Wildlife Safari
Tour overview
8 Days
Duration
| Accommodation | Destination | Basis | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mount Meru Game Lodge |
Usa River |
B&B |
1 Night |
|
Honeyguide Tarangire Camp |
Tarangire National Park |
FB |
1 Night |
|
Ndutu Kati Kati |
Central Serengeti |
FB |
3 Nights |
|
Acacia Farm Lodge |
Karatu |
FB |
2 Nights |
Key
B&B: Bed and Breakfast
FB: Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day by Day Program
Day 1
Arrive at JRO. Met and transfer to the Lodge Set 23 kilometres east of Arusha, Usa River is the capital of Tanzania’s Meru District and lies between the Ndurdoto Crater and Arusha National Park. Dotted with numerous eco-lodges and other accommodation options, the town provides an ideal base for exploring the magnificent surrounding natural landscapes.
Visit the seven Momela Lakes to see vast swathes of pink flamingos, and look out for buffalos and waterbuck. The park offers an array of safari tours and the chance to see unique primates such as blue monkeys, albino baboons, and colobus monkeys (this is the only place in Tanzania’s northern safari circuit where they can be found).
The spectacular Mount Meru is a fantastic achievement to climb and provides unparalleled vistas of Kilimanjaro. At Usa River’s Cultural Arts Centre, take part in drum-making and Tanzanian cooking classes or visit traditional Maasai and Meru bomas.
Overnight: Mount Meru Game Lodge ( Click to Read More )
Set in beautiful surroundings, Mount Meru Game Lodge overlooks an expansive Garden Sanctuary, home to water buffalo, peacocks, yellow-billed storks, ibis and a variety of monkeys, including the elusive white-tailed Colobus. All can be viewed at your leisure from the vantage point of our alfresco restaurant shaded by giant mature mango trees.
Conveniently located just 30 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), the Lodge is the ideal start (or end) point for your northern circuit safari. The original farmhouse in which now stands our bar, lounge and dining room, was originally established as a family holiday home in 1959.
The past three years have seen extensive renovations to the property: 4 new ensuite guest rooms built to bring our total to 24; a series of accessible walkways added; the installation of a view deck under the shade of a magnificent cactus tree overlooking the Usa river; and the complete overhaul of 20 existing rooms to reveal new bathrooms, heightened ceilings and refreshed decor.
All while maintaining the historical feeling of our special property, and its hospitable heart. We are a family friendly (and family run) home away from home, where the comfort and happiness of our valued guests comes first.
Basis
Bed and Breakfast
Mount Meru Game Lodge, Usa River
Day 2
After breakfast transfer to Tarangire National Park. You will arrive at the Camp for hot lunch. Enjoy afternoon game drive in the Park.Tarangire National Park, situated within Tanzania’s spectacular Manyara Region, is an awe-inspiring national park comprising of granite ridges, river valleys, mixed vegetative landscapes, and free-roaming wildlife.
During the annual dry season, the Tarangire River is a magnet for thirsty wildlife. Large herds of elephants and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland gather and not surprisingly the predators follow.
With lion being among the most commonly spotted animal, it is a rare day that a visitor does not spot this majestic animal prowling or grazing. Tarangire is also the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as oryx and gerenuk are seen regularly. This expansive area is also known for its spectacular baobab trees, its breathtaking views of the Masaai Steppe and the wondrous mountains to the south.
Overnight: Honeyguide Tarangire Camp ( Click to Read More )
Honeyguide Tarangire Camp is set in the breathtaking wilderness of Tarangire National Park. The campsite features 10 well-spaced tents with private decks, en-suite bathrooms, safes, king-sized beds, and complimentary water bottles.
Facilities and services include 24-hour solar power, dining facilities, a bar and lounge area, and a fire pit. Area activities include game drives and bush walks.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (excl Spirits) Included
Honeyguide Tarangire Camp, Tarangire National Park
Day 3
Ndutu Kati Kati, Central Serengeti
After breakfast and check out, depart to the Southern Serengeti with a packed lunch. On arrival into the park, game drive towards your camp. As the afternoon begins to end, you will make your way towards your camp. On arrival you will be assisted with check in and shown your tent.
Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities. This picture-perfect landscape is characterised by endless stretches of savannah-covered open plains interspersed by rocky outcrops of granite and scattered with acacia woodlands and covered in a network of rivers and streams.
The Central Serengeti forms part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration and provides an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife such as giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, serval and much more. Popular activities include: game viewing, cultural tours, horse riding safaris, and hot air ballooning over the spectacularly scenic terrain.
Overnight: Ndutu Kati Kati ( Click to Read More )
The camp offers comfortable accommodation and a unique opportunity to enjoy a real safari camp experience. The camp is located in the North of Serengeti only 10 minutes drive from Mara River.A cosy mess tent islocated in the centre of the camp where meals are served. The campfire is ready every evening for appetizers and snacks before dinner.
Ten double tents with en suite facilities and one family tent that can host a family of two adults and two children.There are several airstrips in the National Park that receive schedule flights from Arusha as well as charter flights.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Tea and Coffee Included
Day 4
Enjoy a full day, with morning and evening games drives in Serengeti National Park. Enjoy quiet evenings by the campfire and the exclusivity of absolute comfort combined with the authenticity of a night spent in the African bush, an extraordinary experience for all nature lovers.
