10 Days Full Tanzania Experience.
10 Days Full Tanzania Experience. This Safari is offered as a private trip, starting on any day of the year for US$8,910/Person Based 2-3 People Booking.
Kindly Note: Prices quoted are based on a minimum of 3-4 people booking, and will go down for 5 and more persons.
We also create tailor-made itineraries to suit individual and/or group interests. Tell us your ideas and requirements and we will work together to customize your safari. If traveling with children, please indicate their ages.
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Tour plan
Day 1: Arusha
For your added comfort, an English-speaking airport representative will meet you at Kilimanjaro Airport International Airport. This representative will walk you through your welcome package documents and itinerary, and they will answer any questions you may have. They will be holding a page board with your name as you exit the arrivals hall.
You will be greeted by a private English-speaking guide in the public waiting area of Kilimanjaro International Airport after passing through baggage claim. This guide will transfer you to your hotel and assist with check-in.
Before departing on your first day of activities, a trip representative will meet you at your hotel to discuss the details of your trip and answer any questions you may have.
Where you’ll be staying:
- Arusha Serena Hotel
- Standard
Day 2: Arusha NP Safari
We’ll pick you up from Arusha Serena Hotel in the morning and drive for about 45 min – 1 hour before we reach the entrance of Arusha National Park. Today you’ll spend half the day discovering the park by jeep, and the other half is dedicated to a walking safari. Yes, you read that right! Arusha National Park is one of the few parks to offer this option, and we highly recommend it as it allows you to get really close to the animals. The departure time of your walking safari depends on the park’s planning but the walk always takes around 4 hours. If you wish to skip the walking, we can also arrange a full-day game drive for you, please just let us know during your reservation.
You’ll almost certainly see zebras, giraffes, baboons, buffalos and colobus monkeys, and with a bit of luck maybe you’ll even spot an elephant or a leopard. The landscapes are stunning as well, with the Momella lakes and the Ngurdoto crater as absolute highlights. Around the lakes, you’ll also be able to see hundreds or thousands of flamingos. In the evening proceed back to Arusha Serena Hotel for dinner and overnight.
Where you’ll be staying:
- Arusha Serena Hotel
- Standard
Day 3: Arusha to Serengeti
Settle in for a private transfer between Arusha domestic airport and your hotel alongside a local English-speaking guide.
Board a flight in Arusha with service to the Serengeti. This flight will make multiple stops along the way, and the approximate flight duration is two hours. Please note, strict luggage restrictions apply to this flight: 1) Maximum weight allowance of 32 lbs (15 kg) is permitted per person. 2) Baggage must be soft-shelled. 3) Additional baggage allowance can be arranged at additional cost, please speak to your Destination Expert for more information.
An expert guide will meet you at the airstrip. Once your luggage is safely secured, you will begin the drive to your lodge, making a detour en route to discover some of the surrounding region on your first game drive in the Serengeti. After an introduction to this incredible land, you will be dropped off at your safari lodge.
Where you’ll be staying:
- Lemala Ewanjan
- Tent
Day 4: Serengeti
This morning, your African adventure begins with an exploratory game drive through Tanzania’s oldest and most recognized National Park, the Serengeti. A land of unparalleled game viewing, from great herds of grazing herbivores to tactically cunning packs of carnivores, life on the plains of the Serengeti truly epitomizes the “circle of life.” A paradise for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts alike, it is all but guaranteed that you will spot giraffes and elephants feasting on shrubbery, impalas, gazelles and buffaloes traipsing carefully through the plains to avoid being noticed by on-looking lions, cheetahs and hyenas, and a spectacular range of birdlife flitting through the sky.
Join your guide and set out for an afternoon game drive. Throughout the Serengeti, a wide range of animals are waiting to be discovered, from the Big Five to a wide range of smaller animals and birdlife. Some of the more commonly spotted though lesser known animals on these plains include the topi, eland, kongoni, dukier, African civet, caracal, Cape hare, mongoose, and roan antelope.
Where you’ll be staying:
- Lemala Ewanjan
- Tent
Day 5: Serengeti
One of the most well-preserved national parks on Earth, the Serengeti today looks much like it did thousands of years ago. Here, the patterns of life, death, adaptation and migration are as old as the hills themselves. Set out in the morning to explore this magnificent park and to track animals while taking in the breathtaking beauty of this abiding landscape of rolling plains, acacia trees and outstanding biodiversity.
The Serengeti was once known as Masailand, and was home to fierce warriors who lived alongside wild animals, surviving off the natural resources of the land. Many of these people can still be found in the region today, some living as far away as the Masai Mara in Kenya. During your safari, consider taking the time to meet the people of an enduring Masai tribe (please speak to your Destination Expert for more information). Whether or not you make the trip to a Masai village, keep in mind as you explore the Serengeti that these lands have been central to Masai life for centuries. As you pass through the region – a photographer’s delight – remind yourself of the incredible, generational history of the Masai people, and the impressive feat of survival on the plains.
Where you’ll be staying:
- Lemala Ewanjan
- Tent
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Your African journey continues as you board a privately driven vehicle, accompanied by a local tracker-guide, to travel to the gigantic Ngorongoro Conversation Area. Depart the Serengeti National Park grounds slowly, taking in the wildlife along the way and visit the Serengeti Welcome Center to marvel at the panoramic view afforded from the lookout point. En route to your accommodations in Ngorongoro, take a break to enjoy a picturesque picnic lunch. Approximate travel time varies between five and seven hours, but can reach up to nearly nine hours depending on the location of your accommodation. Transfer times also depend on weather conditions and the number of stops made along the way. During the peak of the rainy season, longer travel times should be expected.
