Safari Itinerary Overview:
Embark on a thrilling 7-day Tanzania safari like no other departing from Arusha,traversing breathtaking landscapes and immersing yourself in the rich culture of the Hadzabe tribe bushmen.From the lush Tarangire National Park to the majestic Ngorongoro crater,experience the wonders of East Africa in a top-up open Toyota Land Cruiser jeep.Witness the raw power of nature as you journey through the iconic Serengeti National park and marvel at the beauty of Lake Eyasi.Get up close and personal with wildlife on a hunting safari,guided by local experts.prepare for an adventure of a lifetime, where every moment holds a new discovery Undefined
Safari Itinerary in deals:
Day 1:Arrival Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
You will be met upon your arrival in JRO; and transfer to Hotel in Arusha.
Estimated driving time: 7 minutes drive
Accommodation & Meals: See options below, B,L,D
Accommodation in Arusha
LUXURY | STANDARD | ECONOMY |
• Lake Duluti lodge • Mt. Meru hotel • Kinbo palace hotel |
• Sg Resort • The palace hotel |
• Korona house • korona villa • Silver palm hotel |
Day 2:Arusha & Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park with picnic lunch; the park is renowned for its large elephant population.
Estimated driving time: 3.5 hrs
Activities: Game drives
Accommodation & Meals: See options below, B,L,D
Accommodation in Arusha & Tarangire National park
LUXURY | STANDARD | ECONOMY |
Tarangire osupuko lodge |
• Angata tented camp-tarangire • Tarangire sopa lodge |
• Sangaiwe tented camp |
Day 3:Tarangire / Ngorongoro (Karatu)
More game drive safari in the Tarangire Park; then later in the day, we drive to overnight in Karatu (approx 20 minutes drive from Ngorongoro’s gate).
Estimated driving time: 2 hrs
Activities: Game drives
Accommodation & Meals: See options below, B,L,D
Accommodation in Ngorongoro crater
LUXURY | STANDARD | ECONOMY |
Tarangire osupuko lodge | • Angata tented camp-tarangire • Tarangire sopa lodge |
• Sangaiwe tented camp |
Day 4:Ngorongoro / Serengeti (Central)
Drive towards Ngorongoro (approx 20mins); after registration at the gate, enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and drive for about 30minutes before entering the descending gate of the Crater. Game drives safari in the Crater, exploring the short-grass plains of the crater floor. This extinct volcano embraces 100sq miles alive with lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo, and many more games. Later in the day we drive to overnight in Serengeti.
Estimated driving time: 3 hrs
Activities: Game drives
Accommodation & Meals: See options below, B,L,D
Accommodation in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
LUXURY | STANDARD | ECONOMY |
• Ngorongoro oldeani mountain lodge • Acacia farm lodge • Ngorongoro serene lodge • Kitela camp |
• The retreat at ngorongoro • Hhando coffee lodge • Angata ngorongoro tented camp • Ngorongoro sopa lodge • Ngorongoro farm house |
• Ngorongoro wild camp
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Day 5:Serengeti (Central)
Game drives safari in the Serengeti exploring the rolling plains of Serengeti National Park in search of the large predators and the gentle herbivores on which they feed.
Activities: Game drives
Accommodation & Meals: See options below, B&B
Accommodation in Serengeti (central) National park
LUXURY | STANDARD | ECONOMY |
• Mbalageti tented lodge-chalet rooms • Serengeti serena lodge • Ole Serai tented camp • Kubu kubu tented camp/lodge |
• Kirurumu serengeti central camp • Kirurumu Serengeti north camp • Kirurumu Serengeti South camp • Angita tented camp • Mbarangeti lodge • serengeti sopa lodge • Katikati tented camp |
• Ikoma wild camp • Serengeti wild camp • Serengeti wild beast camp • Serengeti safari lodge |
Day 6:Serengeti / Lake Eyasi
Morning game drive safari in the Serengeti before driving to Lake Eyasi with lunch boxes for dinner and overnight..
Estimated driving time: 4.5 hrs
Activities: Game drives
Accommodation & Meals: See options below, B,L,D
Accommodation in Serengeti/ lake Eyasi National park
LUXURY | STANDARD | ECONOMY |
• Mbalageti tented lodge-chalet rooms • Serengeti serena lodge • Ole Serai tented camp • Kubu kubu tented camp/lodge |
• Kirurumu serengeti central camp • Kirurumu Serengeti north camp • Kirurumu Serengeti South camp • Angita tented camp • Mbarangeti lodge • serengeti sopa lodge • Katikati tented camp |
• Ikoma wild camp • Serengeti wild camp • Serengeti wild beast camp • Serengeti safari lodge |
Day 7
Early after breakfast you will visit the nomadic, hunter-gatherer Hadza Bushmen for a hunting trip (approx 2-3hrs walking hunting trip: they hunt game – everything from small birds and rodents, to giraffes, buffalo and larger monkeys are hunted whenever an opportunity arises).
For those who can’t participate into such a walk, there is activity for just a short walking safari in the area and/or wait others at the Camp. After hunting trip, we will visit Datoga (blacksmith) village in the area for seeing/exploring on how they make arrow heads, necklaces, etc.
We will drive back to Arusha and proceed to Airport Planet Lodge where we will stop to freshen up before proceeding to the airport for your evening/night flight back home
Estimated travel time: 5 hrs to Arusha, plus 50 minutes to JRO Airport
Activities: Cultural Tours
Accommodation & Meals: Airport Planet Lodge (Shower Facility) ~ B, L
Price includes:
- Arrival and departure Kilimanjaro airport transfers
- Game drives in Land Rover or Land Cruiser with pop-up or flip-flop roof tops and guarantee of a window seat
More Options for Your safari (in Kenya / Tanzania) that you can add::
- -A Masai Village visit for $60/vehicle
- -Olduvai Gorge Museum for $36pp
- -Walking safari at rim of Ngorongoro Crater for $60pp
- -Balloon safari for $540pp
- -“Off road” game drive permits in the Serengeti for about $500/permit (one permit per person) which is good for up to 3days there. This needs to be booked several months prior
Safari Price
The Safari prices are calculated in US dollars per person and you will travel by safari JEEP 4*4 Toyota Land Cruisers.
Price depends on time of travel (low, high or peak season), number of people in your group and level of accommodation.
- Special discount rate for a group of 3 or more
- Children under 3 years FREE
- Children between 3-12 years 75% of adult rate
- Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate
PEAK SEASON: JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER
HIGH SEASON: NOVEMBER, DECEMBER, JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH
LOW SEASON: APRIL, MAY, JUNE
The Safari Package Includes
- Guarantee Price, Guarantee Departure
- All pickups from your hotel and back after safari
- Accommodation as indicated (2 people sharing a double room with 1 or 2 separate beds. Please let us know your preference at the time of booking)
- Activities and meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- All park fees and government taxes
- Services of professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Bottled water while on safari
- Unlimited mileage on the safari
- Maximum of 6 passengers in the safari vehicles
- Safari Transport and game drives in a safari minibus fitted with a pop-up roof tops and guarantee of a window seat for game viewing and photography.
- All safari Minibus carries safari accessories such as wildlife books, cooler box, binoculars, a first aid kit, fire extinguisher and it has a guaranteed window seats. Option for a jeep available at a small fee.
The Safari Package does NOT Included
- International air fare
- Items of a personal nature such as passport, visa and traveler’s insurance
- Tips to driver-guide