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| SAMPLE SAFARIS LISTED BY NUMBER OF DAYS: PLEASE NOTE, PRICES MAY VARY BY DATE/SEASON AND OTHER VARIABLES. 3 DAY, 2 NIGHT LODGE BASED SAFARI (LAKE MANYARA AND NGORONGORO CRATER): Please note we can instead schedule a 3 day/2 night safari to Tarangire National Park - a great option for the dry season especially August through October - for slightly lower cost, staying at the wonderful Tarangire River Camp http://mbalimbali.com/camps/tarangire_river_camp.php and visiting Tarangire National Park on for game drives on Day 1 and Day 2. Day 1 – Depart on Safari. Drive about 2 hours from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park, a small but scenic park located at the edge of the great Rift Valley. A variety of animals inhabit this park, including elephants and tree-climbing lions, and many other species. An optional visit to the village of Mto wa Mbu just outside the park is a good way to find local carvings and colorful fabrics for souvenirs/gifts. Overnight Bougainvillea Lodge www.bougainvillealodge.net Day 2 - Early departure for a full day safari in Ngorongoro Crater, an intact volcanic caldera that is home to many migratory and year-round resident animals. Visit a Masai tribe village if desired (extra fee). Overnight Bougainvillea Lodge again. Day 3 – Relax on your last morning in Tanzania, then drive back to Arusha area in time for evening flights home. Optional local walk in the countryside near the lodge with a local guide who can describe the local way of life, and introduce you to a coffee plantation up close and personal.
Price: 2 people: $890 US Dollars per person 3 people: $720 USD per person 4-5 people: $645 USD per person. Price includes lodging twin or double occupancy (2 nights in lodges), all meals, park fees (subject to any government increase), guides, transportation. Prices exclude drinks/bottled water in lodges, tips, travel visa. Single supplement available for an extra fee. 4 DAY, 3 NIGHT LODGE BASED SAFARI (TARANGIRE, NGORONGORO, SERENGETI): Safari Day 1: Pick up from your lodge/hotel in Arusha area (we can help arrange this lodging for the previous night if desired). You'll drive 2-3 hours from to Tarangire National Park, a famous dry season game park that is especially great July through October.Enjoy your first game drive in safari vehicles whose tops can be opened for better viewing.Picnic lunch in the park. Tarangire is a famous dry-season wildlife location, because many animals gather around the water sources – usually including large herds of elephant.Overnight at Tarangire River Camp (a permanent tented camp that has very comfortable tents; hot water is solar so showers are taken in the afternoon/evening) http://www.mbalimbali.com/TarangireLodge.aspx. All meals included starting with lunch today.
Safari Day 2: Depart Tarangire River Camp in the morning and drive about 3 hours to Ngorongoro Crater. Spend the afternoon exploring the Crater - a large, intact volcanic caldera with many resident animals. There are open plains, lakes, and small forests in this self-contained ecosystem. Many animals can be seen here year-round, including the elusive Rhino. Overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge on the Crater Rim http://www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com/properties/en/ngorongoro_index.php . Or, for $100 more per person, upgrade to Sopa Ngorongoro Lodge http://www.sopalodges.com/ngorongoro/gallery.html , also on the Crater Rim.
Safari Day 3: Transfer to Serengeti, game drive en route. The entire drive from the Ngorongoro Crater rim, descending the Ngorongoro Highlands on the vast Serengeti Plains, is a game watching opportunitiy. You'll see the colorful robes where people of the Maasai tribe herd their cattle and goats in the Ngorongoro Highlands - often right alongside wildlife. Then, as you enter the Serengeti National Park borders, villages end and wildlife roams even more in abundance. Overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge http://www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com/properties/en/seronera_index.php . Or, for $100 more per person, upgrade to Sopa Serengeti Lodge http://www.sopalodges.com/serengeti/home.html . Safari Day 4: Return to Arusha. Your schedule today will depend on plans after safari. You may enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti as you start your 7 hour drive back to Arusha and arrive in late afternoon/early evening. Or, you may wish to fly back to avoid the long drive; flights usually leave Serengeti in late morning and cost $200-$300 USD per person one way. Either way, your last safari package meal included is your lunch today (brought from the lodge as a lunch box) as we return you to the Arusha area. Price per person (varies by availability and dates): 2 people: $1,445-$1,590 3 people: $1,235-$1,385 4 people: $1,135-$1,265 5 people: $1,070-$1,195 Prices are based on twin or double occupancy, and include park fees (subject to government increase), lodging as listed (pending availability check), private 4 wheel drive safari vehicle with guide, meals as noted above. Prices exclude flights, travel visa, tips/gratuities, bottled water and drinks, and any personal items. You will need lodging in Arusha area probably before the start of safari, and possibly after as well. 5 DAY, 4 NIGHT LODGE AND TENTED CAMP BASED SAFARI (TARANGIRE, MANYARA, AND NGORONGORO):
Day 1 – Pick up from your lodge/hotel in Arusha or Moshi area. We’ll drive 2-3 hours from to Tarangire National Park, a famous dry season game park that is great this time of year. Enjoy your first game drive in safari vehicles whose tops can be opened for better viewing. Picnic lunch in the park. Tarangire is a famous dry-season wildlife location, because many animals gather around the water sources – usually including large herds of elephant. Overnight at Tarangire River Camp (a permanent tented camp that has very comfortable tents; hot water is solar so showers are taken in the afternoon/evening) http://www.mbalimbali.com/TarangireLodge.aspx Day 2 – In the cool morning we'll set off on a nature walk with a local Maasai guide to explore the area near camp. Set out on another game drive in Tarangire National Park to enjoy the abundant wildlife. Overnight Tarangire River Camp again.
