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FROM $1703 - $3452 USD Per Person

8 Days - TANZANIA SIMBA SAFARI

Arusha | Lake Manyara  |  Serengeti  |  Ngorongoro Crater  |  Tarangire National Park  

Trip Highlights

Location

  • Arusha
  • Lake Manyara National Park
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Tarangire National Park
  • Arusha Town

Activities

  • Game Drive
  • Maasai Boma Visit

DAY 1

Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha

Welcome to Arusha. On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your driver guide will be waiting to brief you and transfer to your hotel for the evening. 

O/N Arusha Serena Lodge

Accommodation:  Arusha Serena Lodge | Meals: Selected Meals and Drinks

DAY 2

Kilimanjaro International Airport to Lake Manyara

Afternoon 1400hrs join seat in vehicle safari and depart Arusha passing through the Masai Steppe filled with many picturesque African villages as well as maize, coffee and banana plantations. At the town of Makuyuni turn North West and continue the journey through a scenic escarpment that brings you to your lodge, perched on the edge of the Rift Valley with stunning views over the distant Lake Manyara.

O/N Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

Accommodation: Serena Lodge | Meals: Selected Meals and Drinks

DAY 3

Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, there is a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park that returns to the lodge for lunch. Leaving Lake Manyara behind, the journey continues North West across the stunning hilly countryside of the highlands which is filled with wheat and coffee plantations, and then into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. From here lie the vast plains of the Serengeti, where you begin spotting wildlife as you approach the entrance gate.  Complete the formalities and enter the park with game viewing en route to the lodge arriving for dinner

O/N stay Serengeti Sopa (comfort) or Serengeti Serena (comfort Plus)

Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge (Comfort) or Serengeti Serena Lodge (Comfort Plus)  | Meals: Selected Meals and Drinks

DAY 4

Serengeti National Park

Morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti National Park. It is possible to book an optional Balloon Safari at a supplementary cost.

 O/N Serengeti Sopa Lodge (C) Serengeti Serena Lodge (CP)

Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge (C) | Serengeti Serena Lodge (CP)  | Meals: Selected Meals and Drinks

DAY 5

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

After breakfast you depart for Ngorongoro with a picnic lunch viewing game across the vast Serengeti plains, stopping en route for a picnic lunch.  You visit a Maasai village.  Continue to your lodge, set high on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater arriving for dinner.

 O/N Ngorongoro Sopa (C) or Ngorongoro Serena (CP)

Accommodation:  Ngorongoro Sopa (Comfort) Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (Comfort Plus)  | Meals: Selected Meals and Drinks

 

DAY 6

Ngorongoro Crater & Maasai Boma

A highlight awaits you this morning as you depart to explore what is commonly referred to as the World’s largest natural wildlife arena. After breakfast, you descend with a picnic lunch through the early morning mists and 2,000 feet into the crater. Ngorongoro Crater is the World’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor is comprised of several distinct areas, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some sandy dunes. A truly unique wildlife experience.  Return to the lodge in the late afternoon.

O/N Ngorongoro Sopa (C) or Ngorongoro Serena (CP)

Accommodation:  Ngorongoro Sopa (C) Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (CP) | Meals: Selected Meals and Drinks

 

DAY 7

Tarangire National Park

Depart Ngorongoro Crater after breakfast, head south east past Lake Manyara and Mto wa Mbu Village. Through the highlands and the Karatu district, you’ll view the scenic wheat plains and coffee plantations here before journeying down the spectacular escarpment turning south on to the main Arusha – Dodoma road and into the park. From here to the lodge, enjoy a game drive en route. After lunch board your safari vehicle and enjoy an afternoon game viewing within the park.  

 O/N Tarangire Sopa (C) 

Accommodation:  Tarangire Sopa Lodge (C & CP) | Meals: Selected Meals and Drinks

 

DAY 8

Kilimanjaro International Airport

Depart after breakfast and head north east to Arusha. The journey will pass through the Masai Steppe filled with many picturesque African villages as well as maize, coffee and banana plantations. On arrival in Arusha you are dropped off at the city centre for onward arrangements.

Accommodation:  N/A | Meals: Selected Meals and Drinks

INCLUDED:

  • Seat in vehicle only (shared)
  • Meals 
  • Game drives
  • vehicle fees 
  • Park and camping fees
  • Guide  & chef fees 
  • AMREF Airlift 
  • Coffee & Tea 
  • Bottled Water 
  • Return Airport or hotel transfer
  • Maasai Boma Visit

EXCLUDED:

  • Guide and chef tips
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Additional activities not
  • Tanzania entry visa
  • Travel insurance
  • listed in inclusions
  • Personal items required

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