Below you can read more about our journeys:

     Hemingway’s Journey
     Thrill Seeker's Journey
     Creative Journey
     Annual Expedition Maasailand


Each one of our programs is specialized to what the client wants to experience. This translates into us being able to show you whatever you feel is important to your exploration of the country, culture and people. If you want to spend longer on safari and shorter in Maasailand, or if you wish to see other parts of the country, all of this can be arranged. We are very flexible to meet your needs.

             
 
Hemmingway’s Journey

Destinations: Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Lake Natron.

Day 1:
• Airport Pick-up
• Overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge

Day 2:
• Arusha Tour
• General Sight-Seeing
• Dinner and Overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge

Day 3:
• Arusha National Park
• Picnic Lunch
• Dinner and Overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge

Day 4:
• Tarangire National Park
• Picnic Lunch
• Dinner and Overnight at the Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Day 5:
• Lake Manyara National Park
• Picnic Lunch
• Dinner and Overnight at the Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge

Day 6:

• Ngorongoro Crater Tour
• Picnic Lunch Lakeside
• Dinner at Overnight at the Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge

Day 7:
• Olduvai Gorge
• Picnic Lunch
• Game Drive through Ndutu (Ngorongoro Area)
• Dinner and Overnight at the Ndutu Safari Lodge

Day 8:
• Serengeti National Park with Game Drive on route
• Picnic Lunch
• Dinner and Overnight at the Seronera Wildlife Lodge

Day 9:
• Game Drive through the Seronera area
• Picnic Lunch on route, proceeding to Lobo area
• Dinner and Overnight at the Lobo Wildlife Lodge

Day 10:
• Lake Natron towards Singina Rocks, Wasso and the remote hills of the Ngorongoro district
• Visit Sonjo Tribesmen
• Picnic Lunch
• Game Drive on route
• Visit Maasai homes
• Oldonyo Lengai (Mountain of God)
• Dinner and Overnight at the Ngarasero Luxury Tented Camp

Day 11:
• Lake Natron
• Swimming in the cascading waterfalls
• Walking through the River Gorge
• Picnic Lunch Lakeside
• Dinner and Overnight at the Ngarasero Luxury Tented Camp

Day 12:
• Oldonyo Lengai, Engaruka, Mto wa mbu on route Game Drive
• Lunch at Sundance Restaurant in Kisongo
• Dinner and Overnight at the Ilboru Safari Lodge

Day 13:
Option to return home or continue your Tanzanian Journey to:
• Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
• Vacation on the Island of Zanzibar.

     
 
Thrill Seeker’s Journey
Below you will find an example of one of our many Thrill Seeking adventures:

Maasailand Walking Safari and Kilimanjaro Climbing
We have experienced that the combination of a walking safari and Kilimanjaro climbing can form an active and effective adventure.

Before we send our Thrill Seeking clients directly to the highest Mountain in Africa, we suggest a period of acclimatization and sightseeing, followed by an intense and physical walking safari, in order for them to build up enough stamina for the big climb. The location of the walking safari can vary depending on the season, the immediate weather conditions, the age of the travelers etc.

Maasailand:
For any adventure you are expecting in Africa, this is the right place.

Maasailand is full of culture, adventure, wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes, all perfect for the traveler who is willing to fully experience it. No matter which part of Maasailand you visit and explore, you will leave knowing that you have seen the true Africa.

Mount Kilimanjaro:

Kilimanjaro is a metaphor for the compelling beauty of Africa. When you see it, you understand why. Rising in absolute isolation, at 5895 meter (19336 feet), Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain and one of the world’s most accessible high summits, a beacon for visitors from around the world.

Those who reach Uhuru point, the actual summit, or Gilman’s Point on the lip of the crater, will have earned their climbing certificate and memories to last a lifetime.

There is much more to Kilimanjaro than her summit. A journey up her slopes takes you on a climatic world tour, from the tropics to the arctic. The grassy and cultivated lower slopes turn into lush rainforest, inhabited by elusive elephant, leopard, buffalo and antelope. Higher still, heath and moorland, covered with giant heathers, becomes surreal alpine desert and finally, ice, snow complete the magnificent beauty of the continent.

There are six common trekking routes to the summits, with campsites for the wilderness route of Rongai, Mweka, Umbwe, Machame and Londorosi and accommodation in hut stations on the Marangu route.

Day 1:
• Airport Pick-up
• Dinner and Overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge

Day 2:
• Arusha City Tour
• Dinner and Overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge

Day 3:
• Arusha Rural Tour
• Dinner and Overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge

Day 4-8:
• Maasailand Walking Safari (Camping)
• Location Changes Depending on Season etc.

