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8 Day itinerary in Tanzania, Africa

Classic Tanzania

Imagine a ‘safari’ in the classic sense – vast stretches of savannah, flat-topped acacia trees silhouetted against deep orange sunsets, thousands of animals streaming across the horizon – this trip is that image made real! Each park offers something unique in wildlife viewing, as well as intimate sa... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish, French, German

GUIDANCE

Driver as a Guide

starting point

Moshi

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Meet local people

Outdoors & Nature

Beach & Sea

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Ngorongoro Crater

2

Serengeti & Great Migration river crossing

3

Lake Manyara

4

Tanrangire

Itinerary

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Day 1

place DAY 1 - ARRIVAL

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) you will be met and transferred to your accommodation to recover from your journey. Overnight Moshi/Arusha

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

place DAY 2 - TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Travel to Tarangire National Park, taking approximately 3-4 hours. Tarangire is a sanctuary to an unusually large elephant population. Majestic baobab trees are an interesting feature of the park. Animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetah, and up to six thousand elephants. Enjoy an afternoon game drive. Overnight Tarangire

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

place DAY 3 - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast you will commence your drive to one of the most famous game parks in Africa, the Serengeti, taking approximately 4 hours. Serengeti is home to millions of wildebeest during the migration and over the huge flat plains, you are likely to find lions, cheetah, leopards, hyenas and many other small predators. Your guide will choose the best wildlife viewing locations for the time of year. Spend time at the hippo pool, watching these enormous animals laze about in the cool water alongside the crocodiles, watch a lion stalking its prey, or be staggered by the scale of the great wildebeest migration. The journey from wide, open plains to the kopjes, volcanic rocky outcrops that provide protection and shelter for a wide variety of animals. This diverse and interesting landscape will provide you with the ultimate in-game viewing. Overnight Serengeti

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

place DAY 4 - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Spend all day inside Serengeti National Park for game drive. Overnight Serengeti

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

place DAY 5 - NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA & CRATER

An early morning start in the Serengeti to try and find cats before they retreat from the blazing sun during the day. After a few hours of the game, drive travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you will spend the night. The Ngorongoro caldera is the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world. At approximately 20 kilometers across and 600 meters deep, the Ngorongoro Crater is a breath-taking natural wonder. Ngorongoro Crater is unique in that almost all the wildlife lives within the crater walls; hence you have the opportunity to find the game easily. You’ll want to wake early to make the most of your day exploring the crater, where rhino, in particular, can be seen regularly, as well as the pride of lion and other predators like the cheetah. Overnight Ngorongoro

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

place DAY 6 - NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA & CRATER

Spend all day inside the Ngorongoro crater for game drive. Overnight at Ngorongoro.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

place DAY 7 - LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

This morning you will drive to Lake Manyara, taking around an hour. Described as one of the hidden gems of Tanzania, this park is famous for its tree climbing lions and large herds of elephant, which are not shy to come straight up to the vehicle. After lunch you will drive back to Moshi / Arusha, taking approximately 2-3 hours. Overnight Moshi/Arusha

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

place DAY 8 - DEPARTURE

Today you will be transferred back to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in time for your flight.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Breakfast (8)
  • Lunch (7)
  • Dinner (7)

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  • Transport from and to the Airport

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  • Game drives inside the park

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  • Tipping, drinks, visas and vaccinations, extra activities

About Simbo

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Expertise: 

Cycling

Kayaking

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Visit markets

Meet local people

Indigenous culture

Wellness retreat

Travel with Purpose

Outdoors & Nature

Beach & Sea

Simbo Natai was born and raised on the foothills of Kilimanjaro. He attended Tourism College, where he discovered his love for African wildlife. He started in the industry as a guide, climbing Kilimanjaro before specialising as a safari guide.

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FROM PRICE PER TRAVELER

$2,165.00 USD