Accommodation

Accommodation as per itinerary

Meals

Meals as per itinerary. Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).

Others

Park Fees (for Non-Residents). Concession/ Camping Fees. Daily game drives while on Safari. All Taxes and VAT.

Hygieneprotocol

TRAVEL ADVISORY The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has continued to implement measures towards controlling COVID-19 Pandemic. Based on the global epidemiological situation and emergence of new variants of viruses that cause COVID-19, there is an increased risk of their importation into our country. As such, the Government of the United  Republic of Tanzania has decided to elevate and enhance prevailing preventive measures especially those with regard to International Travel. In view of this, the Government has updated the Travel Advisory No. 5 of 5th August, 2020 to version No.6, effective from 4th May 2021 to accommodate additional measures related to international travels as follows: 1. All authorities at points of entry should ensure adherence to preventive measures by travelers and staff including hand hygiene, use of alcohol-based sanitizers, physical distancing and wearing of face-masks.  2. All travelers are required to truthfully fill in an online Traveler’s Surveillance Form available at https: afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz within 24 hours before arrival to Tanzania. 3. All travelers, whether foreigners or returning residents will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test certificate upon arrival. The test should be based on Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) using sample collected within 72 hours before arrival to Tanzania. 4. All travelers, whether foreigners or returning residents entering or leaving the United Republic of Tanzania, will be subjected to enhanced screening for COVID19 infection including a Rapid test to those arriving from countries with high number of COVID 19 cases. The cost for the Rapid test is 25 USD per traveler. 5. All travelers, whether foreigners or returning residents arriving from countries with  new COVID 19 variants based on WHO daily updates or those who have travelled through those countries in the last 14 days regardless of route taken shall be subjected to rapid test at Point of Entry followed by 14 days mandatory quarantine at their own cost. Page 1 of 3 6. Travelers subjected for mandatory quarantine shall choose a place from the list designated by the Government. Returning residents will be allowed to isolate themselves in their homes. 7. Upon arrival at any point of entry (Airport, ground crossing or Ports), all travelers will be provided with health information cards with toll free number and advised to self-monitor for symptoms and signs. In case they develop any symptoms and signs, they will be tested and treated at designated health facilities by the Government at their own cost. 8. Travelers on transit in other countries more than 72 hours will be required to be retested by rapid test upon arrival in Tanzania. 9. Crew members shall be required to present a valid negative COVID-19 test certificate as a condition of entry or departure. In addition, they will be screened for symptoms and signs in line with the country’s protocol. 10. While in the country, atl international travelers should adhere to Infection Prevention and Control measures such as hand hygiene, mask wearing and physical distancing as deemed appropriate. 11.AII arriving/departing conveyances must provide Advance Passenger Information so as to allow the Authorities at the Points of Entry to scrutinize the manifest for possible high-risk passenger identification. 12. Pilot/Captain/Driver in command of conveyance should, prior to/on arrival, submit to Health Authorities at Points of entry dully filled conveyance health declaration forms (Health Part of General Declaration, Maritime Health Declaration and Ground Transport/Vehicles Health Declaration Form). 13.All Conveyance operators should adhere to Infection Prevention and Control measures such as hand hygiene, mask wearing and physical distancing as appropriate; 14. Arriving Conveyances will be subjected to decontamination at Point of Entry where necessary. Additional Measures relating to trucks/vehicles carrying Goods and Services:  l. Have only 2-3 crew Members per vehicle to facilitate smooth border crossing in the region. ll. Crew members have to declare their final destinations at the Points of Entry (POE), and during their journey are allowed to only stop at locations designated by the Government. Page 2 of 3 Ill. Truck will be decontaminated before it is allowed to continue to its final destination if driver or crew members are suspected to have COVID-19 or tested COVID-19 positive. IV. Driver or crew members will be subjected to enhanced screening at Points of Entry and may be quarantined or isolated at designated facilities at their own cost in case they are suspected of COVID-19 infection. V. In case crews are quarantined/isolated while on transit, truck owners/operators must make necessary arrangements to back-up their crew to ensure that goods are delivered to the intended destination. VI. All drivers or crew members with negative COVID-19 may randomly be selected for re-testing upon arrival for quality assurance. Vil. In case of any medical emergency while in the United Republic of Tanzania, please call Toll Free Health Emergency Number: 199. 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Transport

4x4 Land Cruiser.

Guide

A professional driver/ guide.

