11 Days Tanzania Standard Wildlife Safari
per person
Tanzania is a quintessential safari land where a million animals can be spotted in their natural habitat. The place is not only having rich wildlife but also has diversified rich cultures and the land has to offer something interesting for all the people irrespective of age and choices.
Tour Overview
Tanzania is a quintessential safari land where a million animals can be spotted in their natural habitat. The place is not only having rich wildlife but also has diversified rich cultures and the land has to offer something interesting for all the people irrespective of age and choices. A Tanzania safari holiday is a delightful and ideal break for family holidays. A tour to Tanzania is not only a holiday gateway but also a great learning process for the children where the young minds get a practical overview of the real wild world along with they learn to respect and treasure the nature.
Highlight
- Transport while on Safari: -We’ll provide special Safari Jeep & 1 stretched – Land cruiser 4WD. The vehicles are fitted with a pop – up roof for game viewing and photographing.
- Re: Advice for the trip- Others are like Light weight safari shoes or trainers, sandals, sunglasses, sun creams, insect repellent creams, a light weight first aid kit, day pack for your cameras, rucksack for your safari gears and clothes. Of course, you will want to capture much of Tanzania’s wildlife, so don’t forget a camera, batteries and film. A medium range telephoto lens will be found useful as will a pair of binoculars. In case you’re bringing any electrical equipment, the electricity is 220v.Also our vehicles have got charging system for our clients to charge their cameras etc.
Tour Includes:
- Lodge safari according to the itinerary
- Private Jeep 4×4 equipped with refrigerator, portable charging stations and pop-up roof
- Unlimited mileage game drive
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Overnight stays in Lodges
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Mineral water on all days
- All mentioned activities
- All park entrances fees
- Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari for emergence evacuations
- All government taxes
Tour Exclude:
- Flights ( International)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips for safari guide
- Personal expenses in nature such as money for souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees etc.
- Visa fees ( 100 USD for American and 50 USD for non-American)
- Immunization documents ( yellow fever recommended for visa processing on arrivals)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and /or park fees
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DepartureMoshi, Kilimanjaro - Airport (Kilimanjaro International Airport)
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Departure TimeAfter Breakfasst at 08:00 AM for a prompt departure at 09:00 AM.
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Return Time05:00PM Rest at the Campsite/ Lodge after Safari
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IncludeTransportation in a 4×4 safari vehicleGovernment Taxes1.5 liter Drinking mineral water per person per dayMeals as per itineraryPark entrance feesGround Safari Vehicle and feesProfessional Cook, if CampingProfessional Guide/sPickup from airport or hotel in Arusha / MoshiAll accommodations as per itinerary
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Not IncludedGate TransfersPersonal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.Tips for porters and mountain crewTravel or Medical Insurance is required and you should ask for RecommendationComplimentary Oxygen CylinderFair and Sustainable Salary Crew WagesAll National Park & Hut Fees, Crew Permits and VATPre and Post accommodations (2 nights Bed and Breakfast)Proper Ration of Mountain crew (Cook & Porters)Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified GuideKilimanjaro trekking according to the itineraryDomestic & Shared Charter FlightsExtra activitiesSoda and Alcoholic beveragesExtra Personal itemsTravel insuranceFlights costs/faresTip for the guide
Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport/Arusha
Our driver will pick you on your arrival at the airport whereby you will drive to Arusha town and drop you at the lodge booked for overnight.
Main destination: Arusha town
Accommodation: Ameg lodge
Meals: HB
Day 2: Moshi/Kilimanjaro Hiking Day Tour
After an early breakfast you will drive from your overnight hotel to Marangu gate, there we will spend some few minutes for registration, payment of fees and final parking and there after you will start climbing through dense semi – tropical to the first Hut – Mandara hut (9,000ft). In this trek you have a possibility of seeing the peak if it will be a clear day. Later on hike down to the gate whereby you will take your jeep and drive to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Main destination: Kilimanjaro region
Accommodation: Ameg lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Moshi to Tarangire National Park
Early in the morning after your breakfast you will drive to Tarangire national park by Land cruiser, crossing the Maasai Steppe on your way to Tarangire National Park, Tanzania’s fourth largest and one of its most diverse. Stop at the picturesque park gate for the driver to fill up the parks registration book e. Full day game drive in the park enjoying viewing animals in the park. Soon, the impressive Great Rift Valley Escarpment will come into view – a 2,000-foot-high wall that rises up, improbably steep and incredibly tall, out of the flat plains.
Elephants, Buffalos, pythons are seen easily regularly cross your path, unbothered by your benign presence and going about their daily routines. You’ll meander along bush tracks and explore the Tarangire River’s twists and turns, finding elephant drinking and playing in the refreshing waters. Late this afternoon you’ll arrive at your lodge where you can settle in and relax before dinner and your overnight.
