Safaris in Tanzania: 9-10 days

Dik Dik Safari

TOUR CODE RS2101

Flying to Serengeti for the first three nights is the ultimate start to any safari.

With ample time to explore Serengeti’s plains, valleys and granite outcrops, other highlights will include cultural interactions, picnic lunches and some great nature walks. For those staying at Kikoti, walking safaris and night game drives will also form part of the safari. The itinerary may also operate in reverse.

Safari Routing - Based on itinerary A.

01 Afternoon flight from Arusha to Serengeti, followed by a game drive to the lodge.

02 Morning and afternoon game drives.

03 Morning and afternoon game drives.

04 Drive via Olduvai Gorge to Ngorongoro Crater. Lunch and an afternoon nature walk.

05 Game-viewing in the Crater with lunch at the lodge. Afternoon Maasai village visit or nature walk.

06 Depart to Mto wa Mbu Village for lunch and a cultural experience. From here, continue to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon game drive.

07 Morning depart to Tarangire with game-viewing en route. Lunch and an afternoon game drive. Night game drive after dinner.

08 Early morning walk, followed by a full day in the park with a picnic lunch. Sundowners, Maasai dancing and a night game drive end the day.

09 Morning depart to Arusha for your onward travel arrangements.



Mto wa Mbu Village

Near the shores of Lake Manyara, this village is a living example of one of the richest linguistic mixes in Africa. Home to over 90 tribes, Mto wa Mbu is possibly the only place you can hear Bantu, Nilotic, Khoisan and Cushitic being spoken in the same marketplace. A guide will accompany you to local homes, farmlands, resident bars, a kindergarten and a church. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional lunch with many local fruits.

Itinerary at a glance RS2101A RS2101B    
Day
Destination Accommodation Accommodation
Board
Activity
01
Serengeti National Park Serengeti Serena Lodge Serengeti Sopa Lodge
HB
Trsf, Air, P
02
Serengeti National Park Serengeti Serena Lodge Serengeti Sopa Lodge
FB
A, P
03
Serengeti National Park Serengeti Serena Lodge Serengeti Sopa Lodge
FB
A, P
04
Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Serena Lodge Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
FB
Olduvai
05
Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Serena Lodge Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
FB
Crater
06
Lake Manyara National Park Lake Manyara Serena Lodge Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
FB
HD, P
07
Tarangire National Park Kikoti Camp Tarangire Sopa Lodge
FB
P, N
08
Tarangire National Park Kikoti Camp Tarangire Sopa Lodge
FB
A, P, N
09
Depart      
Trsf

 

Classic Saffron Safari

TOUR CODE RS2201

Combining stunning scenery and big-game in northern Tanzania with the fascinating cultures, history and exotic beaches of Zanzibar, these safaris are perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers and honeymooners. Varying in style, cost and location they also provide a variety of different options to choose from. For the more idyllic locations three of these trips include little island retreats that are perfect for relaxation, exploring and diving.

Safari Routing - Based on itinerary A and D.

01 Depart from Arusha early afternoon and drive to Lake Manyara.

02 Morning game drive in Manyara Park National Park. After lunch, depart for Serengeti with game-viewing en route.

03 Morning and afternoon game drives.

04 Game drive en route to Olduvai Gorge. After a picnic lunch, continue to Ngorongoro Crater.

05 Game-viewing in the Crater with lunch at the lodge. Afternoon Maasai village visit or nature walk.

06 Morning depart to Arusha, lunch and fly to Zanzibar. Transfer to Stone Town.

07 Transfer to your beach hotel or the airport, for your flight to one of the surrounding islands. Three days to enjoy Zanzibar or the island retreat.

10 Itineraries D and F transfer to Zanzibar Airport for onward arrangements, while the other itineraries fly to Dar es Salaam.

Zanzibar
coastal meal basis

Stone Town hotels are on a BB basis. Breezes Beach Club is on a HB basis. Kinasi Lodge, Pole Pole Lodge and Manta Reef Lodge are on a FB basis. Mapenzi Beach Club and Fundu Lagoon are on an FI basis. Scheduled Zanzibar/island/Dar es Salaam flights are included with Kinasi, Pole Pole, Fundu Lagoon and Manta Reef options.

