At A Glance:

This tour starts and ends in Arusha at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport. Alternatively, this tour can start and end in Dar es Salaam or Nairobi and we can book internal flights on request

This tour is a private safari and run exclusively for you and can depart any day

This tour offers luxury accommodation or the finest accommodation available in that location

This tour can be customized to suit your needs perfectly

This tour accepts children of all ages and discounts apply for children 0-15 years old with further discounts available for families sharing triple/quad rooms.

Trip Highlights:

Witness the elephants and centenaries old baobab trees of Tarangire

Meet the Maasai and learn about this nomadic tribe’s beliefs and traditions

Experience the vastness of the world famous Serengeti

Search for the elusive Big 5 in the Ngorongoro Crater

Experience the life of the Hadazbe bush people in Lake Eyasi

Spot the tree climbing lions of Lake Manyara

Enjoy the luxuries of a lodge in the heart of the Tanzanian bush

Day 1: Arrival Day

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met by a driver and transferred to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at leisure – rest in your room, relax in the manicured gardens, enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool or explore Arusha and the surrounding areas on one of our day tours, the choice is yours.

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Day 2: Tarangire National Park (B, L, D)

After breakfast you will drive to the Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive. Tarangire is one of Africa’s little-known gems and should be on the itinerary of all lovers of wilderness and solitude. Its name originates from the Tarangire River that crosses through the park and is the only source of water during the dry season.

Tarangire’s landscape is incredibly diverse with a mix that is not found anywhere else on the northern safari circuit. It is dotted with ancient baobab trees, which the Maasai people believe are the first tree in creation, and large termite mounds. The dry season sees the harsh sun suck the moisture from the landscape, baking the earth a dusty red while the wet season brings dense bush and luscious high grasses.

Famous for its large elephant population, it is also home to zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, waterbuck, baboons, dwarf mongoose, impala, buffalo, antelope and fringe-eared oryx. Predators include lion, cheetah and leopard. The swamps are shared by flocks of birds; green wood hoopoes, lovebirds, tallish herons, white bellied go-away birds and giant kingfishers. On drier ground you will find the kori bustard and the heaviest of the flying birds; the ostrich.

In the late afternoon you will drive to the Manyara Serena Safari Lodge where you will spend the night. The lodge is located high on an escarpment and offers breathtaking views over Lake Manyara National Park.

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Day 3: Serengeti National Park (B, L, D)

Today you will travel to the Serengeti National Park which is one of Africa’s premier game parks. Driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the Serengeti National Park you will begin to experience the vastness of this territory and marvel at the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through this acacia spotted savannah.

You will visit a Maasai Village in the Ngorongoro Highlands (optional) where you will meet the Elders, Warriors, women and children and learn about the culture, beliefs and traditions of Tanzania’s last nomadic tribe.

The Serengeti is Tanzania's oldest and most popular national park and is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Serengeti is a year-round destination and each season has its own special highlight with the most famous being the annual wildebeest migration, a once in a lifetime experience.

You will game drive enroute before arriving into the Serengeti in time for a half day game drive.

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Day 4: Serengeti National Park (B, L, D)

Today you will venture deeper into the world-famous Serengeti on a full day game drive.

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Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater (B, L, D)

Today you will be rewarded with a full day game drive in the stunning Ngorongoro Crater which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 and is one of the only places on earth where mankind and wild animals co-exist is harmony. The Ngorongoro Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing as there is an ever present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor.

Upon arrival at the Crater’s rim you will descend 610 meters into the Crater where your safari truly begins. Spot the endangered black rhino as well as wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle and of course, giant tusked elephants. The Crater also has the largest known population of lions and you will also find leopards and cheetahs as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals and rare wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and these include white pelicans and flamingos. In the late afternoon you will drive to the Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge where you will spend the night.

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Day 6: Lake Eyasi (B, L, D)

After an early breakfast you will meet your local guide and together you will meet the Hadzabe Bush People and Datoga Tribe. Join them as they go about their daily activities such as hunting and gathering. You will visit the area where they collect fruits and roots and find water during the dry season as well as visit the caves they call home. After lunch you will return to the Manyara Serena Safari Lodge where you will spend the night.

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Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park (B, L)

Today you will visit the Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive. Stretching along the base of the Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is home to giant fig trees, acacia woodlands, mahogany trees and grassy flood plains. The contrasts of this area are simply breathtaking with its open plains, huge escarpment, Soda Lake, dense woodlands, and distant volcanic peaks coming together in an area best described by Ernest Hemingway as “the loveliest I had seen in Africa”.

Animals such as large buffalo, wildebeest, giraffes, mongoose, dik dik and zebra herds congregate on the grassy plains while the narrow belt of acacia woodland is home to the legendary tree-climbing lions and tusked elephants.

Lake Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s bird life with more than 400

species being recorded. Highlights include thousands of pink-hued flamingos on their

perpetual migration, as well as other large waterbirds such as pelicans, cormorants and storks. In the late afternoon you will return to Arusha for your final evening.

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Day 8: Departure Day (B)

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Your Safari Includes:

Park fees

All activities (unless labeled optional)

Accommodation in all days of safari

Meals & water (3litres or more a day)

All Transport unless (labeled optional)

Use of binoculars

Unlimited Soft drinks

Water in all safari days

Fly & bug spray (for use in parks)

Round trip airport transfer

Professional safari guide & safari chef

Safari jeep 4*4 with pop up roof, radio, cooler fridge & charging ports

Your Safari Excludes:

Tips (see recommended guidelines)

Visas

Items of personal nature

Note:

For visa application please do visit https//www.immigration.go.tz/.

In the case of PCRT, we can give you a full guide.

Wet wipes in place of a shower are recommended, as are slippers/sandals. Camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, and mattresses) will be provided. - Tents will be set up for you.

Although the camp grounds are not fenced, armed rangers patrol them (camping is safe).

It's also a good idea to stay near to the camp and avoid approaching the animals too closely. (If animals feel threatened, they will most likely escape or strike.)

Tip:

An electric adapter is recommended because Plug G is widely used in the country, however a plug can be purchased upon arrival.

What to wear:

Short and long sleeves are recommended, with dark blue and black colors avoided.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Booking is with 30% deposit per person which can be paid online via credit/debit card.

The final payment of 70% is due at arrival in cash preferably USD (Euro, GBP & TSHS also accepted). Credit/Debit card payments have a 3.5% surcharge

Cancellation policy:

Delayed Payments: Contact us for payment delays; we may extend deadlines.

Disasters/Emergencies: In case of a sudden disaster or emergency affecting your travel plans, notify us immediately.

We’ll assess each situation individually, offering rescheduling or refunds based on the circumstances.

Regular Cancellation: Standard policy applies [2 weeks] before booking date.

Your safety and satisfaction are our priorities.

Note: Bring your own towels.

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