Day 3 – Drive 2-3 hours to the Karatu village area. Along the way we will visit a Maasai boma (village) and stop for a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara is home to many types of animals including the famous tree-climbing lions. Each of the parks we visit on this safari is its own unique ecosystem. Overnight at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge in Karatu http://www.bougainvillealodge.net Day 4 – We have an early start for today’s big adventure. The drive up the Ngorongoro Highlands to Ngorongoro Crater’s Rim is an adventure in itself. Animals are often spotted along the way - wildlife as well as the herds of cows, goats and sheet that the local Maasai pastoralists herd right next to the wildlife. Often you can spot Maasai herders from far away as their colorful robes contrast with the green grass around them. Our safari vehicles descend the narrow road down into the Ngorongoro Crater to explore the crater floor. There are open plains, lakes, and small forests in this self-contained ecosystem. The Crater is world-famous, and for good reason! Many animals can be seen here year-round, including the elusive Rhino. Day 5 – The itinerary will vary a bit depending on one's flight schedule. If you are on the evening KLM flight you can have a morning coffee plantation walk near the Lodge, and can stop in a colorful village market or gift shop if desired. Picnic lunch along the way (this is the last meal included).
Safari Package Price: 2 people: $1,700 US Dollars per person 4 or more people: $1300 USD per person Our price includes park fees (subject to any government increase), guides/drivers/ground transport, airport drop off (Kilimanjaro airport, on assigned day), meals as listed. Prices exclude tips/gratuities, bottled water and drinks in lodges, travel visa, personal items. 5 DAY, 4 NIGHT BUDGET CAMPING SAFARI (LAKE MANYARA, SERENGETI, NGORONGORO):
Join Serengeti Pride Safaris for an amazing camping safari adventure through Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit, Lake Manyara National Park, the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. This itinerary is designed for adventurous travelers on a budget, who don’t mind simple camping. You camp in public campgrounds with shared public toilet facilities (usually flush toilets, occasionally outhouse type) and public showers (where available; may be cold). If you are not used to this type of camping, we urge you to consider our lodge-based safari trips. There can be animals coming through these camps, so while it is generally very safe, caution must be used – especially for those night-time toilet visits! – and children must be supervised at all times. Meals are served outdoors. Tents are rainproof dome-type tents using sleeping pads (no beds). Bring your own sleeping bag or rent them from us. Tents are provided. Your chef and guide will prepare your meals and clean up, allowing you to relax in camp. Your group will travel in a safari vehicle with a driver and a chef/camp assistant. Your chef and all gear will travel with you in the vehicle. Camping gear and luggage will be strapped on top of the vehicle while you are en route to the next camp during each transition.
Safari Day 1 – Transfer to Serengeti Morning pickup from wherever you are staying in Arusha or Moshi area. You will drive about 2-3 hours to Lake Manyara National Park at the edge of the great Rift Valley. Enjoy your first game drive in this small but very scenic and interesting park with forests, lake, and plains - and a variety of wildlife. Overnight at a campsite in Mto wa Mbu or Karatu villages near Lake Manyara National Park. All meals included starting with lunch today.
Safari Day 2 – Serengeti Drive to the Serengeti and your campsite, game drive along the way. It is quite scenic as you ascend into the Ngorongoro Highlands which has colorful Maasai villages as well as wildlife. Then, descend onto the Serengeti Plains where you will see animals en route to the campground. Stop at the Olduvai Gorge Museum to learn a bit about our early human ancestors and fossils found in this area. Overnight at a public campsite in the Serengeti National park.
