9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS
GAME DRIVES & WALKING SAFARI
Explore the wildlife of Tanzania in your private 4x4 safari jeep and by taking walks of 1-3 hours through the wilderness with an armed ranger. Learn to track the animals on foot and drive through the endless plains for game drives to find the Big 5 animals. Descend to Ngorongoro Crater to search for the rare Black Rhino. Walk to the bottom of Empakai Crater
Walk with Maasai to experience the life in non-touristic real Maasai villages. Stay in some of the most unique camps in the world.
OVERLAND SAFARI
DEPART ANY DAY
JUNE - MARCH
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: Arusha
DAY 2 & 3
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Game Drives
Sunset Cocktails
Campfire
Walking Safari
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the lodge to start the journey towards Tarangire National Park. The mix of habitat in Tarangire is incredibly diverse. Explore until the late afternoon before settling down in a luxury camp for a swim in the infinity pool, sunset cocktails and delicious warm dinner. Next morning, put on your walking shoes and experience beautiful Tarangire National Park from a different perspective with a walking safari. With our professional walking guide and armed ranger, explore the grassland around camp in one of the most secluded areas of the park. Your guide has a wealth of knowledge and will explain how to understand animal behaviour while tracking a variety of game. In the afternoon, drive out to the wilderness for more game drives.
Meals: breakfast, picnic or warm lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tarangire
DAY 4
LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Game Drives
Sunset Cocktails
Campfire
Wake up to the sound of the nature and enjoy your breakfast in total seclusion amongst giant acacia trees. 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: Karatu Region
DAY 5 & 6
EAST SERENGETI
Game Drives
Sunset Cocktails
Campfire
Walking Safari
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 camp, positioned in the remote and wildlife rich area of Serengeti, unique for its high population of lions. Head out with a ranger for walking safaris, enjoy game drives and spend time relaxing in the camp to observe the animals from the comfort of the camp.
Meals: breakfast, picnic or warm lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti National Park
DAY 7 & 8
NGORONGORO CRATER & HIGHLANDS
Game Drives
Sunset Cocktails
Campfire
Visit Maasai Tribe
Empakai Crater Hike
Set out to the journey from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will stay for the next 2 nights. Descend 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. Next day, take a morning hike to Empakai Crater and in the afternoon, visit the nearby Maasai village in the highlands.
Meals: breakfast, picnic or warm lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Ngorongoro
DAY 9
NGORONGORO - KILIMANJARO
Spend your morning leisurely in the camp with a late breakfast, before starting your return journey towards Kilimanjaro Airport. If you travel schedule allows and you wish to visit some local markets, you guide can make a stop along the way before driving to the airport.
Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch
END OF SAFARI
Luxury accommodations
All meals & drinks as specified in the itinerary
Laundry (in most accommodations)
Airport transfers - Kilimanjaro
Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser
Private nature guide
All activities as specified in the itinerary
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.