Short Itinerary

Day 1 - (Nov 22, 2024) Arusha to Tarangire. Game drives at Tarangire
Day 2 - (Nov 23, 2024) Tarangire full day game drives
Day 3 - (Nov 24, 2024) Transfer to Ngorongoro for Crater Tour (5 Hours) and transfer to Arusha

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Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.

Basic Camping Packages

Below are packages with basic camping for your private tour, starting on Nov 22, 2024, in a group of two adults. On basic camping tours, you sleep in small dome tents that are pitched at campsites & bathrooms are shared. A cook travels with you & prepares meals.

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Option C1
- $914 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Tarangire Campsite (Inside park), Tarangire (Within the Park) from Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024
- Stay at Ngorongoro Campsite, Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro from Nov 23, 2024 to Nov 24, 2024

Ensuite Accommodation Packages

Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your private tour, starting on Nov 22, 2024, in a group of two adults. Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks. You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.

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Option E1
- $971 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge, Tarangire (Outside the Park) from Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024
- Stay at Omega View Hotel, Karatu from Nov 23, 2024 to Nov 24, 2024

Option E2
- $1,189 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge, Tarangire (Outside the Park) from Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024
- Stay at Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp, Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro from Nov 23, 2024 to Nov 24, 2024

Option E3
- $1,219 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Tarangire Tortilis Camp, Tarangire (Within the Park) from Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024
- Stay at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro from Nov 23, 2024 to Nov 24, 2024

Option E4
- $1,603 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Topguide Bush Camp Lolkisale, Tarangire (Outside the Park) from Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024
- Stay at Lemala Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro from Nov 23, 2024 to Nov 24, 2024

Option E5
- $2,018 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Lemala Mpingo Ridge, Tarangire (Within the Park) from Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024
- Stay at Melia Ngorongoro Lodge, Ngorongoro - Premier Room with Forest Views, Ngorongoro from Nov 23, 2024 to Nov 24, 2024

Option E6
- $2,966 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Sanctuary Swala Camp, Tarangire (Within the Park) from Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 23, 2024
- Stay at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Ngorongoro - Suite, Ngorongoro from Nov 23, 2024 to Nov 24, 2024

A detailed list of inclusions is shared below. We have many more accommodations and addon tours to offer. Please share with us your requirements by clicking on the "Request Quote" button below, and our reservations team will get in touch with you.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arusha to Tarangire

Pick up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. Tanzania’s third largest National park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, Oryx, eland, giraffe and zebra. Post the game drive, you will head back to your camp/lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you.

Day 2 - Tarangire

Your day will begin after a breakfast by about 8AM with a full day game drive in Tarangire National Park ahead of you. The national park is extremely famous and special for its diverse landscape and nine different vegetation zones. As you begin your game drive, you will be welcomed by the ancient and gigantic Baobab trees, which make even animals like the giraffe look tiny. The game drive goes on till about late afternoon and includes a small stop for a picnic lunch. The 3,000 Sq Kms park gets its name from the Tarangire river that flows through it. The river attracts a lot of diverse animals and you should be able to spot a lot of elephants, giraffe, lions, antelopes and zebras. If it’s your lucky day, you might be able to spot the tree climbing python and the long necked Gerek. The Tarangire National Park has the highest concentration of elephants, which offers a unique chance for you to observe interactions between elephant families. Don’t forget to capture this beautiful scenery with your camera ready at hand. Post the game drive, you will head back to your camp/lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you. Have a good night’s sleep for tomorrow's adventure.

Day 3 - Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 Hours) to Arusha

On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will make an early descent at around 6:30 AM into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq kms with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off to your preferred location in Arusha by 6:00 PM in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.

Stay Locations

Maps

Pre & Post Tour Hotels

Arusha is the base for safari tours in North Tanzania. If you need accommodation in Arusha before/after your safari tour you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below.

Single room:

• Crest Safari Lodge - USD 47
• Kutoka Lodge - USD 64
• Karama lodge - USD 113
• The African Tulip - USD 149
• Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 205
• Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 375

Double sharing room:

• Crest Safari Lodge - USD 29
• Kutoka Lodge - USD 46
• Karama lodge - USD 76
• The African Tulip - USD 112
• Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 120
• Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 250

Triple sharing room:

• Crest Safari Lodge - USD 29
• Kutoka Lodge - USD 40
• Karama lodge - USD 73
• The African Tulip - USD 93
• Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 188

All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request

Addons

Add-on tours in Ngorongoro
Masai Village Tour: USD 25 per person
Olduvai Gorge museum visit: USD 35 per person
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Hike: USD 35 per person
Information on Ngorongoro Add-on tours

Add-on tours in Tarangire
Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
Night Game Drives (for clients staying inside): USD 100-200 per person depending on lodge

Add-on tours in Karatu
Coffee Plantation Tour: USD 20 per person
Iraqw Village Tour: USD 25 per person
Endoro Falls & Elephant Caves visit: USD 35 per person
Information on Karatu Add-on tours

Transfers

This tour starts from Arusha. Kilimanjaro airport is the nearest international airport and Arusha airport is the nearest domestic airport. Please check our page on how to get to Arusha

Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Arusha airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Pickup or drop off at Kilimanjaro airport on the day of safari: USD 30 per vehicle

Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Arusha airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 25 per vehicle
Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 50 per vehicle

InterCity transfers
Transfer from Moshi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 100 per vehicle
Transfer from Nairobi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 275 per vehicle

Flights

We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.

Intercity Flights
From Zanzibar to Arusha: From USD 100 per person (Morning flight)
From Dar es salaam to Arusha: From USD 90 per person (Morning flight)
From Arusha to Zanzibar: From USD 170 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
From Arusha to Dar es salaam: From USD 110 per person (Late Afternoon flight)

Note: Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size

Meals

Day 1 - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 - Breakfast & Lunch

Drive Times

Day 1 - Arusha to Tarangire takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km)
Day 3 - Tarangire to NCA takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (108 km)
Day 3 - NCA to Arusha takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (154 km)

Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.

Inclusions

• Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

• Concession/ Camping Fees.

• Daily game drives while on Safari.

• A professional driver/ guide.

• 4x4 Land Cruiser.

• All Taxes and VAT.

• Meals as per itinerary.

• Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).

Exclusions

• International flights.

• Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Tips.

• Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).

• Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.

• Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.