Tour Overview
Go on an amazing 6-day trip across some of Tanzania’s famed landscapes from the elephant filled baobob forest in Tarangire to the “endless plains” of the Serengeti. Experience the famous Ngorongoro Crater and the wild drama of the Manyara Lake groundwater forests in Tanzania.
For the wildlife seekers, thrill and complete relaxation is the beauty of the itinerary. You will track the Big Five, enjoy picnic lunches in the open, and return to your lodgings after safari in the comfortable camps and lodges in the heart of the wilderness. The trip is fully successful from the first game drive to the last, and we will experience the adventure. The trip is amazing.
When your flight arrives at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) at 11:00 AM, your Tanzanian adventure will officially begin! Our designated representative will gather your luggage, greet you, and welcome you to the country. You will then begin your private transfer to Karatu where you will travel through a range of beautiful scenery, including dry plains and hightly cultivated highlands. Once you arrive at the lodge, a delicious and warming lunch will be waiting for you. After you eat, you will have the entire afternoon to yourself. You may either relax after a long flight or take a refreshing swim in the lodge's pool. To cap of your day, you will eat a relaxing dinner at the lodge. This will help you prepare for the rest of your exciting trip!
Overnight: Farm of Dreams Lodge | Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, you will depart with picnic lunch boxes for a full day of game drives in Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park is famous for having the largest herds of elephants, with some herds being in the hundreds. The Park has the Tarangire River, the main source of water during the dry season, which is vital for the park's wildlife. While driving along the river banks, keep a lookout for lions, leopards, and cheetahs. The park also has over 550 bird species, making it a birdwatcher’s paradise. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in a beautiful view spot within the park, surrounded by the sites and sounds of the African bush wilderness. You will return to Karatu in the evening for dinner and you overnight there.
Overnight Location: Farm of Dreams Lodge | Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, we head off to the Serengeti National Park, known around the world. As we cross the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, we enjoy the views of the Ngorongoro Crater and the rim, and have opportunities to spot Maasai bomas. Arriving at the Serengeti, you will have lunch at your lodge. Serengeti is an English mispronunciation of the Maasai word, "Siringet", which means endless plains". The views are undoubtedly amazing. Later in the afternoon, your first savannah game drive will begin. You will have opportunities to see the Big Five and enjoy the golden sunset over the plains. You will return to your lodge to spend the night.
Overnight: Central Serengeti Camp | Meal plan: Full board
The entire day is dedicated to exploring the Serengeti. After breakfast, you will depart from the lodge, taking picnic lunch boxes for a full day of game drives. Depending on the season, you might witness the great migration of wildebeests and zebras and even many predators following them as they search for fresh grazing. Even outside of migration season, spectacular game viewing is available. Your drive takes you through the central Seronera Valley, famous for its high density of leopards and lion prides that inhabit the rocky kopjes. Your guide will bring you to the perfect spots for observing cut cheetahs and playful young elephants in the wildlife interactions. This will, in all probability, be the highlight of the day. After dinner and a campfire, you will tell the lodge some of the stories you bring back from the day.
Overnight: Central Serengeti Camp | Meal Plan: Full Board
Once your breakfast is finished, it is time to say goodbye to the Serengeti. A drive towards the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area will take place whilst all individuals have their packed picnic lunch. A driving safari will begin as you descend into the caldera. Wild animal viewing will be plentiful as the cacera walls give protection to the wildlife. Animals such as rhinos, lions, hyenas, and flamingos that inhabit Lake Magadi will be searched for. A photographers paradise, the caldera floor consists of unobscured views of animals set against the 600 meter high walls that encircle the caldera. Once the drive safari is done, you will go up to the top of the craters walls and head back to the cool highlands of Karatu, where your last night will be spent.
Overnight: Farm of Dreams Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board
On the last day of your trip, you will leave your lodge, have breakfast, and embark on a morning game drive at Lake Manyara National Park with picnic lunch boxes prepared for you. This park is a great complement to the Serengeti's gigantic plains as it contains verdant groundwater forests and an alkaline lake. You will have a great chance of sighting blue monkeys, giraffes, and hippos. After enjoying the last views of the Tanzanian wilderness, you will head to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at the Arusha Airport for your 16:30 PM flight, with memories from this extraordinary trip packed up in your mind.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Transfers: Arrival and departure transfers from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport.
- Transport: Exclusive use of a private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, inverter for charging, and fridge.
- Accommodation: Full board accommodation at Farm of Dreams Lodge and Central Serengeti Camp as specified.
- Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Hot Lunch or Picnic Lunch, and Dinner) while on safari.
- Fees: All National Park entry fees, Concession fees, and VAT.
- Crater Service: Special Ngorongoro Crater descent service fee.
- Guide: Services of a professional, experienced English-speaking driver-guide.
- Refreshments: Unlimited bottled mineral water during game drives.
- Safety: AMREF Flying Doctors emergency medical evacuation cover (transport only).
Cost Excludes
- Flights: International flights and domestic flights (unless specifically quoted).
- Visas: Tanzania entry visa fees.
- Insurance: Comprehensive travel and medical insurance (highly recommended).
- Tipping: Gratuities for the safari driver-guide and lodge staff.
- Beverages: Alcoholic drinks, sodas, and special beverages at the lodges.
- Personal Items: Laundry, telephone calls, and items of a personal nature.
- Optional Activities: Balloon safaris ($600 pp), Maasai Village visits, or Olduvai Gorge tours unless pre-booked.
- Bank Fees: Credit card surcharges or bank transfer fees.