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a taste of tanzania

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$ 2,500
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all about a taste of tanzania

This concise safari is ideal for those seeking to experience the highlights of Tanzania – including the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and open savannah of the Serengeti – at exceptional value, and is perfect to combine with a beach stay in Zanzibar or Mombasa.

package highlights:

  1. Majestic Serengeti National Park

    Witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration, a natural spectacle of millions of wildebeests and zebras.

    Enjoy game drives to spot the "Big Five" – lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos – along with other fascinating wildlife.

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    zebra and wildebeests grazing in the lush serengeti grassland.

  2. Ngorongoro Crater – A Natural Wonder

    Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site and its unique ecosystem within a massive volcanic caldera.

    Spot a diverse array of animals, including rare black rhinos, in one of the most beautiful wildlife havens in Africa.

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    Ngorongoro conservation area.

  3. Lake Manyara National Park

    Admire tree-climbing lions and vibrant flocks of flamingos along the shimmering lake shores.

    Experience birdwatching at its finest with over 400 species recorded.

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    lioness gazing among the trees.

  4. Authentic Cultural Encounters

    Visit a Maasai village to learn about their traditional way of life, customs, and craftsmanship.

    Participate in local cooking or craft demonstrations to gain a deeper appreciation of Tanzanian culture.

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    middle aged maasai man, iringa, tanzania.

  5. Tarangire National Park – The Elephant Kingdom

    Marvel at the iconic baobab trees and large herds of elephants roaming the savannah.

    Capture stunning wildlife photographs with a backdrop of the dramatic African landscape.

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    The majestic elephants of tarangire.

  6. Breathtaking Sunsets and Luxury Lodging

    Unwind in carefully curated lodges and tented camps that blend comfort with the wilderness experience.

    Relish the beauty of African sunsets with sundowners in hand.

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    The charming luxury tents of the angama amboseli.

  7. Optional Zanzibar Extension

    After your safari, extend your journey with a relaxing beach escape to Zanzibar, known for its white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and rich cultural history.

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    Zanzibar, tanzania.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions

What is included in this tour?

  • Twin / single accommodation
  • Greeting and assistance at the airport
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Your stay at Mnemba Island Lodge includes three meals daily and daily lodge adventures. Adventures include swimming, walking, snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaking, fly-fishing and scuba diving. Scuba courses and deep-sea fishing are available at an additional cost.
  • Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits, local beer, teas and laundry
  • Scheduled domestic flights as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Scheduled road transport as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Scheduled game activities as specified in the itinerary
  • Tanzania National Park fees and conservancy fees
  • Domestic departure taxes
  • Emergency medical evacuation insurance

What is not included in this tour?

  • Gratuities and all items of a personal nature
  • Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
  • Champagne, cognacs, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes
  • Sightseeing and excursions other than those specified in the itinerary
  • All International flights and Taxes
  • Laundry
  • Visa fees (if required)
  • Travel & Personal accident insurance cover

here's our experience schedule, guaranteed to make your 5 day stay one for for the memory books.

Day 1: Lake Manyara national park.

  • On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will me met by Intimate Africa Team and drive in a 4×4 vehicle for the drive to Lake Manyara, enjoying the first glimpse of Tanzania as you go. Arrive at the Lake Manyara Hotel in late afternoon – a simple, basic but comfortable hotel with the best location in the area, perched on the edge of the escarpment with amazing views over the lake. Settle in to your en suite room then enjoy dinner and overnight.

Day 2 & 3: serengeti national park

  • This morning sees your first game drive of the safari in Lake Manyara National Park, home to hippos, elephants, flamingos, plains game and the famous tree-climbing lions that reside here. The landscape is a mixture of dense forest, small open plains and lush water-side grasses, a feast for herbivores such as buffalo. Return to the hotel for lunch, then begin the long drive north to the world renowned Serengeti National Park, arriving in time for dinner and overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge – one of the first to be built in the park and so occupying a prime position amongst the rocky outcrops. Rooms are basic but comfortable.
  • A spectacular full day game drive with Picnic lunch in the Serengeti today, seeking out the big cats, rhino, buffalo, giraffe and many others that habituate the vast open plains of this huge park which borders the Maasai Mara in its northeast corner. The sheer scale and seemingly endless horizon in this part of Africa is simply spellbinding.

Day 4: Ngorongoro conservation area.

  • After breakfast, return south out of the park for a morning visit to the archaeological marvel of Olduvai Gorge, the discovery site of some of the earliest ever humanoid remains. Continue to Ngorongoro Crater, one of nature’s true wonders – its collapsed volcanic crater is 12 miles in diameter and 2,000 feet deep. The fertile soil and lake attract a huge range of wildlife, and your afternoon crater tour will seek to uncover them amongst the floor’s forests, grasses and plains. Dinner and overnight is spent at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, magnificently sited on the rim of the crater, all 75 rooms offering stunning views.

Day 5: departure

  • Morning: Drive back to Arusha for lunch then to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.