Not included:

Others

International flights. Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise). Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise). Tips. Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.). Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees. Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Arusha To Lake Manyara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arusha To Lake Manyara

Pick up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. As you enter the national park, lush forests of Acacia and Mahogany trees begin to set the mood for what is waiting ahead. The game drive will go on till evening with a small break for picnic lunch. During the game drive watch out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons and the blue monkeys. Another spectacle of Lake Manyara National park is the tree climbing lions, however spotting them is a game of luck. In the right season, you can see the shoreline turning pink with millions of flamingos flocking there. Post the game drive, you will head back to your camp/lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you.
Day 2 Lake Manyara To Central Serengeti
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lake Manyara To Central Serengeti

After breakfast we head towards the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa - the Serengeti National Park - with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park.
Day 3 Central Serengeti To North Serengeti
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Central Serengeti To North Serengeti

You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. Later return to accommodation for breakfast and depart to North Serengeti with packed lunch. You will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today and move towards the northern part of the park.The enroute game drive towards the Kogatende region will offer mild action from resident games. As you approach the northern part of the Serengeti, you will notice the terrain change from the usual plain grassland to a more hilly and broken terrain. The northern region offers a variety of resident game such as zebras, topi, gazelle, buffaloes, leopards and lions.A picnic lunch will be done during the day long drive itself. Based on the time of your arrival you will be able to spend a few hours by the Mara river. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Day 4 North Serengeti
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

North Serengeti

You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. In the months between mid june to september the migration can be found in this region. From mid June to September, the Mara River in this region offers the most dramatic river crossing of the great migration. Fierce,deep and heavily rain fed the river takes an enormous toll on the migrating wildebeest. Watching the wildebeest surging through the torrential flow, some drowning and a few falling prey to lurking crocodiles is an unforgettable sight. If it’s your lucky day you will be able to witness this natural wonder and watch nature take its course. Tracing the great migration you might even move towards the Lobo valley. The pristine lobo valley is scattered with woodlands, plains, hills and famous granite Kopjes.It offers an enormous amount of bigcat game with lions, leopards and cheetah in plenty. During the dry season the permanent water sources in the valley attract plenty of resident and migratory animals, resulting in excellent game viewing. During the full day game drive, you will have a stop where you can have your picnic lunch. The day comes to an end with a tasty dinner and a good rest in your choice of accommodation.
Day 5 North Serengeti To Central Serengeti
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

North Serengeti To Central Serengeti

You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart to Central Serengeti with packed lunch. The four hour drive to the centre will offer mild enroute game.The drive south from the Mara river valley takes you through hill country, the Lobo area, woodlands and then back into Seronera terrain.The central portion of the Serengeti - known as Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengetis’ species. As you make your way into the Seronera region, you will begin to notice the hilly and broken terrain altering into plain grasslands. In Seronera one must really look out for the many lion prides that thrive in this region.The interactions and survival of these lion prides provide an excellent game viewing experience all year round. A picnic lunch will be done during the day long drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Day 6 Central Serengeti To Ngorongoro
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Central Serengeti To Ngorongoro

After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Later depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest collapsed volcanic crater in the world and fourteen kilometers of isolated natural beauty. Ngorongoro Crater is surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes and the floor, dotted with watering holes, shelters some 30,000 animals. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Day 7 Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 Hours) To Tarangire
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 Hours) To Tarangire

After an early breakfast, descend to the crater floor for game drive(5 hours). You can expect to see lions, elephants, Zebras, Hippos, Flamingos, Jackals, Rhinos Antelopes and many birds. The birds seen here include eagle, vulture, and flamingos in the Crater Lake, stork, bats, giant vulture, sacred ibis, kori bustard, blacksmith plover, long necked heron and the cattle eagle. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. With a 2hr drive left to your accommodation in Karatu, the day will come to a close. Freshly made delicious dinner is kept ready for you at your chosen accommodation. All these days of the safari, will have you quite tired and a good rest is essential. The next day you will begin the last leg of your safari.
Day 8 Tarangire To Arusha
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tarangire To Arusha

The final day of your safari will begin as usual by 8:00 AM after a luscious breakfast. The destination for today is Arusha to Tarangire National Park where you will have a half day game drive. Tanzania’s third largest National park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, Oryx, eland, giraffe and zebra. By mid afternoon, you will branch out and head towards Arusha where you will be dropped off to your preferred location by about 6PM in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.

9 days tour

9 Days (North Serengeti Migration) - Lake Manyara, Serengeti

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Itinerary of your trip 9 Days (North Serengeti Migration) - Lake Manyara, Serengeti

Arusha To Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara To Central Serengeti

Central Serengeti To North Serengeti

North Serengeti

North Serengeti To Central Serengeti

Central Serengeti To Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 Hours) To Tarangire

Tarangire To Arusha

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