Into the Heart of Africa: Big Five Jeep Safari in Tanzania
Tour Overview
Start and end in Arusha! With the Safari tour Into the Heart of Africa: Big Five Jeep Safari in Tanzania, you have a 9 days tour package taking you through Arusha, Tanzania and 5 other destinations in Tanzania. Into the Heart of Africa: Big Five Jeep Safari in Tanzania includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Day 1 - Let your safari adventure in Tanzania begin! After we have picked you up in Arusha, our driver will be ready to take you on a safari transfer to Lake Natron. Explore a landscape of unprecedented raw beauty; a dramatic lava desert with a high alkaline lake in a depression created by the Rift Valley. Day 2 - Explore the variety of wildlife species in the Pololeti Game Reserve Driving through the Pololeti Game Reserve will allow you to observe a variety of species, including lions hunting, elephants roaming, buffalo grazing, galloping antelope, and more. Day 3 - Discover the Northern part of the Serengeti Get to know the Northern part of Serengeti National Park (famous for the annual crossing of the wildebeest during the Great Migration) and enjoy a full-day game drive in this beautiful and world-famous National Park! Take the chance to spot the big five, as the buffalo, elephant, giraffe, lion, hippo, and hyena are frequently sighted throughout the Serengeti. Day 4 - More of Serengeti National Park! Today it is time to discover more of the world's most famous National Park, by doing a full day game drive in the Eastern and Western parts of the National Park. Day 5 - Explore the Ikona Wildlife Management Area during the day and night! Discover the Ikona Wildlife Management Area, nestled between the Serengeti National Park and the Grumeti and Ikorongo Game Reserves, during two game drives - one during the day and one at night. Day 6 - Cats and Calves! Today you will enjoy a game drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, around Lake Ndutu, an area famous for being home to 6 species of Big Cats: the lion, leopard, cheetah, caracal, serval, and African wildcat, and the famous wildlife spectacle: the Calving Season (which takes place from February till March). Day 7 - Explore the impressive 8th World Wonder. Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater. Visit the 8th World Wonder and experience a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. Day 8 - Time to relax Spend the day relaxing at Africa Safari Lake Manyara. Sit back and relax by the pool, treat yourself to a massage in our spa or an optional activity such as bird watching, mountain biking, a TukTuk tour through Mto Wa Mbu, and many more! Day 9 - All good things end Your safari adventure has come to an end. Today your driver guide will bring you back to Arusha, where you will leave Tanzania with a camera full of pictures and a mind full of unforgettable memories! ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Let your safari adventure in Tanzania begin!
Location: Arusha, Lake Natron
Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Lake Natron
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After we have picked you up in Arusha, our driver will be ready to take you on a safari transfer to Lake Natron. Explore a landscape of unprecedented raw beauty; a dramatic lava desert with a high alkaline lake in a depression created by the Rift Valley. You will spend the night at Africa Safari Lake Natron.
Day 2 : Explore the variety of wildlife species in the Pololeti Game Reserve
Location: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Maasai Boma
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Driving through the Pololeti Game Reserve will allow you to observe a variety of species, including lions hunting, elephants roaming, buffalo grazing, galloping antelope, and more. You will spend the night at Africa Safari Maasai Boma, inspired by a traditional Maasai Boma.
Day 3 : Discover the Northern part of the Serengeti
Location: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Maasai Boma
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Get to know the Northern part of Serengeti National Park (famous for the annual crossing of the wildebeest during the Great Migration) and enjoy a full-day game drive in this beautiful and world-famous National Park! Take the chance to spot the big five, as the buffalo, elephant, giraffe, lion, hippo, and hyena are frequently sighted throughout the Serengeti. Spend another night at Africa Safari Masaai Boma.
Day 4 : More of Serengeti National Park!
Location: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today it is time to discover more of the world's most famous National Park, by doing a full day game drive in the Eastern and Western parts of the National Park. You will spend the night at Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma, a unique tented lodge surrounded by wildlife.
Day 5 : Explore the Ikona Wildlife Management Area during the day and night!
Location: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Discover the Ikona Wildlife Management Area, nestled between the Serengeti National Park and the Grumeti and Ikorongo Game Reserves, during two game drives - one during the day and one at night. Discover the differences in animal behaviour between day and night. Spend another night in Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma.
Day 6 : Cats and Calves!
Location: Ndutu Lake
Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Africa Safari South Serengeti
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will enjoy a game drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, around Lake Ndutu, an area famous for being home to 6 species of Big Cats: the lion, leopard, cheetah, caracal, serval, and African wildcat, and the famous wildlife spectacle: the Calving Season (which takes place from February till March). You will spend the night at Africa Safari South Serengeti.
Day 7 : Explore the impressive 8th World Wonder
Location: Ndutu Lake, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Africa Safari South Serengeti
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater. Visit the 8th World Wonder and experience a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. After your game drive you will enjoy a safari transfer through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, while on your way to Lake Ndutu. Spend the night at Africa Safari South Serengeti, enjoying the tranquillity of this beautiful environment.
Day 8 : Time to relax
Location: Lake Manyara
Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Lake Manyara
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day relaxing at Africa Safari Lake Manyara. Sit back and relax by the pool, treat yourself to a massage in our spa or an optional activity such as bird watching, mountain biking, a TukTuk tour through Mto Wa Mbu, and many more! Spend another night at Africa Safari Lake Manyara, situated right next to the lake and surrounded by prolific wildlife.
Day 9 : All good things end
Location: Lake Manyara, Arusha
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your safari adventure has come to an end. Today your driver guide will bring you back to Arusha, where you will leave Tanzania with a camera full of pictures and a mind full of unforgettable memories!
What's Included
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Accommodation
Africa Safari Lake Natron/ Africa Safari Maasai Boma/ Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma/ Africa Safari South Serengeti/ Africa Safari Lake Manyara
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Fully Guided
Fully Guided
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Meals
Full board
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Transport
Transport to/from destinations included as per itinerary. van
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other included
Park fees Overnight Stays in unique accommodations based on Full Board Transport and driver guide
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
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Insurance
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International Travel
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Optional
Tips
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other excluded
Tourism Development Levy of $1.50 pp/pn and village tax of $1.00 pp/pn, to be paid at check-in All personal expenses, drinks
Accommodation
Day 1: Africa Safari Lake Natron
Day 2-3: Africa Safari Maasai Boma
Day 4-5: Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma
Day: 6-7: Africa Safari South Serengeti
Day 8: Africa Safari Lake Manyara
Mode of Transport
Transport to/from destinations included as per itinerary.
jeep
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
yes
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD
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What is the tipping policy?
optional
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
yes
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
All our tours are private, which means your travelling companions will be the people you have booked the tour with together with our driver guide.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
When you book a tour including flight tickets, you will receive the flight tickets before you travel.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Unfortunately it is not possible to join the tour once it has already departed. But, our tours depart every single day!
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What is the best time to travel to Tanzania and Zanzibar?
Tanzania and Zanzibar know dry and rainy seasons. Each season knows its own beauty, making travelling to Tanzania and Zanzibar suitable all year round.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
When the date of the tour needs to be modified, kindly send us a message.
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Beach and Safari Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 28 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of beach and safari holidays charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Into the Heart of Africa: Big Five Jeep Safari in Tanzania
9 Days Starting and ending in Arusha, Tanzania
Visiting: Arusha, Lake Natron, Serengeti National Park, Ndutu Lake, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
470
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 8
Age range:
0-99
