Tanzanian Northern Safari with Optional Extension to Zanzibar

Serengeti | Ngorongoro | Lake Manyara

Embark on this extraordinary adventure through the legendary game parks of Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. Witness the wonders of wildlife with a chance to encounter all of the coveted Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Additionally, experience the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Great Migration, where almost two million wildebeest make their way across the plains in search of food, followed by hundreds of predators. This natural phenomenon is only found in Tanzania (and, on a much smaller scale, Kenya).

Our small group is limited to 7 people, ensuring an intimate experience. In our custom-built comfortable 4x4’s, everyone enjoys a window seat for optimal game viewing. This trip is a great multi-generational holiday, enjoyed by kids and grandparents alike. Extend the journey to the Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar, known for diverse culture, spices, history and architecture.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites covered in this tour
1. Serengeti National Park 2. Stone Town of Zanzibar
3. Ngorongoro Conservation Area    
Tour Information
Duration : 07 + 04 days
Minimum : 02 persons
Maximum : 07 persons
Price (From) : US$ 3090
International air not included
Day 01: Arrive Kilimanjaro/Arusha (Drive)
Day 02: Arusha/Lake Manyara (Drive)
(B, L, D)
Day 03: Lake Manyara/Serengeti National Park (Drive)
(B, L, D)
Day 04: Serengeti National Park
(B, L, D)
Day 05: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro Crater (Drive)
(B, L, D)
Day 06: Ngorongoro Crater/Lake Manyara (Drive)
(B, L, D)
Day 07: Lake Manyara/Arusha/Kilimanjaro – Optional Zanzibar (Flight)
(B)
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Day 01: Arrive Kilimanjaro/Arusha (Drive)

Jambo! We are cordially welcomed as we arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Karibu (welcome in Swahili) and your guide meets you at the pick up point. During your transfer to your hotel, he will give inisghts to some facts of the land of Kilimanjaro – the world’s tallest free standing mountain. Balance of the day is free. Arusha is the exact midpoint between Cairo and Cape Town and is also the gateway to the safari game parks of Northern Tanzania and some of the game parks in Kenya.

Overnight: Arusha Serena Hotel, Arusha (1 night)

Day 02: Arusha/Lake Manyara (Drive)

Bird Paradise, Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha, Tanzania

Our Tanzanian safari starts as we drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara with a picnic lunch en route. We enter the majestic Lake Manyara Game Park and embark on the first of six Tanzanian safaris. This small park is sandwiched between the Rift Valley escarpment and Lake Manyara. It is a scenic location with a variety of game, including giraffe, elephant, baboon and the rarely seen tree-climbing lion.

Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, Lake Manyara (1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 03: Lake Manyara/Serengeti National Park (Drive)

We visit the famous Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important paleo-anthropological sites in the world. Olduvai Gorge is located in the eastern Serengeti Plains. The gorge is a very steep-sided ravine where some of the earliest evidence of humans was discovered by Mary and Louis Leakey. Since then, thousands of fossils, hominid remains and Olduwan tools dating from up to two million years ago have been found. Optional visit to the gorge and museum and a Masai Village. Contact us to prebook either or both. We then proceed to Serengeti National Park* to enjoy our second game safari. The Serengeti is rated as one of the best wildlife game parks in the world, and is home to the Big 5.

Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge, Serengeti (2 nights) (B, L, D)

Day 04: Serengeti National Park

Tourists on a jeep encounter an adult elephant

The incredible Serengeti National Park is a must-see for any African safari vacations. It is world renowned for its annual migration of over 1.5 million white bearded (or brindled) wildebeest and another 250,000 zebra. Seregeti is widely regarded as the best wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and prey. Early morning, experience an optional hot air balloon safari - Details found in our “Notes” section. Then is an exciting experience as we take a full day game drive through the park, stopping for either a picnic lunch or hot lunch. (B, L, D)

Day 05: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro Crater (Drive)

After breakfast, we have yet another game drive before proceeding to the next highlight of our Tanzanian safari – the incredible Ngorongoro Crater*. We will use the Malanja Depression route passing through various Masai villages towards our lodge which is located on the prime area of the crater rim. The Masai tribe has always fascinated people of their lifestyles and how they manage their day to day living next to the scores of animals, most of which are carnivorous.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, Ngorongoro (1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 06: Ngorongoro Crater/Lake Manyara (Drive)

Baby lion on a tree in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Following breakfast, we travel to Ngorongoro Crater for a 6-hour game safari. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The jewel in Ngorongoro's crown is a deep, volcanic crater, which is the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world. About 20 kilometers across, 600 meters deep and 300 square kilometers in area, this crater is a breathtaking natural wonder. The rich pasture and permanent water of the crater floor supports a large resident population of wildlife, including up to 25,000 predominantly grazing animals such as wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, buffalo, eland, kongoni and warthogs. After the safari, we have an optional visit to a Masai village to meet folks belonging to this famous warrior tribe before proceeding to Lake Manyara for our overnight stay.

Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, Lake Manyara (1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 07: Lake Manyara/Arusha/Kilimanjaro – Optional Zanzibar (Flight)

Maasai in Arusha, Tanzania

After breakfast, travel by road to Arusha via the Great Rift Valley and the African villages of Mto wa Mbu and Makuyuni. For optional visits to the Masai villages, please see our “Notes” section. We should be at the Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport by about 1300hrs. Please allow atleast hours for your departure flights. For an optional extension to the “Arabian Nights” island of Zanzibar, please see Zanzibar - the Spice Island tour. (B)

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Departure Dates & Prices

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2024 Per Person on
Twin Sharing
Single Room
Supplement
Departures - Start day MONDAY / End day SUNDAY
Jan 08 & 15; Feb 05 & 12; Mar 04 & 18; Apr 01 & 15; May 06 & 20; Jun 03 & 17; Jul 08 & 22; Aug 05 & 19; Sep 02 & 16; Oct 07 & 21; Nov 04 & 18; Dec 02 & 16    
Low Season
Apr 01 & 15; May 06 & 20
US$ 3090 US$ 250
Mid-Shoulder Season
Mar 04 & 18; Nov 04 & 18; Dec 02 & 16
US$ 3280 US$ 350
Shoulder Season
Jan 08 & 15; Jun 03 & 17
US$ 3795 US$ 350
High Season
Feb 05 & 12, Jul 08 & 22, Aug 05 & 19, Sep 02 & 16; Oct 07 & 21
US$ 3995 US$ 350
Stay tuned for future dates! If you want to be the first ones to know click here
2024 Per Person on
Twin Sharing
Single Room
Supplement
Departures - Start day MONDAY / End day SUNDAY
Jan 08 & 15; Feb 05 & 12; Mar 04 & 18; Apr 01 & 15; May 06 & 20; Jun 03 & 17; Jul 08 & 22; Aug 05 & 19; Sep 02 & 16; Oct 07 & 21; Nov 04 & 18; Dec 02 & 16    
Low Season
Apr 01 & 15; May 06 & 20
CA$ 4265 CA$ 345
Mid-Shoulder Season
Mar 04 & 18; Nov 04 & 18; Dec 02 & 16
CA$ 4527 CA$ 483
Shoulder Season
Jan 08 & 15; Jun 03 & 17
CA$ 5238 CA$ 483
High Season
Feb 05 & 12, Jul 08 & 22, Aug 05 & 19, Sep 02 & 16; Oct 07 & 21
CA$ 5514 CA$ 621
Special on all departures: 3 adults sharing one room will be accorded a discount of US$ 100 • CA$ 138 per person.

Notes

  • Arusha has two airports: Kilimanjaro (JRO) is used for International Flights and Arusha (ARK) used mainly for domestic Flights

Inclusions


Tour Price Includes
  • 06 Nights' accommodation as mentioned or similar, including hotel taxes
  • 16 Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
  • All game drives, park fees and transfers by 4 x 4 roof pop up jeeps. Park fees for safaris in 2024 have been included in your tour cost. However, if a new levy or an increase in the existing fee structures is introduced and is made effective for 2024, then the increase in cost will be charged separately to all travellers
  • Services of an accompanying local English-speaking guide cum driver
  • Window seating for each passenger
  • Includes US$ 655 / CA$ 904 per person game park fees. New park fees increment made for 2024 have been incorporated in our pricing
Not Included
  • Any airfares
  • Insurance/visas
  • Tips/gratuities

Optional Services (Necessary to pre-book before final payment)

Day Services Per Person
3 Visit to Olduvai Gorge Museum US$ 55
3 Masai Village Cultural Experience in Serengeti US$ 50
4 Hot Air Balloon Safari including transfer & champagne breakfast in Serengeti US$ 620
7 Masai Bomas visit at Ngorongoro US$ 50
★Hot Air Balloon Safari cost includes an early morning transfer from your lodge or camp to the balloon site, the balloon flight itself of about an hour and a champagne breakfast (after landing).

Participants

This tour operates on a minimum of 02 and a maximum of 07 participants

Customised Itinerary

If you would like to have a tour on dates other than the above ones or with a customised itinerary, please contact us and we will be happy to work out an exclusive program for you.

Contact Info
You may e-mail us at bestway@bestway.com or call 1-604-264-7378. Residents of U.S.A./Canada may call us toll free at 1-800-663-0844.

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