7 Days Tanzania Big Five Safari Highlights

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park.

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park

Day 4-5: Serengeti National Park

Day 6: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 7: Transfer to the Airport and Departure

7 Days Tanzania Big Five Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport.

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, You will be welcomed by our guide driver who will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha for checking in, relaxation and your overnight stay. You’ll spend the evening preparing for your adventure the next day.

Main Destination: Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort.

Meal Plan: All meals Included.

Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park.

After breakfast, we’ll drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive with a picnic lunch. The park is famous for its big herds of elephants, huge baobab trees and the high number of predators. There is a lot to see and explore here. Later, we drive to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park.

Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge.

Meal Plan: All meals Included.

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, we will proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive with a picnic lunch. Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its biodiversity. The park includes different environments: the lake, the forest and the plains. The lions climb the trees because they don’t like wet soil due to the underground springs. The park is rich in primates, birds and big mammals. Later, we will drive to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge.

Meal Plan: All meals Included.

Day 4-5: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast we’ll depart for the Serengeti. You’ll enjoy lunch in a suitable place inside the park. The rest of the afternoon will be spent on a game drive before you make you way to the camp. You will spend the second day on a full day game drive. The Serengeti is well known for its migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Be ready to see resident predators, including leopards, cheetahs, and lion, all fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park.

Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge.

Meal Plan: All meals Included.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, we will drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive with a picnic lunch included. The Ngorongoro Crater is a must-see for its high density of wild animals while on safari in Tanzania. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a conservation project where the Maasai and their livestock live together with wild animals. After the game drive, we will proceed to the camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.

Meal Plan: All meals Included.

Day 7: Transfer to the Airport and Departure

After breakfast, you will check out from your lodge and then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. You’ll arrive in time at the airport for your check-in and to catch a flight back home or to your next destination.

Main Destination: Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast.

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON A TANZANIA SAFARI

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: All visitors to Tanzania must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages.  Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveller.  For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Tanzania Embassy or Consulate.

 

LANGUAGE:English

 

TIME: GMT +3

 

VOLTAGE: 220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs. Power is from the government in the city/major towns and generator with inverter back up in the Safari Lodges and Camps.

 

CURRENCY: Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort.   Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country.  Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.

 

CLOTHING: Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.

 

BAGGAGE: Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.

 

WATER: You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.

 

HEALTH; East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions.  Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards: Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs.  Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.

 

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure we are notified prior to travel

 

GRATUITIES: As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following: The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day.

 

PHOTOGRAPHY: Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform.  Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages.  If in doubt, please check with your guide.

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