8 Days Fly and Drive Luxury Tanzania Safari
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8 Days Fly and Drive Luxury Tanzania Safari is an extraordinary journey that offers travelers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the breathtaking landscapes and rich culture of Tanzania. This itinerary combines thrilling wildlife experiences with cultural interactions, allowing you to engage with nomadic tribes and indigenous communities. Throughout your safari, you will learn about their traditions, cuisine, and daily lives, creating a truly enriching experience.
Exploring Tanzania’s Natural Wonders
Your adventure begins upon arrival in Tanzania, where you will be greeted by your local guide who will accompany you throughout your journey. The safari includes visits to some of Tanzania’s most iconic national parks and reserves, including Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. Each location offers its own unique ecosystem and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti is perhaps the most famous national park in Tanzania, known for its incredible wildlife migrations. During your stay here, you will have the chance to witness the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras traverse the plains in search of greener pastures. Your experienced guides will lead you on game drives to spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, and a myriad of other species that call this vast landscape home.
Ngorongoro Crater
Next on your itinerary is a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This volcanic caldera is home to an astounding variety of wildlife and is often referred to as one of the best places for game viewing in Africa. You’ll descend into the crater floor for a day of exploration, where you may encounter rhinos, hippos, and numerous bird species amidst stunning scenery.
Cultural Interactions with Local Tribes
A key highlight of the 8 Days Fly and Drive Luxury Tanzania Safari is the opportunity to interact with local tribes. Your local guides enhance your experience by providing intimate knowledge of the area’s culture and history. You will visit villages inhabited by the Maasai people, known for their distinctive customs and vibrant dress.During your visit, you’ll learn about their traditional way of life, including their pastoral lifestyle and social structures. Engage with community members as they share stories about their daily routines and cultural practices. This interaction fosters a deeper understanding of Tanzania’s diverse heritage.
Culinary Experiences
As part of your safari experience, you will have the chance to savor traditional Tanzanian cuisine. Enjoy meals prepared with fresh local ingredients that reflect the flavors of East Africa. From ugali (a staple made from maize) to grilled meats and fresh vegetables, each meal is a culinary adventure.Many tours also include opportunities for cooking classes where you can learn how to prepare traditional dishes alongside local chefs. This hands-on experience not only enhances your cooking skills but also deepens your appreciation for Tanzanian culture.
Luxurious Accommodations
Throughout your safari, you will stay in luxurious lodges and tented camps that provide comfort and style amidst nature. Each accommodation has been carefully selected to offer exceptional service and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. Relax by the pool after a day of exploration or enjoy a sundowner on your private deck while watching wildlife roam nearby.
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Your 8 Days Fly and Drive Luxury Tanzania Safari also emphasizes conservation efforts in Tanzania. Many lodges are involved in sustainable tourism practices that support wildlife protection and community development. By participating in this safari, you are contributing to these important initiatives.Your guides will share insights into ongoing conservation projects aimed at protecting endangered species and preserving natural habitats. This educational aspect adds depth to your safari experience as you learn about the challenges facing wildlife in Africa today.
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Included/Exclude
- All activities (unless labeled as optional).
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary.
- A professional driver/guide.
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional).
- All park fees
- All Taxes/VAT.
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section).
- Drinking water on all days.
- AMREF Flying Doctor
- International & Domestic Flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour.
- Tips
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.).
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees.
- Services not mentioned in the program.
Tour Plan
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be meet by Aromatic Expeditions Limited representative who will drive you to your accommodation in Arusha. Overnight will be at your accommodation awaiting for your safari on the next day.
Accommodation: Lodge or Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
In the morning you will be collected from your accommodation in Arusha by your personal Safari Guide. The drive to Tarangire is on a good tarmac road, across the gently rolling Masai plains with scattered acacia trees. En route, you will pass many Masai in their colurful dress walking on the roadside, riding bicycles, herding their cattle and driving donkeys carts.
Tarangire National Park is well known for its large elephant herds. From the open roof of the vehicle you will experience the seasonal swamps, savanna and Tarangire River in search of many animals including zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant and giraffe. It’s possible that you will catch a glimpse of a lion stalking its prey or leopards watching and relaxing in the trees above. After an extensive game drive, having experienced the various sights and sounds of the wilderness, you will leave the park and head to one of our luxury partner Lodges or Luxury Tented where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals : Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge/ Tented Camp
After an early breakfast you will drive through the Rift Valley to the cooler regions of the Ngorongoro highlands. The Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest volcanic caldera, is almost 20km wide, approximately 610 m deep and is known for its large variety of wildlife, including the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. It should be recongnised as one of the world’s wonders. It is truly magnificent.
In addition to the Big Five, the various springs attract animals such as wildebeest, gazelles, reedbucks and more than 500 bird species. At a picnic site you will have lunch before enjoying some more game viewing in the crater. You will leave the crater in the afternoon, driving up the steep road out of the crater and return to the Lodge in Karatu
After breakfast your driver will drive you to Manyara airstrip and fly to the the Serengeti National Park which we will reach by midday. The Serengeti National Park is the largest park in Tanzania covering an astounding 15,000 kms squared with diverse landscapes and habitats such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah and mountain. Here the great migration of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope takes place and, depending on the season, we may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals on their search for food and water.
After an extensive game drive, we drive to the Seronera Valley for an evening meal and overnight stay at our carefully selected luxury partner lodge or Tented Camp.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This entire day is set aside for game drives upon the Serengeti. The Serengeti, the habitat of an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo, is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. In November and December the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June they return to the north. Apart from the migrating herds, we may have the opportunity to see the resident predators, leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.
After an unforgettable day, we will return to our luxury partner lodge for dinner and our overnight sleep on The Endless Plain.
Meals : Brekfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
You will spend a full day in this incredible place, exploring the park, its animals and incredible landscapes. The Serengeti is the habitat for an abundance of wildlife, such as impala, buffalo, crocodiles and hippos, but is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebras and wildebeest. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. Apart from the migrating herds, you may see predators, such as leopards, cheetahs and lions.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation : Luxury Lodge/ Tented Camp
After breakfast, your driver will drive you to the airstrip in Serengeti to catch your flight to Arusha airport which marks the end of your epic adventure.
Meals : Dinner & Overnight
Accommodation : Luxury Hotel or Lodge
After one last breakfast, your driver will collect you from the lodge at a time previously arranged time in order to take you to the airport in good time for your return flight or onward travel arrangements.