Safari Day 3 – Serengeti You will spend today exploring the Serengeti ecosystem which flows from Serengeti National park across the invisible line into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Overnight at the same campsite. Safari Day 4 – Ngorongoro Crater Early departure for Ngorongoro Crater to enjoy a game drive inside the Crater today. The Crater is home to a large number of animals – predators and prey, migratory and resident animals including the elusive rhino. It is also quite beautiful and memorable. Overnight at Twiga campsite in Mto wa Mbu village again.
Safari Day 5 – Final day and return to the airport or Arusha Morning village walk with possibility of shopping stops in the colorful village of Mto wa Mbu for inexpensive souvenirs and an interesting experience. For any art or carvings where quality is important, we suggest you purchase in the more upscale gift shops your driver can take you to that have more quality control in place than the informal market in Mto wa Mbu. We can have you back to Kilimanjaro airport for evening flights. If you are staying over, we will drop you at your lodge or hotel in Arusha or Moshi (lodging tonight not included). Last meal included is lunch today.
Price per person: 2 people: $1,540 USD per person
3 people: $1,230 USD per person
4 people: $1,075 USD per person
Prices are in US Dollars, per person, based on twin occupancy and vary by number sharing a 4 wheel drive safari vehicle with top that opens up or raises, and a driver/guide. Our prices include all ground costs during the itinerary such as park fees, lodging, meals, although park fees are subject to any government increase which must be passed on to the clients. Our prices exclude tips, beverages, and travel visas. Bottled water is provided on budget camping safaris.
5 DAY, 4 NIGHT LODGE BASED SAFARI (LAKE MANYARA, SERENGETI, NGORONGORO): NGORONGORO AND SERENGETI GREAT MIGRATION SAFARI This is a lodge-based safari to experience the Serengeti, while also visiting Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. This safari can be booked by itself or as an extension to a Kilimanjaro group climb. Day 1: Optional morning visit to a local primary school (donations of school supplies are most welcome, or SPS can facilitate buying & delivering school supplies if you'd like to donate money rather than bring items from home). Drive from Usa River/Arusha area about 2-3 hours to the Rift Valley escarpment. Afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Overnight at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge. www.bougainvillealodge.net. Day 2: After breakfast, depart early for the Ngorongoro Crater for your game drive. The Crater is a world-famous destination that is not to be missed. Overnight at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge again. Day 3: Transfer to the Serengeti Plains, game drive en route. You will pass through the Ngorongoro Highlands before entering the Serengeti which means “endless plains”. Outcroppings of rocks and distant mountains provide contrast to the landscape, and acacia trees stand out against the skyline. In February, we expect to the find the great migration of wildebeest, zebra, and other animals around the Seronera (central) and southern Serengeti, both inside the park as well as outside in the Ngorongoro Conservation area around Naabi/Ndutu. This is the great time of year to see the herds. Usually the wildebeest have their calves in February. Overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge www.ndutu.com Optional: Stop at a Masai boma (village) and/or Olduvai Gorge on the way. Day 4: Game drive in Ndutu or inside Serengeti, depending on where the migration is located. Overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge again. Day 5: Drive back to Arusha area for evening/overnight flights home. *** Please note you will need to add cost of lodging/meals for at least one night prior to start of any safari, unless you are extending from a Kilimanjaro climb with us Price: 2 people: $1,875 USD per person
3 people: $1,595 USD per person
4-5 people: $1,455 USD per person
Prices are in US Dollars, per person, based on twin occupancy and vary by number sharing a 4 wheel drive safari vehicle with top that opens up or raises, and a driver/guide. Our prices include all ground costs during the itinerary such as park fees, lodging, meals, although park fees are subject to any government increase which must be passed on to the clients. Our prices exclude tips, bottled water/beverages in camps and seasonal/permanent camps, and travel visas.
6 DAY, 5 NIGHT LODGE BASED SAFARI WITH OPTION FOR TENTED CAMP IN SERENGETI (MANYARA, NGORONGORO, SERENGETI): SPECIAL VALUE! Day 1: Pickup at Kilimanjaro Airport from KLM 7:45 PM arrival flight, transfer to Ilboru Safari Lodge in Arusha www.ilborusafarilodge.com . This is a reasonably priced, comfortable lodge in Arusha. Options for upgrade (extra cost for all upgrade options mentioned) include Arumeru River Lodge www.arumerulodge.com and Mount Meru Game Lodge www.intimate-places.com in Usa River Village in the countryside outside Arusha. These are more upscale lodges, in beautiful settings, with views of Mount Meru and/or Mount Kilimanjaro from some angles, and both have resident animals on their animal sanctuaries to observe. No meals included today.
