08-DAY TANZANIA ODYSSEY SAFARI ADVENTURE

Activities

DAY 01: ARRIVAL DAY

As you step foot onto Kilimanjaro Airport, a warm Tanzanian welcome awaits you. Your safari adventure begins with our dedicated driver-guide and a safari vehicle ready for your arrival. After assisting you with your luggage, we'll present you with refreshing bottled mineral water. Prepare for a scenic road transfer to Arusha Planet Lodge in Arusha, where you can unwind, savor a delightful dinner, and spend a peaceful night. Before leaving you to your relaxation, your knowledgeable driver-guide will provide you with an engaging briefing about the exciting safari experiences ahead. Rest assured, your stay includes; Dinner and breakfast.

DAY 02: EMBARK TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK FOR GAME DRIVES AND GAME VIEWINGS

As the sun illuminates the African landscape, you'll relish a hearty breakfast at your lodge. Your expert guide will then swing into action, collecting your luggage and safari-packed lunches ready for your adventure. Embark on a 2.5-hour journey to Tarangire National Park, a sprawling 2,850-square-kilometer sanctuary adorned with Combretum woodland, Acacia woodland, and iconic baobab trees. Here, you'll encounter magnificent herds of African elephants, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, gazelles, hartebeests, and playful warthogs that can be seen grazing beneath acacia trees or congregating along the serene riverbanks. Keep your camera ready, as regal lions, wily hyenas, formidable buffaloes, and a colorful array of avian species might cross your path during exhilarating game drives. Lunch will be served at a scenic spot within the park, followed by more game drives en route to Nsya Lodge for dinner and overnight. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

DAY 03: TARANGIRE TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK FOR GAME DRIVES

Start your day with a delightful breakfast at 7:30 am before departing from the lodge, equipped with delicious packed lunches. Your journey leads to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, for a full day of thrilling game drives and wildlife encounters. Nestled at the base of the African Great Rift Valley, the park features thin green forests and a Soda Lake, offering a stunning backdrop for your adventure. Expect to spot wildebeests, giraffes, baboons, elephants, buffaloes, impalas, zebras, and numerous bird species. An elevated wooden trail allows you to observe hippos in their natural habitat. Enjoy lunch at a designated picnic site, then exit the park after your game drive, heading back to Nsya Lodge for dinner and overnight. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

DAY 04: TRANSIT SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK VIA NGORONGORO AREA

At 8:00 AM, after a hearty breakfast, your adventure unfolds as you embark on a captivating journey to Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Traverse lush forest trails, then emerge at the breathtaking crater viewpoint, offering an enchanting glimpse of the crater's splendor. Here, amidst this stunning landscape, you'll encounter a diverse array of wildlife and vibrant birdlife. You have the option to pause for a cultural immersion at a Maasai boma or visit Olduvai Gorge, where Dr. Leakey and Mary Leakey made pioneering discoveries about early human history. Lunch awaits at Naabi Gate, followed by an exhilarating en route game drive leading you to Thorne Tree Tented Camp, where a delightful dinner and peaceful night's rest await. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

DAY 05: FULL DAY GAME DRIVES IN SERENGETI

Embrace full days of adventure in Serengeti National Park, where the African wilderness awakens in all its grandeur. As dawn breaks, the savannah's enchantment unfolds, revealing prides of lions on the prowl, herds of zebras and wildebeests in mesmerizing synchrony, and the vibrant chorus of exotic birds filling the air. The thundering hooves of the Great Migration resonate as nature's symphony plays out before your eyes. Elusive leopards may grace your journey, and towering elephants roam freely in this untamed paradise. As you navigate the rugged terrain, the untamed spirit of the wild captures your heart, etching indelible memories against the canvas of Serengeti's endless horizons, making this day an epic chapter in your African odyssey. Lunch will be served to you at the picnic spot, and your day is completed by further en route game drives back to Thorne Tree Tented Camp for a delightful dinner, and overnight stay. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

DAY 06: EN ROUTE GAME DRIVES SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION

Begin your day with the aroma of fresh coffee and an early morning game drive. After a full breakfast and fond farewells, set off with packed lunches for thrilling wildlife encounters en route to the Ngorongoro Area. Pause at a scenic picnic spot for lunch, and explore this world-renowned safari destination. Arrive at Ngorongoro Safari Lodge in the late afternoon, enjoy a refreshing shower, and savor a delectable dinner, surrounded by the Ngorongoro Area's natural beauty. Your day includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner for an unforgettable safari experience. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

 DAY 07: NGORONGORO CRATER TOUR TO ARUSHA

In the morning following a hearty breakfast, your journey continues as you descend into the crater's floor for a day filled with wonderful game drives. Ngorongoro crater is a vast, pristine volcanic caldera, spanning over 102 square miles, encircled by towering 2,000-foot-high walls. Within this natural haven reside rare and endangered black rhinoceros, black-backed jackals, hippos, regal secretary birds, graceful ostriches, formidable buffaloes, wildebeests, ibis’ stocks, starlings, majestic lions, gentle elephants, kori bustards, elegant crane birds, cunning hyenas, fleet-footed gazelles, playful baboons, sturdy warthogs, stately elands, leopards, vultures, sand grouse, and a myriad of other captivating creatures. After an exhilarating day of game drives and a delightful lunch, you'll ascend the crater walls and drive to Arusha for dinner, and overnight at Arusha Planet Lodge.

DAY 08: AIRPORT DEPARTURE DAY

Today offers a leisurely pace, tailored to your flight schedule. When the time aligns with your departure plans, our team will collect you from your hotel and provide a comfortable drive to the airport for your onward flight. PRICES PER PERSON SHARING

SAFARI PRICE INCLUDES

• Return airport transfers in private car
• Transport and wildlife drives in modified 4WD Land Cruiser with photographic roof
• All parks entry, and concession fees as per itinerary
• Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide
• 3 ltrs of Mineral drinking water per person per day
• Picnic lunches where applicable
• Coffee and tea
• Accommodation, and meals as per Itinerary
• 24/7 Office Assistance

SAFARI PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Flight tickets
• Items of Personal nature.
• Gratuities for safari guide
• Travel insurance
• Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for Americans & Irish Passport Holders- to be paid upon arrival)
• drinks and beverages in hotel, lodges and camps
• Any other not specified in the program.