
Tanzania Adventure
08 -Day Magical Encounter on the Big Five Safari – African Adventure Specialists
We designed the Highlights Safari with all of Tanzania’s can’t-miss destinations, sights and experiences just for you—all within eight days. You will visit 3 award winning premium parks with best wildlife sightings including the big five.
Highlights: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
Accommodation: Mid Range.
Type of Safari: Wildlife safari, Nature, Culture
Departure: 2023
Itinerary at glance.
Day | Location | Accomodation | Meal plan | Activity. |
1. | Arusha | Four Point by Sheraton | D | TRSF |
2. | Tarangire N. Park | Sangaiwe Tented Lodge | BBLD | AP |
3. | Tarangire N. Park | Sangaiwe Tented Lodge | BBLD | AP |
4. | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Marera Valley Lodge | BBLD | TOUR |
5. | Ngorongoro Crater | Marera Valley Lodge | BBLD | CRT |
6. | Serengeti National Park | Serengeti Pure Tented Camp | BBLD | P |
7. | Serengeti National Park | Serengeti Pure Tented Camp | BBLD | AP |
8. | Serengeti to Arusha | No accommodation | BB | A, TRSF |
BB -Bed & Breakfast, BBLD – Bed and breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, TRSF– Transfer, CRT– Crater Tour, LEI – Leisure A – Morning game drive, P – Afternoon game drive |
Jan – March, June – October, Dec 15 – 31 Except $ 40 per day holiday supplement | |||||
No of persons | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Price per person | 3347 | 2954 | 2755 | 2638 | 2561 |
SRS | $ 338 |
April – May, November – 19 December Except $ 40 per day holiday supplement | |||||
No of persons | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Price per person | 3207 | 2814 | 2616 | 2498 | 2422 |
SRS | $ 297 |
Price includes:
- Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide.
- Transport whilst on safari in a 4×4 safari Land cruiser with pop up roof for game viewing.
- Transfers in Arusha.
- Full Board Accomodation whilst on safari.
- Half Board accommodation in Arusha.
- Emergency Medical Evacuation.
- Flight Serengeti to Arusha.
- All park entrance fees and goverment taxes as per the itinerary.
- Drivers salary and allowances plus park fees for driver and vehicle.
- Complimentary drinking water in your vehicle whilst on safari.
Price excludes:
- International flights.
- Room upgrades
- Items of a personal nature i.e., telephone usage, laundry, and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, etc.
- Change in itinerary.
- Increase in park fees or other charges beyond our control.
- Activities not mentioned in the package.
Extra Expenses you should budget:
- Visa’s (between $ 50 – $ 100)
- Extra drinks and meals that are not mentioned on the package.
- Tips (Please see a separate attachment with guideline for tipping)
Day by day.
DAY 1 – ARRIVE ARUSHA, TANZANIA
Arusha.
Arrive in Arusha and transfer to your hotel in the city center.
Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel
DAY 2 – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PA RK | WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS
Tarangire National Park.
After Breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, where open grasslands, acacia trees and the Tarangire River paint the wild landscape. Spend the afternoon on a game drive in search of eland, Oryx, wildebeests, zebras and a large elephant population. Keep your eyes trained for hartebeests, gazelles and exotic birds like the bateleur and martial eagle. Tonight, gather with fellow guests for a welcome dinner
Hotel: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge (or similar)
DAY 3 – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Tarangire National Park
Today, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives. Your local expert driver-guide draws on years of experience in the bush to locate the best wildlife-viewing opportunities right as they happen.
Hotel: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge (or similar)
DAY 4 – NGORONGORO HIGHLANDS
Ngorongoro Highlands.
As you cross the Great Rift Valley, stop for a market visit in Mto wa Mbu, where stalls brim with vibrant local produce. Then, see the village from a different perspective as you Ride Like a Local on a tuk-tuk, viewing the local community and rice fields as you go. Later, arrive at the natural amphitheater of Ngorongoro Crater, a 2,000-foot-deep caldera. A fascinating microcosm of East African wildlife — including buffalo, flamingos, lions and leopards — resides inside. Climb the outer wall, passing through dense vegetation until a breathtaking view across the crater floor appears. Arrive at your tented lodge, nestled on the crater rim with easy access to the crater floor. This afternoon relax on your veranda to view the panoramic natural wonderland.
