Authentic Tanzania Sky Safari

Authentic Tanzania Sky Safari

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Authentic Tanzania Sky Safari

10 Days Starting in Arusha, Tanzania and ending in Ngorongoro, Tanzania

Visiting: Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 2

Physical rating:

EASY

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury, Safari Tours

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $7874

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Authentic Tanzania Sky Safari" and immerse yourself in the heart of Africa's most iconic landscapes and wildlife. Begin your journey in Arusha, a cultural melting pot, before venturing into the wilds of Tarangire National Park, home to the legendary Tree of Life. Witness the world's largest concentrations of baboons at Lake Manyara National Park and explore the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with exotic species. Experience the awe-inspiring Great Migration in Serengeti National Park, where you'll search for the African Big Five. This luxurious safari includes 8 nights in top-tier lodges, daily meals, game drives, and the expertise of an English-speaking driver-guide, ensuring an unforgettable adventure through Tanzania's most spectacular natural wonders.

Highlights

  • Visit Arusha, a melting pot of culture, and a wonderful place to learn about local African tribes

  • Discover the largest concentrations of baboons in the world at Lake Manyara National Park

  • See the Great Migration come to life as you search for the African Big Five in Serengeti Park

  • Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife heaven filled with exotic species of African animals

  • Head on a game drive to Tarangire National Park, where you will see the legendary Tree of Life

Itinerary

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Day 1: Kilimanjaro Ariport (Jro) Arrival – Arusha (-/-/D)

Location: Arusha

Accommodation Name: Arusha Serena Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Welcome to Tanzania! Once you have arrived at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the City Centre of Arusha. Spend the night in the Arusha Serena Hotel, situated on the shores of Lake Duluti. Enjoy the comfort of staying in a cozy cottage-style room with the convenience of being in the Gateway of the Northern Safari Circuit. You can take advantage of the opportunities for walking, mountain biking, and canoeing available at the hotel (at your own cost)!     




Overnight in Arusha

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park (B/L/D)

Location: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation Name: lodge in Tarangire Area

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the morning at leisure and with safari briefing followed by a lunch. In the afternoon, board your safari vehicle and depart Arusha passing through the Masai Steppe filled with many picturesque African villages as well as maize, coffee and banana plantations.  At the town of Makuyuni continue to Tarangire National Park Gate to clear formalities.  Enter the park and begin exploring and game viewing as you continue to your lodge arriving for dinner.   




Overnight in Tarangire Area

Day 3: Tarangire National Park (B/L/D)

Location: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation Name: lodge in Tarangire Area

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you will board your safari vehicle for game viewing within the park in search of its large lion prides and elephant herds. Drive through the baobab tree lined park and explore the Silale swamp. Later return to your lodge for lunch. By the afternoon, drive north through the park and to the town of Makuyuni where you continue the journey through a scenic escarpment that brings you to your lodge, perched on the edge of the Rift Valley with stunning views over the distant Lake Manyara.




Overnight in Tarangire Area

Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park - Ngorongoro Crater (B/L/D)

Location: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation Name: lodge in Ngorongoro Area

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, enjoy breakfast followed by a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Return to the lodge for lunch. Post lunch drive to Ngorongoro Crater, which is commonly referred to as the worlds largest natural wildlife arena. A UNESCO-protected World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve; the Ngorongoro Crater is the worlds largest intact volcanic caldera. The craters of the Ngorongoro are preserved entirely for wildlife, while the rest of the Conservation Area is shared by wildlife, people, and livestock. Due to its great size and rich diversity, the floor of the crater is comprised of several distinct areas, ranging from forests, swamps, lakes, and springs to open grasslands and sandy dunes




Overnight in Ngorongoro Area

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater (B/L/D)

Location: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation Name: lodge in Ngorongoro Area

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A highlight awaits you this morning as you depart to explore what is commonly referred to as the Worlds largest natural wildlife arena. After an early breakfast, you drive to the crater entry gate and descend with a picnic lunch through the early morning mists and 2,000 feet into the crater. Ngorongoro Crater is the Worlds largest intact volcanic caldera.  Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor is comprised of several distinct areas, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some sandy dunes. A truly unique wildlife experience. A picnic lunch box is served near a pond populated with hippos. Return to the lodge for dinner.




Overnight in the Ngorongoro Area

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti National Park (B/L/D)

Location: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation Name: camp in Serengeti National Park Area

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, enjoy breakfast followed by exhilarating game viewing en route through Serengeti National Park. Grab your camera to expand your gallery of breathtaking images as the day unfolds and head towards the camp for lunch. You have an afternoon to enjoy the camps facilities. In the evening, enjoy your dinner under the stars.




