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Moshi · Kilimanjaro Region · Tanzania
8 Day Best of - Classic Tanzania Safari
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The Experience
What your day looks like
This safari features all of the popular Northern Circuit game parks. This safari departs with special discounted offers during the April and May departures. With the Best of Classic Tanzania Safari travel in custom designed 4×4 safari vehicles with open roofs for game viewing. This is a small group seat-in vehicle safari with a maximum of 6 travelers per vehicle, all with window seats. Traveling for 8- days, the Safari is inclusive of Meals, Accommodation, Park entry Fees and all Government Taxes, The Destinations are Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (The great Ngororongo Crater).
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Lake Manyara National Park with its evergreen groundwater forest & ecosystems
- Enroute to the Serengeti you can opt to visit as Masaai Village
- Relax with two full days in the Serengeti with game drives
- Hiking through the hills and plains of Maasai country With an experienced Guide
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater floor for game driving and exploration
- Flamingo, among other bird species, can often be seen feeding at Makat Soda Lake
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Moshi
Welcome to Tanzania! Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, Tanzania. After clearing customs, look for your Tanzania wildlife Adventure driver. He will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name on it. Your driver will transport you to Springlands Hotel on the outskirts of Moshi.
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Overnight Springlands Hotel
Day 2
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Wildlife Safari at Lake Manyara National Park. Manyara Game Drives This morning drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Set against the steep escarpment of the Rift Valley, you’ll find Lake Manyara National Park with its evergreen groundwater forest and variety of ecosystems including acacia woodland, grassy plains, a swampy fan delta, and – of course – the expansive lake. This diversity attracts a wide variety of mammal, bird, and wildlife species. Manyara is also home to rare tree climbing lions. The park offers excellent game viewing withbuffalo, impala, giraffe, bushbuck, waterbuck, hippos, and lots of elephants roam near the lake.Also look out for blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, and the very active Olive baboon troops.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be provided.
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Overnight Highview Hotel
Day 3
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Cultural Immersion at Serengeti National Park. Through the Village Drive to Serengeti National Park. The word “Serengeti” is derived from the Maasai language, meaning “endless plain.” En-route to the Serengeti you can opt to visit as Masaai Village, a perfect place to explore Maasai culture and even participate in some tribal activities.
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Archaeological Exploration. Or visit Olduvai Gorge, known as the Cradle of Humanity; the Museum is a testament to the long journey that humanity has made from its humble roots in East Africa to its current state as the dominant species on earth. Enjoy a game drive en-route to your camp.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be provided on this day.
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Ikoma Wildcamp or Serengeti Wildcamp or Serengeti Wildebeest Camp
Day 4
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Wildlife Safari at Serengeti National Park. Full Day Serengeti Relax with two full days in the Serengeti with game drives – unequalled for its beauty and home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. The huge herds of plains game such as wildebeest, zebra and antelope dominate the park while the attendant predators such as lion and cheetah are to be found amongst the many kopjes scattered across the plain. Its landscape varies from open grass plains in the south, savanna with scattered acacia trees in the center, hilly, wooded grassland in the north, to extensive woodland and black clay plains to the west.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be provided on this day.
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Ikoma Wildcamp or Serengeti Wildcamp or Serengeti Wildebeest Camp
Day 5
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Wildlife Safari at Serengeti National Park. Second day in Serengeti with game drives.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be provided on this day.
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Ikoma Wildcamp or Serengeti Wildcamp or Serengeti Wildebeest Camp
Day 6
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Wildlife Safari. Morning Game Drive Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before your transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
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Eco Tour at Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Walkthrough Check-in at the lodge for an afternoon walking safari. Walking with your local Maasai guide, hiking through the hills and plains of Maasai country you will get to know this ancient culture well, perhaps bumping into local herdsmen along the way or the many animals that cohabitate with them within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be provided on this day.
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Overnight Ngorongoro Wild Camp
Day 7
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Wildlife Safari at Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Crater Game Drives This morning, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater floor for game driving and exploration. The crater is 600m deep, 16km across and 265 sq km in area. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and game viewing, in what has been described as the eighth wonder of the world. Many of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhino can be seen grazing on the open grassland of the crater floor, surrounded by some of the 20,000 large animals that occupy the crater, including lion, cheetah, eland, zebra and gazelle. Flamingo, among other bird species, can often be seen feeding at Makat Soda Lake as well.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be provided on this day.
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Overnight Highview Hotel
Day 8
Moshi
Thank you for visiting! Enjoy a morning at leisure before your transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your flight home. If your flight departs during the morning an night accommodation must be add in Arusha – speak to us to arrange this. We are happy you came and hope to see you again soon!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Accommodation while on safari Pick up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi and drop off to the Airport All game drives viewing in a custom-built 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser All park and entrance fees Transportation with 4×4 vehicles with viewing roofs Professional English-speaking driver/guide during the safari Ngorongoro Crater car supplement fee Current Government taxes and levies 24-Hour support during the safari from our office in Moshi
Not Included
Internal or International flights Pre-safari night accommodation Balloon excursion Entry visa to Tanzania Travel and health insurance Gratuities to your guide, hotel staff, and porters Meals, drinks, and excursions not described in the itinerary Any other items of a personal nature, laundry, telephone, and postage Items of a personal Nature Masaai village tour & Olduvai Gorge Tour
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and other personal belongings
Meeting & Pickup
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, Tanzania. After clearing customs, look for your Tanzania wildlife Adventure driver. He will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name on it.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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