Day 1 Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Distance approx. 150 km; driving time approx. 2-3h
After breakfast you will depart from your hotel for a two hour drive to the Tarangire National Park southwest of Arusha. The Tarangire River is the source of water in the park and animals and birds congregate at its waters in the dry season. You will see swamps and lagoons, acacia trees, enormous baobabs and most importantly, elephants. Other animals include hippos, crocodiles, two species of kudus and the usual suspects – zebra, buffaloes and wildebeest. The day will be spent on a game drive in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof and there will be lots of time for photos and breathing in the air of Africa. After an exciting game drive you will arrive at Maramboi Tented Camp in the late afternoon. Relax with a cold drink while the sun sets over the palm-studded landscape.
Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 Tarangire Area – Mto Wa Mbu cultural tour – Lake Manyara National Park

Distance approx. 80 km; driving time approx. 1-2h
An exciting experience awaits you today when you will drive to Mto wa Mbu, a town near Lake Manyara. Various tribes settled here and today it is a bustling centre with crafters and farmers. You will see coffee and banana plantations, see wood carvers at work and might be able to visit a local school. Come lunchtime, you will sample home-cooked traditional African food, before heading to Lake Manyara National Park. The protected area covers a large part of the Manyara lake, home to thousands of flamingos, huge troops of olive baboons and in October, many species of migrant birds. After a game drive in the park, you will spend the night at the eco-friendly Kirurumu Manyara Lodge, set on a hill overlooking the plains and lake below.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 Lake Manyara Area – Serengeti National Park

Distance approx. 250 km, driving time approx. 4-6h
Today´s journey takes you northwest over the highlands, where you should see the southern parts of the Serengeti National Park around midday. The combination of grassy plains, acacia trees, savannah, strange rock formations and herds of wild animals make the Serengeti a haven for predators. The Serengeti is where the big migration of thousands of animals takes place – zebras, wildebeest and other game move in search of greener pastures. Depending on where the migration is located, you might overnight at either Kati Kati Tented Camp inside the park or at Mapito Tented Camp just outside the park.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Serengeti National Park

Game drives
The day will be spent on a game drive in your 4×4 safari vehicle. The pop-up roof is the perfect vantage point for game watching and an ideal set-up for wildlife photography. As the massive herds are trekking, the best spots for viewing them might change, but your expert guide will follow the herds as best as he can. The long rain season is from April to June and the herds will most likely be moving northwards. They will return south in November and December when the short rain season occurs. Of course, following the moving herds are scores of predators, waiting to delight in the selection of prey…
Tonight you will spend another night at the same camp where the camp fire will be the best spot to reflect on the day’s sightings.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Serengeti National Park – Karatu – Coffee Walk

Distance approx. 180 km, driving time approx. 4-6h
After a hearty breakfast, you will head south through the Serengeti, towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you can marvel over the picturesque scenery .The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its most famous attraction is the Ngorongoro Crater. Almost 20km wide and 600m deep, the crater is home to a diverse variety of animals. You will continue to Karatu and spend the night at the Ngorongoro Farm House on a coffee farm. If there is time, you can go for a guided walk to explore the coffee plantations and learn more about the coffee production process.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 Karatu – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

Distance approx. 30 km; driving time approx. 1-2h
Getting up early is unavoidable today, as you will descend with the first sun rays on a steep track into the Ngorongoro Crater. With a little bit of luck you will see huge tusker elephants, black rhinos, wild dogs and leopards in addition to the general plains game such as zebra and different antelope species. For lunch, you will take a break and have a picnic inside the crater. Continuing the game drive you will drive out the crater in the afternoon to overnight again at the Ngorongoro Farm House.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 Karatu – Arusha

Distance approx. 150 km, driving time approx. 2-3h
You will only depart the lodge after a leisurely breakfast and arrive in Arusha around midday.
Breakfast, Lunch

END OF YOUR 7 DAYS CLASSIC TANZANIA SAFARI 

RATES: 2019/2020

From: Arusha  To: Arusha
Number of Participants: 2-7 per vehicle
Tour Price: from $ 2,900
Single Supplement: from $ 280 

Price includes:

• Safari according to the itinerary
• 6 nights accommodation in hotels, camps or lodges as indicated in the itinerary
• Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle (window seat guaranteed)
• Professional, English-speaking guide
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Mineral water while on safari
• Transfers as indicated in the itinerary
• All National parks fees
• Mto wa Mbu cultural tour including lunch

Price excludes:

• Flights (international and domestic)
• Meals not indicated in the itinerary
• Beverages (alcohol and soft drinks)
• Optional activities
• Visa, tips, personal expenses, travel insurance