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Detail about the package

9 Day Classic Tanzania Safari Package

Price : $

Duration

9 Days

Trip season

High Season

Safari Type

Mid-Range

Meal Plan

Full Board

Tour Overview

This is a 9 Day Classic Tanzania Safari Package which has been designed to incorporate many game  drives, cultural experiences and standard lodges in the best parks of Tanzania. The tour package includes the  Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and the  Ngorongoro Crater. This is a great trip for anyone, whether you are a beginner on  a safari or a pro, you will get to experience the best of it. This will entail viewing  great game drives, beautiful sceneries and up close encounters with the local Maasai people. 

Why This Trip? Why Choose This Trip?

1.Expertly Vetted Accommodations: Stay at top-tier properties, ranging  from eco-friendly luxury camps to mid-range lodges, ensuring a comfortable and memorable experience. 

2.Diverse Ecosystems & Wildlife: Discover the different terrains of Tarangire,  Manyara, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti which is a sanctuary to the Big  Five, tree climbing lions and the migrating wildebses during the season.

 3.Seamless Logistics & Itinerary Flow: Have a proper and appropriate schedule for the game drives, scenic  transfers and enough time to relax. Optimised travel plans help in minimizing the time spent on transit thus  reducing any stress related to it.

4.Sustainability & Community Engagement: The trip also comprises  of optional cultural activities and sustainable wildlife experiences which contribute to conservation as well as support communities.  5.Private Safari Vehicle & Experienced Guides: The guide, who will be quite knowledgeable about the wildlife  and the cultures of the area, will ensure that you get the best view of the animals, the  best shots for your camera and most importantly, the best experience.

Trip Style
Private Safari | Wildlife Viewing | Cultural Immersion | Scenic Drives | Family-Friendly or Couples’ Retreat | Luxury or Mid-Range Accommodation | Safari Experience

Included / Excluded

  • • Accommodations per your chosen level (Luxury/Mid-Range/Budget), vetted by top safari companies
  • • Meals as specified (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with professional English-speaking guide
  • • All national park entry and conservation fees (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro)
  • • Bottled water during game drives
  • • Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha – JRO)
  • • International flights
  • • Visas and travel insurance
  • • Optional tours/activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari, cultural village tours, Olduvai Gorge museum fees)
  • • Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
  • • Tipping & gratuities for guides and lodge staff

Day-to-Day Trip

 Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge or  similar (Luxury)

The welcoming service will be provided by your private guide at  Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transport to Arusha Coffee Lodge, a beautiful property that is surrounded by coffee  plantations. Optional Afternoon Activities: Arusha Coffee Plantation Tour and/or Shopping for  Local Arts and Fresh Produce at the Market in Arusha.

 Meals: Dinner

 Key  Activities:

 •            Relaxation after a long flight

 •            Optional coffee plantation tour or local market  visit

 Wildlife: None (arrival day)

 Accommodation Options:

 •            Luxury:  Arusha Coffee Lodge

 •            Mid-Range: Kibo Palace Hotel

 •          Budget:Tansania Safari Ferienhaus – Günstige Safari für Familien und Gruppen – O'Rugendo Ferienhau or The African Tulip Hotel

Accommodation :Angata Luxury tented camps in Tanzania's parks or similar (Luxury) Drive Time:  It takes about 2.5—3 hours to get there. After having your breakfast,  leave Arusha and head to Tarangire National Park which is famous for its huge number of  elephants and giant tree species known as the baobab trees. On arrival, proceed for wildlife  experiences. It is also a great birding destination, you can expect more than 500 species of  birds. The lions, the giraffes and the antelopes are also in abundance. Have a  bush picnic in a permitted area. In the evening Get into Tarangire Treetops. Have  meal and stay awake through the night and tell stories around the fire.

 Meals: Breakfast,  Lunch, Dinner

 Key Activities:

 •            Game drives in Tarangire

 •            Elephant and  predator sightings

 •            Sunset relaxation at your lodge

 Wildlife: Elephant, lion, zebra,  giraffe, wildebeest and other animals as well as a lot of birds.