Day 2: Morning departure from your lodge, at 8 AM unless you request earlier or later. Drive 2-3 hours to Lake Manyara National park and explore this scenic park at the edge of the great Rift Valley. After, drive another hour to Bougainvillea Lodge in Karatu village just before the border into Ngorongoro Conservation Area. www.bougainvillealodge.net . Upgrade options include Lake Manyara or Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge or Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. All meals included in this itinerary starting with breakfast today. On safari days, usually your lunch will be a backed lunch brought with you from the lodge in the morning.
Day 3: Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, overnight at the same lodge (unless you stayed in Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge the night prior, in which case you will need to switch lodging tonight since that is too much backtracking).
Day 4: Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands en route to the Serengeti National Park. Game drive en route. Overnight at a lodge or camp depending on your preferences, season, and availability. This might be a seasonal or permenent tented camp or a lodge such as Ndutu Lodge or Seronera or Lobo Wildlife Lodges. Sopa Lodge available as an upgrade.
Day 5: Game drive in the Serengeti ecosystem, either within the Ngorongoro Conservation area borders or inside the Serengeti National park borders - wherever reports of game viewing/migration presence are at that time. Overnight at the same lodge or camp.
Day 6: Morning game drive. Return (driving) to Arusha area in time for the evening KLM flight. Or, fly to Zanzibar from the Serengeti (price varies by date/airline but estimate $450 USD per person one-way) or from Arusha or Kilimanjaro airports to Zanzibar (price estimate $165-$250) after driving back from safari (timing of these flights may require adding a night in Arusha at extra cost and flying the next morning). Last meal included is breakfast today.
Estimated price for Safari portion, based on double/twin occupancy and not including flights (pending availability check and any upgrades you may wish to make): 2 people: $1,990 USD per person 3 people: $1,790 USD per person 4-5 people: $1,660 USD per person Single room supplement: varies by lodge/camp but for the base itinerary above would be $300 USD extra. Our price includes all park fees (subject to government increase), all meals from breakfast on Day 2 through breakfast on Day 6, 4 wheel drive safari vehicle and guide, airport pickup/dropoff (Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport, or Serengeti airstrip). Prices exclude tips (to guides and to lodge/camp staff), travel visa ($100 USD for American passports and $50 USD for other countries), personal items, bottled water/drinks in most lodges/camps. This itinerary can be done as a private safari, or if you have 1-2 people and wish for us to advertise it as an open safari group date to lower your costs if others sign up, we can do so.
7 DAY, 6 NIGHT LODGE AND LUXURY CAMP BASED SAFARI (ARUSHA, MANYARA, NGORONGORO, SERENGETI): PRICE VARIES BY SEASON AND LODGES CHOSEN Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania in the afternoon or evening. Airport pickup and transfer to your lodge for the evening. All meals included starting with supper today. Overnight at Arumeru River Lodge in Usa River village or similar. Usa River is in a beautiful area between the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Arusha city. www.arumerulodge.com Day 2: Game drive in Arusha National Park with 2 hour walking safari with a ranger (if a ranger is available), or 2-3 hour forest or village walk from the lodge and relax and recuperate from your long journey by the pool (walks are optional). Arusha National Park is a small park but beautiful and a bit of a hidden gem, with Mount Meru (Tanzania’s second highest mountain and an inactive volcano) at its center. Overnight at the same lodge again. Day 3: Depart Arusha area after breakfast and drive about 2 hours to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park. The Lake Manyara area is diverse with woodlands as well as open plains and the beautiful lake, with a variety of wildlife. This is right at the edge of the Rift Valley escarpment which you ascend on your way to the lodge. Overnight at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge. www.bougainvillealodge.net or Gibbs Farm www.gibbsfarm.net Day 4: Early morning departure for Ngorongoro Crater game drive. The Crater is home to many animals year-round. Good chance to see lions, and possibly the elusive rhino. Overnight Bougainvillea Lodge again. Day 5: Visit a Masai village to meet and learn about these nomadic pastoralists, some of whom have settled in the Ngorongoro Area. Visit Olduvai Gorge to learn about the Leakeys' discovery of early human findings in the area. Game drive en route to overnight at a semi-permanent or mobile tented camp in the Serengeti located according to the seasonal wildlife patterns. Or, stay at Ndutu Lodge on the southern Serengeti border www.ndutu.com or one of the hotel lodges in the central Serengeti (Serena, Sopa, or Wildlife Lodge). Day 6: Full day game