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TANZANIA WILDLIFE WEEK
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Destination: Northern Tanzania
Overview:
Discover the incredible wildlife and natural beauty of Tanzania on this small-group lodge safari. Journey through some of East Africa's most celebrated national parks, including the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara. Enjoy game drives in custom-built safari vehicles, stay in comfortable lodges and tented camps, and experience unforgettable encounters with Africa's iconic wildlife.
Your package includes:
- 6 nights accommodation in mid-range lodges and permanent tented camps
- 6 breakfasts
- 6 lunches
- 5 dinners
- Game drives and sightseeing as per itinerary
- Travel in shared 4x4 custom-built Land Cruisers
- Professional local safari guide/driver
- National park entrance fees
- Flying Doctor medical evacuation cover
- 1 litre of water per person per day while on safari
Safari Highlights:
Tarangire National Park
- Famous for large elephant herds
- Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities
- Diverse landscapes and baobab trees
Serengeti National Park
- Game drives across vast open plains
- Search for the Big Five
- One of Africa's most renowned wildlife destinations
- Exceptional opportunities to view predators and plains game
Ngorongoro Crater
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Wildlife viewing within the world's largest intact volcanic caldera
- Excellent chance to spot a variety of wildlife species
Lake Manyara National Park
- Look out for the park's famous tree-climbing lions
- Explore diverse habitats and wildlife
- Scenic landscapes surrounding the lake
Cultural Experience:
- Maasai Village Walk with a resident guide
- Learn about traditional Maasai culture and daily life
- Gain insight into local customs and traditions
Special Inclusions:
- House wine, local beer, spirits and soft drinks included at Honeyguide Tarangire Camp
- Flying Doctor medical evacuation cover
- Arrival transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport on Day 1
- Departure transfer to Arusha Airport on Day 7
Why You'll Love This Journey:
- Visit four of Tanzania's premier wildlife destinations
- Search for the Big Five in their natural habitat
- Travel in specialist safari vehicles
- Stay in comfortable lodges and tented camps
- Experience authentic Maasai culture
- Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities throughout
- Small-group safari experience with expert guide
Travel Information:
- Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Accommodation: Mid-Range Lodges & Permanent Tented Camps
- Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 5 Dinners
- Transport: Custom 4x4 Safari Land Cruisers
- Guide: Professional Local Safari Guide/Driver
Not Included:
- International flights
- Visas
- Tipping and personal expenses
- Additional airport transfer supplements if departing from Kilimanjaro Airport
*Tour inclusions, accommodation and wildlife sightings are subject to operational conditions and nature. International flights, visas and personal expenses are not included unless otherwise specified.
Day 1 - Kilimanjaro - Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your lodge near Arusha, set between Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Arusha
Day 2 - Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Travel to Tarangire National Park for a full-day safari. Known for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife, Tarangire offers outstanding game viewing before settling into your luxury tented camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Tarangire National Park
Day 3 - Tarangire - Serengeti National Park
Journey through Tanzania's safari heartland to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game viewing en route while searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and the vast herds that make up the Great Migration.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Day 4 - Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Early mornings offer the best wildlife sightings, while the afternoon safari provides further opportunities to spot the Big Five. An optional hot-air balloon safari is available.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Day 5 - Serengeti - Olduvai Gorge - Karatu
Continue your safari through the Serengeti before visiting historic Olduvai Gorge, one of the world's most important archaeological sites and often referred to as the "Cradle of Mankind." Continue to the Ngorongoro Highlands and Karatu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Karatu
Day 6 - Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. Enjoy a full game drive across the crater floor, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and endangered black rhinos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Karatu
Day 7 - Lake Manyara - Arusha
Visit Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its flamingos, groundwater forests, and rare tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a final game drive before returning to Arusha, where the tour concludes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Your package includes:
- 6 nights accommodation in mid-range lodges and permanent tented camps
- 6 breakfasts
- 6 lunches
- 5 dinners
- Game drives and sightseeing as per itinerary
- Travel in shared 4x4 custom-built Land Cruisers
- Professional local safari guide/driver
- National park entrance fees
- Flying Doctor medical evacuation cover
- 1 litre of water per person per day while on safari
Safari Highlights:
Tarangire National Park
- Famous for large elephant herds
- Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities
- Diverse landscapes and baobab trees
Serengeti National Park
- Game drives across vast open plains
- Search for the Big Five
- One of Africa's most renowned wildlife destinations
- Exceptional opportunities to view predators and plains game
Ngorongoro Crater
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Wildlife viewing within the world's largest intact volcanic caldera
- Excellent chance to spot a variety of wildlife species
Lake Manyara National Park
- Look out for the park's famous tree-climbing lions
- Explore diverse habitats and wildlife
- Scenic landscapes surrounding the lake
Cultural Experience:
- Maasai Village Walk with a resident guide
- Learn about traditional Maasai culture and daily life
- Gain insight into local customs and traditions
Special Inclusions:
- House wine, local beer, spirits and soft drinks included at Honeyguide Tarangire Camp
- Flying Doctor medical evacuation cover
- Arrival transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport on Day 1
- Departure transfer to Arusha Airport on Day 7
Why You'll Love This Journey:
- Visit four of Tanzania's premier wildlife destinations
- Search for the Big Five in their natural habitat
- Travel in specialist safari vehicles
- Stay in comfortable lodges and tented camps
- Experience authentic Maasai culture
- Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities throughout
- Small-group safari experience with expert guide
Travel Information:
- Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Accommodation: Mid-Range Lodges & Permanent Tented Camps
- Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 5 Dinners
- Transport: Custom 4x4 Safari Land Cruisers
- Guide: Professional Local Safari Guide/Driver
Not Included:
- International flights
- Visas
- Tipping and personal expenses
- Additional airport transfer supplements if departing from Kilimanjaro Airport
- Travel Insurance – your North Travel consultant can provide you with a quote. Get a quote now.
- Tourism visa or transit visa if required
- Upgrades to Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class available and to be quote at the time of booking.
- Itinerary deviations (e.g. extensions or specific airline requests). This will be quoted by a North Travel consultant at the time of booking.
- Professional service fee's (if any)
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