Each country in Africa is unique. Kenya has the Masai Mara. Botswana has the Okavango Delta. But Tanzania has the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater – both teeming with wildlife and bucket-list destinations for African wildlife lovers. Cherie recently returned from a trip to Tanzania and shares her thoughts about three luxury classic tented camps she recommends. Entamanu Ngorongoro Entamanu Ngorongoro lies in a prime location on the less-traveled Eastern side of the Crater, just under thirty minutes from the nearest descent point. There’s just six luxury tented suites at Entamanu, each with decks that overlook the rim to the […]

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Every Ker & Downey itinerary is designed to leave the traveler transformed, and this special journey is no exception. Join WildAid founders Peter and Corie Knights from June 14-26, 2017, as they visit important conservation projects in Kenya and Tanzania on our exclusive WildAid safari. This private and intimate safari will bring you up close to some of the world’s most majestic and threatened wildlife. Complete with celebrated accommodations and private charters, your journey is both meaningful and magnificent. On this trip you will visit WildAid’s partner projects on the ground and participate in hands-on experiences side-by-side with Peter Knights, CEO of WildAid. Begin the 13-night […]

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Ann Abel forgoes the bells and whistles and gets back to bush basics for a truly authentic experience at Tanzania’s Kwihala Camp. This article first appeared in Ker & Downey’s Quest Magazine. Thirty minutes into my first game drive from Kwihala Camp into Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park, I’ve learned more than I’ve learned on dozens of game drives on six previous trips to East Africa: exactly why certain biological adaptations came about, how long elephants are pregnant, how it is that lions can sleep 20 hours a day, and some new details on that endlessly-amusing topic of mating. My curiosity was […]

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If a Tanzania safari has been on your mind, our limited availability at exclusive rates may be the journey you have been seeking! With wonderful air transfers you’ll land right in the middle of the wild action in Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti. Tanzania Fly-In Safari Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and overnight at the Arusha Coffee Lodge. Continue to Tarangire National Park, where the Tarangire Treetops team will meet you for an afternoon game drive in Tarangire National Park. Spend two nights in a Tree House, a unique dwelling that meanders through the branches of thousand-year old trees. Enjoy a […]

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The Highlands Ngorongoro is Tanzania’s latest luxury camp, blending rich game viewing experiences with warm and contemporary accommodations. There’s a new luxury outpost in Tanzania redefining the safari experience in the Ngorongoro Crater area. The Highlands Ngorongoro hasn’t even opened yet, but it’s already attracting the attention of press and safari-goers everywhere.  Set on the slopes of the Olmoti volcano in Ngorongoro’s wild highlands, The Highlands Ngorongoro is raising the bar for high style camps and true wilderness adventure. At 9,000 feet above sea level, it’s set to be the highest altitude luxury accommodation in the Ngorongoro region. Eight stylish […]

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When we were asked to put together a Tanzania multigenerational safari for 15 people ranging in age from 5 to 69, we knew we had our work cut out for us. We would have to please the youngest clients as well as the most seasoned travelers. That’s no small task!

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See the Migration with luxury Serengeti safaris in Tanzania. We’ve rounded up our favorite properties to get you up close to the Migration for an unforgettable safari experience. We’re back with part two of our favorite camps and lodges for luxury Serengeti safaris in Tanzania. If you missed part one, be sure to check it out here. Mwiba Lodge | Greater Southern Serengeti Mwiba Lodge’s location is truly spectacular – surrounded by ancient coral and acacia trees set among massive boulders overlooking a rocky gorge on the Arugusinyai River on a 126,000-acre wildlife reserve. It’s a beautiful lodge with bright […]

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A migration safari through Tanzania and Kenya is a bucket list item for many travelers. The Luxury Travel Consultants at Ker & Downey can help you plan your migration safari so that you see herds of animals and not herds of tourists.  A migration safari is on the bucket list for many travelers. And rightly so! It’s one of the world’s most incredible natural events – a sight almost beyond words. It’s a time when over one million wildebeest, zebra, and antelope make their way between Tanzania and Kenya in a clockwise formation courting, mating, and giving birth. With the […]

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Ker & Downey’s guide to the top travel destinations for 2016, broken down month by month. Visit the top travel destinations in style and luxury in 2016. From where to go and what to do, these are our top travel destinations around the world for each month. Where are you traveling in 2016? January | Calving Season in the Serengeti Head to the famed Serengeti for calving season – an incredible spectacle where upwards of 8,000 wildebeest are born each day. With the many infants on the plains, there’s sure to be lots of predator action as well. February | […]

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A romantic getaway for Anne turned into an engagement story to remember!  This past summer, I enjoyed one of my favorite trips to Africa. Although it was my fifth trip to Tanzania and seventeenth trip to Africa as a whole, this trip may have been the most memorable of my life. I got engaged to marry the most wonderful man and here’s the bonus: he loves traveling as much as I do! We flew to Tanzania via Istanbul, arriving in the middle of the night. Fortunately we had two nights in Arusha as we really needed that first full day […]

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