8-Day Safari Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater (Affordable)

8-Day Safari Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater (Affordable)

Tour Summary

This tour takes you around the famous north circuit parks, Serengeti being the largest & famous for over million wildebeest migrating alongside and zebras, then the Ngorongoro crater being the highlight park with its beautiful landscapes. It is easier seeing animals as it is a crater floor, the Tarangire being like a smaller Serengeti but famous for the many number of elephants & lastly taking a Kilimanjaro excursion, hiking to the Materuni waterfalls, doing a coffee tour in Materuni.

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Why you will love this trip?

A big 5 Safari

Sleep under the African stars

A predator safari

Hot air balloon safari in Serengeti

Enjoy a great full day tour to Materuni waterfalls

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Day 1 : Pick up from the airport

Arusha

We will pick you up from the airport & transfer you to Tulia spa & boutique. A city sightseeing tour comes as part of the excursion on day 1. The city excursion will involve visiting the local markets, Masai market, cultural heritage & Arusha city museum.

Accommodation

Name: Tulia boutique & spa

Type: Hotel

Level: Mid-range

Day 2 : Arusha to Tarangire

Tarangire Np

We will pick you up from your hotel at 7:30am and after being familiar to the guide, chef we will drive to Tarangire national park (2hr drive) famous for its diverse landscape. The park is particularly known for the abundance of Ancient Baobab trees & having the largest concentration of elephants in the whole country and provides unique chances to observe the interaction between elephant families. We will do a game drive through the park depending on where they are reported sightings of animals (mostly predators, lions, cheetah & leopards as they are harder to spot) as herbivores (giraffes, wildebeest, zebras etc. are plenty to see through the park. Later on will go to the Tarangire river picnic site and enjoy the beautiful view of the river & animals while having lunch, small monkeys & baboons will try to scare you of your lunch but there is nothing to worry about After lunch will proceed with the game drive and will later head to our accommodation for dinner & sleep.

Accommodation

Name: Angata Tarangire camp

Type: Tented Camp

Level: Mid-range

Day 3 : Tarangire to Serengeti

Serengeti Np

After breakfast, you will do an early game drive in Tarangire as you exit and proceed to Serengeti which takes 6 hours (including all stops) as it transits through the Ngorongoro conservation area. Will briefly stop at the gate and viewpoint to look at the breathtaking view of the crater for, a maximum of 20 minutes. Also, you will visit Maasai village, it's optional to visit and it will take 20-45 minutes. Entrance is 10usd. This is an optional visit not included in the price

Serengeti National Park
Arrive in the late afternoon and do a game drive in Seronera (center of Serengeti) to late evening and experience the sunset in Serengeti while having a close view of wild animals lucky enough to see a predator hunting or on a kill, later heading to Mbalageti safari lodge in the west of Serengeti.

Accommodation

Name: Mbalageti Serengeti

Type: Tented Camp

Level: Mid-range

Day 4 : Serengeti national park

Serengeti Np

On this day will do a game drive in west Serengeti in the morning and proceed to south Serengeti depending on wildlife movements, so after an early breakfast will go on an early game drive, we will later have lunch and continue the game drive to the evening then return to the lodge Serengeti safari lodge in central Serengeti for dinner & overnight stay.

Accommodation

Name: Serengeti Safari camp

Type: Tented Camp

Level: Mid-range

Day 5 : Serengeti national park

Serengeti Np

Seronera, Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast will go on an early game drive with a short walk within the park seeing a lot of animals till afternoon where will head to camp for lunch and packing doing a game drive while we exit the Serengeti heading to Serena lodge with crater view (2hrs drive) near rim of Ngorongoro crater.

Accommodation

Name: Ngorongoro Serena safari lodge

Type: Lodge

Level: Luxury

Day 6 : Ngorongoro crater

Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region
After an early breakfast will descend the crater (6:15 am) on a journey to find the black rhino, rhinos are the hardest to spot in the beautiful crater as most animals will be easier to spot from this park due to it being floor crater. After lunch will do a game drive and ascend the crater to camp and pack for the trip to Tulia spa & boutique arriving in the evening.

Accommodation

Name: Tulia boutique & spa

Type: Hotel

Level: Mid-range

Day 7 : Kilimanjaro excursion

Kilimanjaro NP

Be immersed in Tanzania’s great outdoors on this full-day tour to Materuni and Kikuletwa–ideal for adventure, cultural and active travelers in the region. Start off on a hike to Materuni Waterfalls and enjoy a refreshing dip. Next, head to a local farm to learn more about Tanzania’s coffee industry before finally unwinding in the Kikuletwa Hot Springs. afterward client will be dropped off the airport in the evening.

Accommodation

Name: Tulia boutique & spa

Type: Hotel

Level: Mid-range

Day 8 : Drop off the airport

Arusha

On this day we will drop you off at the Kilimanjaro or arusha airport at your preferred time, this is your final day with us.

Accommodation

Name: details to be confirmed!

Type: details to be confirmed!

Level: details to be confirmed!

Included

✓ All park entrances (covering expected increase from July 1st) & taxes

✓ Accommodation

✓ Meals & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)

✓ Soft drinks (beers & wine)

✓ Fly & bug spray (for use in parks)

✓ Transfer to & from the airport (can be done any day before & after the trip)

✓ Camping equipment (Tents)

✓ Sleeping bag & mattress

✓ Professional safari guide & safari chef

✓ Air ambulance services

✓ Budget hotel before & after a safari at Arusha tourist hotel (upgrade to Tulia spa & boutique available for 35$ each night)

✓ Safari jeep 4*4 with pop up roof, radio, cooler fridge & charging ports

Excluded

✗ Tips (see recommended guideline)

✗ Visas

✗ Items of personal nature

>It is recommended to avoid clothes with Black and Blue colors while in the park as they attract Tsetse flies and Cause sleeping sickness

>In the dry season, you may expect strong sun during the day, so you are advised to carry wet wipes with you

>Bring warm clothes because you may expect cold nights at the parks, mostly in Ngorongoro.

>Carry long sleeve shirts, Hats (for protection from sunburns)

>Being on a long Safari ups the chances of seeing the Big five

>Bring Binoculars for better sighting without forgetting your camera

>June to October is the best time to visit, but the parks mentioned on the tour may be visited all year round

>Bring insect repellant for use in the park

>You are advised to wear light and breathable materials as it can get hot out on a game drive

>When you are in the park, you should cover up on a game drive as you spend many hours outdoor

>Being on a long Safari increases the chances of seeing the Big 5

>Visas are required when traveling to Tanzania, Foreigners may apply for a visa online in advance of travel

>A passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond visa insurance and/or date of entry

>Yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers arriving from or having transited through countries where yellow fever is endemic

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