6 Days: Scenic Tanzania Safari
Tour Plan
Arusha Town
Your international inbound flights should be booked to arrive in Tanzania Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Upon arrival at the international airport, you will be met and greeted by our airport representative holding a pager with Amboseli Plains Safaris Logo and your surname/Group name printed below the logo. After a warm introduction to each other, you will be assisted with your luggage and taken to our transfer vehicle. We will proceed to your city hotel for check in and overnight stay. Arusha is the safari capital of the country. Arusha is an essential hub for safari travel in Tanzania, offering a combination of excellent access to prime wildlife areas, a range of accommodation and tour options, and opportunities for both adventure and cultural exploration.
Superior Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel
Premium Luxury: Gran Melia Hotel
Meals Plan: Bed Only
Lake Manyara National Park/Ngorongoro Crater
After an early morning breakfast, you will checkout and depart by road for Ngorongoro Crater via Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch. The park is situated about 126 kilometers (78 miles) southwest of Arusha, making it accessible from the city and a popular stop on safari circuits. The park features a striking landscape that includes the alkaline Lake Manyara, lush groundwater forests, savannahs, and the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The lake itself is a major feature, often appearing as a shimmering expanse in the distance. Lake Manyara is renowned for its tree-climbing lions, a rare behavior among lions. While not always guaranteed, sightings of these elusive lions lounging in the branches of acacia trees are a unique attraction. Besides lions, the park is home to a variety of other wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and a range of primates like baboons and monkeys. The park is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with over 400 bird species recorded. Highlights include flamingos, pelicans, and various raptors. The lake is particularly known for its large populations of flamingos, which can create a spectacular pink-hued spectacle. You will arrive at the lodge in the evening followed by some refreshments before dinner.
Superior Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Premium Luxury: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will checkout and depart by road to Serengeti National Park with a picnic lunch through Ngorongoro Conservation Area and within the Maasai people villages where they graze their cattle on the slopes of Ngorongoro escarpment. You will proceed by road to game viewing en route up to Naabi Hills where there is free parking, clean toilets and a picnic area for lunch. After Lunch, the game viewing will continue deep inside the savanna grasslands in search of plains abundant wildlife including; "Big Five"—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. It offers excellent opportunities for spotting these iconic animals, particularly lions and leopards, which are relatively common in the park. In addition to the Big Five, the Serengeti hosts a diverse array of wildlife, including cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, hippos, and numerous antelope species. The park also boasts rich birdlife, with over 500 bird species recorded. After an intensive game viewing, you will proceed to the camp/lodge for check in followed by dinner.
Superior Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
Premium Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge/Elewana Pioneer Camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Serengeti National Park
This day will be spent at Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game viewing along the flowing rivers Seronera. Serengeti National Park is one of the most famous wildlife reserves in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is renowned for its vast savannahs, diverse ecosystems, and incredible wildlife. The park covers approximately 14,763 square kilometers (5,700 square miles), making it one of the largest national parks in Africa. Serengeti is home to the Big Five—lions, leopards, rhinoceroses, elephants, and buffaloes. It is particularly well known for its lion populations. The park is famous for the Great Migration, a spectacular annual event where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles migrate in a circular pattern between the Serengeti and Maasai Mara in search of fresh grazing and water. : Over 500 bird species can be spotted, including vultures, ostriches, and a variety of raptors.
Superior Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
Premium Luxury: Elewana Pioneer Camp/Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Meals Plan: Full Board
Ngorongoro Crater
An early morning breakfast will be served at the lodge followed by checkout and then proceed to Ngorongoro Crater. You will descend down to the crater which is a unique refuge for both animals and birds and it is a wildlife enthusiast's paradise. Its home to the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, rhinoceroses, and buffaloes) as well as other iconic African animals such as zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and hippos. The crater's unique ecosystem provides a year-round habitat for these animals, making it an excellent place for game viewing. Ngorongoro Crater is a fantastic destination for birdwatchers due to its diverse habitats, which include grasslands, wetlands, and forests. Here are some notable bird species you might encounter in the crater: Crested Cranes, Kori Bustard, Lilac-breasted Roller, and Secretary Bird among others. Later you will ascend back to the lodge/camp for check in and an afternoon leisure, a hot shower before dinner.
