Explore Tanzania’s most iconic national parks and experience unforgettable wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and authentic African hospitality
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DAY 01: ARRIVAL AT KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
You will be warmly welcomed by our representative/driver-guide after a short briefing. You will then be transferred to the Africa Amini Life – Original Maasai Lodge. You will enjoy a relaxing dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by breathtaking views and authentic Maasai
hospitality.https://africaaminilife.com/
ORIGINAL MAASAI LODGE
DAY 02: ENGARE NANYUKI
After breakfast, you’ll have some free time to relax at the hotel until late morning. Your guide will then pick you up and take you to a Maasai village, a picturesque region renowned for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. You’ll spend the day exploring the surrounding area and learning about local Maasai culture. You’ll also participate in a walking safari and traditional Maasai activities at Engare Nanyuki, accompanied by a Maasai guide. After these activities, you’ll be transferred to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay at the Arusha Farm House Hotel. (www.arushafarmhouse.com).
DAY 03 : ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK+ MATEMBEZI
An early start after breakfast, followed by a drive to Arusha National Park with a picnic lunch for a safari. Arusha National Park is renowned for its black and white colobus monkeys, Mount Meru, marshes, lakes, waterfalls, and craters! This magnificent park offers a wide variety of landscapes and wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay at Kutoka Lodge.www.kutokalodges.com
DAY 04: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Wake up early after breakfast and head out for a picnic lunch in Lake Manyara National Park. This impressive park is one of Tanzania’s most spectacular nature reserves. Peaceful and beautiful, it’s home to tree-climbing lions, elephants, and hippos. Lake Manyara is an alkaline lake that, at certain times of the year, hosts thousands of flamingos and a wide variety of other birds. Dinner and overnight stay at Octagon Lodge.www.octagonlodge.com
DAY 05: NGORONGORO CRATER
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we descend into this magnificent crater for a game drive and picnic lunch. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely populated African wildlife reserves in the world and is home to approximately 30,000 animals, including some of the last black rhinos in Tanzania. At 8,300 km², the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest volcanic caldera in the world and arguably the most impressive site. Later in the day, we drive to the Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay at the Serengeti Nature House., https://serengetihouseofnature.com/
DAY 06: CENTRAL DU SERENGETI
After breakfast, you will depart for the Serengeti for a safari amidst its magnificent landscapes. Located in the heart of Tanzania, the Serengeti encompasses the famous Seronera Valley, renowned for its excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, its vast savannah plains interspersed with granite outcrops, dotted with acacia forests, and crisscrossed by a network of rivers and streams. The Serengeti is home to diverse wildlife, making it the most beautiful part of the Serengeti. Dinner and overnight stay at the Serengeti House of Nature.https://serengetihouseofnature.com/
DAY 07: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, you’ll head to the park and spend the day exploring the Serengeti on thrilling game drives across its endless plains. You might even spot the Big Five and admire the rich wildlife of this iconic national park. Meals and overnight stays will be at Serengeti House of Nature Camp. (https://serengetihouseofnature.com/).
SERENGETI HOUSE OF NATURE
DAY 08: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, you will embark on a safari through the magnificent park. The guides will select the best viewing spots depending on the season. We may linger at the hippo pool to observe these majestic animals basking in the cool water and coexisting peacefully with the crocodiles. We will also spot a large pride of lions, a herd of wildebeest, and some of the zebras that travel with them. Afterward, we will depart to Natron. Dinner and overnight stay at Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge. www.maasaigiraffe.com
MAASAI GIRAFFE ECO LODGE
DAY 09: LAKE NATRON + ENGARESERO WATREFALL
After breakfast, you’ll depart for Lake Natron and enjoy your picnic lunches. You’ll then head to the Engaresero waterfalls for a swim. Finally, return to Karatu for dinner and overnight at the Manyara Secret Lodge.. https://manyarassecret.com
MANYARA SECRET LODGE
DAY 10: MTO WA MBU VILLAGE
After breakfast, depart for the village of Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant farming community nestled between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater. Accompanied by a local guide, you’ll enjoy a cultural walk through the village, visiting banana plantations, farms, markets, and schools, and discovering the harmonious blend of cultures that thrive there. Following this village exploration, depart for Karatu for dinner and overnight stay at the Tarangire house of nature
TARANGIRE HOUSE OF NATURE
DAY 11: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
An early start after breakfast and departure for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch. This park, home to a vast ecosystem, is the site of numerous animal migrations. It stretches along the Tarangire River and consists mainly of low hills at the bottom of a wide valley. Its natural vegetation is primarily composed of acacia forests and giant African baobabs, with extensive marshy areas. After the safari, departure for Arusha for dinner and overnight stay at the Tulia Hotel. (www.tuliahotelandspa.com)
TULIA HOTEL
JOUR 12: DEPARTURE FROM HOTEL TO THE AIRPORT
After your break, you will prepare for your transfer from the hotel to the airport for your flight. Your guides will pick you up on time and take you comfortably to the airport for your flight.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
1: Round-trip airport transfer
2: Transportation in a private 4×4 vehicle during the safari. The vehicle is equipped for safaris and offers unlimited mileage according to the itinerary. It features a retractable roof providing sun protection and 360-degree views for optimal wildlife observation and photography.
3: Accommodation and meals as described in the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, dinner) 4: National park entrance fee
5: Crater entrance fee
6: One bottle of mineral water per day during the safari
7: Private safari
8: English-speaking guide
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
1: Tanzanian visa
2: International flights
3: Gratuities for the driver-guide
4: Personal expenses, such as drinks not included in the meal package, personal purchases, laundry, etc.
5: Domestic flights