Kifaru Safari, Serena Lodges - Private Tour
Kifaru Safari, Serena Lodges - Private Tour
$4123
Kifaru Safari, Serena Lodges - Private Tour
7 Days Starting and ending in Arusha
Visiting: Arusha, Endabash, Thorn Tree Tented Camp, Oldupai Ranger Post
Tour operator:
Tour code:
35961
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 99
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Experience seven days of breathless safari adventure in northern Tanzania with this odyssey that explores three national parks and a conservation area. ‘Safari’ comes from the Swahili word for ‘journey’ and over the course of this unforgettable itinerary, you will undertake a journey like no other. You will discover some of the most dramatic landscapes in the world, come face to face with wildlife, and have memorable encounters with intriguing cultures.TOUR HIGHLIGHTSLake Manyara National Park: a lush habitat where tree-climbing lions, huge hippos, zebras and wildebeest herds can be seen. The shores of the lake, encrusted with pink flamingo, attract more than 400 species of birds. Large herds of buffalo, cheetah, giraffe and impala roam the lake shores and the forested valley slopes.Serengeti National Park: Home to millions of wild animals and the famous location of the yearly wildebeest migration. The resident population of lion, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, and birds is also impressive. Its unique ecosystem has inspired writers such as Ernest Hemingway, filmmakers like Hugo von Lawick and Alan Root.Ngorongoro Crater: the planet’s largest intact volcanic caldera is a world within a world in which humans and wildlife perfectly cohabit. 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. This area promises you a truly unique wildlife experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Kilimanjaro International Airport Arusha
Location: Arusha
Accommodation Name: Arusha Serena Lodge
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our representative will meet and greet you. Please note that check-in is from 02:00 pm, clients arriving in the middle of the night must book a pre-night, as waiting in the lobby is not permitted. Then, enjoy a comfortable transfer to Arusha's city centre, and the rest of the day at leisure. The hotel features a stone-built reception with an adjoining lounge, library, restaurant, boutique and business centre. Imposing in stature and spacious in concept, the design of the new building echoes the hotel's original incarnation as a working coffee farm dating back to colonial times.
Overnight in Arusha.
Day 2 : Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park (105 Km – 1.5 Hrs)
Location: Endabash
Accommodation Name: Lake Manyara Serena
Morning at leisure with safari briefing followed by lunch. Afternoon join seat in vehicle safari 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 turn North West and 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. Enjoy dinner at the lodge.
Overnight in Lake Manyara.
Day 3 : Lake Manyara National Park – Serengeti National Park (245Km – 5 Hrs)
Location: Thorn Tree Tented Camp
Accommodation Name: Serengeti Serena Lodge
After breakfast, there is a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park that ends just before lunch. Indulge in a delicious meal at the camp and then leave Lake Manyara behind. The journey continues North West across the stunning hilly countryside of the highlands which is filled with wheat and coffee plantations, and then into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. From here lie the vast plains of the Serengeti, where you’ll hopefully start spotting game well before you get into the park. Arrive at the camp in the evening, have a tasty dinner and rest. As for wildlife, the Serengeti National Park offers not only all the members of ‘The Big Five' (elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo), but also the annual ‘migration' of over one million wildebeest and their attendant cast of predators.
Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 4 : Serengeti National Park (5 6 Hrs On Game Drives)
Location: Thorn Tree Tented Camp
Accommodation Name: Serengeti Serena Lodge
Wake up to breakfast at the camp. The Serengeti is famed for being home to millions of animals and the annual Great Migration of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles. Yet, the dramatic landscapes in which the wildlife prowls are themselves worthy of admiration. Riverine forests and woodlands, rocky outcrops called kopjes, and an imposing volcano are just some of the backdrops in which the animals can be spotted during the morning and afternoon game drives. With some luck, here you will see the Big Five and, with great luck, the harder-to-spot species grouped as the Little Five: the antlion, the rhino beetle, the elephant shrew, the buffalo weaver, and the leopard tortoise. Birds and reptiles are also plentiful in the Serengeti National Park. Enjoy lunch and dinner at the camp.
Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 5 : Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater (190Km – 4 Hrs)
Location: Oldupai Ranger Post
Accommodation Name: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
After a tasty breakfast, you depart for Ngorongoro with viewing game across the vast Serengeti plains. Stop for a delectable picnic lunch and continue the journey to your lodge, set at the base of the conservation area in or near the village of Karatu. Finish your day with dinner at the lodge. Regularly voted one of the best hotels in the world, this unique lodge clings to the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the largest and most perfect volcanic crater on Earth. Long and low, the lodge is built from local river stone and camouflaged with indigenous vines. Designed to blend completely into the landscape, it is entirely invisible from the floor of the Crater 600 metres below.
Overnight in Ngorongoro.