Ndutu Kati Kati, Central Serengeti
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Tea and Coffee Included
Day 5
Enjoy a full day, with morning and evening games drives in Serengeti National Park. Enjoy quiet evenings by the campfire and the exclusivity of absolute comfort combined with the authenticity of a night spent in the African bush, an extraordinary experience for all nature lovers.
Ndutu Kati Kati, Central Serengeti
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Tea and Coffee Included
Day 6
After breakfast and check out – depart with a packed lunch and drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way you will one of the world’s most important prehistoric sites, Olduvai Gorge, for a tour and lecture. Learn how the gorge was vital in establishing the African origin of humankind and in turn, why it is referred to as the ‘Cradle of Mankind’.
Proceed on to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on clearing the paperwork you will drive through the Crater Rim from where you will have the opportunity – weather permitting – to see the Crater, in all its glory. Drive onto your Lodge, located in lush grounds within the Karatu Area. On arrival you will be assisted with check in and shown your room.
Travellers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will pass through the town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands. Presided over by the towering Ol Deani Volcano, this small, colourful town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the area’s many game parks.
The town offers a variety of activities including browsing the bustling marketplace, sampling beer at a local brewery, visiting a traditional homestead, or taking a guided walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and caves. Whether you are looking for cultural tours, hiking and biking opportunities, a chance to enjoy an authentic rural Tanzania experience, or simply a break between safari game drives, this underrated town has plenty to offer.
Overnight: Acacia Farm Lodge ( Click to Read More )
Acacia Farm Lodge is a romantic Country Lodge nestled in an active mixed farm located high on the spectacular Great Rift’s escarpment area with commanding panoramic views of the amazing Karatu farmlands and the nearby Ngorongoro forest area. Unrivaled area’s natural beauty is finely complemented by the elegant lodge. A timeless tranquility emanates from the exuberance of birdsong, mature trees, and the lovely coffee plants.
Acacia Farm Lodge is strategically located between the Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks on one side and Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park on the other, this is a perfect base from which to explore these world-famous reserves as well as enjoy many other adventurous activities and impressive cultural experiences found in the local area.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Tea and Coffee Included
Acacia Farm Lodge, Karatu
Day 7
Today you will have an early morning wake up so as to get you to the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day game drive on the crater floor. Explore the wonders of this wildlife rich area. You will have a picnic lunch on the crater floor before heading back to your lodge in the late afternoon.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Tea and Coffee Included
Acacia Farm Lodge, Karatu
Day 8
After breakfast and check out and drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara National Park is small compared to Tanzania’s other parks. At only 330 km2 it fits neatly into the Great Rift Valley, it is the real Cinderella of Tanzanian parks. This park is often overlooked and underrated but this gem was described by Ernest Hemingway as ‘the loveliest place I have ever seen’.
The shallow alkaline lake is often covered by resident flamingos and whatever the park lacks in size it makes up for in diversity. Apart from the lake and the many lions that roam the park, there is an expanse of tropical jungle filled with troops of baboons and other occupants of the rainforest. Large herds of buffalos and zebras wander on the plains and in the distance are the ever-present jagged peaks of volcanoes.
At a time convenient to you, you will depart from the park to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight home. End of Albatros Travel Tanzania services.Situated in Tanzania’s central-northern region with the Lake Manyara to its east and the Manyara Escarpment to its west, the Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats supporting an array of wildlife.
This small park is home to surprising biodiversity and features a magnificent landscape of acacia woodlands, forests, baobab strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps and the lake itself. The park supports over 400 species of bird and the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world.
Other species to spot include giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impala, waterbuck, warthog, the Cape clawless otter, and the Egyptian mongoose. Don’t miss the opportunity to see thousands of flamingos on the lake, the renowned tree-climbing lions, and large families of elephants strolling through the forest.
Basis
Bed and Breakfast
End of Itinerary
Transfers
| Pick Up | Drop Off | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
|
Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO] |
Mount Meru Game Lodge |
Transfer |
|
Mount Meru Game Lodge |
Honeyguide Tarangire Camp |
Transfer |
|
Honeyguide Tarangire Camp |
Ndutu Kati Kati |
Transfer |
|
Ndutu Kati Kati |
Acacia Farm Lodge |
Transfer |
|
Acacia Farm Lodge |
Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO] |
Transfer |
Book this Tour
Tour Inclusion
- Full board accommodation while on safari
- Airport Transfers as stated
- A safari briefing at the start
- All game drives are in a custom built 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser safari vehicle driven by a professional English speaking driver guide.
- Excursions and scheduled activities as per the itinerary
- Park Entrance Fees Throughout
- Flying Doctors Medical Evacuation
- 2 liter of water per person per day while in an our Vehicle and driver
- Membership to AMREF Flying Doctors Services
- Honeyguide Includes: Drinks (except premium brands), laundry
- Acacia Lodge: Full board accommodation, tea and coffee
- Ndutu Kati Kati : Accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner, coffee and tea
Tour Exclusions
- International Airfares
- International & Domestic Departure Tax
- Entry Visa into the Country
- All alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks
- Laundry Services
- Meals & Excursions not described in the itinerary
- Any Optional Tours not mentioned in the itinerary
- Balloon flight in the Serengeti (additional charge USD545 per person)
- Travel & Health Insurance
- Gratuities to your guide, hotel staff and porters
- Any other item of a personal nature, such as; telephone, postage
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