8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
CLASSIC TANZANIA
SAFARI
Eight days of lifelong memories. Stay-in-style at unique and award-winning safari lodges and tented camps. Experience the magnificence and drama of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. Enjoy the picnic lunches in the wilderness and daily game drives until the sunset. Travel in comfort between iconic locations with your private wildlife guide.
OVERLAND SAFARI
DEPART ANY DAY OF THE YEAR
DAY 1
KILIMANJARO - ARUSHA
Sirini Safaris wildlife guide will be waiting for you at the exit of the airport arrivals terminal holding up a sign with your name on it. To adjust to the new environment and to get ready for the safari, your guide will transfer you to the lodge in Arusha. The lodge is in a beautiful location, immersed in the greenery. You will be welcomed by the calls of resident vervet monkeys on the trees above the lodge. Dinner will be served shortly after your arrival.
Meals: dinner
Accommodation: Rivertrees Country Inn (Luxury)
DAY 2
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Game Drives
Sunset Cocktails
Campfire
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the lodge to start the journey towards Tarangire National Park. With the exception of the critically endangered black rhinoceros, Tarangire is home to all of Tanzania’s most iconic animals. Spend the day exploring the wilderness and enjoy your picnic lunch in the nature. Before the sunset, settle in the camp for sunset cocktails around the campfire and a delicious warm dinner.
Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Swala Camp (Luxury)
DAY 3
LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Game Drives
Sunset Cocktails
Campfire
Farm Walk
Wake up to the sound of the nature and enjoy your breakfast in total seclusion amongst giant acacia tree. After, Take a beautiful game drive towards Lake Manyara National Park. You will spend half a day on a game drive looking for elephants, hippos, buffalos, zebras & baboons. Picnic lunch is served in the nature, overlooking the flocks of flamingo on the lake. In the afternoon you will head out of the park to spend an overnight in a nearby luxury farmhouse, where you will also have a chance to explore the farmland.
Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Gibbs farm (Luxury)
DAY 4 & 5
SOUTH & WEST SERENGETI
Game Drives
Sunset Cocktails
Campfire
This morning's picturesque & adventurous route will lead to the endless plains where the large herds of wildebeest can be found. Along with the herds, come the predators, so you are in for some spectacular wildlife experiences. Spend the next 2 nights in a luxury mobile camp, which moves seasonally, to ensure that you are in the best position possible for witnessing the great migration.
Meals: breakfast, picnic or warm lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Kichakani Camp (Luxury)
DAY 4
EAST & CENTRAL SERENGETI
Game Drives
Sunset Cocktails
Campfire
Enjoy a full (or half) day on the game drive, spotting wildlife. Spend the night in a luxury camp, positioned in the remote and wildlife rich area of Serengeti, unique for its high population of lions.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Namiri Plains Camp (Luxury)
DAY 7
NGORONGORO CRATER
Game Drives
Sunset Cocktails
Campfire
Set out to the journey from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will stay for the next 2 nights. Drive to the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a thrilling game drive in search of the rare black rhino. Ngorongoro Crater supports more than 30,000 large mammals. The crater floor provides also a great chance to spot Africa’s “Big Five” animals.
Meals: breakfast, picnic or warm lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Crater Camp (Luxury)
DAY 8
NGORONGORO - KILIMANJARO
This morning you can either head out one more time to the crater floor for a game drive or spend your morning leisurely in the camp. Before noon, it is time to start your return trip to Kilimanjaro airport. If your travel schedule allows, your guide can make a few stops on the way to visit local markets.
Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch
END OF SAFARI
Luxury accommodations
All meals & drinks as specified in the itinerary
Laundry (in most accommodations)
Airport transfers - Kilimanjaro & Zanzibar
Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser
Private nature guide
Unlimited driving milage
National Park fees
Special camping & concession fees
18% VAT
INCLUDED
International flights
Visa
Travel, health & luggage insurance
Certain premium wines, liquors & champagne, depending on the accommodation policies
Tips
EXCLUDED
100% refund – at least 120 days before the start of the trip
50% refund – at least 90 days before the start of the trip
0% refund – less than 60 days before the start of the trip
Why? Because the camps and lodges where you will be staying have strict or non-refundable cancellation policies.
CANCELLATION POLICY
To reserve the trip, we require 50 % down payment by bank transfer or credit card. The 2nd payment of 50 % has to be paid 3 months before the start of the trip.
Bank Transfer costs have to be covered by the payee. 3% credit card processing fee will apply to all card payments.