  Accommodation Options:

 •            Luxury: Angata Luxury tented camps in Tanzania's parks

  •           Mid-Range: Tarangire Sopa Lodge

 •            Budget: Tarangire Public Campsite

 Accommodation:  Ngorongoro Farm House or similar (Luxury)

Drive Time: It will take you about  1.5 hours.

A good opportunity to observe the animals that are active at night. Transfer to  Lake Manyara: The scenery of the Great Rift Valley can be seen all through the journey. Afternoon Tree-Climbing Lions: Lake Manyara is famous for its unique lions that are found  in trees. Flamingo and other water birds are also along the shores of the lakes. Have  a meal while feasting your eyes on the water with outstanding views. Evening Transfer to  Karatu: Ngorongoro Farm House is a little higher and is situated on the highlands and can  be used as the last stop.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Key Activities:

  •           Absorb the view of Manyara lake during a game drive

 •            Provisioning  along the Great Rift Valley

 •            Optional cultural visit (e. g. Mto wa Mbu  village)

 Wildlife: Lion, Hippopotamus, Baboon, Giraffe, Flamingo  and many other species of animals

 Accommodation Options:

 •            Luxury:  Ngorongoro Farm House

 •            Mid-Range: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

  •           Budget: Manyara Public Campsite

Accommodation:  Luxury Tented Safari Camp in Serengeti | Explore Safari Africa or similar (Luxury)

Drive Time: It will take you about 4 hours  on the road with the stops for the game viewing.

After breakfast, the journey continues towards the  Serengeti with the occasional photo stops. Visit the “Cradle of Mankind”  museum which is of interest to history and paleontology enthusiasts. A hotspot for he predators such as the  lions, leopards and the wandering cheetahs. Have a bush lunch which will  enable you to have a more practical wilderness experience. Get to your property which is located in the heart  of the Serengeti. Have dinner while lying under the African sky with the noises of the  wild animals around you.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Key Activities:

  •           Transportation to and from the Serengeti with en route sightseeing in Seronera  Valley.

 •            Afternoon game drive in Seronera Valley which is in the Ndutu  area of the Serengeti National Park.

 •            Optional Olduvai Gorge tour.

  Wildlife: Some of the animals that you will encounter in the Serengeti include;  Lions, Cheetahs, Leopards, Giraffe, Zebras, Wildebeests,  and many more.

 Accommodation Options:

 •            Luxury:  Luxury Tented Safari Camp in Serengeti | Explore Safari Africa

 •            Mid-Range: Kati Kati Tented Camp  

•           Budget: Seronera Public Campsite

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or similar (Luxury)
When the savannah is painted golden by the sun, this is the best time to look for the predators on the move. Bush Breakfast: An elaborate meal in the middle of the wilderness. It is also possible to visit different territories to meet elephants, buffaloes and during the migration time wildebeests and zebras in large numbers. If you want to, you can take an early morning balloon flight and then have a champagne breakfast in the bush.
Evening Go back to your dinner and if you are lucky you may have a conversation by the fire with a Maasai.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Key Activities:
• Sunrise game drive
• Bush breakfast
• Shoulder mount hot air balloon flight is also available.
Wildlife: Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo, Wildebeest, Giraffe
Accommodation Options:
• Luxury: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
• Mid-Range: Kati Kati Tented Camp
• Budget: Seronera Public Campsite

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or similar (Luxury)
Full-Day Game Drive It will be left to the guide to design the route according to the movements of the wildlife and the client’s interest, to search for the best areas for the predator-prey interactions. Have dinner near a kopje or right on the bank of Seronera River. Migration Hotspots (Seasonal): These are the best vantage points to witness the Great Migration.
Optional Cultural Visit Maasai or Local Village: Mentioning about the local culture and handcrafts.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Key Activities:
• Serengeti National Park game drives throughout the day
• Migration viewing (only if it is high season)
• Cultural activities and engagement as optional activities.
Wildlife: Lions, hyenas, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, wildebeests and zebras.
Accommodation Options:
• Luxury: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
• Mid-Range: Kati Kati Tented Camp

•             Budget: Seronera Public Campsite

Accommodation: Angata Luxury tented camps in Tanzania's parks or similar (Luxury)

 Morning Last View of the Serengeti National Park Game  Drive Goodbye to the animals of the savannah.