Main destination: Arusha/Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Tarangire /Lake Manyara National Park
In the morning after done with breakfast you will make your way to Lake Manyara Park for full day game drives. Lake Manyara National Park which is among Tanzania’s smallest park. Drive through the lush garden is a gentle reminder that you are now in Africa. Exotic birdcalls fill the air. Enjoy a picnic lunch and afterwards you’ll continue with game viewing of animals in the park. Zebra, wildebeest, bushbuck, dik-dik and guinea fowl regularly cross your path, unbothered by your benign presence and going about their daily routines. You’ll meander along bush tracks and explore the Lake which is home of thousands of Flamingos and River’s twists and turns, finding elephant drinking and playing in the refreshing waters. Walk among the treetops, the experience untouched nature and wildlife from a unique perspective. It offers a unique birds-eye view of the world around you. Enjoy life in the canopy amongst butterflies, monkeys and birds. Then late on you will visit Maasai village for cultural tour – Cooking, Dancing, singing, visiting their boma etc.
Main destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: Farm of dream lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Karatu/Ndutu Plain (Special Day for Migration Watch).
Early breakfast at 6:00am before you have your way to Ndutu area for your full day migration tour, A day drive in the plains teeming with hundreds of thousands wildebeest. Game drives around Lake Ndutu area before you drive to your amazing camp for dinner and overnight. (This is very special day for your safaris. Migrations of wildebeests are among the best event to spot in your visit to Tanzania).
Note: A day for wildebeest migrations. At this time of the year you will be catching wildebeest’s migrations in the Ndutu area. It will be so amazing and unbelievable moment in your lifetime!!!!
Main destination: Ndutu plain area
Accommodation: Mbugani Migration Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Full Day Wildebeests Migrations Watch in Ndutu Plain.
Full day wildlife game drive in this incredible Ndutu plain area with amazing landscapes. This starts from sunrise to late afternoon whereby you will have short break enjoying your picnic lunch before you proceed with late afternoon to sunset game drive whereby you will make your way to the lodge for some relaxing before dinner and overnight.
Main destination: Full day in Ndutu plain area
Accommodation: Mbugani migration camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Ndutu Plain/Serengeti National Park
Having an early breakfast before you take your way to the Serengeti's endless plains for afternoon to sunset game drives in the park. You will make your way around the southern edge of the crater rim, spotting the occasional hyena, elephant or African buffalo along the way. By late morning, you will arrive at the famed Serengeti National Park. The plains seem endless from this vantage point. Stop to enjoy your picnic lunch at Naabi Hill before meandering through the wildlife-rich central Serengeti. Later in the evening at your camp, you will be able to settle into your accommodation before joining other travelers in the dining area for some palate teasers in anticipation of a scrumptious meal this evening. Afterwards, gather round the campfire before heading off to bed. Relax in your comfortable surroundings tonight as you are lulled to sleep by the sounds of the Serengeti plains.
Main destination: Karatu/Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Thorn tree tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Full Day in The Endless Plain of Serengeti
Have a full day discovering the Serengeti on a game drive. Today is the day for the big cats; you will spot cheetah, leopard and lion. You will go out for sunrise game drive at 0600am followed by breakfast at 0830am. Then head out for more game drives until lunch time. After your lunch, you will proceed with your afternoon game drive to sunset whereby you will drive back for dinner and overnight. Overnight will be at
Main destination: Full day in the endless plain of Serengeti
Accommodation: Thorn Tree Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Half day game drive in Central Serengeti, this start from sunrise to late morning where you will break for lunch, after lunch you will have game en-route on your way to Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight. On the way back to Ngorongoro you will visit the Olduvai Gorge museum.
Main destination: Serengeti/Ngorongoro crater rim
Accommodation: Ngorongoro rhino lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater Floor/Arusha
Rise early for breakfast before you spend a half day exploring the Crater Floor. The area is world-renowned in its reputation and very small in its size. You will definitely see other safari goers. Don’t let that distract you from the beauty of the place or from the fact that this remains one of the only places on earth where you may see all of the big five at once: lion, leopard, Bull Elephant, African Buffalo, and Black Rhino. To maximize your time on the crater floor, you will enjoy a special boxed lunch at a scenic picnic spot. Your journey will take you throughout this tremendous landscape that is constantly changing as animals move to and fro in search of pasture, water, or prey. Early in the evening, drive back to Arusha for overnight.
Main destination: Arusha town
Accommodation: Planet Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport
Our driver will pick you from the hotel and drop you at the airport for your flight back home.
Main destination: Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation: Fly out/Own plan
Meals: Breakfast Only