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Detailed Itineraries
Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro Airport
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meet and greet
at the airport with our driver guide and transfer to Meru
Simba Lodge for dinner and overnight
Meals: Dinner and breakfast
Accommodation: Meru Simba Lodge.
Day 2: Arusha to Lake Manyara Park – 130 km / 2 hrs
After break fast drive to Lake Manyara National park for
full day game drive, in the afternoon you will stop for
picnic lunch and then proceed with game viewing. Dinner and
overnight at Serena lodge
Meals: Lunch, dinner and breakfast
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
About Manyara:
A major attraction of the Lake Manyara National Park is the
tree - climbing lions. Unfortunately there is no guarantee
that you will spot them. However, there are other things to
see - elephants, hippos, zebras, impalas, buffalos, baboons,
plains animals as well as huge variety of birdlife, both
resident and migratory.
At certain times of the year, Lake Manyara is home to
thousands of flamingos (attracted by the Lake itself), which
form a shimmering pink zone around the lake shore. Other
birds found here include ostriches, egrets, herons, pelicans
and storks. Also seen are African spoonbills, various
species of ibises, ducks and the rare pygmy geese. The most
noticeable of the landscape within this park are the very
impressive baobab trees with their huge trunks.
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park - Serengeti National
Park 190 km / 3.5 – 4 hrs
After breakfast at 0800hrs drive from Lake Manyara National
Park with your packed lunch and game en-route to the great
Serengeti Plains via Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Late
afternoon drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight
Meals: Lunch, dinner and breakfast
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
About Serengeti:
Endless Plains of Nature's Wonders: The Serengeti National
Park, covering 14763 square kilometers is one of the world's
largest wildlife sanctuaries. One of the most breathtaking
events in the animal kingdom, the migration of thousands of
wildebeest takes place here every year. The Serengeti, 320
kilometers from Arusha, was gazetted in 1951. It was
accepted by the World Heritage Convention as a World
Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve in 1981.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast leave with your packed lunch for game drive
on the Serengeti Park acacia Savannah in the central to the
east region. Around 12.30pm and 13.00pm break for your
picnic lunch; thereafter proceed with tour afternoon game
drive. In mid January to February, march to mid April, 95%
of females of wildebeest mate to a total of 60000 then 8 to
8.5 months later those females that conceived give birth on
the same southern plains after a long travel. Evening drive
to your lodge for dinner and overnight
Meals: Lunch, dinner and breakfast
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 5: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro/Olduvai
After breakfast with your packed lunch drive and game
en-route to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It is your option
whether you pass by Olduvai Gorge a historical site whereby
the early man lived and can also pass by the Maasai boma if
you are interested in the real African life tradition and
culture, after your lunch en-route adds to the crater rim
for your dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch, dinner and breakfast
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena lodge
About Ngorongoro:
Eight Wonder": NEARLY two million years ago, Ngorongoro Peak
towered
almost as high as Kilimanjaro. Both these Mountains formed
the highest peaks in Africa at that time. The Ngorongoro
Volcanic peak collapsed beneath the volcano to form a
caldera, the largest unbroken and unflooded in the world
today. Although a geological feature formed by the
withdrawal of molten in this manner is correctly called a
caldera, many people are traditionally used to the term
Crater and hence Ngorongoro Caldera is described as crater
in all the records available. Ngorongoro Crater is one of
the few natural places in East Africa where one can
guarantee sightings of the rare black rhino in their natural
setting. Visitors to Ngorongoro can enjoy walking around the
area. Long walking safaris and short hikes are both
adventurous and rewarding. Within the Ngorongoro
Conservation Area are ore about the cultures and traditions
of the Maasai, a pastoral tribe allowed to herd their cattle
within the protected area.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast drive to Ngororngoro Conservation Area with
your lunch box, descend into the crater floor for full day
game viewing. The crater is rich in wildlife and the day
will be filled with sights and sounds of the wild echoing
within the crater walls.
Your packed lunch will be served on the crater floor at the
picnic site near Lerai forest or hippo pool. Many crater
visitors want to see rare species, “the Black rhinoceros’,
this is the right time, because during the dry season is
very hard to see them as they are afraid of sun burn. Late
afternoon ascend the crater and then drive to Arusha for
your dinner and overnight
Meals: Dinner and breakfast
Accommodation: Meru Simba Lodge
Day 7: Arusha – Dar es Salaam
After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport and connect
to 1100hrs flight to Dar es Salaam. Meet at Dar es Salaam
Airport and transfer to Southern Sun Hotel for dinner and
overnight.
