5-DAY ENCHANTING TANZANIA LUXURY SAFARI
Embark on a 5-day luxury safari through Tanzania's enchanting landscapes and captivating wildlife, where every moment is meticulously curated to offer an unparalleled experience. Your journey commences in the remarkable Tarangire National Park, a sanctuary for vast herds of elephants, majestic zebras, and graceful giraffes. As you venture deeper into the legendary Serengeti, you'll bear witness to the awe-inspiring Great Migration, with exhilarating game drives and intimate encounters with Africa's most iconic animals. Yet, this safari transcends mere wildlife observation, providing an immersive cultural odyssey as you engage with the Maasai people, delving into their rich, ancient traditions and gaining profound insights. This is a safari of opulence and authenticity, promising a harmonious blend of thrilling wildlife encounters and meaningful cultural connections, all within the enchanting landscapes of Tanzania.
Activities
DAY 00: ARRIVAL DAY
As you step foot onto Kilimanjaro or Arusha 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 45–50-minute road transfer to your carefully selected lodge or hotel 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 01: 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 your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
DAY 02: 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 your chosen lodge or camp, where a delightful dinner and peaceful night's rest await. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
DAY 03: FULL DAY GAME DRIVES IN SERENGETI
Embrace a full day 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 your lodge or camp for a delightful dinner, and overnight stay. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.
DAY 04: 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 your lodge or camp 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 05: 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 the hotel. Breakfast, and Dinner Included.
DAY 00: 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.
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.