Standard Safari
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STANDARD SAFARI - 8 Days This is a standard itinery for a meaningful introduction to the country, people and wildlife of Tanzania. Tours to about four different tribal societies enable the visitor to interact with the local people and learn much of their history. For wildlife, preference is given to the two big names; Ngorongoro and Serengeti. The itinerary is designed in a way that it can be easily supplemented with other programmes like Hanang trekking, Zanzibar holiday and Kilimajaro climb, to complete a full two week safari in Tanzania. |
Tribal villages, Four days in wildlife areas, Country walk, Open markets |
US$ 1180 per person in a group of 6 US$ 1300 per person in a group of 4 US$ 1790 per person in a group of 2 |
Day 1. Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet a tour guide who transfers you to a lodge in Arusha town. ( Alternatively, clients can use Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi in which case, they are transferred to Arusha by a shuttle bus).
Day 2. Begin a brilliant African day with a visit to the traditional farmsteads on the green, steep slopes of Mount Meru. Admire the busy life of the villagers while crossing banana farms enjoying the mountain scenery. Optional to take lunch prepared in the village or carry a picnic box from the lodge. Remain in Arusha for the night.
Day 3. Leave very early in the morning for the vast Serengeti National Park. En route, stop at the prehistoric site of Olduvai Gorge for a picnic lunch. Overnight, Seronera, in the heart of Serengeti.
Day 4. Full day Game drive in the vast Serengeti. Remain in Serengeti for the night.
Day 5. Leave Serengeti and head for Ngorongoro to make a long Crater tour. Take a picnic lunch at the pond of hippos. Leave the crater before sunset, and head to Karatu or Mto Wa Mbu for overnight.
Day 6. Drive to Lake Eyasi to spend a day with the Hadzabe Bushmen and Barabaig herdsmen. Return to the lodge in Mto wa Mbu for overnight.
Day 7. Drive into Lake Manyara National Park for a long memorable game drive. Take a bush picnic lunch during the tour. Return to the lodge for overnight.
Day 8. Make a walking tour of Mto wa Mbu Village in the morning. Return to the Lodge for lunch. After lunch, depart for Arusha with optional stops at Meserani Snake Park and the Cultural Heritage. Either connect to the airport for evening flight, or join a supplement programme.