08 Days Northern Tanzania Classic Safari

$3,528.00

Description

This 8 days Tanzania safari is designed with great focus on the northern parks of Tanzania and the great wildebeest migration route.  On this trip, you will visit Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Lake Manyara.  Begin with Tarangire National park, the home of herds of elephants, spectacular birdlife and tree-climbing lions.  Inside the Ngorongoro Crater, animal density is second to non within Tanzania. The annual migration is what makes the Serengeti famous. The migration includes vast herds of wildebeest, but also zebra and Thomson’s gazelle. The herds can be seen on the Tanzanian side of the ecosystem from sometime in November or December through early July, moving to progressive locations with seasonal rainfall.

Day Activities Hotels and Meals
Day
1
Meet & Greet
Air Transfer to Hotel
Mount Meru Hotel
Lunch, Dinner
Day
2
Road Transfer to Tarangire park
Afternoon Safari Activities Tarangire
Maramboi Tented Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
3
AM Tarangire. PM drive Ngorongoro
Game Drives
Rhino Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
4
Full Day Crater tour at Ngorongoro
Picnic Lunch
Rhino Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
5
Road Transfer to Serengeti
Full Day Game drives with picnic lunch
Serengeti Mawe  Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
6
Full Day Safari Activities in Serengeti
Game Drives
Serengeti Mawe  Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
7
Road Transfer to Lake Manyara Isoitok Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
8
Road Transfer to Arusha – Depart
Airport Transfer
Breakfast, Lunch

Day 1: Arrival Arusha, Tanzania

On arrival at Kilimanjaro international airport, you are met by Hallmark Travel Planners representative after customs and immigration procedures.
Then you transfer to Arusha town for overnight at Mount Meru Hotel.

Day 2: Drive Arusha – Tarangire

After breakfast at your hotel, depart for Tarangire National Park arriving in time for lunch at your safari lodge – Maramboi Tented Lodge.

Maramboi Tented Camp is located outside Tarangire National Park in a 25,000 hectare concession area close to the shores of Lake Manyara, about 18 km west of Tarangire National Park main gate, and 130 km from Arusha town. Maramboi has a total of 30 guest tents on raised floor and thatched roof, and 3 bungalows with 2 interconnected rooms each, all with en suite bathroom (shower), large beds with mosquito nets, a private verandah, walk ways, solar lighting with standby generator.
Maramboi camp in tarangireMaramboi tented camp
After lunch, enter the park for an afternoon of game viewing. Lesser kudu, eland, lion and gerenuk can be found in this beautiful park, noted for its multitude of baobab trees and its tree-climbing lions. Dinner and overnight at the Tarangire Maramboi Tented Camp.

Day 3: Morning Safaris – Afternoon Drive to Ngorongoro

After breakfast, take another game drive in the Tarangire park running till lunch time. Boasting a variety of wildlife as diverse as its landscape, Tarangire is also the park that can boast being home to Tanzania’s largest population of African elephants. With four of the Big Five also residing within the park, it is a great spot for a day trip from Arusha.
Tarangire treetopstarangire elephants
In the afternoon, leave the Tarangire  for Karatu area, arriving in time for dinner & overnight at the Farm of Dreams Lodge or similar.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Tour

Today you’ll depart early on a morning game drive down into the crater. Discover the diverse areas of forest, swamp lands, lakes and open grasslands in this volcanic caldera that’s home to the densest concentration of wildlife in Africa.
ngorongoro crater tripsRhino Lodge Ngorongoro
There is good game viewing year-round, as most animals do not leave the crater. You might also spot Maasai tribesmen guiding their cattle down the steep crater walls to graze. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Stay: Rhino Lodge.

Day 5: Drive Ngorongoro to Serengeti

Drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge, the site of Louis and Mary Leakey’s renowned archaeological discoveries. Their findings include some of the man’s earliest known ancestral remains. Lunch at the lodge in Serengeti.
Serengeti Mawe Campcheetah on safari
You will have an afternoon game drive in the endless plains of the Serengeti for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles or a pride of lions lounging in the shade. Dinner and overnight at the Serengeti Mawe Camp.

Day 6: Safaris in Serengeti

Full day  of game viewing in the Serengeti. Meals and overnight at the Serengeti Mawe Camp in the Serengeti National Park.
serengeti safariselephant safaris
Wildlife populations double during the migration season, but outside of the migration season, wildlife populations are still some of the densest on the African continent year round.  They include substantial populations of plains game including buffalo, giraffe, and warthog; as well as a wide range of antelope species including dik dik, bush buck, wate rbuck, eland, impala, and topi. With so many prey animals available all year round, predators can manage smaller territories.

Big cat viewing is superb in this region of the Serengeti. Cats include lion, leopard, and cheetah. There are actually twelve different lion prides living within driving distance of the river. Not to be forgotten, the smaller cats such as caracals, servals, and African wild cats definitely make their presence known.

Day 7: Road Transfer Serengeti to Lake Manyara

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti, before breakfast. After breakfast,  depart to Ngorongoro Highlands with picnic lunch boxes.  Afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara till sunset.
Lake Manyara Park TanzaniaIsoitok Camp room
Dinner and overnight at Isoitok Tented Lodge.

Day 8: Drive to Arusha – Depart

After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park whose inhabitants include hippos, monkeys, tree climbing lions, flamingos and other variety of birdlife. Lunch at the lodge. After lunch, drive back to Arusha and proceed to JRO for departure flight in the evening.

Tour Price Per Person

Dates 2 People 4 People 6 People
02 Jan to 31 Mar 2024
01 Nov to 15 Dec 2024
 $3528  $2940 $2745
01 Apr to 30 May 2024  $3386  $2800  $2603
01 Jun to 31 Oct 2024
16 Dec to 01 Jan 2025
 $3528  $3528  $3528

Single Room Supplement: US$360 and US$276 according to season
Rates are subject to change without notice.

Important to Know

  • This tour can’t be booked by solo travelers.
  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

8 Days From USD 3,528 Per Person

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
Kilimanjaro Airport  /  Kilimanjaro Airport

DEPARTURE TIME
Morning departure is recommended

DEPARTURE DATES

Flexible and open

RETURN TIME

Flexible

WEAR
Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen.

INCLUDED:

  • Government imposed increase of park fees and/or taxes
  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
  • Round trip airport transfer
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

NOT INCLUDED

  • Accommodation on the last day
  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Tips
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day)

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