved in Africa. There will be a lecture at the site and then you will an opportunity to visit the museum where you will be able to see the fossils of the early man and the tools he used to hunt.
After Olduvai Gorge Visit, continue with your journey to Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s premier National Park in the word. On arrival enjoy a thrilling game drive en-route to your camp.

Lemala Ewanjan Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 - 7
Serengeti Mara River - Witness the crossing

Like each and every Serengeti mobile tented camps, Lemala is made out of canvas structures and the main area is open and roomy. Almost like a mess tent, but with excellence furniture and a deluxe design, all meals and evening drinks take place in the main dining unit. This is the mutual area with a bar and sofas equipped with a great view out over the plains of Serengeti. There is a fireplace a small way from the main mess area

Drive to the Northern Serengeti-Mara river area. You’ll have a game drive en-route towards Mara river, the northern part of Serengeti). Serengeti is likely the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world. These seemingly unending plains contain, during the months of the migration of huge numbers of wildebeest and zebra with estimates of up to 1.5 million. being in Mara river area will always make the deferences of any other African safari, spectacular wildlife event like no any other around, Another interesting feature in Serengeti is the "Kopjes", massive islands of granite standing in a sea of grass, which provide shelter to a great variety of plants and animals, from the elusive leopard to the tiny dik-dik.

Lemala Kuria Hills Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 & 9
Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Experience game drives like no other as you depart your camp for a hands-on Safari experience in the endless plains of Serengeti. An exclusive bush breakfast has been prepared by camp staff. Your experienced Safari guide has a wealth of knowledge about wildlife and ecology that he will gladly share with you he will also be able to answer any questions you may have about wildlife.

Serengeti National Park is real African wilderness as you had imagined. The Park offers some of the best wildlife viewing areas in Africa; however, you can enjoy a lot more while in the park other than game drives. The Park fits perfectly well into most people’s dream of an African safari where you are able to see abundant wildlife, vast and endless golden plains that are dotted with thorny umbrella acacia trees, kopjes, and sausage trees, and its crocodile and hippo-filled rivers.

Lemala Kuria Hills Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10
Fly from Serengeti to Arusha - back home

You will have breakfast before you start a journey back home from Kogatende Airstrip.

Hotel of your Choice
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
People     Green Season (1st April To 31st May) Should Season (1st Nov – 14th Dec & March) Peak Season (1st June – 30 Oct & 15th Dec-28th Feb)
2Pax
Per Person
US$ 6,162.70
US$ 6,482.24
US$ 7,443.16
3Pax
Per Person
US$ 5,709.25
US$ 6,028.79
US$ 6,993.54
4Pax
Per Person
US$ 5,482.53
US$ 5,802.07
US$ 6,768.74
5Pax
Per Person
US$ 5,346.49
US$ 5,666.03
US$ 6,633.85
6Pax
Per Person
US$ 5,255.80
US$ 5,575.34
US$ 6,543.93

The Calabash team would be delighted to work with you to help you and your family, friends or organization build the best possible safari to match your interests and budget. We can organize custom safaris for professional photographers, honeymoon couples and families. Simply ask us! need help? click here

YES! Calabash Adventures has a personal understanding and deep commitment to meeting the special needs of families. Our trips are well suited for children. We have designed our unique family safari programs to allow you and your children to experience the wonders of Africa together. Please outline your particular family’s interests, so that we can incorporate them. You and your family will have a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of cultural diversity, discover the many miracles of nature, and at the same time play, laugh, and enjoy the pleasure of one another.

Our safaris offer a wide array of safari styles to suit your interests and budget. Please scroll the website for a description of the different types of accommodation available or click here.

Small. Our scheduled safaris vary in size depending on the nature of the safari. In general, we keep our groups small (minimum 1 to 7 people, and occasionally up to an absolute maximum of 25). We feel strongly that the small size allows a more intimate connection with the African wilderness.

Pack lightweight, washable clothes, plus a sweater for early morning game drives; a sunhat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are strongly advised as well. Long sleeves and trousers in light-colored fabrics help discourage insect bites. Modest length shorts for women are perfectly acceptable, but women should carry a wrap to cover their legs in rural villages and towns since clothes that are too revealing can cause offense especially in Zanzibar and in Muslim dominated areas. On the beach and within the confines of beach hotels, normal swimwear (but not nudity) is acceptable.

Safari dress is basically comfortable and casual - layers are recommended. Keep it simple and bring things you don`t mind getting dusty. We have included several web links to guide you in your preparation.

You will be pleasantly surprised by both the quality and the variety of food available on safari. In most lodges, meals are served buffet-style, so you can choose what you like. The food is generally prepared according to western tastes, with some curries and local cuisine included. If you choose a camping safari, fresh meat and produce are prepared to the highest sanitary standards by our team’s expert chefs. Indeed, most returning guests rave about our camp food! Request for local food is certainly welcome. Your guide and chef will generally purchase all the food before the safari starts, so get your orders in on time!

Special dietary requirements such as vegetarian or diabetic meals can easily be arranged with advance notice. If you are vegetarian or vegan you may wish to bring along some alternative protein sources. If you have multiple food allergies, you will definitely want to bring along supplemental snacks. It is important we know of any possible dietary restrictions as soon as possible.

We provide two liters of bottled water per day for each client, and you can purchase more bottled water at all the lodges and camps or before the Safari. Overall, we recommend you consume only bottled water.

For medical Travel tip, it is always best to consult your doctor or travel clinic well in advance of your departure. The minimum requirements for entry into Tanzania are proof of a yellow fever vaccination and an anti-malarial medication. Bear in mind that you will be staying in camps and lodges oriented to meet the needs of North American and European guests.

Calabash Adventures is responsible for sending a rescue vehicle(s) within 4 to 5 hours (depending on your location) upon receiving notification of a vehicle breakdown. The vehicle shall be replaced and compensation awarded by way of additional time allotment (extra half day or full day), or a refund of up to 30% of a full day tour deducted from the total daily tour cost.

If necessary, an emergency evacuation can be arranged by “flying doctors” (included in the trip package, on your request), or a simple transfer to nearby Hotel or lodge for accommodation and catering services.

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