Luxury Tanzania Safari (Lemala Lodges)
9 Days - daily
Tanzania is a wildlife enthusiasts paradise and this 9 day itinerary is sure to please the biggest Attenborough fan. It is one of Africa's jewels and a top birding destination, filled with breathtaking landscapes and astounding wildlife. A safari to Tanzania would not be complete without also experiencing their culture and interacting with the people themselves and with that in mind, we have tailor designed a trip to Tanzania that offers not only a game rich experience but lots of ‘one on one’ once in a lifetime moments to take back with you. A chance to experience the very best of what Tanzania has to offer whilst under the expert guidance of a guide.
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Itinerary Highlights:
- Visit 3 main game parks in Northern Tanzania: Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti
- Enjoy your stay at your remote yet luxury all inclusive lodges and camps during the trip
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, considered the world's largest intact volcanic caldera
- Spend 3 nights in Serengeti for plenty of wildlife sightseeing opportunities
- Discover traditional Tanzanian culture by visiting Mto wa Mbu and Masai village
Itinerary Overview:
- Day 1: Arrive to Arusha
- Day 2: Drive to Tarangire, visit Masai village
- Day 3: Tarangire National Park
- Day 4: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater, visit Mto wa Mbu
- Day 5: Full day at Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 6: Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti
- Day 7: Central Serengeti
- Day 8: Central Serengeti
- Day 9: Fly from Serengeti to Kilimanjaro
Suggested extension with Northern Serengeti (Jun - Oct only):
- Day 9: Fly from Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti
- Day 10: Northern Serengeti game drives
- Day 11: Fly from Northern Serengeti to Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro Airport to Hotel
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Arusha to Tarangire with Masai Village Visit
After breakfast, drive about 90 miles southwest to Tarangire National Park, stopping at an authentic Maasai Boma and having a ‘chat’ under a tree with the Local Chief. An authentic glimpse into the distinctive Maasai culture is a must whilst in Tanzania. Preservation of their proud traditions has set the Maasai apart from other indigenous groups in Tanzania, and embodies a side of Africa with which few outsiders can contact.
We offer guests a memorable opportunity to interactively experience the Maasai way of life through an excursion to a traditional boma where guests will be able to participate in a variety of unique cultural activities, and encouraged to delve as deep into the experience as possible! Woman can experience what life as a Maasai Woman is all about and the Men will herd some goats and sheep and try the local brew.
Arrive at your accommodation for lunch, an afternoon siesta before going on an afternoon game drive to see large herds of elephants and endemic birds such as the Ashy Starling, Yellow Collared Lovebird, and Fisher's Lovebird returning for dinner and overnight.
Lunch included.
Tarangeri National Park Game Drives
A combination of morning and afternoon game drives returning to Lemala Mpingo for hot lunch or you can opt to take a picnic hamper with you and go out for a full day. Explore Tarangire National park with its vast Baobab trees, swamps, reptiles like Monitor Lizards and pythons, and many colorful species of endemic and migratory birds. Some fabulous wildlife sightings can be found here as well as big herds of elephants. The choice is yours. Enjoy a night drive this evening too (additional cost).
Just because the sun has set, doesn’t mean that Tarangire goes to sleep. It becomes another world altogether bathed in the moonlight. It becomes a sensory experience and one that we highly recommend when staying with us at Lemala Mpingo Ridge. The star-studded skies, the gentle winds, shadows of elephants as they meander through the forests, the eery silence broken by the lions roar and the shining eyes of curious wildlife peering at your as your drive by. The sun may be down but its a whole new world that awakes and where things can get really interesting. We offer them at USD 100 per person inclusive of all fees.
Tarangeri National Park Game Drives
A combination of morning and afternoon game drives returning to Lemala Mpingo for hot lunch or you can opt to take a picnic hamper with you and go out for a full day. Explore Tarangire National park with its vast Baobab trees, swamps, reptiles like Monitor Lizards and pythons, and many colorful species of endemic and migratory birds. Some fabulous wildlife sightings can be found here as well as big herds of elephants. The choice is yours. Enjoy a night drive this evening too (additional cost).
Just because the sun has set, doesn’t mean that Tarangire goes to sleep. It becomes another world altogether bathed in the moonlight. It becomes a sensory experience and one that we highly recommend when staying with us at Lemala Mpingo Ridge. The star-studded skies, the gentle winds, shadows of elephants as they meander through the forests, the eery silence broken by the lions roar and the shining eyes of curious wildlife peering at your as your drive by. The sun may be down but its a whole new world that awakes and where things can get really interesting. We offer them at USD 100 per person inclusive of all fees.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
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 for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Ngorongoro to Serengeti
After breakfast, you will drive to the Serengeti National Park, undoubtedly the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequaled for its natural beauty and the greatest concentration of plains game anywhere. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch then head out on an afternoon game drive until sunset.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Central Serengeti Game drives
Here you will spend the next 2 days exploring what is fondly referred to as ‘cat city’ where one can enjoy numerous cat interactions among large concentration of wildlife. Game drives are a combination of morning and afternoon or full day game drives Your guide will discuss with you the evening before and best tailor the followings days to maximize your wildlife experience.
There is an option to go on a Balloon safari here (additional cost), which we would highly recommend. A balloon safari offers an opportunity to see the Serengeti from a unique perspective. Drink in the wilderness below as you silently float over the vast plains (in whichever direction the wind takes you). Follow a large herd of wildebeest, see a lion stalk its prey or just marvel at the magnificent scenery… before touching down for a bush breakfast like no other. If you only take one balloon flight in your life, this is the place to do it.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Flight: Serengeti to Kilimanjaro Airport
Today you will board a flight from the closest airstrip in Serengeti and fly south to Kilimanjaro Airport.
Breakfast included.
Luxury Tanzania Lodge Safari (Lemala Lodges)
Arusha, Tanzania - Hamerkop House by Lemala
Tarangire, Tanzania - Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Ngorongoro, Tanzania - Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp
Serengeti NP, Tanzania - Lemala Ewanjan Camp
Whats included?
- All transfers and game drives in private vehicle with private guide
- All meals and local drinks
- Accommodation as specified
- Activities and excursions as specified
- Park entrance fees*
- Flight Seronera to Kilimanjaro
What’s not included?
- International flights
- Insurance, visa and vaccination
- Premium alcoholic drinks
- Optional excursions
- Gratuities
Notes
- *Please note: Park fees are quoted based on current rates and are subject to change at any time. If the local Wildlife Authority decides to increase their park fees after you have booked a safari trip, Eclipse Travel will need to add a supplement to your booking to cover the additional cost.
- The prices on our website will give you a very good estimate of the cost of this itinerary, however there might be a small variation in price due to the fluctuating costs of the internal flights and potential overlap between the rate seasons of different suppliers. To get an exact quote, please speak to one of our consultants who will provide you with a detailed itinerary and quote based on your specific travel dates.