Meals: Dinner and breakfast
Accommodation: Southern Sun Hotel
Day 8: Mikumi National Park
Transfer from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi by road for a game
drive. Mikumi National Park is the closest National Park to
Dar es Salaam and is nestled between the Uluguru Mountains
to the northeast, and the Rubeho Mountains, Udzungwa
Mountains and Rift Valley escarpment to the south west. As
part of the Selous ecosystem, it benefits from the highest
game density of the entire conservation area. Dinner and
overnight at Vuma Hills tented Camp
Meals: Lunch, dinner and breakfast
Accommodation: Vuma Hills Tented Camp
About Mikumi:
Swirls of opaque mist hide the advancing dawn. The first
shafts of sun colour the fluffy grass heads rippling across
the plain in a russet halo. A herd of zebras, confident in
their camouflage at this predatory hour, pose like
ballerinas, heads aligned and stripes merging in flowing
motion.
The open horizons and abundant wildlife of the Mkata
Floodplain, the popular centrepiece of Mikumi, draw frequent
comparisons to the more famous Serengeti Plains. Lions
survey their grassy kingdom – and the zebra, wildebeest,
impala and buffalo herds that migrate across it – from the
flattened tops of termite mounds, or sometimes, during the
rains, from perches high in the trees. Giraffes forage in
the isolated acacia stands that fringe the Mkata River,
islets of shade favoured also by Mikumi's elephants.
Mkata Floodplain is perhaps the most reliable place in
Tanzania for sightings of the powerful eland, the world’s
largest antelope. The equally impressive greater kudu and
sable antelope haunt the miombo-covered foothills of the
mountains that rise from the park’s borders.
More than 400 bird species have been recorded, with such
colourful common residents as the lilac-breasted roller,
yellow-throated longclaw and bateleur eagle joined by a host
of European migrants during the rainy season. Hippos are the
star attraction of the pair of pools situated 5km north of
the main entrance gate, supported by an ever-changing cast
of waterbirds.
Day 9: Udzungwa National Park
After breakfast drive to Udzungwa excursion area for full
day game drive. Udzungwa landscape includes several small
isolated mountain ranges. Each of these have a unique
mixture of habitats and animal species and none more so that
the Udzungwa Mountains National Park . Home to at least ten
species of primate and several recently discovered species
of bird, a rainforest trek here will be one you never
forget. Lunch at Udzungwa. Returning to Vuma Hills at night
Meals: Lunch, dinner and breakfast
Accommodation: Vuma Hills Tented Camp
About Udzungwa:
Brooding and primeval, the forests of Udzungwa seem
positively enchanted: a verdant refuge of sunshine-dappled
glades enclosed by 30-metre (100 foot) high trees, their
buttresses layered with fungi, lichens, mosses and ferns.
Udzungwa is the largest and most biodiverse of a chain of a
dozen large forest-swathed mountains that rise majestically
from the flat coastal scrub of eastern Tanzania. Known
collectively as the Eastern Arc Mountains, this archipelago
of isolated massifs has also been dubbed the African
Galapagos for its treasure-trove of endemic plants and
animals, most familiarly the delicate African violet.
Ornithologists are attracted to Udzungwa for an avian wealth
embracing more than 400 species, from the lovely and
readily-located green-headed oriole to more than a dozen
secretive Eastern Arc endemics. Four bird species are
peculiar to Udzungwa, including a forest partridge first
discovered in 1991 and more closely related to an Asian
genus than to any other African fowl. Of six primate species
recorded, the Iringa red colobus and Sanje Crested Mangabey
both occur nowhere else in the world – the latter,
remarkably, remained undetected by biologists prior to 1979.
Undoubtedly, this great forest has yet to reveal all its
treasures: ongoing scientific exploration will surely add to
its diverse catalogue of endemics
Day 10: Ruaha National Park
Fly from Mikumi to Ruaha for the full day game drive. Ruaha
National Park , remote with a dramatic topography of
mountains, river and plains. It’s ragged beauty is only
outmatched by the variety and density of wildlife and exotic
birdlife. Dinner and overnight at Ruaha river Lodge.
Meals: Lunch, dinner and breakfast
Accommodation: Ruaha River Lodge
About Ruaha:
Considered to be one of the great "undiscovered" wilderness
areas of East Africa, Ruaha National Park is one of
Tanzania's least accessible parks, and as result it is
totally untouched and remains one of the most exciting game
reserves. Located in south central Tanzania, it is the third
largest game conservation area after Selous and Serengeti.
The terrain is varied and fascinating with wild fig trees,
rare baobab forests and gorges of glowing orange sandstone.
A visual treat with wild landscapes of miombo forest and
rolling woodlands, hills, rivers and plains, Ruaha is
accessible only by aeroplane or with a pre-booked safari
The main feature of the park is the Ruaha river, which rises
in the swamps to the south and sweeps north and eastward
through the park. Its deep pools, gorges and swirling rapids
make for excellent fishing. The River features large numbers
of hippos and crocodiles as well as the clawless otter.
Other animals include the reedbuck, waterbuck and buffalo,
with their predators - the lion, leopard, jackal, spotted
hyena, and the distinctive African hunting dog. In the
grasslands live animals like the kudu, large herds of
elephant, eland, impala, Grant's gazelle, dik dik, zebra,
warthog, mongoose, wild cat, porcupine and shy civet. Over
350 species of birdlife have been recorded including
kingfisher, plover, hornbill, green wood hoopoe, bee-eater,
sunbird and egret as well as birds on their migratory
routes.