Itinerary at a glance
Based on itinerary A
RS2201A RS2201B RS2201C    
Day
Destination Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation
Board
Activity
01
Lake Manyara National Park Lake Manyara Serena Lodge Lake Manyara Serena Lodge Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
HB
Trsf
02
Serengeti National Park Serengeti Serena Lodge Serengeti Serena Lodge Serengeti Sopa Lodge
FB
A, P
03
Serengeti National Park Serengeti Serena Lodge Serengeti Serena Lodge Serengeti Sopa Lodge
FB
A, P
04
Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Serena Lodge Ngorongoro Serena Lodge Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
FB
Olduvai
05
Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Serena Lodge Ngorongoro Serena Lodge Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
FB
Crater
06
Zanzibar Stone Town Zanzibar Serena Inn Zanzibar Serena Inn Tembo House Hotel
FB
Trsf, Air, Trsf
07
Zanzibar Fundu Lagoon (Pemba) Kinasi Lodge (Mafia) Pole Pole Resort (Mafia)
FI
Trsf, Air, Trsf
08
Zanzibar Fundu Lagoon (Pemba) Kinasi Lodge (Mafia) Pole Pole Resort (Mafia)
FI
 
09
Zanzibar Fundu Lagoon (Pemba) Kinasi Lodge (Mafia) Pole Pole Resort (Mafia)
FI
 
10
Depart        
Trsf, Air

Itinerary at a glance
Based on itinerary D
RS2201D RS2201E RS2201F    
Day
Destination Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation
Board
Activity
01
Lake Manyara National Park Lake Manyara Serena Lodge Lake Manyara Serena Lodge Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
HB
Trsf
02
Serengeti National Park Serengeti Serena Lodge Serengeti Sopa Lodge Serengeti Sopa Lodge
FB
A, P
03
Serengeti National Park Serengeti Serena Lodge Serengeti Sopa Lodge Serengeti Sopa Lodge
FB
A, P
04
Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Serena Lodge Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
FB
Olduvai
05
Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Serena Lodge Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
FB
Crater
06
Zanzibar Stone Town Zanzibar Serena Inn Tembo House Hotel Tembo House Hotel
FB
Trsf, Air, Trsf
07
Zanzibar Breezes Beach Club Manta Reef Lodge (Pemba) Mapenzi Beach Club
HB
Trsf
08
Zanzibar Breezes Beach Club Manta Reef Lodge (Pemba) Mapenzi Beach Club
HB
 
09
Zanzibar Breezes Beach Club Manta Reef Lodge (Pemba) Mapenzi Beach Club
HB
 
10
Depart        
Trsf

 

The Northern Sojourn

TOUR CODE RS2301

For those seeking wildlife, culture and exploration, the Northern Sojourn is a relaxing journey through the game-rich north.

This safari combines three nights in Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge and many of Tanzania’s unique cultural experiences en route. The lodges used are all in wonderful locations. Adding Lake Victoria’s Rubondo Island or Speke Bay to the Serengeti, will give you the ultimate northern expedition. The itineraries may also operate in reverse.

Safari Routing - Based on itinerary A.

01 Afternoon flight to the Serengeti with game-viewing en route to the camp.

02 Morning and afternoon game drives.

03 Morning and afternoon game drives.

04 Game drive via Olduvai Gorge to Ngorongoro Crater with a picnic lunch en route.

05 Game-viewing in the Crater with lunch at the lodge. Afternoon Maasai village visit or nature walk.

06 Morning depart to Tarangire. Lunch and an afternoon game drive. After dinner, enjoy a night game drive to see the many nocturnal species found here.

07 An early morning walking safari is followed by a full day in the park with a picnic lunch. A night game drive ends the day.

08 Morning transfer to Arusha. This afternoon enjoy an excursion of N’giresi Village.

09 A full-day excursion to Arusha National Park with a picnic lunch. As well as a guided walk, this will include a canoe safari on the beautiful Lake Momella in the hope of spotting buffalo, hippo, bushbuck and some splendid birds.

10 Morning transfer for your onward travel arrangements. For further details on either of these itineraries, please contact us.

Migration Camp and Tarangire Treetops include all local drinks and laundry during your stay.
Itinerary at a glance RS2301A RS2301B    
Day
Destination Accommodation Accommodation
Board
Activity
01
Serengeti National Park Serengeti Migration Camp Kirawira Camp
FB
Air, P
02
Serengeti National Park Serengeti Migration Camp Kirawira Camp
FB
A, P
03
Serengeti National Park Serengeti Sopa Lodge Serengeti Serena Lodge
FB
A, P
04
Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
FB
Olduvai
05
Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
FB
Crater
06
Tarangire National Park Tarangire Treetops Kikoti Camp
FB
P, N
07
Tarangire National Park Tarangire Treetops Kikoti Camp
FB
A, P, N
08
Arusha/Lake Duluti Arusha Coffee Lodge Serena Mountain Village
FB
N’giresi
09
Arusha/Lake Duluti Arusha Coffee Lodge Serena Mountain Village
FB
FD
10
Depart      
Trsf

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