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Day 1. Arrive Arusha, Tanzania A warm welcome awaits on your arrival in Tanzania. Transfer to your luxurious Lodge located at the foothills of Mount Meru and surrounded by a working coffee farm. (D) Legendary Lodge 1
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Day 2. Arusha / Tarangire National Park Embark on a scenic game drive to Tarangire National Park, famed for its iconic baobab trees and large elephant herds. Nestled in a remote corner of Maasai land and Tarangire, Sanctuary Swala Camp is designed to the highest eco-friendly standards, boasting a minimal carbon footprint. (BLD) Sanctuary Swala Camp 2
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Day 3. Tarangire National Park Awaken to your first morning in the wilderness and enjoy a welcoming cup of coffee served on your tent’s deck. Set off to explore Tarangire National Park on morning and afternoon game drives. Sip cocktails or indulge in delicious dinners on your private veranda while watching lions, leopards, and resident bull elephants frequent the nearby waterhole. (BLD) Sanctuary Swala Camp 3
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Day 4. Tarangire National Park / Singita Grumeti Fly to the Grumeti Reserve in the vast Serengeti. Your luxurious lodge is positioned on the renowned migratory route in close proximity to both river and plains. The superb location provides a wonderful opportunity to experience a close connection with the wilderness and its wildlife. (BLD) Singita Faru Faru Lodge 4
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Day 5. Singita Grumeti Your morning game drive is the perfect opportunity to get up close to Africa’s incredible animals, while evening drives reveal the elusive magic of nocturnal Africa. Guests also have the opportunity to visit OP7 and meet the Singita Grumeti Fund game scouts, seeing how they live and work. Absorb the beauty of the landscape but also take in the scale and importance of the work of the anti-poaching unit. (BLD) Singita Faru Faru Lodge 5
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Day 6. Singita Grumeti Enjoy another day of exciting game drives and, if you prefer, walking safaris. You might encounter cheetahs, wildebeests, giraffes, lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and colobus monkeys. After visiting a nearby local community, return for a glass of wine and meet some of Africa’s top sommeliers. Singita’s wine training program offers locals access to the continent’s finest wine education. (BLD) Singita Faru Faru Lodge 6
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Day 7. Singita Grumeti Whether dining in the interactive kitchen, reclining on the elevated viewing deck or lounging beside the swimming pool overlooking the watering hole, you’ll be treated to immersive nature experiences at every turn. (BLD) Singita Faru Faru Lodge 7
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Day 8. Singita Grumeti / Kigali Soak up your last morning in the Grumeti Reserve before you fly to Kigali, Rwanda. Upon arrival, relax at one of the top boutique hotels. (B) The Retreat 8
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Day 9. Kigali / Volcanoes National Park This morning, take a poignant and moving tour of the Kigali Memorial Centre. Explore the city’s wonderful collection of art galleries and cooperative centers with a local artist. After lunch, depart on a scenic drive to the base of the Sabinyo Mountains, where dramatic views of the peaks rear up through the forests. Guests are invited to meet the local community and participate in conservation efforts during their stay. (BLD) Singita Kwitonda Lodge 9
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Day 10. Volcanoes National Park Visit the Ellen Degeneres Campus for an immersive look into gorilla conservation efforts. Embark on a challenging hike that rewards you with stunning forest vistas. When you finally find the gorillas, all fatigue fades away. Watch as the troop goes about their day: females groom, juveniles play, and the dominant silverback keeps watch. (BLD) Singita Kwitonda Lodge 10
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Day 11. Volcanoes National Park / Kigali Enjoy one last breakfast and a stroll marveling at the lodge’s commitment to reforestation. Singita Volcanoes National Park’s Akarabo Nursery, meaning “Little Flower,” supports reforestation efforts by providing local saplings grown by the Coopav Mararo cooperative. Guests can visit the nursery to plant indigenous trees or join conservationists on an informative nature walk to explore ongoing restoration projects. (B) The Retreat 11
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Day 12. Kigali / Depart Guided by a local chef, tour the local food markets and then learn to prepare flavorful Rwandan cuisine. Bid farewell to your new East African friends as you depart later in the evening. (BL) 12
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