Day 11: Ruaha National Park
After breakfast continue with morning and afternoon game
drive at Ruaha. Overnight at Ruaha River Lodge.
Meals: Lunch, dinner and breakfast
Accommodation: Ruaha River Lodge
Day 12: Ruaha National Park
After breakfast continue with morning and afternoon game
drive at Ruaha. Alternatively you may go for morning game
drive and after lunch you may rest at your lodge. Overnight
at Ruaha River Lodge.
Meals: Lunch, dinner and breakfast
Accommodation: Ruaha River Lodge
Day 13: Selous Game Reserve
Fly from Ruaha to Selous game reserve for full day game
drive. Selous is the largest game reserve in Africa - 4
times the size of the Serengeti. It possesses a diverse
landscape from hot volcanic springs, sporadic lakes,
channels from the Great Ruaha and Rufiji rivers. Walking is
permitted (with an armed ranger) which with over 350 species
of bird and 2,000 species of plants to see makes this the
most heavenly sanctuary to explore. Also Selous is famous
for its elephant, hippopotamus and rhino.
The park has a broad range of game: buffalo - the largest
population in Africa; Nyasaland gnu; brindled gnu;
hartebeest; Greater Kudu; sable antelope; eland; reedbuck;
bushbuck; waterbuck; warthog; zebras; giraffe; and
wildebeest. Also: lion, leopard, the spotted hyena and
hunting dog are in abundance; cheetah are rare; there are
over 350 species of bird and reptiles such as crocodiles and
various snakes and lizards. Overnight at Rufiji River Camp
Meals: Lunch, dinner and breakfast
Accommodation: Rufiji River Tented Camp
Day 14: Selous Game Reserve
In the morning after an early light breakfast at 0730hrs you
may go either for walking safari or for morning game drive
(2hrs), then return to the lodge for proper breakfast at
1000hrs. Then at 1100hrs go for game drive for the rest of
the day with your picnic lunch. At 1630hrs you may go for
boat safari (optional with additional of US$ 60). Overnight
at Rufiji River camp.
Meals: Lunch, dinner and breakfast
Accommodation: Rufiji River Tented Camp
Day 15: Selous – Zanzibar (Stone Town)
After breakfast fly back to Dar es Salaam to connect to your
flight to Zanzibar. Meet at Zanzibar Airport with our
representative and transfer to Tembo House Hotel for
Overnight
Meals: Dinner and breakfast
Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel
About Zanzibar:
The beautiful, evergreen spice island of Zanzibar Tanzania
is known for its spectacular architecture, meandering lanes,
luscious tropical fruits, aromatic spices and charming
friendly people. Lying off the coast of Tanzania in the
Indian Ocean, it is famous for once being the commercial
centre of East Africa and the last place to abolish the
slave trade. Today it combines ancient Islamic ruins, noble
Arabic houses with miles of white sandy palm fringed beaches
and coves. The breathtaking beauty of its coastline and the
magnificence of the historical Stone Town make this one of
the world's famous touring destinations.
Day 16: Excursion in Zanzibar
In the morning after breakfast you will be picked up from
the hotel for Prison Island Tour and Spice Tour. In the
evening return to your hotel for overnight
Meals: Dinner and breakfast
Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel
Day 17: Stone Town – East Coast
In the morning after breakfast you will be transferred from
Stone Town to the hotel in the East Cost, the hotel is
situated just on the white sand beach of the Indian Ocean.
Overnight at Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort
Meals: Dinner and breakfast
Accommodation: Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort
Day 18: East Coast
Spend the whole day for leisure at your hotel. Overnight at
Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort
Meals: Dinner and breakfast
Accommodation: Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort
Day 19: Zanzibar to Kilimanjaro Airport
After breakfast picks up from Pongwe Hotel and transfers to
Zanzibar Airport to connect to your late morning flight to
Kilimanjaro International Airport.
End of our service
PRICE:
USD $10,741 per person (Minimum 2Pax)
Price Above Includes;
- All parks entrance fees
- All transfers as per itinerary
- Transport on 4WD vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary above
- All domestic flights mentioned in the itinerary;
Kilimanjaro – Dar es Salaam; Mikumi – Ruaha – Selous – Dar
es Salaam – Zanzibar - Kilimanjaro
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Two activities in Zanzibar
- Private use of vehicle(s) throughout the safari
- Mineral water 1.5lt per day on safari
- Service of English speaking driver guide(s)
- Activities as per itinerary above
Price Above Does NOT Include;
- International flights fare to/from Tanzania
- Hot and cold drinks
- Tip(s) to the driver/guide(s)
- All items of personal nature/use
- Passport and visa
- And all not mentioned on the plan.
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