The best of Tanzania Wildlife and Culture

8 Days | 7 Nights

Departs on selected days

Tour Cost

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Tour Overview
What comes to your mind first when planning for your Tanzania Safari? Let me try to put myself in the customer’s shoes and hopefully get the best answer. When planning to tour Tanzania’s Safari many clients would wish to learn and emerce in the culture and lifestyle of people they plan to visit. Tanzania host more than 120 tribes and each tribe has its culture and lifestyle which is unique compared to others. A common aspect about all these tribes is the Swahili Language that brings them together, far from the fact that every tribe speaks its vernacular language. This 8-day program is designed to give our customers the best experience of both the abundant wildlife and rich culture of Tanzania.

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Meet your TANEPIC Safaris & Adventures representative at Kilimanjaro International airport for greetings and welcoming procedures, followed by a drive to a hotel in Arusha city for dinner and overnight. Welcome to Arusha, Tanzania, the “Geneva of Africa”, relax and get prepared for the adventures of a life time in the next few hours.

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, get ready to depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive. The park is famous for its baobab trees that dot the landscape, its large herds of Elephants, and tree-climbing Pythons. Tarangire River is the main source of water and therefore attracts a huge number of animals, especially during the dry season.

After a 2 hours drive, we’ll get you to the main entrance gate of the park, complete entry procedures should take only a few minutes after which we proceed with the game drive. In the afternoon enjoy your lunch in a well-designated picnic area of the Tarangire bush.

During the game drives you may see animals including Lesser Kudu, Buffalos, Oryx, Elands, Giraffes, and Zebras, as well as the predators such as Lions, Cheetahs, and the elusive Leopards. Tarangire also hosts many bird species including Yellow necked spurfowl, Northern white-crowned shrike, and Lilac-breasted roller just to mention a few.

After the game drives your guide will drive you to a lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 : Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast we’ll depart for central Serengeti with your picnic lunch boxes. Serengeti is among the Natural wonders of the world and the richest wildlife reserve on the planet. Covering an area of 14,763 square kilometers big game opportunities are always guaranteed during the game drive. The park also offers the most scenic picnic areas to enjoy your Lunch and nice views of endless plains, where you will witness some animals roaming on the grassy plains.

In the evening, your guide will drive you to a Lodge for dinner and overnight

Day 4 : Serengeti National Park (Full day game drive)

On day 4 you get to explore the plains of central Serengeti also known as Seronera for a full-day game drive. Relish the vastness of this park commonly known as “the unforgettable endless plains land” along with some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities that Serengeti has to offer.

During the game drive, you will get to see many animals including the herds of Elephants, Zebras, Buffalos, Hyenas, Giraffes, Cheetahs, Lions, and Leopardsjust to mention a few.

After breakfast, your guide will drive you to a Lodge for dinner and overnight

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy an early breakfast then get ready for a journey to Ngorongoro Crater. Before reaching the crater you get to stop at Olduvai Gorge to get some important history about Dr. Leakey and his wife Mary Leakey’s discoveries. Then followed by a descent to over 600 m deep crater through lush forests. As you approach the crater, marvelled at the incredible landscape around you, your guide will take you through the crater floor for exceptional game drives.

This crater is home to a huge number of animals but is purposely well known as a home for the big five animals. Here, you will have the chance to spot all the ‘big five’ much easier than in any other park. The big five are Leopards, Buffalos, Elephants, Lions, and rare black rhinos.

After the game drives your guide will take you to a Lodge in Lake Eyasi for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Lake Eyasi (Cultural exploration)

After breakfast depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive. Tarangire is known for its majestic long-life baobab trees, large herds of Elephants, and tree-climbing Pythons. Upon arrival at the park entrance, check-in procedures will be completed, immediately followed by the game drive. In the afternoon you get to enjoy your lunch in one of the special designated areas before continuing with afternoon game drives until evening.

The Tarangire River crosses the Park and supports a huge number of animals especially during the dry season as it is the main source of water. During the game drive, watch out for animals such as Lesser Kudu, Buffalos, Oryx, Elands, Giraffes, and Zebras and also experience the adventures from predators such as Lions, Cheetahs, and elusive Leopards.

After the game drive your guide will take you to a lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Karatu Mto Wa Mbu Tours

After breakfast, you will have a short journey to Mto wa mbu. You will have a chance to explore many adventures including biking tours, walking tours, a visit to Maasai bomas. On this tour you get to meet with the locals and learn how banana beer is produced, as well as a visit to Makonde woodcarvings. If you are looking for utmost experiences with cultural explorations then Mto wa Mbu is the best place to visit.

After an exhaustive but rewarding day your guide will take you to a Lodge in Arusha town for dinner and overnight.

Day 8: Departure Day

Congratulations on completing this circuit with great experiences and life-time adventures. Today is a relaxing day and the best time to say goodbye to the Geneva of Africa. Depending on your departure flight schedule you may opt to relax or go for a city tour before being escorted to the Airport for your flight back home. We wish you a safe journey and hope to be able to provide our services to you again in a near future.

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