3 Day Serengeti Trail-The Big 5 Safari Mid-Range Lodge
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3 Day Serengeti Trail-The Big 5 Safari Mid-Range Lodge
Tour Overview
Designed for those who desire to visit the famous Serengeti and Ngorongoro, but are limited in time for a long safari. The parks are highly impressed with their Seventh wonder of the world, The ‘Annual Great Wildebeest Migration”. The Serengeti is the oldest and most famous national park in Tanzania and possibly the best–known wildlife sanctuary in the world. With other features, Ngorongoro, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the only place on earth where mankind and wild animals co-exist in harmony. A professional safari guide with much experience in the African bush will lead your tour and provide deeper insight into the wildlife animal and scenery around you.
Optional Safari Activities
- Maasai village (USD 40 per vehicle)
- Visit to the Olduvai Gorge (USD 40 per person)
- Balloon safari in Serengeti (USD 590 per person)
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At A Glance
- This starts and ends in Arusha at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- This tour offers mid-range accommodation with upgrades available
- This tour is private and run exclusively for you and can depart any day
- However, the package can still be customized to meet your budget and ideas
- Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 10 and discount apply for children 10-15 years old with further discounts available for families sharing triple and quad rooms
Highlights
- Travel the endless plains of the world-famous Serengeti-Game Drive
- Ngorongoro crater-Game Drive
- 2 nights central Serengeti
- Enjoy the comforts of a lodge and the romance of a tented camp in the heart of the Tanzania bush
Include
- Professional and experienced English-speaking safari driver/guide.
- Park entrance fees.
- Concession/ Camping Fees.
- 4×4 Toyota land cruiser with a pop-up roof.
- All sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (unless labeled as optional).
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary.
- Food/Meals as outlined in the itinerary.
- Drinking water while on safari (1.5 litres per person per day).
- Government Taxes & VAT.
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Exclude
- International flight or Domestic flight (Unless mentioned otherwise)
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Visa to Tanzania
- Alcohol drinks
- Any Private Expenses (Souvenirs, travel insurance, etc.)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of tour (Unless mentioned otherwise)
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
After early breakfast at 6:30 am in your hotel/lodge in Arusha, you will be met by your safari driver guide and start your journey toward Serengeti. we will have a short stop at the Rift valley viewpoint and the Ngorongoro crater viewpoint before you arrive on the plain of Serengeti. Today we will enjoy a picnic lunch on Naabi kopje (a small, rocky hill in a generally flat area) where you will have the opportunity to view the Serengeti’s famous pink-headed lizards. After lunch in the afternoon, you do your first game drive spotting animals like lions, leopards, buffalo, dik-dik, Thomson’s gazelle, grant’s gazelle, elephant, impala, giraffe, hippopotamus, and many more. The Serengeti is famous for the yearly migration when hundreds of thousands of wildebeests and zebra trek to find fresh grass and water. You will overnight at a lodge /campsite in central Serengeti in the Seronera area.
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented camp- https://heritagecampsandlodges.com/serengeti-luxury-tented-camp-central-serengeti/
Meals plan: Lunch &Dinner included.
Upgrade Your Accommodation-Kubu Kubu Luxury Tented Lodge Serengeti-https://twctanzania.com/accommodation/kubu-kubu-tented-lodge/
3-Day Mid-Range Lodge Safari
This is a private safari, run exclusively for you and each vehicle holds a maximum of 6 clients. If an accommodation is fully booked, we’ll suggest a comparable alternative where possible. All prices quoted are per person in US Dollars and are subject to availability and expire on the 31st May 2023. Please contact us for a quote for travel in 2024 and beyond.
Start Dates |
1pax |
2pax |
3pax |
4-6pax |
June 1,2022-March31,2023 |
$2,955 |
$2,137 |
$1,937 |
$1,850 |
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April 1,2023-May 31,2023 |
$2,800 |
$2,035 |
$ 1,820 |
$ 1,750 |
Optional Activities While on Tanzania Wildlife Safari
A Tanzania holiday is a dream come true and a once-in-a-lifetime experience for most of our clients. We understand that every traveler is different and we are proud to offer a range of optional activities to enhance your safari experience. please note all activities are subject to availability and price are subject to change and we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. we use a variety of different, specialist travel partners who can offer these activities.
