10 Day Face to Face with the Wild: Tanzanian Adventure
Tour Highlights:
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Destination :
Northern tanzania -
Customized as :
- Luxury
- Honeymoon
- Solo
- Private
- Wildbeest Migration
- Culture
- Adventure
- Visit Village
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Duration
Day: 10Night: 9 -
You Visit:
- Arusha National Park
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- Hiking Kilimanjaro
- Tarangire National Park
- Ngorongoro C. Area
- Serengeti National Park
Iternerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Arusha
Airport transfer is included from Kilimanjaro International airport to Arusha Gran Melia Hotel in Arusha. Your Luxury resort is located adjacent to a traditional coffee plantation. Your African Safari adventure begins in the morning.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Hiking or Game viewing
A choice of adventures awaits to kick off – Herbivore African Expeditions Luxury Safari today! You can choose to hike with us in Kilimanjaro National park – home to Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the world’s highest Mountains. While you won’t be going all the way to the top, you ‘ll take an exciting walk up ( and down) Kilimanjaro Marangu trail, keeping an eye out for inquisitive monkey doe – eyed antelopes and abundant birdlife, Or your family can join an experienced local guide on a full day game drive in Arusha National park ( the first of many on your journey ) to look for gentle giraffe, baboon, buffalo, zebra and black and white colobus monkey. Later on back at the resort.
Overnight at Arusha Gran Melia Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Head to Tarangire National park today- the place where life began, according to Maasai legend and immortalized in many movies about Africa. Marvel at the classic Africa savannah stretching all around you, the wildlife rich plains studded with baobab trees. Hop aboard our open – topped safari vehicles for an afternoon game drive, look for big cats lounging under baobab trees or elephants cooling off at a watering hole. Enjoy dinner and the evening.
Overnight at Lake Burunge Baobab Luxury Tented Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Tarangire National Park
Today is dedicated to an intimate and up-close exploration of Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Your adventure begins with a full morning game drive, equipped with picnic lunch boxes that allow for a full day immersed in the wild. The goal is to actively search for the park's incredible diversity of wildlife. This includes tracking formidable predators like lion, leopard, cheetah, and hyena, while also observing majestic elephants, formidable buffalo, towering giraffes, and graceful herds of gazelle, impala, and wildebeest.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Maasai Village to Ngorongoro
Make your way to the Ngorongoro conservation area today. En – route you will have chance to visit Maasai tribe/ Village. Spend an hour to experience this one of the most popular tribe in a part of East Africa. Have lunch at Lake Manyara Serena lodge before to arrive Ngorongoro. Arrive in the Ngorongoro conservation area, populated by an estimated 25000 large mammals. Your lodge for the two night is on the Ngorongoro crater rim overlooking the Caldera below.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
One of the absolute highlights of your African tour, the ancient Ngorongoro Crater, stands as one of the finest places on the continent to spot the renowned Big Five. Often called Africa’s "Garden of Eden," this breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site is a self-contained world teeming with life. Within its vast caldera, you have an exceptional chance to find elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and the rare black rhino. The crater is a unique ecosystem, home to almost every major species in East Africa. Notably absent are the giraffe and impala, which cannot navigate the steep crater walls.
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Ngorongoro to Serengeti
Following breakfast, you will depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park, an iconic destination renowned as one of the most famous and celebrated wildlife sanctuaries in the world. The adventure begins immediately as you traverse the park's rough, authentic dirt roads, which cut across its vast, endless plains and golden grasslands. This journey is itself an immersive game drive, offering continuous wildlife viewing where you might spot herds of zebra, graceful gazelles, and powerful predators that call this ecosystem home.
Your destination is your carefully selected Safari lodge, nestled in the vibrant heart of the Central Serengeti. The lodge's unique architecture is thoughtfully inspired by traditional Maasai dwellings, blending seamlessly with the environment and offering a culturally rich atmosphere. Upon arrival, you can settle in and appreciate the harmonious design, reflecting on a day filled with the raw beauty and untamed spirit of the African wilderness, all from the comfort of your authentic retreat.
Overnight at KubuKubu Tented Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Ballooning over the Serengeti (Optional Activity) or Proceed with Game Viewing Again
Rise early for a whole new angle on the landscapes and wildlife of Serengeti National park- an unforgettable ride over the vast of Serengeti plains in a hot air balloon – followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush and some game viewing later in the morning. After hot lunch at the lodge look for lion, zebra, buffalo, elephant, impala, hippo, crocodile, giraffe, cheetah and more on an afternoon game drive. Back at your lodge tonight. Enjoy a special dinner.
