7-Day Wildlife Extravaganza: Discover Tanzania’s Top National Parks with Geovannah Tanzania Adventures
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On this tour we will cover the 5 most popular destinations in Tanzania – Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. The tour starts and ends at Arusha. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!
Included/Exclude
- Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
- Concession/ Camping Fees.
- Daily game drives while on Safari.
- A professional driver/ guide.
- 4x4 Land Cruiser.
- All Taxes and VAT.
- Meals as per itinerary.
- drinking water while on safari (2 liters per person per day).
- International flights.
- Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
- Tips (Tipping guidelines).
- Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
- Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tour Plan
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Begin your adventure with a pick-up from your hotel in or around Arusha between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM, courtesy of Geovannah Tanzania Adventures.
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Arrive at the picturesque Arusha National Park, situated at the base of Mount Meru, and appreciate its diverse habitats, including forests, home to the black-and-white colobus monkey, and lakes that often host flocks of flamingos.
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Enjoy short game drives, followed by an immersive walking tour where you might spot giraffes, buffalos, and other wildlife from a distance.
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After the game drive, return to your chosen camp or lodge, where a delightful dinner awaits you. Indulge in delectable cuisine as you share stories of your day's adventures and relax in the tranquil surroundings.
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Depart from Arusha at approximately 7:00 AM with Geovannah Tanzania Adventures, your experienced guide for this Tanzanian safari journey.
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Drive for about 2.5 hours to the Tarangire National Park gate, where you'll receive packed lunch boxes to enjoy during your game drives.
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Explore the breathtaking Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobab trees and large herds of elephants, as well as other wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, lesser kudus, buffalos, oryx, elands, giraffes, and zebras.
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Pause for a leisurely lunch break at a picturesque picnic spot, surrounded by the stunning landscapes of Tarangire National Park.
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Continue your game drives with Geovannah Tanzania Adventures until around 5:00 PM, taking in the beauty and diversity of the park's wildlife.
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After an exhilarating day, you'll be transported to your chosen accommodation for dinner and a restful night's sleep.
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Begin your day with a delicious breakfast and be ready by 8:30 AM for an exciting day of game drives at Lake Manyara National Park.
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Enter the park and be captivated by the lush forests of Acacia and Mahogany trees, setting the stage for the diverse wildlife you're about to encounter.
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Embark on a full day of game drives, lasting until around 5:00 PM, with a break for a picnic lunch amidst the picturesque landscapes of Lake Manyara.
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Keep an eye out for buffalos, giraffes, impalas, baboons, and blue monkeys, as well as the famous tree-climbing lions, which are a rare sight but a true spectacle.
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In the right season, witness the breathtaking sight of millions of flamingos flocking to the lake's shoreline, turning it a vibrant shade of pink.
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After an exhilarating day of wildlife spotting, return to your lodge before 6:00 PM, where a delectable dinner awaits you.
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Enhance your Lake Manyara experience with a serene canoeing adventure on the lake for approximately 2.5 hours ($74 per person).
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Experience the thrill of a night game drive, offering unique opportunities to spot nocturnal wildlife ($114 per person).
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Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before checking out around 9:00 AM, preparing for your next adventure with Geovannah Tanzania Adventures.
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Travel through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing Maasai villages and the highlands of Karatu.
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Arrive at the Serengeti National Park gate around 1:00 PM, where you'll have lunch before entering this iconic park.
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Explore the central Seronera area, a rich wildlife habitat that boasts the Seronera River, attracting a diverse array of species.
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Embark on an afternoon game drive until around 5:30 PM, spotting the incredible wildlife that calls Serengeti home.
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Return to your accommodation for a hearty dinner and well-deserved rest.
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Immerse yourself in the local culture with a Maasai Village tour ($25 per person).
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Discover the fascinating history of the region at the Olduvai Gorge museum ($35 per person).
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Start your day with a delicious breakfast and prepare for an 8:00 AM departure, accompanied by packed lunch boxes for a full day of game drives lasting 8-9 hours in Central Serengeti.
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Explore the diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes of the Serengeti with the expertise of Geovannah Tanzania Adventures.
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Discover the Seronera River Valley, a hub for year-round wildlife activity due to its permanent water source.
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Keep an eye out for the iconic Great Migration, which passes through the area around May and June, offering spectacular sightings of wildebeest, zebras, and other herbivores.
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Return to your camp or lodge around 5:30 PM for a well-deserved dinner and restful evening.
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Soar above the Serengeti plains with an unforgettable morning Balloon Safari ($540 per person), providing a unique perspective of the park's vast landscapes and wildlife.
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Experience an immersive Walking Safari (3-4 hours, $45 per person sharing or $60 for solo client) in Central Serengeti, getting up close and personal with nature and wildlife.
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Begin your day with an early breakfast and depart around 6:30 AM for a final morning game drive in Central Serengeti, lasting until noon.
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After your game drive, make your way to your chosen accommodation in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area or Karatu. Both areas offer a variety of lodging options, from luxury lodges to more affordable camps, catering to different preferences and budgets.
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Spend the evening at leisure, reflecting on your incredible experiences in the Serengeti and anticipating the next exciting leg of your journey with Geovannah Tanzania Adventures.
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Start your day early with a delicious breakfast before descending to the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a 5-hour game drive.
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Witness an incredible variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, hyenas, jackals, rhinos, and numerous bird species, such as eagles, vultures, flamingos, storks, and giant vultures.
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Enjoy a picturesque picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool before ascending to the top exit of the crater.
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After a 3.5-hour drive, you'll arrive at your accommodation in Arusha. If you need assistance with hotel arrangements, Geovannah Tanzania Adventures can provide recommendations or make bookings on your behalf (extra cost may apply).
InterCity transfers
Transfer from Moshi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 100 per vehicle
Transfer from Nairobi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 275 per vehicle
Flights
We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.
Intercity Flights
From Zanzibar to Arusha: From USD 100 per person (Morning flight)
From Dar es salaam to Arusha: From USD 90 per person (Morning flight)
From Arusha to Zanzibar: From USD 170 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
From Arusha to Dar es salaam: From USD 110 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
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This tour starts & ends at Arusha with road transfers between all locations. Central Serengeti is the farthest location you will be visiting in this tour and it is 7 hours from Arusha, each way. You can check about driving and flying to Serengeti here. To save drive time, you can directly fly into Central Serengeti where your safari vehicle with guide will be waiting to directly start the safari and cover other parks over the next few days making your way to Arusha by road on the last day. We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-in Safari
We can also reroute the itinerary such that you start with driving from Arusha on day 1 and cover other parks before you drive to Serengeti. We end the safari tour at Central Serengeti on the last day from where you can fly out to Ausha (or other cities). We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-out Safari.
Fly Into Serengeti
From Arusha to Central Serengeti: From USD 310 per person
From Zanzibar to Central Serengeti: From USD 370 per person
From Dar es Salaam to Central Serengeti: From USD 370 per person
Fly out of Serengeti
From Central Serengeti to Arusha: From USD 200 per person
From Central Serengeti to Zanzibar: From USD 420 per person
From Central Serengeti to Dar es salaam: From USD 420 per person
Note 1: Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size
Note 2: In the Fly into Serengeti rates mentioned above, in addition to airfare, above rates also include cost to send the safari landcruiser with guide a day in advance to Serengeti, in time for your arrival & additional park fees that results due to rerouting of itinerary.
Note 3: Flights into Serengeti land at around 10:30 AM and game drives can start soon after landing while flights out of Serengeti depart around 11:00 AM and game drives can be done till about 45 min before flight departure.