Hotel: Marera Valley Lodge (or similar)
DAY 5 – NGORONGORO CRATER | INTIMATE CRATER
Ngorongoro Crater.
Descend into the crater (600m) for an in-depth exploration of this distinctive Eco-system. Enjoy abundant wildlife viewing set against the impressive backdrop of the Ngorongoro Crater, the heart of the conservation area. These drives provide one of the best opportunities in Africa to view the rare black rhino, which tend to spend their time on the crater floor. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles; its magical setting and abundant wildlife never fail to enthrall visitors. For lunch, enjoy a picnic next to the hippo pools on the crater floor. Continue with the game drive throughout the various ecosystems of the crater, including woodland filled with zebra and baboon, plains that support scavenging hyena and a lake that is tinted pink with greater and lesser flamingos. Other game that you can see includes leopard, cheetah, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals. In the afternoon ascend and drive back to your lodge for overnight rest
Hotel: Marera Valley Lodge (or similar)
DAY 6 – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK | SEARCHING THE VAST PLAINS
Serengeti Seronera.
Drive to the fabled Serengeti National Park and settle into camp. Then, set out on the boundless Serengeti, one of the oldest and least changed ecosystems on earth, where the circle of life plays out every day, as it has for eons. It is home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of wildlife, with lions, hyenas and leopards all endemic. The region also hosts the spectacular Great Migration, when a flurry of wildebeests and zebras arrive in search of grass and water. It is an epic spectacle you may witness, depending on your choice of departure. This evening, as the equatorial sun hangs low over the plains, take a moment to sip a cocktail and reflect on the majesty of Africa during a relaxing Scenic Sundowner experience
Hotel: Tanzania Pure Tented Camp (or similar)
DAY 7 – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK | WHERE THE “ BIG FIVE” ROAM
Serengeti Seronera.
Venture out on morning and afternoon game drives in the protected Serengeti refuge, where flowing rivers support a plethora of species. In addition to the “Big Five” (lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos), keep your camera handy for a cheetah bolting after a fleet Thomson’s gazelle. Enjoy ideal game viewing during your time in the bush, as your highly experienced driver-guide strives continually to keep you in the heart of the action. Tonight, gather for a memorable farewell dinner
Hotel: Tanzania Pure Tented Camp (or similar)
DAY 8 – FLY TO ARUSHA TRANSFER TO JRO
Arusha.
Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Fly to Arusha airport and enjoy a hot lunch at Arusha followed by a road transfer to JRO to connect with your flight home.
Hotel: None.


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TERMS OF PAYMENTS
- After issuance of invoice, 40% deposit to be received after 14 days so as we can secure the booking.
- 60% of the balance to be received 30 days before first day of service.
- All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars and must be paid in U.S. dollars cash, or wire transfer.
- Where credit cards (visa, mastercard) are used, we impose a 3.9% charge as bank suffices charges.
- For wire transfer we do not impose any charges but bank charges must be sufficed by you.
- All the payments should be FREE FROM BANK CHARGES.
TERMS OF CANCELLATION
Reservations that are cancelled, reduced in length of stay or reduced in numbers are subject to Cancellation fee. Any cancellation of a reservation must be in writing, and shall only be effective upon its receipt and acknowledgment.
The following cancellation fee will be subject to cancelled bookings:
- 14 days or Less prior to arrival date: 100%
- More than 14 days but less than 30 days: 50%
- More than 30 Days but less than 45 days: 20%
- More than 45 days: 0%
No refund will be given to the following:
- Itinerary Amended After Departure.
- There will be no refunds from African Adventure Specialists Ltd for any unused portions of the tour.
- Lost Travel Time or Substitution of Facilities.
- No tour refund is available should you fail to join a tour or join it after departure or leave it prior to its completion.
We strongly recommend that you secure trip and cancellation insurance.