Tanzania Big Five Safari & Tribes

$5995 per person

The magic of your African wildlife safari experience runs deep in the very heart of Tanzania, “the Soul of Africa” to offer you lifetime memories. On this comprehensive Big Five safari and culture tour, you will be enchanted by all that Tanzania has to offer. Tanzania is the perfect destination for anyone wishing to experience a trip of a lifetime and cross off a lifelong dream of being in the presence of Africa’s magnificent wildlife.

Tanzania is home to some of Africa’s most beautiful national parks, including the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you can treasure the Cradle of Humanity and the Great Migration. You will come across the magical creatures and spellbinding sights encompassing Tanzania’s beautiful wilderness as you weave from Tarangire to Lake Eyasi.

Accompanied by your knowledgeable local guide, you will be invited to an immersive cultural exploration with Hadzabe indigenous tribe. These hunter-gathering bushmen have lived in this area for centuries, and their local customs and traditions have a long history that can be traced back to their ancestors. You will transfer to the Nilotic-speaking Datoga tribe in the area after some time has passed while you get used to their distinct way of life. After seeing traditional dance performances, exploring their collections of medicinal plants, and discovering animal tracking techniques, have lunch before leaving for the airport. Without a doubt, you will witness incredible cultural and wildlife moments with peace, solitude and comfort like you have never experienced before.

Naturally, this unique itinerary will fulfil your hopes of seeing the Big Five (buffaloes, rhinos, elephants, leopards and lions), The Great Wildebeest Migration, and African Big Cats. You will also see plenty of other incredible wildlife that are found in Tanzania’s remarkable wildlife sanctuaries including Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara and the vast Serengeti National Park.

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Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti

HIGHLIGHTS

➤ Explore the raw wilderness of Tarangire National Park, observing up to 300 elephant populations against the backdrop of baobabs

➤ Descend into the abundant Ngorongoro Crater and discover why it’s one of nature’s most incredible phenomena. In just one afternoon, you can spot the entire Big Five safari animals, spend time with hippos and flamingos covering the lake, and hang out with lions resting in the shade of your safari vehicle

➤ Spend three days exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to the great wildebeest migration, a remarkable collection of big cats, and a lifetime of unforgettable memories

➤ Wind through the lush landscapes of Lake Manyara to find tree-climbing lions, serene giraffes, and an eclectic juxtaposition of colors

➤ Visit a Maasai village at Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will enjoy dancing, singing and storytelling. Get insights into how several generations of these local tribes have lived around the area for hundreds of years and continue to preserve their cultures and traditions in today’s world

➤ Wander in Tarangire on a walking safari set to show off the park’s smallest creatures and allow you to experience up-close encounters with the wildlife

INCLUSIONS

Accommodation as detailed;
All food – breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals during safari;
Bottled drinking water, coffee, tea, and breakfast juices are included at all locations;
Dedicated private, professional English-speaking safari guide and exclusive use of spacious, customized photographic safari Land Cruisers 4×4 (enclosed with pop-up roof/roll-up canvas for game viewing) from start to finish;
Services of qualified local English-speaking guides, drivers, and rangers;
Entrance fees for sightseeing, national park concession fees, and camping fees (all national parks);
Bean bags for camera support;
Free Wi-Fi wherever available, charging stations and a stocked fridge in your Land Cruiser;
All government and airport taxes and fees;
Emergency evacuation insurance;

EXCLUSIONS

International and domestic flights;
Travel and personal accident insurance;
Visa, passport, vaccinations, medicines;
Gratuities for airport transfer drivers, safari guides, hotel and camp staff;
Expenditure on personal bar bills, souvenirs, and personal items;
Optional excursions/activities not detailed in the itinerary;
Any additional services requested;
Free Wi-Fi wherever available, charging stations and a stocked fridge in your Land Cruiser;
All government and airport taxes and fees;
Emergency evacuation insurance;

PAYMENT PLAN

STANDARD PAYMENT TERMS

30% deposit due upon confirmation of safari

Balance of safari cost due 75 days prior to start date of safari

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Your interests
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Your expectations and schedule

Ultimately, you will choose exactly what you’d like to do, when you would like to start your private safari trip, and where you’d like to go.