Overnight in Serengeti National Park Area



Note: ** During the months of June to October when the camp is in the Northern Serengeti, the drive from Ngorongoro to Northern Serengeti can be a longer one and could take ±6hrs)

Day 7: Serengeti National Park (B/L/D)

Location: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation Name: camp in Serengeti National Park Area

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Following breakfast, you have a full day of game viewing in Serengeti National Park with a bush lunch. Serengeti is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has in recent times been declared a Worldwide Wonder. This fascinating site is undoubtedly one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Serengeti National Park is located approximately 320 kilometers to the northwest of Arusha, sitting in a high plateau between the Ngorongoro highlands and the Kenya-Tanzania border. The park almost stretches to Lake Victoria to the west, covering a total area of 14,763 square kilometers. Appropriately named the “endless plains” by the Maasai people, you will discover the immensity of the Serengeti as you enter the southeastern plains of the park.  In the evening, you return to the camp for dinner.




Overnight in Serengeti National Park Area

Day 8: Serengeti National Park (B/L/D)

Location: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation Name: camp in Serengeti National Park Area

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Waking up with the animals of the Serengeti, today you have another full day of game viewing in Serengeti National Park with a picnic hamper lunch. Grab your camera to snap up striking images as the day unfolds; lions relaxing after the morning hunt, elephants guarding their young and herds of wildebeest grazing alongside zebra. You then head to a vantage point to enjoy a spectacular African sunset with drinks and canapes. Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening under the stars of the Serengeti Plains.




Overnight in the Serengeti National Park Area

Day 9: Serengeti National Park (B/L/D)

Location: Arusha

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, head south east past Lake Manyara and Mto wa Mbu Village. Through the highlands and the Karatu district, youll encounter with the scenic views of wheat plains and coffee plantations here before journeying down the spectacular escarpment turning south on to the main road to Arusha.  The journey will pass through the Masai Steppe filled with many picturesque African villages as well as maize, coffee and banana plantations.. Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be provided lunch and transferred to the Kilimanjaro Airport to board your international departure flight home.

Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Jro Airport (B/L/-)

Location: Arusha

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Celebrate a glorious sunrise and listen to the sounds of the bush awakening as you savor your last day in Tanzania. Spend your morning at leisure, followed by a lunch at Arusha Coffee. Then you will transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, you may relax in a day room. After you will be transferred to the international airport for your flight back home.

What's Included

  • 08 nights accommodation

    08 nights accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at listed luxury lodges or similar.

  • Daily breakfast

    Daily breakfast is included.

  • 09 lunches

    09 lunches at the lodges are included.

  • 09 dinners

    09 dinners at the lodges are included.

  • Mineral water

    One bottle of mineral water per person per day during game drives.

  • Meet and greet services

    Meet and greet services are included.

  • All transportation

    All transportation in a 4x4 Safari vehicle is included.

  • English-speaking driver-guide

    Services of an English-speaking driver-guide are included.

  • Game drives

    Game drives as per the itinerary are included.

  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing as per the itinerary is included.

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What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

    Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities are not included.

  • Visa fees

    Visa fees are not included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included.

  • Unlisted items

    Items not mentioned as included are not part of the package.

Mode of Transport

All transportation is provided in a 4x4 Safari vehicle, ensuring a comfortable and adventurous journey through Tanzania's stunning landscapes.

Accommodation

Enjoy 08 nights of luxury accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at listed lodges or similar, with daily breakfast, 09 lunches, and 09 dinners included.

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Check out our Q&As

  • What activities are available at the Arusha Serena Hotel?

    At the Arusha Serena Hotel, you can take advantage of opportunities for walking, mountain biking, and canoeing, although these activities are at your own cost.

  • What can I expect during the game drive in Tarangire National Park?

    During the game drive in Tarangire National Park, you will search for large lion prides and elephant herds, drive through the baobab tree-lined park, and explore the Silale swamp.

  • What is unique about the Ngorongoro Crater?

    The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and is a UNESCO-protected World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve. The crater floor is comprised of several distinct areas, including forests, swamps, lakes, springs, open grasslands, and sandy dunes.

  • What wildlife can I expect to see in Serengeti National Park?

    In Serengeti National Park, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, wildebeest, and zebras. The park is famous for its large populations of these animals and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • What is included in the meals during the tour?

    The tour includes daily breakfast, 09 lunches at the lodges, and 09 dinners at the lodges.

  • Are there any additional costs not covered by the tour?

    Yes, additional costs not covered by the tour include items of a personal nature, tips, gratuities, visa fees, travel insurance, and any items not mentioned as included.

  • What is the significance of the Great Migration in Serengeti Park?

    The Great Migration in Serengeti Park is a significant event where you can witness the movement of large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals as they search for fresh grazing. It is one of the most spectacular wildlife events in the world.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    All transportation during the tour is provided in a 4x4 Safari vehicle.

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides 08 nights of accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at listed luxury lodges or similar.

  • What is the final day of the tour like?

    On the final day, you will celebrate a glorious sunrise, spend the morning at leisure, have lunch at Arusha Coffee, and then be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, you can relax in a day room before being transferred to the international airport for your flight back home.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.

  • If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?

    In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.

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    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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