Superior Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena/Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Premium Luxury: Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Depart
After breakfast, you will check out for lunch. Later you shall be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your scheduled international outbound flight.
Superior Accommodation: KIA Lodge
Premium Luxury: KIA Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
6 Days Scenic Tanzania Safari Charges 2024 (Superior Package)
Travel Season | Months | Price per Person Sharing (USD$) |
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Low Season | April – June | USD$ 2,950.00 |
Peak Season | July – October | USD$ 3,750.00 |
Mid Season | November – March | USD$ 3,095.00 |
6 Days Scenic Tanzania Safari Charges 2024 (Premium Package)
Travel Season | Months | Price per Person Sharing (USD$) |
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Low Season | April – June | USD$ 4,525.00 |
Peak Season | July – October | USD$ 5,250.00 |
Mid Season | November – March | USD$ 5,095.00 |
SUPERIOR PACKAGE
Package Inclusions:
- Internet access where applicable
- Park and conservation fees as per package
- An unmatched private customized safari service
- 24/7 Amboseli Plains Safaris on-call support
- Guaranteed departures with a minimum of two guests
- Binoculars and field guide books
- Game drives in a 4×4 spacious Land Cruiser
- Complimentary and unlimited bottled water, and soft drinks in the safari vehicle
- Safari cap provided at the start of the safari for comfort against the sun
- Private airport transfers upon arrival and departure, irrespective of airline and arrival time
- Transportation, transfers, sightseeing, and game viewing as detailed in the safari itinerary
- Preferred rooms (double or single) in the very best hotels, camps, and lodges
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Local professional English-speaking guides who are knowledgeable and highly experienced
Package Exclusions:
- Visa fee
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Tips to hotel staff and driver guides
- Pre- and post-safari tours and excursions
- Meals and beverages other than specified
- All statutory increases beyond our control
- Any optional activities or services not included in the program
- Health regulations and requirements per the country of visit
- Immunization cost for yellow fever
PREMIUM PACKAGE
Package Inclusions:
- Internet access where applicable
- Park and conservation fees as per package
- An unmatched private customized safari service
- 24/7 Amboseli Plains Safaris on-call support
- Guaranteed departures with a minimum of two guests
- Binoculars and field guide books
- Game drives in a 4×4 spacious Land Cruiser
- Complimentary and unlimited bottled water, and soft drinks in the safari vehicle
- Safari cap provided at the start of the safari for comfort against the sun
- Private airport transfers upon arrival and departure, irrespective of airline and arrival time
- Transportation, transfers, sightseeing, and game viewing as detailed in the safari itinerary
- Preferred rooms (double or single) in the very best hotels, camps, and lodges
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Local professional English-speaking guides who are knowledgeable and highly experienced
Premium Luxury Supplements:
- Tips and gratuities to all hotel staff and driver guides
- Private and exclusive customized safari for your group only
- Services of a professional Safari Director in addition to a driver guide
- Complimentary and unlimited bottled water, soft drinks, local beers, and soft drinks in the safari vehicles
- Complimentary and unlimited bottled water, soft drinks, local beers, house wine, and locally branded spirits throughout the safari
- Laundry services throughout the entire safari
- VIP airport meet and transfers upon arrival and departure, irrespective of airline and arrival/departure time
- Upgraded accommodation from superior to luxury
Package Exclusions:
- Visa fee
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Tips to hotel staff and driver guides
- Pre- and post-safari tours and excursions
- Meals and beverages other than specified
- All statutory increases beyond our control
- Any optional activities or services not included in the program
- Health regulations and requirements per the country of visit
- Immunization cost for yellow fever