Add Beverage Package-$30 per person: add beer and wine to your safari. please note this package is not available to clients below the age of 18.
Add dinner in Moshi/Arusha-$30 per person. add dinner in Arusha on the night before and after at your Hotel
Day tour- We offer Arusha city Tours (Half or full-day tours) Chemka Hot spring, Kilimanjaro day hike, Materuni Waterfalls, Marangu village and night Tour with Dinner
Tarangire National Park
Night Game Drive in Tarangire is another world altogether, Witness the landscape waxed in a silver moonlight as giant elephants make their way into and out of the shadow, and be sure to keep an eye out for eyes shining back at you from the spotlight. this night safari will give you an entirely different perspective of the park and wildlife.
For logistics reasons we must book accommodation located inside the Tarangire National Park, Alternative accommodation additional accommodation charges may apply. please note, that this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 15.
Night game drive program: Your game drive starts around 20: and you will finish and return to your lodge around 22:30.
Cost: Night Game Drive in Tarangire National Park -$170 per person.
Lake Manyara National Park
Night Game Drive: Lake Manyara National Park is the ideal location for a night game drive because of its many ecosystems. it is said to have 11 different systems: The area melting pot for all types of animals and plants- with the lake, the rift valley cliff, ground water forest, and Ngorongoro Highlands all close by. Experience w whole new world of nocturnal animals inside the Lake Manyara National park as you drive into the thick ground- Water forest and continue toward the lake following the samba River to the Hippo pools. This night safari will give you an entirely different perspective of the dark and wildlife
Keep your eyes, and hopefully, you will be lucky enough to spot genets, civet cats, and porcupines Easier to see will be the massive hippos happily foraging under a leafy on the roadside. Leopards often wander around the park and, even though a sighting cannot be guaranteed, there are frequent sightings of these beautiful beasts. Lion is often more active at night and this can be an opportunity to see these animals doing more than snoozing in the shade!
NOTE: For logistical reasons s we must book accommodation located at Manyara National Park, Mto wa mbu village, or nearby at high an escarpment with a breathtaking view of Lake Manyara, if your Accommodation is out of the appointed location alternative Additional accommodation charges may apply. please note, that this tour is not suitable for children below the age of 15.
Night game drive Program: Your game drive starts around 20:00 from where you head into the thick ground–water forest of the lake, Manyara. from the forest you head down towards the lake following the samba river to the hippo pools. you will return to the forest and finally be back at the park gate around 2230hrs
Cost: night Game Drive In lake Manyara National Park-$170 per person:
Hadzabe & Datoga Tribe Visit
The Hadzabe bushmen live in and around lake Eyas just south of the Ngorongoro Highland. This region is also home to the Datoga and Mbulu Tribe, A cultural visit with the Hadzabe and Datoga is possible and they will show you how and where they live one of the oldest tribes in Africa the Hadzabe has consistently lived a hunter gatherer lifestyle without ever having to reassort to farming. The Dagota are skilled farmers and craftspeople who keep goats, sheep, donkeys, and chickens. However, cattle are by far their most important domestic animal. The meat, fat, blood, milk, hide, horns, tendons, and dung of every animal have either practical or ritual purposes.
Maasai Boma Visit
It is possible to visit one of several Maasai bomas during your safari. However these bomas are close to the main roads, and whilst you will meet Many Maasai, have a tour around their boma and have an opportunity to learn about their culture, some clients have feedback that the experience felt a little uncomfortable During the visit, you will be encouraged to buy some their jewelry/craft (this is by no means compulsory ). it is an inevitable option for our clients. you are very welcome to visit, but we wanted to be open and transparent about the kind of experience you can currently expect. Tours last around 45Min-hours but are flexible.
