12 Days Experience Tanzania wildlife, Kilimanjaro and Culture

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 : Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Arusha city

After your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, there will be our guide waiting to take you to your hotel in Green  Mountain  lodge.

Day 2: Arusha National park

After your  breakfast in the  hotel  around 8.00am  you will  leave  to Arusha National Park, and its  40 minute drive from Arusha town. The park has an incredible variety of fauna and flora, which cannot fail to impress.

The entrance gate leads into shadowy montane forest inhabited by inquisitive blue monkeys and colorful turacos and trogons – the only place on the northern safari circuit where the acrobatic black-and-white colobus monkey is easily seen. In the midst of the forest stands the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater, whose steep rocky cliffs enclose a wide marshy floor dotted with herds of buffalo and warthog.

Further north, rolling grassy hills enclose the tranquil beauty of the Momela Lakes, each one having a different hue of green or blue. There are shallows sometimes tinged pink with thousands of flamingos. The lakes support a rich selection of resident and migrant waterfowl, and also shaggy waterbucks that display their large lyre-shaped horns on the watery fringes. Giraffes glide across the grassy hills, between grazing zebra herds, whilst pairs of wide-eyed dik-dik dart into scrubby bush like overgrown hares on spindly legs. You will be able to see buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs and zebras can all be seen year round as well as many different bird species. After  your  full day  game  drive   our  driver guide will  drive you  back to  your  hotel    for   dinner and  overnight   in  Green  Mountain  hotel

Day 3: Arusha- Tarangire National Park

Pick  up  from  Arusha  hotel   at 8.00m  then take  3 hours  driver to  Tarangire  national  park   and  you  will  have  full  day  game drive inside  this  park  later you  will  drive to  Marera view lodge  for dinner and   overnight . Location  of  Tarangire  national  park  is 115km   from  Arusha  .and  cover area square  of  2800km.Wild animals drink water from  Tarangire  river    where  the  name  Tarangire  come from. The  park  has  major  attractions  which  are  a large  number of  elephants ,climbing trees pythons  and  baobab  trees. Also you will be able to see lions, leopards and other animals

Day 4 : Lake Manyara Park

The safari continues with the tour of Lake Manyara National Park, one of the Tanzanian parks with the highest biodiversity. In a surface of only 330 kmqs, those 230 are occupied by the lake, is possible to meet five different ecosystems. The park is inhabited from over 380 types of birds and a big number of animal kind among which elephants, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, leopards, lions, baboons, hippos, antelopes, warthogs and so many others  later  we  will  drive to  Tindiga Tented Camp  for  dinner and overnight.

Day 5 : Lake Eyasi

At Lake Eyasi, we will meet the Hadzabes and will follow them during the hunting session. Then, we will visit the Datoga tribe whose inhabitants are specialized in the workmanship of the iron. During the visit of the Lake Eyasi, it is necessary to wear closed toe and comfortable shoes and long pants to avoid to get scratched by the bush. In addition, the ground is muddy due to the proximity of the lake  later  drive to to  Tindiga Tented Camp  for  dinner and overnight 

Day 6 : Ngorongoro Crater

The safari will be dedicated to the exploration of the Ngorogoro Crater and the surrounding area. This is of one of the most evocative craters in the world where we can admire the dormant volcano and the nature that surrounds it. In the park, it will be possible to see the “Big Five:” elephants, buffalos, lions, leopards and rhinos. However, you should pay attention to the 30,000 animals and a great variety of birds in that area  later you  will  go  for  dinner and overnight in  Ngorongoro  Serena  lodge.

Day 7 : Serengeti National Park

Once we reach the entrance of the Serengeti National Park, you will have time to climb to the panoramic point near Naabi Gate where you will be able to take a wonderful photo opportunity. The picture-perfect moments will continue in Serengeti and we will reach the lodge or the tent-camp for dinner. The Serengeti National Park is the most famous park in Tanzania which is known all over the world. It is renowned for its boundless lowlands, the migration of the wildebeests, the pride of lions and the other raiders, such as hyenas, cheetahs, leopards, jackals and crocodiles. The name “Serengeti” means “Endless Plain,” which is evident based on the environment , late  you  will  have  dinner and  overnight in   Serengeti  heritage tented lodge.

Day 8 and Day 9 : Serengeti National Park

In  this  day  you  will wake  up  early  morning  and  have your full breakfast ,then    you  will  start your game drive  inside  Serengeti , and   our  driver will  drive you  to  northern  Serengeti.   Our driver will drive you to the key areas in Serengeti

To observe this mass movement of the wildebeest and all the drama it entails, but we’d recommend the flash-points of the Mara River, , and the Ndutu Plains. River crossings at Kogatende starts in July as the mega herd settles into the area. Between July to October, game viewing is at its best with river crossings pretty much guaranteed every day. There is no distinct movement as the herds tend to cross back and forth over the river, following the rains and subsequent fresh grasses.

In late June and July, the migration moves into north-western Serengeti. Thus, these are the best months to see the migration in the western region of Serengeti. And, in August to  September you can see the Great Migration in northern Serengeti  , dinner  and  overnight  will  be in  Serengeti  heritage tented  logde

Day 10 : Lake Natron

We will say goodbye to the Serengeti with a last photo opportunity while we are moving toward Lake Natron. Along the road, we will stop in various panoramic points from where we can admire the Rift Valley, Ol Doinyo Lengai, Lake Natron and the surrounding panorama. If we have time, we will be able to trek to a waterfall for a refreshing bath. For this occasion, we recommend using rubber sandals during trekking and a bathing suit during the crossing water river. If we do not have any time for this excursion, we will do it the following day  dinner  and  overnight  in   Moivaro  tented lodge

Day 11 : Lake Natron

Before breakfast, we will visit Lake Natron to observe the dawn to catch an unforgettable photo. We will see the flamingos and an unique panorama in the most absolute quiet. Pay attention to your shoes since the terrain is quite slippery and muddy. We will also visit a Maasai village to closely observe the Maasai culture and traditions. After lunch, we will reenter Arusha to capture some other photos  dinner  and  overnight  will  be in  Green   mountain  hotel

Day 12 : Kilimanjaro National Park

For the visit to the Kilimanjaro National Park, Savannah Explorers will organize a trek to the Mandaras Hut. We will depart from the gate at 1,830 meters in proximity of Marangu village, a typical local village surrounded by plantations of bananas and coffee. We will proceed toward the Mandaras Huts (2,700 meters) always accompanied by a professional guide. Once we reach the destination, you can decide whether to continue to Maundi Crater or simply come back to the lodge. Also in this case, we will hurry the formalities for the access,   dinner  and  overnight  in  Green  Mountain  hotel.

• Transfers in both directions between the International Airport and Arusha
• Two  nights’   accommodation in Arusha town which is night before your tour and after your tour.
• Extended 4 x 4 luxury safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
• Professional safari guide and well speaking English.
• Professional safari cook Entrance fee for all national parks.
• Accommodation at basic camping during the safari full board
• Camping fees at all national parks.
• Ngorongoro Crater fees
• 18% VAT to our entrance fees.
• All Government taxes,
• Free WIFI  in  safari  jeep
• Unlimited  drinking water.
• Flying  doctor  Services.

Safari Package EXCLUDES

• Tanzania Visa
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 550 per person), should be booked in advance
• Tips and gratuities to your safari guide and cook