RMC & Body Mind Spirit Journeys
present

THE SPIRIT OF AFRICA!

A safari visiting the great game reserves of Tanzania:
the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara

Then off to Zanzibar for the perfect ending of our African adventure

September 7 – 21, 2025
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Perched on the edge of the African Continent and facing the Indian Ocean, Tanzania is a traveler’s dream destination with people and tribes whose varied cultures and traditions make up the country’s rich tapestry and the place to experience the best wildlife of an African Safari.

Nothing can top the magic of a safari in this East African country that has a remarkable diversity of wildlife, seen up close in the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, home to some 25,000 species; in the Serengeti National Park, renowned for its migration of nearly two million wildebeest; and where many of the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo) can be seen. We have combined a traditional safari game-viewing itinerary along with cultural expeditions as well. Your “down time” will allow you to relax at some of the most luxurious safari camps on the continent.

 One of your highlights will be experiencing the Great Migration, one of the largest herd movements of animals on the planet. The numbers are astonishing: over 1.2 million wildebeest and 300,000 zebra along with gazelles moving in a constant cycle through the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem in search of nutritious grass and water. Guided by survival instinct, each wildebeest will cover from 500 to 800 miles on its individual journey along age-old migration routes. Hungry predators make sure only the strongest survive in this natural spectacle also known as ‘the greatest show on Earth.’

After days of the magnificence of the Reserves… we will enjoy the final days of our trip relaxing and exploring the island of Zanzibar! The spectacular white sandy beaches of the east coast await us, all while learning about the nature, culture and history of the Spice Islands. A new adventure awaits!

Your Host: Tracey Walsh

In 2023 we took an amazing trip to Bali

Our 2024 trip was to Mexico to celebrate Dia de los Muertos! It was fabulous!

Wonders await~ TRACEY

Important Note: As many of the game lodges we will be using have limited accommodation, the trip will be capped at the number of participants that can join (15). So early reservations will be important so as not to be left out of the unique travel experience. 

TOUR INCLUDES

• Roundtrip transportation from San Francisco to Tanzania
• Air Transportation within Tanzania
• Airport transfers
• Hotel accommodation in Qatar Airport between connecting flights to Africa
• 4 nights in Luxury Boutique Lodges & hotels
• 3 nights in a deluxe “Glamping” Style Safari Camps
• 4 nights accommodation in Zanzibar at a deluxe beach hotel
• All service charges and taxes
• Breakfast every day
• All lunches and dinners while on Safari
• Additional lunches and dinners as per itinerary
• Transportation by large deluxe Safari vehicles
• Inter Africa flight Serengeti-Lake Manyara and Arusha-Zanzibar
• Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary

SPECIAL FEATURES IN TANZANIA

• Visit Arusha National Park at the base of stunning Mt. Meru, Mt Kilimanjaro’s little sister
• Visit the new Jane Goodall Chimp Museum and Explore the African Cultural Heritage Center
• Search for the tree climbing lions of Lake Manyara National Park
• Learn the ancient ways of the Masai Warriors
• Have a cultural walk visit with a local Masai family
• 3 Exciting days in the fabled Serengeti, one of the 7 Wonders of Africa
• Visit the famous archaeological site & the oldest human fossils on earth, Olduvai Gorge
• Experience the “Great Migration,” one of the greatest shows on Earth!
• See Pride Rock (made famous by the Disney movie, The Lion King)
• See the greatest concentration of game at Ngorongoro Crater
• Enjoy exquisite Bush Dinners under enticing African skies

SPECIAL FEATURES IN ZANZIBAR

• A visit to historical Stone Town
• Tour the infamous Prison Island
• Enjoy the sights & smells of the Spice Farm
• Participation in a local cooking class preparing traditional Zanzibar dishes
• A sunset cruise with drinks and snacks
• Time to enjoy one of the world’s most beautiful beaches

Your Africa Safari Itinerary

Day 1, Sunday: September 7: Depart San Francisco for Africa
 Depart San Francisco for our connecting flights to Tanzania.

Day 2, Monday, September 8: Arrive in Qatar
Late afternoon arrival in Qatar, where you are in transit and escorted to your Transit Hotel to relax and refresh and relax a bit before checking in to your flight that leaves after midnight.

Day 3, Tuesday, September 9: Arrive in Tanzania (L/D)
Departure from Qatar to Dar Es Salam, Tanzania. Here we transfer to our local flight with an afternoon arrival in Kilimanjaro Airport in Arusha Tanzania where we will transfer to our accommodations in Karatu and refresh after our long flights.  Dinner at our Lodge and afterwards our driver & guides will go over your upcoming African adventure. Overnight in Karatu.