Cost: Masai Boma visit -$50 per jeep
Empakaai Crater Hike
In the Highland area of Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area (NCA), there are some great opportunities for breaking up vehicle-based safari and stretching your legs. The stunning but relatively unknown Empakaai Crater lies some 40km northeast of its famous neighbor, the Ngorongoro crater.
From the moment you arrive at Empakaa, you will be treated to splendid view of the Empkaai Crater as well as a glimpse of Oldoinyo Lengai, Tanzania’s most active Volcano. Then accompanied by an experienced guide and Ngorongoro conservation Authority ranger, it will be the 30-45minutes descent into the crater through the thick mountainous forest. Down on the crater floor, there’s superb birding around the lake, and the chance to see Flamingos as well as some big game like Buffalos, hyenas, and elephants. A reasonable level of fitness is required and sturdy shoes are advisable
Olduvai Gorge
Visit Olduvai Gorge which is one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world for early Human evaluation. The site is significant in showing the increasing developmental and social complexities in the earliest humans. here you will enjoy free time to discover the museum before continuing to the Serengeti.
Please note, that this tour is suitable to add for these who plan to visit Serengeti or staying overnight inside Ngorongoro Conservation
Cost: Olduvai Gorge-$45 per person
Balloon Safari
Hot Air Balloon invokes feelings of thrill, exhilaration, and trepidation. it is expensive but offers unrivaled views of the landscape and wildlife. Currently, it is possible to do a Balloon safari inside Tarangire National Park and the Serengeti National Park (south, Central, West, and North). We Normally use the specialist company https://miracleexperience.co.tz/ please do visit their website for further information.
Serengeti Balloon Safari
The balloon experience starts before dawn. Depending on your camp’s location, you will be collected as early as 4:00 a.m. and taken to the balloon launch site. As the balloon’s huge envelope is filled by fans powered by a mobile generator, you will be briefed on safety precautions and what you are likely to see. Finally, with the balloons still safety tethered, you climb aboard at about 06:30, just as the sun is about to break above the horizon. The basket is quite deep, with a compartment and rails to grasp for safety and to brace yourself. When everyone is on board, the pilot starts the burner, the balloon is released and you lift off.
For the next hour (flight times vary from 50-70 minutes) you drift above the plains with the winds tracked by the ground crew in their vehicle. Depending on conditions you may fly high over the forest peering into vultures’ nets and watching baboons walking in their treetop roosts, or swoop just a few meters above the dew-covered grass as zebra and antelope scatter. skilled pilots can follow the stream to glide just yards above snorting hippos or pride of lions drinking water and skim the savannah how enough to capture aerial wildlife photos for much of the flight, you’ll soar like a tawny eagle trough the dawning landscape as the sun transforms from a burnished orb on the shadowy horizon to brilliant disc above the plains. you may have other balloons accompanying your flight.
Landings vary: as you descend, the balloon may drag the basket onto its side, leaving the passengers grasping the rails in a giggling cluster of arms and legs: or if the breeze is kind your pilot may execute the perfect finish setting the basket upright onto the suitable ground as the balloons collapse neatly to one side.
A full bush breakfast will be waiting for you land with photos and certificates as a part of the fun
You’ll continue your day with game drives and other activities, depending on what you’ve planned with your guide.
Please note, that this activity is not suitable for children under the age of 7.
Cost: Balloons safari cost-USD 590 per person.
Walking safari in Arusha National park
Walk at the foot of Mt. Meru and see all the different species of animal.
Tour Details: In Arusha National Park, you can go on a walking safari. This is a walk at the foot of Mount Meru under the guidance of a park ranger. During the hike, you may have the chance to see different species of animals, such as monkeys, Buffaloes, Zebras, and many species of tropical birds. Depending on your wishes and working speed, this takes about an hour and a half. you will have lunch in the park after your hike is over.
This activity is recommended in combination with a day planned in Arusha National Park as it involves a parking fee and other additional costs.