Nanda Journeys founders Nicola and Dominic Balmain warmly invite you to experience Tanzania, a country they fell in love with during their travels in 2024. As global travelers and digital nomads, Nic and Dom are continually exploring the world in search of meaningful destinations and ideas for the Nanda community. This journey reflects their passion for sharing places that inspire connection, purpose, and a deeper understanding of the world—and they would love to welcome you to Tanzania.

Wild Landscapes & Cultural Immersion

·       Stay at a Maasai-owned lodge for two nights, learning directly from the community while enjoying a traditional yet beautifully appointed setting.

·       Immerse yourself in the Serengeti over three extraordinary days of game drives, following lions, cheetahs, and the seasonal movement of the Great Migration across endless plains.

·       Spend a full day in Tarangire National Park, where ancient baobabs and the Tarangire River draw vast elephant herds and abundant birdlife.

·       Walk through Arusha National Park on a guided walking safari, experiencing wildlife at eye level—from giraffes and colobus monkeys to flamingo-filled lakes.

Community, Connection and Purpose

·       Meet the Hadzabe people near Lake Eyasi, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer communities in Africa, in a respectful, locally guided cultural exchange.

·       Spend time at Banjika Secondary School engaging in open conversation with students and teachers about education, opportunity, and shared perspectives.

·       Visit Sister Martha’s Albino Center to learn about the realities facing people with albinism in Tanzania and support a long-term housing initiative led by local partners.

·       Experience Shanga Enterprises, where artisans with disabilities create world-class crafts through dignified, sustainable employment.

·       Experience a hands-on Tanzanian cooking class in Karatu, using fresh local ingredients and regional spices to prepare traditional dishes and share a meal together—an intimate window into everyday life, food culture, and hospitality.

As you depart for Tanzania, you step into a country defined by extraordinary scale and deep tradition, with Nicola and Dominic (Nanda Journeys founders) welcoming you into a journey they have carefully experienced and curated. Flights are not included, but the Nanda team is on hand to assist with routing that best suits your preferences.

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be greeted by a local representative to transfer to your local hotel.

Serena Safari Lodge is unlike any other hotel in Tanzania with authentic, bespoke experiences while showcasing the breathtaking tranquility of your surroundings. Set among the woodland slopes of Mount Meru at the edge of Lake Duluti, the hotel has 42 guest rooms with beautiful gardens. Free Wi-Fi, coffee/tea making station, robe and slippers, 24-hour room service, a safe, bathroom amenities and more.

Dinner will be provided this evening at the hotel.

Overnight: Serena Safari Lodge (or similar)

Included meals: Dinner

Today reflects the heart of the Nanda Way.

After breakfast, visit Sister Martha’s Albino Center, a place Nicola and Dominic know deeply and personally. You’ll meet children and young adults living with albinism and learn firsthand about the challenges they face—and the strength of the community supporting them.

This is not a visit built on pity, but on dignity, relationship, and long-term partnership. Through Seeds of Tomorrow, Nanda Journeys actively supports the construction of a new home for this community. A group donation toward Phase One of the build will be made on your behalf.

The afternoon is at leisure before a special welcome dinner.

Overnight: Serena Safari Lodge (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, venture into the lush, often-overlooked Arusha National Park. Your day begins with a guided walking safari — a chance to explore the landscape from the ground, accompanied by a ranger. As you walk through the montane forest and open clearings, look out for giraffes browsing at eye level, colobus monkeys swinging overhead, and flamingos painting Momella Lakes in pink.

Later, hop into your 4×4 for a scenic game drive to explore further: waterbuck, bushbuck, and possibly the elusive leopard may cross your path. Lunch will be provided while you explore today.

By late afternoon, you'll head westward toward the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro for dinner and overnight in the expansive plains of West Kili.

Check in today at the Original Maasai Lodge. Under the watchful gaze of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, visit the homeland of the Maasai and immerse yourself in their unique culture during your stay. In the spa area there is an infinity pool and a sun terrace with a view over the Maasai steppe, as well as a relaxation area and a sauna. Here you can unwind or pamper yourself with a sumptuous massage.

Overnight: Original Maasai Lodge (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is one of those days that often becomes a defining memory on this journey—a day where culture, community and purpose come together.

You’ll spend meaningful time with a Maasai community, not as spectators but as welcomed guests.

The lodge is run by local Maasai and positioned so that every stay, activity, and excursion contributes directly to social, medical, and educational projects in their community.

Whether you’re sharing a traditional meal, learning to throw a spear, joining a sunset dance, or simply pausing to take in the landscape, this day invites presence and connection. It’s a highlight not because it’s perfect—but because it is real, rooted in place, and shared with people who are shaping their own futures with dignity and pride.

Optional massage and wellness treatments using local herbs are available.

Lunch and dinner are included today.

Overnight: Original Maasai Lodge (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, begin your day with a visit to Shanga Enterprises, a vibrant social enterprise where artisans with disabilities create beautiful handmade crafts using recycled materials. Enjoy a guided tour, engage in interactive activities such as glass blowing or beadwork, and learn how your visit supports sustainable employment and empowerment within the community.

After lunch in Arusha, begin your scenic drive toward Tarangire, arriving at your lodge in the afternoon.

Settle in, relax, and enjoy dinner surrounded by the peaceful wilderness of the Tarangire landscape.