Overnight at KubuKubu Tented Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Serengeti National Park
Look for wildlife in the heart of the vast savannah of the Serengeti today, depart for full day game driver, Sightings might includes lion, leopard, hyena, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, elephant and cheetah. When the Sunset points the sky in the evening, enjoy the show from the luxury of your lodge in Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Back to Arusha AND Journey Home
Your final day is carefully structured to ensure you have one last taste of the Serengeti while getting you to the airstrip on time for your flight.
Morning Game Drive & Breakfast (The Final Farewell)
Early Morning (approx. 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM): You will be woken up early, just as the sun begins to rise. This is not just for travel; it's the best time for wildlife viewing. Animals are most active in the cool of the morning.
Sunrise Game Drive En Route: After a quick cup of coffee or tea, you will load your luggage into the vehicle and embark on your final game drive. This isn't a direct transfer; it's a scenic journey towards the Seronera Airstrip. Your guide will take a route that offers the best chance of spotting wildlife you may have missed.
"Bush Breakfast" or Lodge Breakfast: Depending on your flight time and schedule, you will either stop for a memorable "bush breakfast" at a scenic spot in the park or return to your lodge for a final full breakfast. The bush breakfast is a fantastic way to soak in the Serengeti atmosphere one last time.
Seronera Airstrip & Check-in
Arrival at Seronera Airstrip (approx. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM): You will arrive at the airstrip, a simple but functional facility in the heart of the Serengeti. The airstrip itself is a spectacle—you might see zebra or wildebeest grazing nearby!
Check-in Process: The check-in process is rustic and charmingly informal compared to a major international airport. You will identify your luggage, which will be weighed along with you and your carry-on. It's a quick and efficient procedure.
The Wait: You'll have some time to wait on the open-air veranda of the airstrip, often sharing stories with other departing travelers while watching small aircraft take off and land.
The Scenic Flight to Arusha
The Flight (approx. 1 - 1.5 hours): Boarding a small 12-18 seater Cessna or similar aircraft is an experience in itself.
Scenic Views: As you take off, you'll get a breathtaking bird's-eye view of the Serengeti. You might see vast herds, winding rivers, and the iconic kopjes (rock outcrops) from above.
The Landscape Changes: The flight offers a dramatic geographical transition. You'll watch the endless golden plains of the Serengeti give way to the cultivated lands, lush hills, and coffee plantations surrounding Arusha.
Arrival at Arusha Airport (ARK): You will land at Arusha Airport, which primarily handles domestic and regional flights.
The Onward Journey - Your Choice of Destination
This is where your itinerary splits based on your final destination. Your tour operator will have arranged the seamless transition.
Option A: To Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for International Departure
The Transfer: Upon landing in Arusha, a driver will meet you at the airport. You will be transferred by a private vehicle on a 1 to 1.5-hour drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
The Journey: This road journey takes you through the outskirts of Arusha and offers stunning views of Mount Meru and, if the weather is clear, the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro itself.
At JRO: This is Tanzania's main international gateway. You will check in for your international flight home.
Option B: To Zanzibar (or another Domestic Destination)
The Connection: If you are flying directly to Zanzibar, you will often remain on the same plane at Arusha Airport. The plane will refuel and take on new passengers before continuing its journey.
The Flight to Zanzibar: The flight from Arusha to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) in Zanzibar takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours .
Arrival in Paradise: You will land on the spice island, ready to swap your safari boots for flip-flops and begin the beach portion of your Tanzanian adventure.
Meals: Breakfast &Lunch
Other Extra paying Activities:
- Visit a Maasai village (50 USD per person)
- Balloon Safari (USD 570 per person)
- Walking activity in Arusha National Park ( USD 360 per person), (includes Park Fees , Transportation, Game viewing & Lunch Boxes)..
- Alduvai Gorge and museum visit ( USD 50 per person)
- Local Market (USD 35 per person)
Food is served according to the Safari schedule:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Drinks are served according to the Safari schedule:
- Water
- Juice
- Beer
- Wine
Cuisine is served with special dishes:
- Gluten-Free
- Fruitarian
- Hallal
- Lactose-Free
Include
- Parking fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodations mentioned (unless labeled as optional upgrades)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer.
- Meals ( as specified in the day by day section).
- Drinks ( as specified in the day by day section).
- Local flight from Serengeti to Arusha
Exclude:
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
- International Flights ( from/ to home).
- Tips ( Tipping) guideline USD 15.OO pp per day
