11 Day Tanzania Safari

What's Included?

• Transport with qualified driver/guide in 4x4 vehicles with viewing roof
• 8 Nights Tented Camp Accommodations
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• 2 Nights in Arusha (Before and After Safari)
• All Meals During the Safari & Breakfast in Arusha
• National Park gate fees
• All Park expenses
• Selection of Drinks During Safari
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Our 11 day journey through the African Savanna allows adventurers of all stripes to enjoy everything Tanzania has to offer. Explore Tarangire National Park, known for its splendid Baobab Trees and herbivore population, where you are able to enjoy iconic wildlife, such as zebras, wildebeests, giraffes and elephants. From there, you will get to experience the Ngorongoro Crater, where if you are lucky, the Crater Lions will be on the prowl for their next meal. After our game drives in the Crater, we continue on to the iconic Serengeti, home to the infamous wildebeest migration and it's abundant variety of predators. Along the way, stay in our premium and luxurious tented lodges and experience the African wilderness like never before.

*Premium Lodge Upgrade is $1000 per/person
*Includes Alcoholic beverages

Day 1: Arrival Day

Your journey to the mystical plains of Africa begins with your arrival to Kilimanjaro International Airport. After clearing customs, you will be greeted by our representative and transported to your hotel for the evening. Relax by the pool and enjoy some of the hotel's restaurants and amenities before meeting your safari guide for an evening briefing.

Overnight Gran Melia Arusha

Days 2 - 3: Tarangire National Park

Spend your first two days of safari in the enchanting Tarangire National Park, where you will begin your first game drive before midday. Enjoy the splendor of the mighty Boabob trees after you enter the park, and catch your first glimpses of the wildlife and spectacular scenery. After lunch, make your way through the park snapping photos of the zebra, giraffe and elephants that call this area their home. After 2 days exploring this enchanting park, we embark for the infamous Ngorongoro Crater

Premium - Maramboi Tented Lodge
Adventure - Burunge Tented Lodge

Days 4 - 5: Ngorongoro Crater

Your journey continues with two days exploring the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive volcanic caldera. Descending into the crater for an early morning game drive, the cool morning air allows for us to see some active wildlife. As the temperatures rise, we may head to the hippo pool to see these spectacular creatures enjoying a dip to beat the heat. As lunch approaches, we make our way to the picnic site on the lake, taking in the spectacular views and a bite to eat. Spend the next few days spotting a multitude of different species, from elephants, hippos and giraffes to the majestic Crater Lions and ravenous hyenas.

Premium - Kitela Lodge
Adventure - Thoma Lodge

Days 6 - 8: Serengeti National Park

There was a reason that "The Lion King" creators drew their inspiration from the Serengeti, and today you will get to discover why. Renowned for its' large lion population, this may be the best opportunity to get a great view of a Lion Pride in their natural habitat, as the gazelles, zebras, and buffalo are abundant in this region. Come during the right season, and witness the birth of the wildebeest calves, where they will begin their annual migration to Kenya at the end of May. Over the next few days, we venture out into the far reaches of the park to explore all this wonderful region has to offer.

Premium - Kubu Kubu/Lahia Tented Lodge
Adventure - Serengeti Kati Kati

Day 9: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After a hearty breakfast and morning game drive in the Serengeti, we slowly make our way back to the Ngorongoro Crater for a final evening on the crater rim. Get your last glimpse of the mighty crater lions and revel in the amazing time spent in two of Africa?s most famous wildlife regions. Spend your final evening on safari on top of the crater rim, our final park awaits us tomorrow!

Premium - Kitela Lodge
Adventure - Thoma Lodge

Day 10: Lake Manyara National Park

Our final day of Safari has arrived, and Lake Manyara National Park is the perfect place to end our journey. With over 400 species of birds, including the flamingos famous for making this park their home, this is an ideal park for the bird aficionado. If we are lucky, we may be able to spot a lazy leopard lounging in a tree, waiting for his next meal, which is all but guaranteed with the variety of species living by the lake. After our final afternoon game drive, we head back to Arusha, where we will check into our hotel and enjoy a final meal with your guide to toast the trip.

Overnight Gran Melia Arusha

Day 11: Departure Day

Today we transport you to the airport for your departing flight and say goodbye as you embark on your next adventure!

Additional hotel nights available upon request

Exclusions

• Please review our Terms of Service.
• Visa Upon Arrival, please click here for more details.
• Tips for the Staff. We recommend $25 a day for the guide and $15 a day for the cook.
• All personal items for your trip.

Safari Checklist

• One pair of comfortable walking shoes (i.e. sneakers)
• One pair of sandals or flip-flops
• Casual, loose-fitting clothing
• One warm fleece or sweater
• Extra Cotton socks and underwear
• Hat
• Lightweight jacket or windbreaker
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen (SPF 50 or higher)
• Lip balm (SPF 45)
• Insect repellant (DEET 30%)
• Anti-bacterial hand sanitizer
• Camera and extra batteries
• Plug adapter
• Baby Wipes
• Toilet Paper
• Towel
• Small Personal Medical Kit including aspirin, anti-malarial pills, cold and allergy medicine, anti-itch cream (i.e. Benadryl itch relief), stomach medicine (i.e. Pepto-Bismal), antibiotic ointment (i.e. Neosporin), Prescription antibiotic effective against a broad range of bacteria including traveler's diarrhea (i.e. Ciprofloxacin or also known as Cipro).