Journey to Ngorongoro Let the  tour continue and return through the Ngorongoro highlands where you will see many Maasai  bomas on the horizon. Relax at your crater rim safari lodge with beautiful view of the crater.

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Key Activities:

 •            Short game drive in the  Serengeti national park in the morning.

 •            Transportation to and from  Ngorongoro area.

 •            Spend some time at the crater rim lodge and do nothing.

  Wildlife: Animals that are found on the plains of the Serengeti during the transfer

  Accommodation Options:

 •            Luxury: Angata Luxury tented camps in Tanzania's parks

  •           Mid-Range: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

 •            Budget: Ngorongoro Public  Campsite

 Accommodation: Angata Luxury tented camps in Tanzania's parks or similar (Luxury)

Crater Descent: Descending  600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater which is a UNESCO natural heritage site.  Half-Day Game Drive Big Five Hunter: The dense population of lions is a common thing and other ‘Big  Five’ include the black rhinos, buffaloes, elephants and leopards. Hippo  Pool & Lerai Forest: The elephants feed in the forest while the hippos roll over and  immerse into the shallow water.

 Picnic Lunch Have a meal and get to consume it while feeding  on the most beautiful views of the crater.

 Afternoon Ascent & Leisure: Go back to  the lodge which is on the crater edge and have a view of the crater.

 Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Key Activities:

 •            Ngorongoro Crater game drive

  •           Lunch on the southern part of the crater.

 Wildlife: Black Rhino, Lion, Buffalo,  Elephant, Zebra, Hippo

 Accommodation Options:

 •            Luxury:  Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

 •            Mid-Range: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

  •           Budget: Ngorongoro Public Campsite

 Accommodation: A  Brief Visit to Lake Manyara: If time  allows, make a U-turn and go to Lake Manyara for a brief game drive. Drive  Time: It will take you between 3 and 4 hours depending on the number of times you  stop for a view. Last Meal in Arusha or a Last Minute Shopping:. Evening Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport: Goodbye Tanzania.

Meals: Breakfast

 Key  Activities:

 •            A short game drive in Lake Manyara national park (optional if we did not  go there on the first day)

 •            Transportation back to Arusha

  •           Transportation to the airport for departure

 Wildlife: Tree climbing lions, Flamingoes, Baboons  if we go back to Lake Manyara again.

FAQ about 9 classic safari

  • Go on private safari guided by an experienced English-speaking guide who will offer deep insight into wildlife and local cultures.
  • Set your sights on the Big Five, tree-climbing lions, and stunning landscapes. Photographic opportunities are plenty.
  • Travel across different ecosystems around Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater and witness different wildlife.
  • Engage in cultural activities like visiting Maasai villages to get the real feel of the culture.
  • The vetted accommodations are ranged from eco-friendly luxury camps to middle-class lodges making it possible to enjoy the stay comfortably.
  • Experience the Great Migration (seasonal) and the breathtaking scenery of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Do not rush to enjoy game drives, views, scenery, and cultural activities.
  • Wildlife should not be disturbed. Stay quiet and keep some distance.
  • Prevent littering. Do your part in keeping the parks clean and save the beauty for the later visitors.
  • Bright clothing should not be worn. Neutral colors are preferred for an immersive experience in the wild.
  • Be attentive to noise levels and follow the guidance provided by your guide for the best experience.
  • When it comes to wildlife photography, a zoom lens is recommended as most animals will be seen from a distance.
  • Make sure that you have any medications required as well as travel insurance before going on the safari.
  • Pack clothes that will let you remain comfortable in both cool and warm temperatures since the weather may change.
  • This safari includes a private 4×4 tour in a car with a pop-up roof in order to enjoy the views as well as make game watching easier.
  • All travel lodges are assessed for comfort and luxury so you can stay in a mixture of mid-range and budget lodgings.
  • Highly recommendable Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and even the Serengeti in addition to the Ngorongoro crater which is rich in wildlife and offers beautiful scenery.
  • Airport transfers, national park entry fees, and bottled water are included in the game drives.

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