Day 6 : Ngorongoro Crater (5 6 Hrs On Game Drives)
Location: Oldupai Ranger Post
Accommodation Name: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
A highlight is waiting for you this morning as you depart to explore what is commonly referred to as the World’s largest wildlife zoo. After breakfast, you descend with a picnic lunch through the early morning mists, going 2,000 feet into the crater. Ngorongoro Crater is the World’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor has several distinct areas, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some beautiful sand dunes. It’s an unforgettable wildlife experience. The picnic lunch is served overlooking a small lake populated with hippos. You return to the lodge in the late afternoon and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure and dinner in the evening.
Overnight in Ngorongoro.
Day 7 : Ngorongoro Crater – Departure Kilimanjaro (200Km – 3.5 Hrs)
Location: Arusha
Depart Ngorongoro Crater after a luscious breakfast heading towards Lake Manyara, Mto Wa Mbu village and Tarangire beyond. Through the highlands and the Karatu district, you’ll view the scenic wheat plains and coffee plantations, before journeying down the spectacular escarpment where you turn north on to the main Arusha – Dodoma road. Transfer to Arusha town centre, on arrival in Arusha lunch is provided followed by transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport to connect international departure flight. The earliest departure from Kilimanjaro International Airport on the last day of the safari should be after 04:00 pm.
What's Included
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English-speaking local driver-guide
Operated with an English-speaking local driver-guide throughout the tour. The assigned local driver-guide may change during the itinerary.
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French, German, or Italian driver-guide
French, German, or Italian driver-guide subject to availability. Airport transfers will be operated with English-speaking drivers.
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Accommodation
6 nights' accommodation at Serena Lodges, including stays at Arusha Serena Lodge, Lake Manyara Serena, Serengeti Serena Lodge, and Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.
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Meals
6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, and 5 Dinners.
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Private airport transfers
Arrival and departure private transfer in an air-conditioned car from/to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
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4x4 vehicle for game drives
4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof and guaranteed window seat during game drives and all transportation throughout the tour (maximum 7 persons per vehicle) on a private basis.
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Entrance fees and activities
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: 1 game drive at Lake Manyara National Park (Day 3); 2 game drives at Serengeti National Park (Day 4); 1 game drive at Ngorongoro (Day 5); 1 game drive at Ngorongoro Crater (Day 6).
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Parks fees and government taxes
All parks fees and government taxes.
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Meet & Greet
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Mineral water
1 bottle of mineral water (500ml) per person per day on game drives.
What's Not Included
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Visas
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Domestic flights
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International flights
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Drinks during meals
Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise) are not included.
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Unmentioned visits
Any visit not mentioned in the program is not included.
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Porterage and gratuities
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Personal expenditures
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals, or items not stated explicitly in the program are not included.
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any) are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
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Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
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Any visit not mentioned in the program
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Expenditures of a personal nature drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
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Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks mineral water camera/video camera fee (if any)
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Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays accidents etc.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with private transfers from Kilimanjaro International Airport and throughout the tour in a 4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof and guaranteed window seat during game drives, accommodating a maximum of 7 persons per vehicle.
Accommodation
Enjoy 6 nights of comfortable accommodation at Serena Lodges, including stays at Arusha Serena Lodge, Lake Manyara Serena, Serengeti Serena Lodge, and Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, each offering unique amenities and stunning views.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of vehicle will be used for the game drives?
The game drives will be conducted in a 4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof and guaranteed window seat, accommodating a maximum of 7 persons per vehicle.
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What languages are available for the driver-guides?
The tour is operated with an English-speaking local driver-guide throughout. French, German, or Italian driver-guides are available subject to availability.
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What is included in the accommodation?
The tour includes 6 nights of comfortable accommodation at Serena Lodges, including stays at Arusha Serena Lodge, Lake Manyara Serena, Serengeti Serena Lodge, and Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, each offering unique amenities and stunning views.
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Are meals included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 5 dinners.
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What is the policy for airport transfers?
Private airport transfers are included for arrival and departure in an air-conditioned car from/to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the tour?
You can expect to see a variety of wildlife including the Big Five (elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, and buffalo) and the annual Great Migration of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles. Additionally, you may spot the Little Five: the antlion, the rhino beetle, the elephant shrew, the buffalo weaver, and the leopard tortoise.
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What are the highlights of the Ngorongoro Crater visit?
The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater floor has several distinct areas, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes, and springs, to open grassland and sand dunes. It offers an unforgettable wildlife experience.
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Is there any special requirement for early arrivals at Kilimanjaro International Airport?
Yes, check-in is from 02:00 pm. Clients arriving in the middle of the night must book a pre-night, as waiting in the lobby is not permitted.
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What is the earliest departure time from Kilimanjaro International Airport on the last day of the safari?
The earliest departure from Kilimanjaro International Airport on the last day of the safari should be after 04:00 pm.
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