Day 4, Wednesday, September 10: In Karatu. Ngorongaro Crater Reserve. (B/L/D)
Today’s special game drive will be to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is one of the three Tanzanian Seven Wonders of Africa! The Crater shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens anywhere. A permanent population of more than 25,000 animals inhabit a mere 100 square miles in the 2,000 ft deep crater, making this one of the few places in Africa where you have a chance of seeing the entire Big Five during a single game drive. It is also one of the last remaining places in Tanzania where we can still see the endangered Black Rhino. After lunch, we continue our Safari game-viewing as the crater floor is also host to some of the highest concentrations of carnivores in the world, featuring large prides of lions, packs of hyenas and solitary predators like cheetahs and jackals. A keen eye paired with expertly procured search patterns from our guide is sure to help us spot a wide range of wildlife and perhaps some of the more elusive species like leopards, servals, and bat-eared foxes. Return to our hotel for dinner and our overnight.

Day 5, Thursday, September 11: To the Serengeti (B/L/D)
Today we travel to what some believe to be the birthplace of mankind, the Olduvai Gorge. Olduvai is internationally recognized for Louis and Mary Leakey’s famous discoveries of early humans and magnificent antiquities documenting the two-million-year evolutionary history of our stone tool-using ancestors. Lunch will be at the Naabi Gate before arriving at our safari campsite in the actual Serengeti for our overnight. This is Tanzania’s oldest and most recognized National Park. A land of unparalleled game viewing, from great herds of grazing herbivores to tactically cunning packs of carnivores, life on the plains of the Serengeti truly epitomizes the “circle of life.” A paradise for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts alike, it is all but guaranteed that you will spot giraffes and elephants feasting on shrubbery, impalas, gazelles and buffaloes traipsing carefully through the plains to avoid being noticed by on-looking lions, cheetahs and hyenas, and a spectacular range of birdlife flitting through the sky. Dinner and “glamping” at our Serengeti Luxury Camp.

Day 6, Friday, September 12: In the Serengeti to view the Great Migration (B/L/D)
Another action-packed day as we travel to the Northern part of the Serengeti and the Mara River for the famous Great Migration to Wildebeest River to watch the crossing as thousands of Wildebeest and Zebra try their luck at crossing these crocodile infested rivers. It’s the migration for which the Serengeti is perhaps most famous for. Over a million wildebeest and about 200,000 zebras flow south from the northern hills to the southern plains for the short rains and then swirl west and north after the long rains. So strong is the ancient instinct to move that no drought, gorge or crocodile infested river can hold them back. It is unclear how the wildebeest know which way to go, but it is generally believed that their journey is dictated primarily by their response to the weather; they follow the rains and the growth of new grass. After viewing this spectacle, we return to our Camp for our overnight in the Serengeti at our Pamoja Migration campsite.

Day 7, Saturday, September 13: In the Serengeti (B/L/D)
Depart for game watching in the Central Serengeti. There is simply no better place in Africa to observe the large carnivores and since many are resident, excellent encounters may be seen where the great migratory herds are located. The Serengeti is largely defined by the hundreds of miles of flat grassland that dominate the landscape. Local aboriginals are passionate about the Serengeti and possess incredible acumen with regard to its ecosystem. This morning, set out with our private guide into this magnificent park to track animals and take in the breathtaking beauty of this timelessly beautiful landscape as we climb aboard our safari vehicle and head to the vast savanna of the Serengeti in pursuit of exciting wildlife sightings. With approximately 70 species of large mammals freely roaming its wild terrain, the park is rightfully considered to be among the finest game viewing areas in the world. As you traverse the grassy plains of the Serengeti, look out for species such as blue wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, lion, giraffe, and many more. See both grazers and predators in their natural habitat; and take in the enchanting landscape, it is not unusual to see all four large predators (lion, hyena, leopard and cheetah) during the day in this part of the Serengeti. Return to our Camp for dinner and our overnight.

Day 8, Sunday, September 14: To Lake Manyara Reserve (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we will have a game drive on our way to the Serengeti air strip for our short flight to Lake Manyara. The Manyara region is a land of sweeping plains, giant figs and mahogany trees and is host to a range of herbivores including hippos, impalas, elephants, wildebeests, buffalo, warthogs and giraffes. The scenic Lake Manyara National Park offers guests incredible photography opportunities. Upon arrival, we will drive to our luxury resort for lunch and the rest of the afternoon free. Dinner at our hotel.