Lake Burunge Tented Camp has an elegant wooden central platform where the Lodge restaurant stands with a great view to watch the lakeshore waiting for the animals that come to drink there. The camp is strategically located in the natural corridor between Manyara and Tarangire, and just 10 minutes from the entrance to the park. Every evening a campfire is lit, and guests can enjoy the sunset with drinks and appetizers. Weather permitting dinner will be served outside under the stars.

Overnight: Lake Burunge Tented Camp (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast check out and spend the full day discovering Tarangire’s rugged beauty. The Tarangire River, a lifeline during the dry season, attracts an astonishing concentration of wildlife. Watch elephants bathing, giraffes nibbling on treetops, and kudu slipping through the thickets. Bird enthusiasts will delight in lilac-breasted rollers, hornbills, and secretary birds.

After a picnic lunch in the bush, depart in the afternoon toward Karatu, a lush highland town nestled along the Ngorongoro forest line.

Marera Valley Lodge, located on the outskirts of Karatu town about midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, is close to the village of Rhotia. Convenient to the main road, this elegant lodge has stunning views over the valley to the hills beyond. Their large main building has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating areas with views to the pool and the beautiful nearby hills. Enjoy a drink or an alfresco lunch on the spacious verandah overlooking the pool. Relax in the bar and lounge area with a cozy fire in the cooler months and take your meals in the large dining room. You’ll find the welcoming reception area and gift shop here as well.

Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast begin the day with a meaningful visit to Banjika Secondary School, where our local partner supports a partnership focused on mutual learning, skills exchange, and intercultural understanding. Meet students and teachers, join informal classroom sessions, and engage in open conversation about education and opportunity in rural Tanzania.

After the school experience, continue to Karatu for a hands-on cooking class using fresh local ingredients, learning traditional Tanzanian recipes and the role of regional spices before enjoying the meal you prepare.

Return to the lodge in the evening to relax or explore Karatu town at your leisure.

Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, begin your journey toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at viewpoints that offer panoramic views of the crater. Continue descending into the expansive plains as wildlife becomes increasingly visible. Enjoy game drives along the way, arriving at your luxury camp in Central Serengeti in the afternoon. Settle into your tent, enjoy sunset views, and end the day with dinner under the stars.

Overnight: Serengeti Into Wild Camp (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

These three days are dedicated to full-day game drives across the central and eastern Serengeti, where wildlife spectacles unfold in golden light. Follow prides of lions as they roam their territory, watch cheetahs hunt across the open plains, and catch hippos and crocodiles along the riverbanks.

The seasonal movement of the Great Migration may surround you with thousands of wildebeest and zebra, accompanied by predators on the prowl. As the sun sets, return to your camp for dinner, starlit skies, and the distant sounds of the wild.

Your meals will be provided today at the camp.

Into Wild Africa Luxury Safari Camp Serengeti offers extra-large luxury safari tents. Inside you will find new luxury comfort King and Queen size beds, an enjoyable sitting area, high pressure hot and cold running water, in addition each bedroom has an en-suite with flush toilet, sink and shower equipped with quality shampoo, shower gel and moisturizing cream.  Outside there is a covered patio and sitting area perfect for game viewing, relaxing and sunsets after your day on safari in the Serengeti National Park.

Every luxury safari tent, dining area and Bar tent are equipped unlimited internet access and with a two-way radio for 24-hour service and universal power outlets.

Optional: Get a bird’s-eye view of the park as you float above it on a sunrise hot-air balloon safari.

Overnight: Serengeti Into Wild Camp (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, depart the lodge with a packed lunch and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy a game drive in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to nearly every East African animal species, except giraffes. You'll see an abundance of wildlife, including lions, wildebeest, and possibly even rare rhinos.

Enjoy your picnic lunch within the crater before heading back to the Marena Valley Lodge in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

On your final day, you'll depart early for Lake Eyasi, a remote, off-the-beaten-path destination known for its cultural richness. Upon arrival, you'll meet the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer communities in Africa.

You'll have the rare opportunity to join them as they go about their daily routines and learn about their traditional way of life. You may also visit the Datoga people, skilled blacksmiths who live in the same region.

After the cultural tour, you’ll begin your drive back to Karatu for a farewell dinner this evening at a local restaurant.

Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, check out from your lodge and begin the drive toward Arusha, with the option to stop along the way for last-minute shopping at local markets or craft shops to pick up souvenirs, spices, and Tanzanian handicrafts. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a recommended restaurant in Arusha, sampling local cuisine and reflecting on your unforgettable journey.

In the afternoon, transfer to Airport Planet Lodge, where a day room will be arranged for you to relax, freshen up, and repack before your flight. At the appropriate time, continue your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight.

One group transfer will be provided today based on group member flight times. Board your flight and head back to the US!

You will arrive back in the USA today with memories and stories to last a lifetime.

Nicola and Dominic are both from the North West of England. They moved to the US in 2001 for Nicola's travel career and settled in San Jose, CA with the two children Ryan and Siobhan. Nicola recruited Dominic from his construction business to join her in founding Nanda Journeys, a company they longed dreamed about.

They both are passionate travelers and care deeply about the impact of travel and the life-changing powers of exploring the world in a meaningful and responsible way.

After visiting Tanzania in 2024, they new they wanted to return with their Nanda family to show them just how exceptional the country and the people are. This journey has been curated by them based on all the experiences they had on that magnificent adventure. They hope that you will join them on this once in a lifetime experience.

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