This 7-day Safari Tour in Tanzania takes you on an authentic East African safari experience, where you'll explore the iconic Serengeti and other renowned wildlife destinations. This tour promises incredible wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and an immersive experience in the heart of Africa's natural beauty.

Click the 'Enquire Now' button at the bottom of this page to find out more about the package and to make a booking. This trip is limited to 18 people only, for the fixed departure date of 16 November 2024.

TOTAL price per person: R61,000.00 (sharing) or R64,000.00 (single person). Prices are valid for November 2024.

Optional Activities:

1. Serengeti Balloon Safari: The cost of the balloon safari is DISCOUNTED if pre-booked.
2. Maasai Village: Payment must be made in cash in US Dollars to the village chief on arrival.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 0: JOHANNESBURG

Check-in at the Kenya Airways check-in counter 3 hours before the scheduled departure time as your flight from Johannesburg to Tanzania departs after midnight.

Day 1: JOHANNESBURG / KILIMANJARO AIRPORT / ARUSHA

Depart from Johannesburg on an overnight flight with Kenya Airways to Kilimanjaro Airport (departing at 01h15, arriving at 09h50). You'll be warmly welcomed by our friendly safari guide who will safely transport you in a comfortable vehicle to Arusha, the hub of Tanzania's legendary Northern safari circuit and home to Mt Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks. Arusha is also one of the major coffee-growing regions in Tanzania!

Day 2: ARUSHA / TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Head off to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants and baobab tree, where you’ll enjoy a game drive featuring open Acacia woodlands, Baobab trees, swamp and the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem! In the late afternoon, you’ll head towards the town of Mto Wa Mbu ("Mosquito Village" in Maasai), the only place in Tanzania representing all 120 ethnic tribes. 

Day 3: KARATU AREA / SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Stop off at Ngorongoro Crater (regarded as the 8th wonder of the world) in the misty Ngorongoro highlands, one of Africa's most beautiful regions! En route, you can visit a Maasai Village near Ngorongoro Crater at an additional cost. After this, make your way to Central Serengeti which is
famous for its excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities, incredible concentrations of predators and the Great Migration of more than 1,5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras.

Day 4: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

We highly recommend an early morning hot air balloon safari (at an additional cost) which gives you an unforgettable bird's eye view safari experience of the Serengeti, before landing in the beautiful wilderness and enjoying a full bush-style breakfast, complete with fresh coffee, tea, fruits and champagne. Alternatively, embark on a full-day game drive and experience the greatest safari exhibition in the world – the great wildebeest migration with massive herds of wildebeest. You'll also get to witness big cats, elephants, buffaloes, gazelles, giraffes and crocodile-infested waters.

Day 5: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Enjoy another full day in the Serengeti. You can either choose to do a game drive from sunrise to sunset, taking a picnic lunch, OR choose to explore more leisurely, coming back to the camp for lunch between your morning and afternoon game drives. Take in breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary wildlife encounters with your knowledgeable guide who shares insights about the ecosystem, animal behavior, and the park’s history.

Day 6: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK / NGORONGORO CRATER

Say goodbye to the Serengeti as you head back to Ngorongoro Crater to
enjoy an extended game drive along the crater floor (referred to as the Garden of Eden). The crater floor features a variety of distinct regions, including forests, swamps, lakes, springs, and open grasslands, all teeming with incredible wildlife. Encounter an eclectic showcase of African wildlife including rhinos, lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and leopards.

Day 7: NGORONGORO / KILIMANJARO AIRPORT / JOHANNESBURG

The time has come to end this unforgettable 7-day Tanzanian Safari adventure. Start your last day with breakfast with Kilimanjaro coffee before driving back to Arusha where you stop at the Cultural Heritage Centre (for shopping for Tanzania art, memorabilia, and Tanzanites), and enjoy a picnic lunch. Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward Kenya Airways flight home (departing at 18h30 Tanzanian time, arriving at 00h15 South African time).

Click the 'Enquire Now' button at the bottom of this page to find out more about the package and to make a booking.

Included

• Return economy airfares with Kenya Airways from Johannesburg to Kilimanjaro Airport (including airport taxes)
• Airport transfers from Kilimanjaro Airport with English speaking driver/guide
• Accommodation & meals as confirmed above
• Stretched Land Cruiser safari vehicles (maximum 6 clients per vehicle) includes:
  • Roof pop tops for better photography and game-viewing vantage points
  • Mini fridge you can use to stock with drinks (for your account)
  • Reference books & maps
  • Bottled water in vehicles
• Game drives as per the itinerary
• 1x Ngorongoro Crater tour
• Unlimited kilometers on game drives during the safari
• Services of your professional and knowledgeable Tanzanian English-speaking driver/guide
• Tanzania National Park fees/crater/concession & conservancy fees
• 24-hour support while you travel
• Travel information pack

Excluded

• Entry visa to Tanzania (SA passport DO NOT require a visa for Tanzania)
• Travel insurance (highly recommended)
• Meals and drinks not specified
• Laundry services
• Gratuities to the driver/guide, hotel staff & porters – our recommendations:
  • Driver/guide – suggested at US$12 per person per day
  • Hotel staff – at your discretion
  • Porters carrying suitcase/s – recommend US$1 per suitcase
• Maasai Village visit fee
• Balloon safari
• All expenses of a personal nature

Please note

• As your package is partly in US Dollars, all prices are subject to change without prior notice due to possible currency fluctuations. Due to fluctuations in foreign exchange markets, we will use the exchange rate (bank selling rate) on the date of final payment to recalculate your tour price.
• The price quoted is based on an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) discounted price. For any other means of payment, contact us for an updated price.
• Price quoted is per person sharing / single room.
• Prices are based on 12 or 16 to 18 persons traveling & 1 tour leader.
• Flights quoted are current and subject to change due to availability and tax increases. We reserve the right to re-quote accordingly.
• PARK FEES: Park fees are valid for 24 hours – if you enter the park at a particular time, you need to exit at the same time.