Northern Tanzania Safari Itinerary

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Northern Tanzania Safari Itinerary


Northern Tanzania Safari Itinerary

Safari Overview

Northern Tanzania Safari Itinerary Summary

2 nights at Swala Camp

2 nights at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

3 nights at Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp

1 night at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

COSTS (Based on per person sharing)


Low Season:

£1,715.00* per person sharing



01 Apr – 31 May



High Season:

£1,998.00* per person sharing



01 Mar – 31 Mar


01 Sep – 30 Sep


01 Nov – 22 Dec



Peak Season:

£2,128.00* per person sharing



01 Jan – 28 Feb


01 Jun – 31 Aug


01 Oct – 31 Oct



COSTS INCLUSIVE OF:
Transfers and flights as per the itinerary
Meals and Accommodation as per itinerary
National Parks entry fees
Transportation in a 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser with a safari driver/guide
Game Activities as offered by the lodges

COSTS EXCLUDE:
Tips and Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Tanzanian Entry visas US$50.00 per person
Flying doctors service
All items of a personal nature
Aviation and Airport taxes and Security fee US$6.00 Person Per trip

*Prices are subject to change and based on availability

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Trip Itinerary


Day 1 - Tarangire National Park



On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met by your driver guide who will escort you to your 4x4 vehicle to begin your safari. From Kilimanjaro you will take the scenic drive South to the Tarangire National Park arriving in time for lunch at Swala Camp. Late afternoon game drive in the Tarangire National Park returning to Swala Camp for dinner and overnight

Overnight at Swala Camp Lodge (Full Board)



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Day 2 - Tarangire National Park



Early morning and late afternoon game drives in the Tarangire National Park returning to Swala Camp for lunch and to relax through the heat of the day.

Overnight at Swala Camp Lodge (Full Board)



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Day 3 - Ngorongoro Crater



After breakfast and a morning game drive in the Tarangire National Park you will take a leisurely journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a picnic lunch arriving at your lodge the Ngorongoro Serena in the late afternoon. Spend the afternoon at your leisure either enjoying the fantastic views of the Ngorongoro Crater from your Lodge or taking a guided walk along the crater rim.

Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (Full Board)



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Day 4 -Ngorongoro Crater



After an early breakfast you will head down into the Ngorongoro Crater for a day of fantastic game viewing. Your permit is for six hours of game viewing in the crater after which you will head back to the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge for Lunch. Afternoon at your leisure.

Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (Full Board)



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Day 5 - Serengeti National Park



After breakfast, you will head toward the Serengeti National Park via the Malanja depression, stopping on route to visit the famous Olduvai Gorge (world-famous hominid fossil site) were you will have your picnic lunch. From there you will enter the Serengeti National Park via Nabi Hill gate. Enjoy your afternoon en-route game drive to your luxury tented camp in the Serengeti, Mbuzi Mawe.

Overnight at Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp (Full Board)



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Day 6 - Serengeti National Park.



Today you will spend your day in Serengeti National Park exploring the famous Serengeti Plains and the abundance of wildlife it harbours. Well placed in the centre of the Serengeti National Park, Mbuzi Mawe gives you good opportunity to head South onto the plains of the Seronera or North to the Grumeti in search of wildlife. Take a picnic lunch and spend the whole day in search of the wildlife and game viewing or go back to your lodge for Hot lunch and then out again in the cool of the afternoon.

Overnight at Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp (Full Board)



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Day 7 - Serengeti National Park.



A further day to explore the sights and sounds of the Serengeti. Again you can take a picnic lunch and spend the day on Safari or alternatively have a morning and evening game drive and spend the heat of the day enjoying the comforts of your lodge.

Overnight at Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp (Full Board)



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Day 8 - Lake Manyara National Park



Head off after an early breakfast driving back through the Serengeti National Park (game viewing as you go) and on to Lake Manyara National Park stopping en-route for a picnic lunch. Depending what time you arrive at the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge you can either head out for a late afternoon game in the Lake Manyara National Park or just relax and enjoy the lodge and its surrounds.

Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge (Full Board)



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Day 9 - Flight



After and early breakfast (depending on your flight times) you will either head out for a short final game drive in the Lake Manyara National Park or head straight to the Kilimanjaro Airstrip for your flight home.


Note: This is simply a suggestion of how you can spend your time. Mahlatini will tailor make the itinerary specific to interests and budget. The region offers a wide variety of places to stay ranging from, game lodges and reserves to mobile camping.There is usually something to suit everyone’s budget!