Tanzania 10 Nights
Tanzania 10 Nights
Tanzania 10 Nights
11 Days Starting and ending in Arusha
Visiting: Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Kwa Kuchinia, Karatuu, Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Cratere, Parc Du Serengeti, Ikoma
Tour operator:
Tour code:
12736
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 6
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
A intense safari experience!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Tanzania !
Location: Arusha
Accommodation Name: Arumeru River Lodge
Welcome at Kilimanjaro airport upon international flight arrival. Meet & greet by driver and transfer to your lodge
Day 2 : Tarangire National Park / Ormatai Rock
Location: Tarangire National Park, Kwa Kuchinia
Accommodation Name: Ormatai Rock
After your breakfast meal, departure to Tarangire National Park.
The drive is approximatively 2;30 hours on a good paved road before reaching the entrance of the park.
Game drive in the morning: Superb landscapes with the baobabs emblem of the park, huge concentration of elephants, it is possible to observe more than one thousand in a single day.
Picnic lunch in Tarangire National Park and the safari continues in the afternoon
The light is better on the second half of the afternoon.
Arrival at the Maweninga camp in the end of the afternoon.
Beautiful sunset from the rocks terrace of the camp, facing the West (Lake Burunge, lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro crater)
Day 3 : Tarangire National Park
Location: Tarangire National Park, Kwa Kuchinia
Accommodation Name: Ormatai Rock
Complete day of safari in Tarangire.
Back to the camp in the end afternoon
Day 4 : Manyara National Park
Location: Karatuu, Manyara National Park
Accommodation Name: Bashay Rift Lodge
Manyara National Park is the smallest park in Northern Tanzania (330 km² with 230 km² of lake). It is advisable to visit early in the safari. The park makes a big appearance with the seasons, but keeps a constant interest throughout the year.
The cliffs of the Rift Valley bordering the lake and give the park a beautiful setting. In this space come those fabulous flights of thousands of pelicans, ibis or flamingos. All around the lake, it's a carousel of colors and cries, a paradise through collective gusts whipping air stun you and brush the surface of the water during the flight groups.
Lake plains but also lush forest of acacia: landscape diversity goes hand in hand with an equally varied fauna. Wildebeests, zebras, hippos, elephants, antelopes ... If you're lucky, maybe you can surprise a lion resting in the heights of an acacia!
Day 5 : Ngorongoro Crater
Location: Ngorongoro Cratere
Accommodation Name: Olduvai Ndogo
World Heritage of UNESCO, the site is certainly the most famous wildlife reserve in the world.
This caldera, 20 km in diameter, and the ramparts reaching 600m high is the refuge of a fauna and flora exceptionally rich.
The Big Five may be observed here : buffalo, elephants, leopards, lions and rhinos.
A safari in Tanzania is difficult to overlook the Ngorongoro Crater. This is a "Must".
Ngorongoro Crater (second largest crater in the world by its diameter) is only a small part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a vast region of 8.500Km².
Wildlife inside the crater is extraordinarily rich for such a small biotope (over 30 species of mammals), the last black rhinos.
The best season is undoubtedly the months of April and May when the crater was covered with flowers, fauna is very dense while tourists are scarce
Day 6 : Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Location: Karatuu
Accommodation Name: Olduvai Ndogo
his day is the opportunity to learn more about the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Find out more about the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) : as opposed to a traditional National Park, men are allowed to live there and Maasai villages can be found in this area. Other interests in this area are the Olduvai site and its museum, the Shifting Sands, Olduvai & Olkarien gorges, Nassera Rock.
Plans for the day include a visit to Olduvai Museum where the Museum director will be honoured to tell you a bit more about the site of Olduvai and the works of various anthropologists as well as a visit to a nearby Maasai village to learn more about this great people’s way of life.
Great walks can also be organized in the NCA (easy walks to day trekkings with local Masai guides)
Day 7 : Serengeti National Park
Location: Parc Du Serengeti, Ikoma
Accommodation Name: Grumeti Hills
Drive northwards through the great plains of the Serengeti National Park.
