9 DAYS WILDLIFE SAFARI IN TANZANIA.
OVERVIEW
Welcome! Let’s explore Tanzania together. A perfect package for amazing scenery, being closer to the big 5 and many spontaneous views that nature has to offer. The exciting glance at nature entertaining moments. The sweetening voices of the birds in the sky and the howling sounds of the King of the jungle. All and more worthwhile spectacular amazement at best wild destinations Tanzania has to offer.
ItInerary
DAY 1
Arriving in Tanzania.
You will be welcomed and picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) by Ahsante Tours representative and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town for your accommodation ready to explore the beauty of Tanzania.
Meals
Dinner & Breakfast.
Accommodation
Weruweru River Lodge or Alternative accommodation of the same standard will be provided if the primary accommodation option is unavailable.
DAY 2
Materuni Waterfall, Coffee & cultural Tour
As the journey begins, we’ll venture deep into the lush greenery of the Kilimanjaro region, where the Materuni Waterfalls await. Cascading from a height of 150 meters, these majestic falls will leave you in awe of nature’s power and beauty. Feel the mist on your face as you stand in the presence of this natural wonder, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the vibrant rainforest. With your Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour, you’ll gain new insights into the local way of life, forge meaningful connections with the Tanzanian people, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Join us on this extraordinary journey, and let Ahsante Tours be your gateway to a whole new world of exploration and adventure.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner.
Accommodation
Weruweru River Lodge or Alternative accommodation of the same standard will be provided if the primary accommodation option is unavailable.
DAY 3
Maasai Culture Experience (Olpopongi Maasai Bomas).
Your second day in Tanzania, after your breakfast at 8:00am, you will start driving from the lodge heading to Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village. The village is located in the middle of west-Kilimanjaro where elephants & giraffes roam free under the shadows of Mt Meru & Kilimanjaro. It’s a good authentically constructed Maasai boma, you’ll learn about Maasai traditions. There’s a small, informative museum, medicinal walks, lessons in spear-throwing techniques, and more. It’s an excellent destination for your visit in Tanzania. You’ll dine on a traditional lunch, take a walking tour, learn about Maasai hunting practices, and get an introduction to Maasai medicine. Later on in the evening you’ll be transferred to your Osiligilai Maasai lodge for the good rest.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner.
Accommodation
Osiligilai Maasai Lodge or Alternative accommodation of the same standard will be provided if the primary accommodation option is unavailable.
DAY 4
Arusha National Park.
You will be picked up at your hotel at 0800hrs and transferred to the Arusha National Park to start off your game viewing experience in Tanzania’s smallest but most beautiful park in the northern circuit. Animals that are commonly found in the park include blue monkeys, baboons, warthogs, buffalos and giraffes. Although elephants and leopards are uncommon in the park they can be seen in the early morning and late afternoon if you are lucky enough to spot them.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner.
Accommodation
Maramboi Tented Lodge or Alternative accommodation of the same standard will be provided if the primary accommodation option is unavailable.
DAY 5
Tarangire National Park.
Morning: Depart early from your accommodation after breakfast at 8:00am and embark on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes, Tarangire offers a unique safari experience. Upon arrival, start your game drive in search of iconic African wildlife such as elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes. The park is also known for its large herds of elephants and ancient baobab trees. Apart from elephants, Tarangire is a paradise for bird lovers. In the area around these swamps.
Afternoon: Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park, surrounded by nature’s beauty. Afterward, continue your game drive, exploring different sections of the park. Your knowledgeable guide will provide interesting insights into the park’s ecosystem, wildlife behavior, and conservation efforts. As the day draws to a close, drive back to your accommodation, capturing the last glimpses of Tarangire breathtaking scenery.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge or Alternative accommodation of the same standard will be provided if the primary accommodation option is unavailable.
DAY 6
Karatu to Serengeti National Park.
You’ll depart from you lodge at 06:00 am heading to Serengeti National via Ngorongoro gate. The site is worth the visit. It is one of the largest sites in Africa, home of more than 25,000 and over 500 birds making it on the sites to easily see the big 5 (buffalo’s, elephants, rhinos, lions, and leopards). Such excitement to see in the central Serengeti. You’ll have a long drive today but very rewarding day, on the way you will be able to see wildebeest, zebra, antelopes and so many animals on the way to central Serengeti National Park.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation
Central Serengeti.
DAY 7
Serengeti National Park.
You will be picked from the lodge and start your full day safari in north Serengeti National Park. The northern Serengeti great Serengeti is well known for the famous annual great migration, where an estimated two 2 million herbivores migrate to Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Reserve. One you make it to this corner of the Serengeti will be rewarded with gorgeous landscapes of green rolling hills, granite outcrops and acacia woodlands dotting open savanna, incredible wildlife, and most importantly, with massive herds of wildebeest and zebra making dangerous crossing of the croc-infested Mara. Later on in the evening you’ll be driving back to central Serengeti to the lodge to prepare your crater experience.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation
Central Serengeti.
DAY 8
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater.
You will be picked from the lodge at 0600hrs in Central Serengeti and start a convoy to Ngorongoro to kick off your Crater game drive. The crater is not only the largest unbroken caldera in the world but it is also one of the 7 natural wonders of Africa. In Ngorongoro Crater you’ll be able to see black rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, antelopes, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, jackals, impalas, bushbucks, elands, hartebeests, waterbucks, kudu, hippos, hyenas among others. After your morning game drive, you will take a break to enjoy your packed lunch at the Hippo Pool Picnic site. After lunch, you will be transferred to Karatu to the lodge for the good rest after having a great experience with crater.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Karatu
DAY 9
Option! Flying to Zanzibar/Transferred to Kilimanjaro.
Depends on your schedule and number of days you wish to stay in Tanzania, if you have more days to experience Beautiful of Zanzibar, you will depart from Karatu to Zanzibar. Or transferred to Kilimanjaro to catch up your flight back home.
PRICING
*Pricing is in USD per person sharing (except for 1 person) according to respective group sizes
*Single Supplement can be requested at a separate cost
*Non East African Citizens
1 Person
$4,966
2 – 4 People
$3,623
5 – 7 People
$3,247
8 & above
$2,824
Tours Include:
- Accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
- English speaking driver-guide
- Transport in 4X4 Toyota Land Cruisers
- Ngorongoro Conservation Authority Fees.
- Crater Fees.
- Park fees, government fees & taxes inclusive.
- Concession Fee.
- WMA Fees
- Villages fees.
- Bottled mineral water throughout the safari
Tours Exclude:
- Local and International flights
- Travel Insurance
- Alcoholic beverages, sodas and items of a personal nature
- Laundry Service
- Tips to the driver guide (recommended minimum $20 per day)