Day 9:
• Day of Relaxation in Arusha
• Dinner and Overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge

Day: 10
• Day of Acclimatization
• Moshi Town Tour
• Waterfall Hike
• Dinner and Overnight at the Kibo Hotel

Day: 11
• Drive to Rongai Gate
• Begin Mt. Kilimanjaro Expedition
• Dinner and Overnight at Rongai Camp I

Day: 12
• Continue Climb
• Picnic Lunch
• Mawenzi Walk
• Dinner and Overnight at Rongai Camp II

Day: 13
• Continue Climb
• Hike to Kibo Hut
• Picnic Lunch
• Dinner and Rest at Kibo Hut
• Preparation to ascend to the summit

Day: 14
• Final Ascent Begins
• Gilman’s Point
• Uhuru Peak
• Descend through Kibo
• Dinner and Overnight at Horombo Hut

Day: 15
• Final Descent Begins
• Mandara Hut
• Arrive at Kilimanjaro Main Gate (Marangu)
• Drive to Arusha for Dinner and Overnight at the Ilboru Safari Lodge

Day: 16
• Day of Relaxation
• Free to do your own activities

Day: 17
• You will fly back to your country with great memories of Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania and its people.

Recommended Extensions:
• Zanzibar Island
• Pangani Beach.
     
 
Creative Journey
This journey is a wonderful opportunity for those who have information and/or previous experience in Tanzania. Each Creative Journey comes to life through a combination of the Maasailand Explorer staff and the clients who are interested in seeing Tanzania. We work together to create a unique and custom fit adventure that pertains only to you and your desires.

Do you want to create your journey with us? Contact Maasailand Explorer directly through email.

maasailandexplorer@gmail.com
     
 
Annual Expedition Maasailand

Each year Maasailand Explorer creates a new and unique safari program in a special area of the country that combines our philosophy and the image of Tanzania that we want our clients to experience. This year, we have chosen this virtually untouched area of Northern Maasailand. The majority of Tanzania’s most famous national parks happen to be in this very area. Wildlife roams both inside and outside the parks. Apart from wildlife viewing, this part of the country is rich in culture, intriguing people and breathtaking landscapes. We welcome you to join us for this special limited edition expedition that will take place for only one season this year. The dates are specific to the wildebeest migration, which just this year was named one of the great wonders of the world. Expedition 2007 begins November 19th and runs until February 22nd, 2008.

Space is limited. Book early. For further information contact us directly via email at maasailandexplorer@gmail.com

Day 1:
• Airport Pick-up
• Dinner and Overnight at the Ilboru Safari Lodge

Day 2:
• Arusha Cultural Tour
• Lunch in Town
• Guided Walk Around Ilboru and Ilkiding’a Villages
• Dinner and Overnight at the Ilboru Safari Lodge

Day 3:
• Lengijape Village (approx. 27km north of Arusha)
• Meet your Maasai Guides
• Walking Safari Trek through Maasailand Begins
• Picnic Lunch
• Dinner and Overnight Camping

Day 4:
• Continue Walking Safari Trek, direction Kiserian Rocks
• Picnic Lunch
• Dinner and Overnight Camping

Day 5:
• Kiserian Rocks
• Walking Trek through dry Riverbeds
• Picnic Lunch
• Dinner and Overnight Camping near Olarida Goss
• Breathtaking Views of Oldonyo Lengai (Gods Mountain)

Day 6:
• Walking Trek Continues through hilly areas and rocky outcrops
• Picnic Lunch
• Muriatata Hills
• Dinner and Overnight under the African Stars

Day 7:
• Champagne Celebration upon Completion of Trek
• Picnic Lunch
• Engare Sero River
• Walking through River Gorge and/or Swimming in the cascading Waterfalls
• Depending on Weather, Dinner and Overnight at either the Ngarasero Campsite or the Spring Campsite, Lakeside

Day 8:
• Visit Sonjo Tribesmen
• Picnic Lunch
• Serengeti Game Drive
• Dinner and Overnight at either the Lobo Wildlife Lodge or tented camp

Day 9:
• Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
• Picnic Lunch at the Lobo Area
• Seronera Valley
• Dinner and Overnight at the Seronera Wildlife Lodge

Day 10:
• Sunrise Game Drive in the Serengeti
• Game Drive in route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Visit Olduvai Gorge and Museum
• Picnic Lunch
• Dinner and Overnight at the Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge

Day 11:
• Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Tour
• Picnic Lunch at Hippo Pool
• Dinner and Overnight at the Ilboru Safari Lodge, Arusha

Optional Expedition Extensions:
• Kilmanjaro Climbing
• Zanzibar Island
• Pangani Beach.

 
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