Day 9, Monday, September 15: At Lake Manyara Reserve (B/L/D)
After breakfast we are off to Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara stretches for 30 miles along the base of the rusty-gold 1,800 ft. high Rift Valley escarpment and is a scenic gem, with a setting extolled by Ernest Hemingway as “the loveliest I had seen in Africa”. Contrasting with the intimacy of the forest is the grassy flood plain and its expansive views eastward, across the alkaline lake to the jagged blue volcanic peaks that rise from the endless Maasai Steppes. The Park is known for tree climbing lions and the soda ash lake with its flamingos. Additionally, you will see many elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and the small, shy Kik’s dik dik dashing about the ramps of the escarpment. Lake Manyara has Africa’s largest herds of baboons. After Lunch at the lodge, we have a special afternoon event where you’ll experience what it’s like to live as a Maasai Warrior when we visit a traditional Maasai Bhoma. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience as we listen to their ancient stories while watching the mighty dancers compete. Return to our hotel for our overnight at Lake Manyara.

Day 10, Tuesday, September 16: To Arusha and on to Zanzibar (B/L/D)
An early transfer to Arusha. Upon arrival in Arusha, we will visit the Arusha Heritage Cultural Center with its new Jane Goodall Chimp Museum to learn more about her study of wild chimpanzees in what was a breakthrough in primate research … PLUS some time for shopping. A late lunch and then transfer to the airport for our flight to Zanzibar. On arrival, transfer to our accommodations, dinner and our stay our final destination.

Day 11, Wednesday, September 17: In Zanzibar- Afternoon cooking Program (B/L/D)
This is YOUR day… to rest, swim, walk the beach, make a spa appointment.
Enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and our beautiful resort!
In the afternoon we have reservations for a cooking class with one of the resort’s chefs.

 
Day 12, Thursday, September 18: In Zanzibar (B/L/D)
We start our day as we discover the highlights of Stone Town on a guided walking tour by strolling through the labyrinthine alleys, where echoes of history whisper from weathered walls. Witness the grandeur of the House of Wonders, a testament to Zanzibar’s opulent past. Admire the architecture of the city and learn about its history. Our tour starts at the main City market, which was opened in 1904 as we get a comprehensive view of the Stone Town architecture, its sand and stone ancient built houses, some of them have Arab/Indian with carved doors with brass studs, and carved balconies. Continue to the Old Post Office and the house where Freddy Mercury was born. Stop at the Anglican Cathedral of Christ, on the site of the Old Slave Market/Museum. From here, continue to Explore the intricacies of old Arabic architecture at the Sultan’s Palace, and marvel at its majestic beauty.  See the House of Wonders (Beit-el-ajaib), and the Old Arab Fort. We finish our tour at the Forodhani Garden, at the Spice Farm, where the aroma of spices mingles with the laughter of locals. The rest of the day is leisurely to relax and shop. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.

Day 13, Friday, September 19: In Zanzibar (B/D) 
Rest, swim, make a spa appointment, shop and relax at the deluxe beach hotel, or plan an outing for the day. In the later afternoon we will enjoy the breathtaking views of Stone Town in the evening by cruising on a traditional Arabian dhow watching the Your Sunset Dhow cruise trip includes delicious locally made snacks and drinks. Return to our hotel for our farewell dinner.

Day 14, Saturday, September 20:  Tour Ends with flights back to San Francisco
Transfer to the airport for our connecting flights home.

Day 15, Sunday, September 21:  Arrival in San Francisco
Approximate noon arrival in San Francisco.

HOTELS, LODGES and LUXURY TENTS

The Pamoja Olea Farm Lodge – 2 nights

Serengeti Luxury Camp – 1 night

The Pamoja Migration Safari Camp – 2 nights

Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge – 2 nights

Breezes Beach Club, Zanzibar – 4 nights

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PRICE PER PERSON

Per Person in Double Occupancy room:
$8,079 payments via check
$8,499 payments via credit card

Per Person in Single Occupancy room
$9,079 payments via check
$9,499 payments via credit card

Add to above costs:
U.S. airline facility security and tax charges, $635 ($668 via credit card)
Prepaid Gratuities $85 ($90 via credit card)

Supplemental Costs
– For Cooking Class in Zanzibar from included chicken dish to lobster dish $10 ($12 credit card)
-To Business Class on International flights (rate on request)

INITIAL DEPOSIT
$1,500 ($1,580 by credit card)
Non-Refundable deposit due right away to guarantee space

Final Payment
Due on or before July 1, 2025

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Photo credits:
Slave Memorial Zanzibar sculpture by Clara Sörnäs: Bärbel Miemietz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Stone Town Food Market: Duniasikuzote, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons