13 DAYS | 12 NIGHTS TANZANIA ADVENTURE SAFARIS
DETAILED ITINERARY
ARRIVAL:
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Tonight we overnight in a mid range hotel/lodge L'Oasis Lodge. (Dinner included)
DAY 1:
Arusha National Park days mixed hiking (circa 2 hours) and game drives, in this special little park at the foot of Mt Meru. A chance to see Mt Kilimanjaro. Option of Canoe Safari. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 2:
Drive to Tarangire National Park famous for its Baobab trees and large herds of Elephants. game drive until dusk. Overnight Tarangire Safari Lodge OR Sopa Lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 3:
Lake Manyara National Park lies between the escarpment of the Great Rift Valley and the Soda Lake from which the park gets it name. Famous for its tree climbing lions. We spend a full day here. Overnight tonight is just outside the park in Mto Wa Mbu (Mosquito Creek). Kirurumu tented camp OR Ol-Mesera Tented Lodge. (BREAKFAST + LUNCH + DINNER)
DAY 4:
Serengeti National Park is our destination today, We shall pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on our way to the entrance at Nabbi Gate and make our way across the short grass plains to our lodge in the heart of the Serengeti not far from the Seronera river, and arrive in time to set up our tents and enjoy our evening meal to the sounds of the African night. Overnight Serengeti Sopa Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 5:
Serengeti National Park – A full days game driving, in this the most famous of all animal sanctuary’s. However we too shall take a tip from the wildlife and take a break from the midday heat and return to our camp to take lunch and to relax. After lunch game driving until dusk, when we return to lodge in the midst of the African wildlife. Serengeti Sopa Lodge. Option of a Serengeti Balloon Safaris. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 6:
Serengeti National Park at dawn we take full advantage of our last morning in Serengeti. heading for Nabbi Gate once again we take the opportunity to look at some of the spectacular rock formations called “Kopjes” (Inselbergen). after which we continue to our lodge on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater (2,300m). It can sometime be a little chilly! Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 7:
Ngorongoro Crater, a world heritage, site. we spend the maximum of six hours allowed game driving in this the worlds largest caldera (collapsed volcano). We camp tonight just outside the Conservation Area in Karatu village (Kudu Lodge). (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 8:
Visit Hadzapi bushmen living as for time untold in the Lake Eyasi Area and visit the Dagota Tribe (Hadza & Datoga). Overnight Lake Eyasi lodge. (BREAKFAST + LUNCH + DINNER)
DAY 9:
Early morning drive to Ngorongoro – start of Embakai – Lake Natron hike. This is a hike of 3 days accompanied by a Massai (English speaking guide) and our cook supported only by donkeys to carry camp.Passing through breathtaking scenery and smaller craters.Drive to the start of the hike area the village of “Bulati” between Empakai crater & Lolmalasin mountains, here you will meet your guide (Bush camp). (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 10:
Hike down into the Empakai crater and then start your way down the Great Rift valley escarpment to camp just past the Massai village of Nayobi, spectacluar views of Lake Natron and Ol Doinyo Lengai spread out before you from this very special camp (Bush camp). (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 11:
Hike down into the valley at the base of the Swala escarpment where you will be met by our vehicle and taken to the camp at the Engareso river at Lake Natron choice of cold shower or river which runs alongside the camp. Halisi Tented camp – Natron Visit to the hidden waterfalls camp. Massai village visit – rest and midnight climb the active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 12:
And descend around lunch. Drive to Arusha and overnight Ilboru safari lodge. On our way back to Arusha we will have sample time to stop an buy some of the Makonde carving for which Tanzania is so famous. Also for those who wish a chance to stop at Mesarani Snake Park, to see the snakes that are normally difficult to see in the wild due to their natural shyness. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 13:
Departure Day: Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for those returning home. For those taking one of our Zanzibar or Mount Kilimanjaro / Mount Meru extensions, collection/transfer as described in tour description (Breakfast included)
INCLUDES:
Transport and wildlife drives in modified 4X4 Land Cruiser with photographic roof hatch
All wildlife reserve entry fees
All game drives as mentioned in the itinerary
Park fees
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Ranger fees
4X4 transport
Experienced English Speaking Driver - Guide
Full Board Accommodations (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Flying Doctors Service
Bottled Water
NB:
"The price of this Package does not include Tips / Gratuities for the poters guides, as in the rest of the world tips are given only when the Clients are satisfied with service they have been given. It is customary however to tip ones guides and porters, guidelines will be given."
EXCLUDES:
Travel insurance if needed
Local & International flights
Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
Expenses of a personal nature
Airport Taxes
Gratuities for safari guide and safari chef (please tip separately)
Request a Quotation
