11 Day/10 Nights Tanzania Safari
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Overview:
Embark on an unforgettable 11-day, 10-night Tanzania Safari adventure that begins and ends in Moshi or Arusha, Tanzania. This tour will take you through some of the most iconic northern destinations, including Arusha National Park, Lake Natron, Lake Eyasi, Lake Manyara, Serengeti Plains, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. Experience thrilling wildlife encounters, rich cultural experiences, and unforgettable landscapes. Highlights include interacting with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes and witnessing the Great Migration in Serengeti National Park. This safari offers a perfect blend of wildlife viewing, cultural immersion, and breathtaking natural beauty, ensuring a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Tour Features:
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Luxury Experience: Stay in well-appointed midrange lodges, offering a perfect balance of rustic charm and modern comforts, ensuring a memorable and comfortable safari experience.
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Private Tour: Enjoy a personalized and tailored adventure, with some wildlife viewing activities potentially shared with other guests at lodges or camps, ensuring an intimate safari experience.
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Flexible Start Dates: The tour can begin on any available date that suits your schedule, offering flexibility for planning.
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Customizable Itinerary: The itinerary is fully customizable, allowing you to adjust destinations, activities, and the pace to fit your preferences for a unique safari adventure.
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Group Requirement: A minimum of two participants is required for this tour; solo travelers are not accepted to ensure a more enjoyable group experience.
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Age Restriction: This safari is family-friendly, with a minimum age requirement of 3 years old, making it perfect for families looking to experience the wonders of Tanzania together.
Tour Plan
Your journey begins upon arrival in Tanzania. After a brief one-hour transfer to your accommodation in Arusha, take some time to relax and prepare for the exciting days ahead. In the evening, meet your guide for a pre-safari briefing, where you’ll go over the itinerary and ensure all your gear is in order. If any equipment is missing, you can easily rent what you need affordably.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Grand Melia Arusha Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
- Optional upgrades or downgrades available to suit your preferences.
Meals: Bed & Breakfast (Dinner not included)
After breakfast, head to Arusha National Park, famous for its scenic Lake Momella and Ngurdoto Crater. Enjoy a walking tour with an armed ranger to explore the park's wildlife, including buffalo, giraffes, warthogs, and colobus monkeys, along with vibrant birdlife.
- Accommodation Options:
Mid-Range: Masailand Safari Lodge or Forest Hill Hotel
Luxury: Gran Melia Arusha or Mount Meru Hotel - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Begin your adventure with a drive towards Lake Natron, a beautiful and unique location at the foot of Mount Oldonyo Lengai. Explore the area, known for its dramatic landscapes and flamingo populations, and experience the area's cultural heritage.
- Accommodation: Lake Natron Tented Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Travel from Lake Natron to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. Experience a fascinating cultural immersion, including a hunt with the Hadzabe and an introduction to the Datoga way of life, known for their unique traditions and craftsmanship.
- Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast elephant herds, baobab trees, and tree-climbing pythons. Spend the day on game drives, observing lions, leopards, and other wildlife gathering along the Tarangire River.
- Accommodation: Marera View Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Drive towards Serengeti National Park with a game drive along the way. Arriving by mid-afternoon, embark on an evening game drive to witness the vast plains, ending with a stunning African sunset over the Serengeti.
- Major Attraction: Witness the Great Migration, a world-famous natural phenomenon.
- Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Explore the Serengeti as you head towards Kogatende, particularly focusing on the Mara River. Depending on the season (July to October), experience the dramatic spectacle of the wildebeests and zebras crossing the crocodile-filled waters.
- Accommodation: Heritage Tented Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Dedicate the day to discovering Northern Serengeti’s abundant wildlife. Follow the migratory herds of wildebeests and zebras, often shadowed by predators like lions and cheetahs. This is one of the best places to witness the Great Migration.
- Accommodation: Heritage Tented Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
After a sunrise game drive, enjoy breakfast and then head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through Serengeti. Rest at a lodge on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
- Accommodation: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a full-day exploration. Known for its dense population of wildlife, including the Big Five, the crater provides a unique chance to observe these animals in their natural habitat. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before visiting Mto wa Mbu Village for a cultural experience.
- Accommodation: Marera View Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Visit Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and flamingo populations. Explore the park’s hot springs and learn about the Maasai culture with a visit to a Maasai boma. In the evening, return to Arusha for your final dinner.
- Accommodation: Various options in Arusha
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Included/Exclude
- Roundtrip transfers between the airport and Arusha
- Two nights’ accommodation in Arusha (before and after the safari)
- Extended 4x4 luxury safari jeep with a pop-up roof for game viewing
- Professional English-speaking guide and cook
- Park entrance fees and camping fees
- Full-board accommodations during the safari
- Free WiFi in the safari jeep and unlimited drinking water
- Flying Doctor services for medical emergencies
- Tanzania visa fees
- Personal expenses (laundry, beverages, etc.)
- Optional activities (e.g., hot-air balloon rides at $550 per person)
- Tips and gratuities
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