The massive Olduvai Gorge, or Oldupai Gorge, is often referred to as “The Cradle of Mankind.” Beginning in the eastern Serengeti plains, the cavernous ravine is some 30 miles long and is the result of millions of years of natural erosion. The gorge features a steep-sided gully that cuts its way through the Great Rift Valley stretching along eastern Africa, and is named after a commonly used plant by the Masai people; Sansevieria-Ehrenbergii, or Olduvai for short. This plant grows plentifully in the area, and is used for making bandages, rope, baskets, roofs and clothing. Today, discover the Olduvai Gorge firsthand alongside your expert local guide.
Where you’ll be staying:
- Plantation Lodge
- Lodge
Day 7: Ngorongoro
Today, discover one of the most remarkable wildlife conservation areas in Tanzania; the Ngorongoro Crater. Departing from your camp in a privately driven vehicle alongside a local expert guide, make your way to the entrance of the park, then drive a further 20 minutes to reach the rim of Ngorongoro Crater: the world’s largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. This geological marvel was formed as the result of a gigantic explosion which caused the volcano to collapse on itself, thereby creating the massive crater. Roughly 12 miles wide and some 2,000 feet deep, the trip from crater rim to floor takes approximately 45 minutes by vehicle. The extremely fertile crater floor has attracted incredibly dense populations of wildlife, and at present over 25,000 large animals call the crater home, including some of the world’s last remaining black rhinos. The crater floor is also host to some of the highest concentrations of carnivores in the world, featuring large prides of lions, packs of hyenas and solitary predators like cheetahs and jackals. A keen eye paired with expertly procured search patterns from your guide is sure to help you spot a wide range of wildlife and perhaps some of the more elusive species like leopards, servals, and bat-eared foxes.
An experienced tracker-guide and private vehicle will accompany you today while exploring Ngorongoro National Park.
Enjoy a picnic lunch (included in tour price).
Where you’ll be staying:
- Plantation Lodge
- Lodge
Day 8: Ngorongoro to Tarangire
Your guide will pick you up from the Ngorongoro Conservation area and drive you to Tarangire National Park. This drive takes approximately three hours.
On this afternoon’s game drive you will notice the unusually shaped baobab trees, also known as the “upside-down tree”. Look up and you might find the tree climbing African pythons. This is one of the world’s largest species of snakes, but do not worry, it is also a non-venomous species. Tarangire’s pythons climb trees, as do its lions and leopards, lounging in the branches.
Where you’ll be staying:
- Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge
- Tented Suite
Day 9: Tarangire
The sun-kissed plains of Tarangire National Park are home to an incredible range of wildlife. Herds of elephants, prides of lions, troops of baboons, towers of giraffes and many more impressive creatures dot the land, as the park’s lagoons and rivers lure animals with reliable, life-sustaining sources of water. Surrounding the swamps – tinged green year-round – a remarkable array of bird-life can be found, more than 500 species visit these lands. Today, reveal the wonders of Tarangire National Park alongside an expert guide, enjoying a boxed lunch mid-day to ensure you have the energy needed to fully appreciate this brilliant park.
Where you’ll be staying:
- Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge
- Tented Suite
Day 10: Tarangire to Arusha
You will be picked up by your guide and driven from Tarangire National Park to Arusha. This drive takes approximately three hours.
Enjoy a private airport transfer between Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airport alongside an English-speaking driver.
NOTES:
Made to order
- Choose from a range of places to stay, from impeccable five-star hotels to equally outstanding boutique ones.
- Tailor your trip to include a wide variety of activities, from the must-see’s to the lesser-known, local experiences, and even the exclusive ones you may not know about.
- With no fixed dates or set schedules, you can explore on your terms.
- Whether you’re celebrating one of life’s big moments or looking to fulfill a personal journey, we always work with you to ensure we’re
- creating a trip-of-a-lifetime.
What’s included:
- A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule
- Regional flights between stops in your itinerary (unless otherwise indicated)
- 24/7 in-destination support from our local office
- All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary
- A private driver for tours and transfers (in some countries our local private guides also act as your driver – your Destination Expert will discuss with you if applicable)
- Local private guides or shared tours that take you through your itinerary highlights and experiences, your final itinerary will confirm the type of tour
- A greeting at the airport or at your accommodation from one of our representatives – your expert will confirm your meet and greet location with you
- Breakfast each morning at your hotel, plus any meals indicated in the itinerary
- One suitcase and one carry-on per person for trip transfers
What’s not included:
- Your international airfare – please do let your expert know if you’d like to receive pricing from our Air Team
- Travel insurance, which we offer and can be purchased after you’ve booked your tour
- Visas (unless noted)
- Tips for services and experiences
- Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
- Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
- Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards or room service
- Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
- Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of your itinerary
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
- Passport fees, immunization costs, and local departure taxes (when applicable)
Protect your travel with travel insurance:
We recommend travel protection. Between missed connections, lost or delayed luggage, or medical emergencies, you want some peace of mind that your travel investment is well protected.
No matter who you buy a tour from, please consider purchasing a travel protection insurance plan before you travel.