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Departure/Return Location

Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO]
Dress Code

Light casual attire in sensible, neutral colors and a warm jacket for evening game drives are safe choices to make all year round when packing for your Tanzania safari.

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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARUSHA, TANZANIA (ONE NIGHT)

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) you will be warmly welcomed by a Wito Africa private vehicle and driver, who will transfer you to your boutique accommodation in Arusha for a pre-safari briefing and overnight stay. Kick off your adventure of a lifetime with an exquisite fine dining experience. Your butler will then show you to your room where you will spend one night.

DAY 2 & 3: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK (TWO NIGHTS)

After a delicious breakfast, your Wito Africa private field guide and vehicle will transfer you to Tarangire National Park for a morning game drive and exploration. Tarangire is known for its massive elephant herds, true sense of wilderness and backdrop of baobabs. During your game drives, you will marvel at your first sightings of what is probably one of Africa’s largest populations of elephants, along with Cape buffalos, impalas, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest who— in addition to some big cats and an abundance of mammal species—call the park their home. Lunch will be a classic safari picnic within the park, while enjoying a glimpse of the great wilds of Northern Tanzania. In the afternoon, check in to your camp, get settled and enjoy a private sundowner before having your delicious dinner on the patio (feel free to squeeze in a guided nature walk if you decide to head back to your intimate camp by 3:45pm). The next day, your guide will greet you and take you for another exhilarating morning game drive in this unique, wildlife-filled area of Tarangire. Return to the camp for lunch and relaxation before setting out again in the afternoon for further exploration.

DAY 4 & 5: NGORO NGORO CRATER HIGHLANDS (TWO NIGHTS)

After a leisurely breakfast, your Wito Africa private guide will greet you at the lodge and transfer you in the direction of the Great Rift Valley to the crater highlands, for a taste of culture. Your guide will take you to a local Maasai village, or perhaps to the FAME Africa Hospital, where you will meet the people who started this local hospital in order to help the people of Tanzania (you could choose to visit a school, orphanage, village, hospital … whatever most interests you!). After lunch, transfer to the lodge that borders Ngorongoro Crater for relaxation and an overnight stay. The next day, after an early breakfast, you will descend with your private safari guide to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will find spectacular scenery (arriving nice and early gives you the best chance of witnessing the predators returning from their overnight hunts) and game viewing in what has been described by UNESCO as the eighth wonder of the world. Ngorongoro is a collapsed volcano – an incredible natural amphitheater, 25 km across, and teeming with more than 30,000 protected animals, including all members of The Big Five. Depart from the lodge with a picnic so that you can maximize your time in the Crater. In the late afternoon, return to your lodge for sundowners and relaxation before your scrumptious dinner.

DAY 5, 6, 7 & 8: NORTHERN SERENGETI (FOUR NIGHTS)

After a leisurely breakfast, your Wito Africa private guide will transfer you to the Lake Manyara airstrip for your scheduled flight to the Northern Serengeti. You will be greeted at Kogatende airstrip by a private safari guide and vehicle and taken on a gentle game drive on your way to your intimate lodge. From your Serengeti luxury accommodation, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the endless plains and stunning wildlife. A stay here offers a front row seat to the Great Wildebeest Migration. For the next four days and nights, you will explore the resident wildlife and stunning landscapes, and venture to the river for a chance to witness the dramatic river crossing! OPTIONAL – Why not take an unforgettable flight over the Serengeti in a hot air balloon!

DAY 9: KILIMANJARO & BEYOND (DAY ROOM AT MACHWEO WELLNESS & RETREAT)

You will say goodbye to the Serengeti with hearts and minds full of incredible memories, and board your scheduled flight to Arusha Airport. Since your flight home will probably not depart until later in the evening, we have arranged a day room for you at the unparalleled Machweo Wellness & Retreat. Here, you can wash up, rest and relax by the pool, take a tour of the coffee estate, and visit the remarkable workshop and gift store, Shanga. Shanga is an inspiring local initiative that strives to support the lives of Tanzanians with disabilities. We love connecting our clients to Shanga and encourage them to support their fair trade, handmade goods (made from recycled materials) as a way for us to highlight their amazing work. In the evening, your driver will greet you and transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your scheduled flight home.