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Overview
This 6 day safari allows you to experience the highlights of a Tanzania safari. You will experience the wonderful wildlife in the heart of some of the most diverse landscapes; monkeys in the forest, lions in trees, elephants amongst acacias and a huge variety of animals inside a collapsed volcano. You will also visit the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The landscapes are breathtaking and the variety and volume of wildlife you will see are unforgettable.
What's included
Private transportation
1,5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee with meals
Tent & mattress. Standard bed
Transport (FWD Land Cruiser) with pop up roof
luxury Camping & park fees
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Professional English speaking safari guide & cook
Beers, Soda
Flights
Travel insurance
Visa and passport fees
Increases in park fees where applicable
Accommodation & meals in Arusha
Tipping
Laundry Service
What to expect
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
5h
After breakfast at your lodge in Arusha our guide will drive you to Tarangire National Park via Arusha town, through the Great Northern highway & across Masai steppe
Tarangire is the fifth largest National park in Tanzania at the foot of the Great East African Rift Valley, its vegetation is comprise of low lying hills of acacia woodland, giant baobab trees & Savannah grassland
You will watch lager population of elephant, Tarangire River the permanent water source in the entire park & the huge baobab tree that dwarfing animal species that comes beneath it. Expect to spot herds of wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, zebra, giraffe, hippos & many antelope
Primates like baboons, blue monkey, velvet monkeys also inhibit the park, lion, hyena, jackals & the ever-elusive leopard which needs sharp eyes can also be seen
Then you drive across the Great East African Rift Valley for sunset & to Marera Valley Lodge for dinner & overnight.
Overnight at Marera Valley Lodge or similar at Karatu town.
Day 2: Karatu– Serengeti National park
Serengeti National Park
3h
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti national park via attractive high land farmland of Karatu & up to Ngorongoro gate. You will drive more up and along the Crater rim, you may stop for nice pictures at the crater view point. then drive down to the “Wild rich” The Serengeti National park with its endless rolling plains.
You will visit one of the Masai village whereby some Masai warrior invites you & give you a brief story of their life, questions & answer session before entering their small houses to meet kids & family.
Serengeti National Park
2h
Later they will sing and dance their famous song which involving jumping high.
You will drive further with en-route game drive to Naabi Hills Gate for check in before heading to the Central Serengeti park area called Seronera.
Seronera is the richest wildlife habitats in Serengeti, endowed with Seronera River, the main water source in the area that attracts abundance of wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. Picnic lunch will to be served at the kopjes (Rocky outcropping). Afternoon game drive in search of the Wildebeest Migration, late drive to your lodge during or before the sunset for dinner & overnight.
Day 3: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
5h
Your 6days Tanzania lodge safari continue and today we are taking you for full day game drive in the Serengeti. You will start as early as 06:30 with packed breakfast box and lunch box. Early morning game drive allows you to spot the cat family on the road as they try to avoid the morning mist, you may also see nocturnal animals coming back from their long night of hunting or a group of lioness organizing an ambush or eating along the road.
Break for breakfast in the bush then you will be heading to where the Wildebeest migration is packed. Spend much time watching the migration of herds, the big cats and others (packed lunch will be served in the bush or in one of the picnic site in the area. You may expect to see a lot of animal actions like hunting, killing, fighting & so on. Drive back to the Lodge during or before the sunset, dinner & overnight in the Lodge
Day 4: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
5h
Another full day game drive in the Serengeti. You will start as early as 06:30 with packed breakfast box and lunch box. Early morning game drive allows you to spot the cat family on the road as they try to avoid the morning mist, you may also see nocturnal animals coming back from their long night of hunting or a group of lioness organizing an ambush or eating along the road.
Break for breakfast in the bush then you will be heading to where the Wildebeest migration is packed. Spend much time watching the migration of herds, the big cats and others (packed lunch will be served in the bush or in one of the picnic site in the area. You may expect to see a lot of animal actions like hunting, killing, fighting & so on. Drive back to the Lodge during or before the sunset, dinner & overnight in the Lodge
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
5h
On this day as early as 06:30 you can do another early morning game drive carry your breakfast & lunch box. Spend much time in Serengeti doing game drives before starting your en-route game drive towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at the lodge sunset watch at the Crater rim, dinner & overnight.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
3h
Start with the first rays of the sun at 06:30, decent 600 meters into the Ngorongoro crate floor for a wonderful game drives. Supported by water from the highlands and enough fodder, this area is rich in wildlife which include herds of wildebeest, Giant African elephants, eland, zebra, warthog, buffalo and the rare black rhino. The so called big 5 which includes lion leopard, buffalo, black rhino & the African elephant can be spotted in this area in the course of one day of game drive. (Packed lunch will be served at the crater floor).
Another big surprise in this picturesque crater is the denser population of predators which includes lion, cheetah, hyena, jackal and the ever mysterious leopard which require trained eye to spot. You will visit Lake Magadi a shallow alkaline lake which is among the water sources in the crater, some flamingos, hippos & other aquatic birds can be seen in this Lake.
Arusha
2h
Game drives until afternoon, then start your way out & drive back to Arusha, if not flying the same day you can visit some Masai market or shopping centers on your way to Arusha. Arriving in Arusha late afternoon for overnight. (Accommodation on this day can be arranged upon request at extra cost) If flying the same day we will take you to Kilimanjaro international airport (JRO) to catch your flight back home. (KLM can be the best option leaving Kilimanjaro international airport at 21:30)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will pick you up from any hotel or from Kilimanjaro airport, or Arusha airport.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age required for alcoholic bevarages is 18 years old
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc
We may not have availability for the last minute bookings if 3/4 days before the tour date
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.