A picnic lunch in the heart of the park will be provided
In the afternoon, the game drive will take you along the rivers at the Serengeti central area (Seronera, Banagi ...)
There is a large concentration of big cats (lions, leopards, cheetahs) in this part of the park.
Then head to Grumeti zone.
Day 8 : Serengeti
Location: Ikoma
Accommodation Name: Grumeti Hills
Full day game drive
Early dinner at lodge.
You will attend to a night safari between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm.
During a night safari, we may observe some of the nocturnal species as galagos, genette, civets, spring hares, bat ear foxes, ... And others such as hyenas, leopards, lions or elephants.
Day 9 : The Great Migration
Location: Parc Du Serengeti
Accommodation Name: Togoro Plain
Last game drive in Grumeti Zone, then head towards northern Serengeti for a Game Drive.
Picnic lunch and the game drive continues in the afternoon heading towards Mara zone.
Arrival in the end of afternoon and visit of the camp.
Day 10 : The Great Migration
Location: Parc Du Serengeti
Accommodation Name: Togoro Plain
New day game drive in Northern Serengeti
Picnic lunch or at lodge, then the safari continues in the afternoon.
Day 11 : Back In Arusha
Location: Arusha
After Break Fast head to Seronera Airstrip and Board for regular flight to Arusha
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Lunch at Shanga Restaurant
Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport and assist for boarding on your return flight.
What's Included
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Double occupancy
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Park fees
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Camping fees
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Full board accommodation
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Local flights
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24h assistance
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Full time private 4x4 vehicle during your safari with unlimited mileage
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Water
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Qualified English speaking driver guide
What's Not Included
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International air fares
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Visa entry
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Personal travel insurance
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Tips
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Personal Drinks
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Any items of a personal nature i.e laundry/ telephone/ room service/ etc
Mode of Transport
Travel in a full-time private 4x4 vehicle with unlimited mileage during your safari, including local flights and transfers to and from Kilimanjaro Airport.
Accommodation
Stay in a variety of lodges and camps including Arumeru River Lodge, Ormatai Rock, Bashay Rift Lodge, Olduvai Ndogo, Grumeti Hills, and Togoro Plain, offering comfortable and scenic accommodations throughout your safari adventure.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see in Tarangire National Park?
In Tarangire National Park, you can expect to see a huge concentration of elephants, with the possibility of observing more than one thousand in a single day. The park also features superb landscapes with baobabs, which are emblematic of the park.
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What is special about the Ngorongoro Crater?
The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is one of the most famous wildlife reserves in the world. It is a caldera, 20 km in diameter, with ramparts reaching 600m high, and is home to exceptionally rich fauna and flora. The Big Five—buffalo, elephants, leopards, lions, and rhinos—can be observed here.
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What activities are included in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
In the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you can visit the Olduvai Museum, learn about the Maasai people's way of life by visiting a nearby Maasai village, and participate in great walks or day treks with local Maasai guides.
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What can I expect during the night safari in Serengeti?
During the night safari in Serengeti, which takes place between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm, you may observe nocturnal species such as galagos, genets, civets, spring hares, and bat-eared foxes. You might also see hyenas, leopards, lions, and elephants.
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What is the significance of the Great Migration in Serengeti?
The Great Migration in Serengeti is one of the most spectacular wildlife events, where large herds of wildebeests, zebras, and other animals migrate across the plains. The tour includes game drives in the Grumeti and Mara zones to witness this incredible natural phenomenon.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides full board accommodation in various lodges and camps, including Arumeru River Lodge, Ormatai Rock, Bashay Rift Lodge, Olduvai Ndogo, Grumeti Hills, and Togoro Plain.
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Are local flights included in the tour package?
Yes, local flights are included in the tour package.
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What kind of vehicle will be used during the safari?
A full-time private 4x4 vehicle with unlimited mileage will be used during the safari.
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Is there any assistance provided during the tour?
Yes, 24-hour assistance is provided during the tour.
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What is not included in the tour package?
The tour package does not include international air fares, visa entry, personal travel insurance, tips, personal drinks, and any items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone, and room service.
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How does Today Voyages work?
We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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