March 09- 15, 2024
07 Days
Tour Status - Available
This small group departure offers amazing game drives in Tanzania that are simply astounding! From the big five to the small five, game parks, reserves and other wildlife protection areas host some of the wildest game thus the reason why these countries are home to the safari. Experience the 5* star tented camp with the sounds of the animals calling out at night. Luxury lodges add to the amazing experience.
*Please Note: For this departure to be guaranteed and operated by Select Holidays, there must be a minimum of 10 confirmed passengers.
Early booking bonus:
Pre-paid gratuities for
local driver and guide
*New Bookings Only
Not Included:
Tourist Visas
Tanzania is currently $50.00 USD p/p paid upon arrival
International Airfare
NOTE: Contact you local Travel Clinic concerning vaccinations and medications required.
Travel insurance*
All alcoholic drinks at: Hotels, Camps & Lodges
Gratuities*
Hot Air Balloon Safari
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Tour Highlights
Luxury Accommodations
Entrance to Game Reserves
Game drives as outlined
All meals as outlined
Bottled water in lodges and while on safari
All airfares within the countries
Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
Hosted by Select Holidays
Day 01: Sat: Mar 09, 2024: Arrive Arusha, Tanzania - Lake Duluti Serena Lodge [L/D]
After clearing Tanzanian Customs, you are met and transferred to the Lake Duluti Serena Lodge for the night. The lodge is located in a pleasant semi-rural location on a wooded hillside with glancing views down towards the volcanic crater lake of the same name. Today’s visits include some of the farms in the region and learn about the Tanzania farming methods. There is wheat, bananas, avocado etc. that grow here. Return to the lodge for lunch then visit a coffee plantation and learn about the production and processing of Tanzanian coffee. Return to the lodge for the night.
*Airfare into Arusha is at an additional cost.
Day 02: Sun: Mar 10, 2024: Lake Duluti Serena Lodge ~ Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge [B/L/D]
Today you travel through the countryside of Tanzania toward the lodge at Lake Manyara which is situated on the rim of the Great Rift Valley. This valley runs all the way from central Africa to the Dead Sea in Israel. Lake Manyara is home to an abundance of bird and wild life, including the tree climbing lion which you may see on an afternoon safari. Spend the night at the lodge.
Day 03: Mon: Mar 11, 2024: Lake Manyara ~ Masek Tented Camp /Serengeti Area [B/L/D]
Today you travel toward the famed Serengeti region of the country. This area will have some of the highest concentration of animals in all of Tanzania. You arrive at Lake Masek Tented Camp in time for lunch and check in for a 2-night stay. This exclusive luxury camp is in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area overlooking Lake Masek. This unique location is witness to the Wildebeest Migration which takes place from December to April each year. There is resident Big 5 game all year round in the area as well. There will be an afternoon game drive in the region then return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 04: Tue: Mar 12, 2024: Serengeti Area [B/L/D]
A full day to enjoy the game viewing and a picnic lunch in the Serengeti, from the migration of the wildebeest to the black- mane lions, cheetahs, elephants and spotted hyena among others. The Serengeti spans approximately 30,000 sq. km and hosts the largest mammal migration in the world, which is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, and as one of the ten Natural Wonders of the World. Return for dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 05: Wed: Mar 13, 2024: Masek Tented Camp ~ Neptune Lodge Ngorongoro [B/L/D]
Early this morning there is the option of taking a Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Serengeti. Suspended in a basket fixed beneath the rainbow-coloured canopy, you're off for a game-viewing adventure like no other. At the end of the flight, everyone is treated to a champagne breakfast in the bush. Return to camp to pick up those guest that stayed behind and drive to the Neptune Ngorogongoro Luxury Lodge for a 2-night stay. The afternoon is a leisure to relax, use the pools or perhaps enjoy a massage. NOTE: A warm jacket/sweater is highly recommended in this area as evening do get cool.
Day 06: Thu: Mar 14, 2024: Neptune Lodge Ngorongoro ~ Ngorongoro Crater [B/L/D]
After breakfast, you descend some 600 m onto the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater floor the crater is home to an abundance of wildlife and is a photographer’s paradise. This will be a full day of game-viewing with a picnic lunch in the crater. Ascend from the crater later in the afternoon and overnight at the lodge once more.
Day 07: Fri: Mar 15, 2024: Neptune Lodge Ngorongoro ~ End of Tour* [B/L]
All to soon your safari has come to an end.
*Airfare from Arusha is at an additional cost.
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