ITINERARY IN BRIEF:
| Day | Location | Accommodation | Meal Plan |
| 1 | Tarangire Nat. Park/Karatu | Bougainvillea Safari Lodge | Full Board |
| 2 | Serengeti National | Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp | Full Board |
| 3 | Serengeti National | Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp | Full Board |
| 4 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area/Karatu | Bougainvillea Safari Lodge | Full Board |
| 5 | Depart |
Day 1: ARUSHA – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – KARATU |
Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport by our customer care representative who will take you through the program before handling you over to your driver guide who will be with you throughout the safari. Proceed with your drive to Tarangire National Park with picnic lunch boxes, where you will start your mid-morning game drive till late in the evening when you proceed with the drive Karatu for check in at the Bougainvillea Safari Lodge.
Tarangire is a park of giant baobab trees, rolling savannah and acacia parkland. Home of the rare tree-climbing pythons, this park offers the best accommodation during the dry season. Due to the existence of the Tarangire River, thousands of animals make their way to this park in search of water. It is in this 2,850 sq. Km park that you are very likely to encounter Lions, Leopards, Zebras, Buffaloes, Wildebeest among others. And just like many parks in Tanzania, this one also has an abundant array of 550 or more species of birds setting the stage to an incredible bird watching experience.
Overnight: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 2: KARATU – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK |
After breakfast, depart for the famous Serengeti national park arriving in time for check in and lunch at Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp. Embark on an afternoon game viewing drive in the park. Return later as the sun sets for dinner and overnight.
The spectacle of predator versus prey dominates greatest park during a Serengeti safari. Golden-maned lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia trees lining the Seronera River, while a high density of cheetahs prowls the southeastern plains. Almost uniquely, all three African jackal species occur here, alongside the spotted hyena and a host of more elusive small predators, ranging from the insectivorous aardwolf to the beautiful serval cat. But there is more to a safari in the Serengeti Plain than large mammals. Gaudy agama lizards and rock hyraxes scuffle around the surfaces of the park’s isolated granite koppies. A full 100 varieties of dung beetle have been recorded, as have 500-plus bird species, ranging from the outsized ostrich and bizarre secretary bird of the open grassland, to the black eagles that soar effortlessly above the Lobo Hills.
Overnight: Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK |
Today, you will spend the whole day in the Serengeti National Park. Enjoy the endless plains of Serengeti with game viewing; a magnificent experience waits as you travel to the most famous wildlife park in Africa the legendary Serengeti. Here you might have the chance to see the migration, where thousands of zebra and wildebeest make trip from the Masai Mara every year. Packed lunches are served and proceed for an afternoon
game drive.
Day 4: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – NGORONGORO NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA |
After your breakfast, you will depart for the Ngorongoro National Conservation Area to arrive in time for a picnic lunch at the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. Thereafter, you will have an afternoon game drive the Ngorongoro Crater.
This area’s main attraction is the Ngorongoro Crater, fondly known as “Africa’s Garden of Eden”. A candidate for the new Seven Wonders of the World, this massive crater holds its own in that category. Being the world’s largest unbroken caldera, Ngorongoro is home to over 25,000 animals. It is considered one of the best game viewing spots in the world with a chance to see the big five, zebras and wildebeests. The crater holds almost every individual species of wildlife in East Africa including the extremely rare and critically endangered Black Rhino.
Later in the evening you will proceed with drive up the crater rim for check in and overnight at the Bougainvillea Safari Lodge.
Overnight: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5: DEPART |
1130hrs, after your early breakfast, you will be transferred back to the Arusha Airport in time for your domestic departure flight to Zanzibar or international flight back home.
END OF OUR SERVICES:
Included.
- Transport and Game drives as per the itinerary in a 4×4 safari Land cruiser while in Tanzania.
- All airport transfers
- Picnic lunch at Tarangire National Park
- All park entrance fees.
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary.
- Services of an English-speaking driver guide.
- 1liter of mineral water per person per day while on safari.
Not Included.
- Items of personal Nature e.g. Combs and toothbrush.
- Any extras at the lodges e.g. drink, telephone costs etc.
- Tips and porterage fees.
- Hot air balloon safari at US$ 550.00 per person.
- Masai village visits
- Any visa fees and International flight costs.
Note:
- Rates quoted are net and non-commissionable
- Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
- Confirmation is subject to availability at the time of reservation.
- In event that the lodge/hotel quoted is not available at the time of reservation, an alternative lodge/hotel of similar caliber will be provided.
- Quotation is valid for the dates stated above only.
TYPICAL DAY ON SAFARI
Our professional guides are there to assist you every step of the way. Even though there is a general outline of your safari, your guide will talk with you regarding each day’s plans. He will tell you about the country you are visiting, its history, traditions, the area you are visiting, what you see; he will take you to the loveliest places, look after any formalities or negotiations with the local people, and take care of your safety and comfort. They all are proficient in bush craft, and can also tell you about the local traditions, wildlife, identify the birds, and help you learn more about the world around you. All our guides speak English as well as their local language and some speak French and Spanish as well. Days will vary depending on your specific schedule, road conditions, and what you would like to do. A typical day may unfold like this:
You will get up before dawn when hot coffee and tea are served. The air is cold as the sun rises and shimmers on the open plains. This is the best time to see the wildlife. Your camera is ready to go and you have layered your clothing to keep you warm. Head into the bush and search for lions, elephant, giraffe and plains game. Each turn will offer something unique – a lioness and her cubs, a herd of elephant moving to a waterhole, a cheetah stalking a gazelle. Your morning game drive lasts about two hours, depending on what you see. Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast. After breakfast there is time to relax from being up at sunrise or now is the time to participate in any additional activities that the lodge may offer – such as walks, village visits, or bike rides.
Lunch is usually served in camp/lodge, unless you are out for a full day’s game drive, when they will have a picnic lunch. You will head out again in the afternoon; searching for the special species that may have eluded you. As the sun sets, return to camp for a hot shower. Then indulge in a delicious dinner and after dinner drinks in the lounge. There may also be a chance to sit around the campfire exchanging tales of the bush. Everyone retires early with great anticipation of the next day’s adventure!
When you are out on safari your schedule is flexible at most locations; however, some locations have set times for game drives or walks. You can always talk with the hosts of the camps/lodge to adjust schedules and they will try to accommodate you. The restriction will be to stay within park rules and travel times required to get you to your destination. Your guides will always give their recommendations but are there to listen to your needs.