drive in the Serengeti. During January though May, usually the great migration of wildebeest and other animals will be very visible in the southern Serengeti - an unforgettable experience. You may drive among herds of animals extending to the horizon. The wildebeest have their calves starting in February. Overnight at the same camp/lodge/hotel. Day 7: Morning game drive and flight from Seronera (central Serengeti) or Ndutu (southern Serengeti) to Arusha. Last meal included is lunch today. Transfer to the international airport for your late afternoon or evening flights home. 6 DAY OR 8 DAY CAMPING SAFARI, BUDGET-FRIENDLY OPTION (MANYARA, SERENGETI, NGORONGORO, SERENGETI, WITH TARANGIRE OR ADDITIONAL SERENGETI EXTENSION SEASONALLY): Join Serengeti Pride Safaris for an amazing camping safari adventure through Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit, Lake Manyara National Park, the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. This itinerary is designed for adventurous travelers on a budget, who don’t mind simple camping. You camp in public campgrounds with shared public toilet facilities (flush or long-drop type) and public showers (where available; may be cold). If you are not used to this type of camping, we urge you to consider our lodge-based safari trips. There can be animals coming through these camps, so while it is generally very safe, caution must be used – especially for those night-time toilet visits! – and children must be supervised at all times. Meals are served outdoors. Tents are rainproof dome-type tents using sleeping pads (no beds). Bring your own sleeping bag or rent them from us. Tents and camp chairs are provided. Your chef and guide will prepare your meals and clean up, allowing you to relax in camp.
Your group will travel in a safari vehicle with a driver and a chef/camp assistant. Your chef and all gear will travel with you in the vehicle. Camping gear and luggage will be strapped on top of the vehicle while you are en route to the next camp during each transition.
Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania for pickup at Kilimanjaro International Airport (usually in the evening). Transfer from airport to a comfortable lodge or hotel in the Arusha area for the night. All meals included starting with supper today.
Day 2: After breakfast, visit a local school, drop off donations of school supplies, meet the students and teachers. Drive 2-3 hours to the Rift Valley escarpment, where you’ll enter Lake Manyara National Park and enjoy a game drive. Each park you visit on this trip is a very different ecosystem. Lake Manyara national park is known for its tree-climbing lions, birds, and a variety of wildlife. Overnight at Twiga campsite outside Lake Manyara Park.
Day 3: After breakfast, depart for a game drive as you transfer to Serengeti National Park for your safari through its endless plains. Overnight in a public campsite in Serengeti National Park.
Day 4: After breakfast, pack up and depart for the Ngorongoro Crater area. Game drive en route. Overnight at a public campsite on or near the Ngorongoro Crater Rim. Visit a Maasai boma (home) to meet and learn more about these pastoral nomads.
Day 5 Enjoy the world famous Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive and picnic lunch. Transfer to camp at Twiga Camp in Mto wa Mbu.
Day 6 Visit the colorful village of Mto wa Mbu village. The village has a market with souvenirs and art available for purchase, as well as the many beautiful fabrics you see the local peoples wearing. If you are adding on the two day Tarangire safari extension, continue on safari (all meals included today). Otherwise, return to Arusha in time for afternoon or evening flights home (last meal included is lunch today).
Optional 2 day safari extension: Extension Day 1: After breakfast, drive about 2 hours to Tarangire National Park and enjoy a game drive through the rolling savannah studded with baobab trees and wild animals. This is a classic dry season game park where the animals congregate around water sources. Tarangire is well known for having many elephants. Overnight at a public campsite just outside of Tarangire National Park. Please note: during January-March when the migration is in the southern Serengeti, we suggest extending your time there mid-trip rather than visiting Tarangire. Tarangire is best suited to the dry season when the migration is very distant in the Serengeti.
Extension Day 2: Early morning game drive in Tarangire National Park. Return to Arusha for afternoon/evening flights. Prices include all meals, camping fees, driver/guide, cook, park fees (although they are subject to any government increases after the time of booking, which must be passed to clients). Prices exclude airfare, travel visas, beverages except tap water, and tips. Children 15 years of age & younger are discounted when sharing a room/tent with a parent. Price: 2 people sharing: $1,680 USD per person (6 day) plus $490 USD per person (optional Tarangire extension) 3+ people sharing twin/triple occupancy: $1,380/$360 Additional discounts available for larger groups- please inquire. Serengeti Pride Safaris Serengeti Pride Company, Ltd.
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