GREAT PLAINS TENTED SAFARI   8 DAYS

Departures daily on request

Starts from Arusha Town Center at 2pm

Ends at Arusha Airport at 1215pm

ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE NOTES

The latest possible arrival to Kilimanjaro International Airport for this safari is 1300 hours.  Arrival later than this would require a pre-night in Arusha.
The earlier flight out of Arusha as a connecting flight should be no earlier than 1300 hours.  For departures from Kilimanjaro International Airport, your flight should not depart earlier than 1540.

ITINERARY

Day 01  Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Heading south from Arusha towards Tarangire during the early afternoon, you will pass through many picturesque African villages as well as maize, coffee and banana plantations. Arriving late afternoon into Tarangire National Park, you continue the journey to your tented camp viewing game en route. Deriving its name from the Tarangire River which winds its way through the park, Tarangire is a complex mixture of grasslands, flood plains and a scenic river, as well as thousands of baobab trees.
Overnight at Ranger Private Mobile Tented Camp on half board basis

Day 2  Tarangire National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives.
Overnight at Ranger Private Mobile Tented Camp on a full board basis

Day 3  Tarangire National Park – Lake Manyara (approximately 2 hours)
After a leisurely breakfast, you drive to Lake Manyara where you will stop for a picnic lunch. You will then have a game drive and then continue to the lodge reaching by late afternoon.    Overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House on a full board basis

Day 4  Karatu
A highlight awaits you this morning as you depart by 4×4 with a picnic lunch to explore what is commonly referred to as the World’s largest wildlife zoo. After breakfast, you’ll descend through the early morning’s mist and 2,000 feet into the crater for a game drive. Ngorongoro Crater is the World’s largest intact volcanic caldera and is also one of the World’s seven natural wonders. Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor is comprised of several distinct habitats, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some sandy dunes. It’s an awesome wildlife experience. After picnic lunch visit Maasai village before returning to your lodge in time for dinner and overnight.       Overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House on a full board basis

Day 5  Karatu – Serengeti
After breakfast you depart for Serengeti with a picnic lunch by travelling around the Crater rim. En-route you have an optional stop at Olduvai Gorge followed by a game drive in the Serengeti en-route to your camp arriving in time for dinner and overnight.
Overnight at Serengeti Explorer Shared Camp on a full board basis

Day 6 and 7  Serengeti
Morning and afternoon game drives with a picnic lunch.
Overnight at Serengeti Explorer Shared Camp on a full board basis

Day 8  Serengeti – Arusha
After breakfast transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Arusha arriving at approx. 12.15 hrs. Upon arrival you’ll be met and transferred to Arusha Town for your onward arrangements.

2023 cost from $5882 per person

Children

• This programme is not suitable for children under 7
• Children ages 7 to 15 pay 75% of the adult rate when sharing with 2 adults
• Children ages 7 to 15 pay 85% when sharing own room
• No reduction for 3 adults sharing

Supplements

• A Christmas/New Year’s supplement applies to nights at Ngorongoro Farmhouse on 24, 25 + 31 December.
• A Christmas/New Year’s supplement  applies to the private camp and Serengeti Explorer Camp between 24 December and 01 January

The Perfect Bush Upgrade

RSU3001 – PRIVATE TENTED CAMP IN SERENGETI
If you are looking for a more intimate end to your safari, upgrade to a private tented camp in Serengeti National Park (when itinerary would use Serengeti Explorer Camp). You will be provided with an exclusive camp and a dedicated camp crew.

Cost Includes

• Meet and greet services
• Assistance at the airport
• Depart by modern 4×4 vehicle with an English speaking driver-guide
• Guaranteed window seat in a shared vehicle (maximum 7 clients)
• Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
• All Park fees & camp fees
• All accommodation & meals as specified in the itinerary
• Flight Serengeti / Arusha
• Mineral water, soft drinks, local beers and wines whilst at Rangers tented camps
• One bottle of water during game drives in Ranger vehicle

Cost Excludes

• Visas
• Airport tax (pay direct)
• Driver guide or local escort gratuities
• Other drinks and dining rooms tips, porterage, personal travel and baggage insurance
• Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature

Passenger Information

• Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris.
• All the passengers must have Identification Card/Passport with them for internal flights.
• Baggage on internal flights is strictly limited to 15kgs per person (including hand luggage). Any excess baggage will be charged by the airline at check-in.​

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