Duration: 7 Days 6 Nights
Accommodation: Campsites
Destinations: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Start: Arusha Town
Ends: Arusha Town
Introduction:
Camping Safari is best for those who want to stay close to Nature and enjoy the night near animals, some animals like to come near Campsite to feed because it is safe from big cats. You will have the opportunity to see the animals closer than during the game drive.
In these 3 days, WildReality Safari will take you to the most famous National Parks in Northern Tanzania. You will have time to explore Tanzania’s wildlife, nature, landscape, and culture. The Tour covers the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and the Great Serengeti National Park home to more than 3 million animals, offering the best opportunity of viewing all big five animals from Lion, cheetah, leopard, Rhino, and Elephant.
Arrival Day
Distance: 50km
Meet on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport/Arusha Airport and picked up by a Wild Reality representative and you will drive in Arusha for relaxation and an overnight stay.
Accommodation
Luxury: Grand Melia Lodge /Four Points by Sheraton Arusha / Arusha Coffee Lodge
Mid-range: Ilboru Safari Lodge / Arusha Planet Lodge/ Under the Shades
Budget: Outpost Lodge / Tulia Boutique Hotel / Summit Lodge Arusha
NB: All Accommodations in Arusha offer Bed and Breakfast only.
Day 1 – DRIVE FROM ARUSHA TOWN TO CENTRAL SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Serengeti is well known for the Great Wildebeest Migration in the northern part toward the Mara River. It is an unforgettable adventure to have a chance see all animals migrate in a clockwise circle every year. If you also want to spot all the Big Five animals (lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo) all in one park, the Serengeti is the place to be.
Distance: 296 km
Game viewing time: 6-7 hrs
Early morning after breakfast, you will depart from your hotel/lodge in Arusha, and we will proceed to Serengeti National Park, Passing the beautiful farmland of Karatu and transiting the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You may have a chance to stop at the Ndutu area depending on the time. You will stop for lunch on the way and then proceed to your campsite with a game drive en-route arriving in the evening.
Accommodation
Camps: Serengeti Public Campsites
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 2 – 5: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE TO NORTHERN PARK OF SERENGETI/ WILDEBEEST MIGRATION WATCHING
Get up early, so that you can have breakfast, After breakfast you will depart for a full day game viewing, tracking the Great Wildebeest Migration in the northern part toward the Mara River.
Accommodation
Camps: Serengeti Public Campsites
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 6 – DRIVE FROM SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO AREA
Ngorongoro is one of the 8 Wonders of the World, the crater is an essential shelter for different wildlife. The most commonly seen are big bulls of elephants and the vulnerable species of black rhinos. In the Crater you will see large herds of wildebeest, African cape buffalos, zebras, Thomson and grant gazelles, hippopotamus, black-backed jackals, prides of lions, hyenas, serval cats, and close to 400 bird species.
After breakfast, you will take packed lunch for an early morning game drive between 08:00 – 14:30 hrs. Then, will drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area while having a game drive en route to where you will have dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Camps: Ngorongoro Public Campsites
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 7 – NGORONGORO CRATER TOUR – ARUSHA TOWN
After an early breakfast, you will drop over 600 meters into the crater for a full day game drive. You will break game drive for lunch, you will have your lunch at the base of the crater.
After the tour, you will drive back to Arusha town or Directly to the airport to catch your flight to Zanzibar or back home.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Payment Terms and Conditions:
Tour packages are confirmed upon receipt of a 20% deposit on the total cost of the package. Balance payable in full upon arrival or 7 days before arrival. If paid via credit card with a surcharge of 5% or via wire transfer with a surcharge of 4%.
Payment Methods:
The first installment of 20% deposit for package confirmation can be paid directly from your home country to our bank account via online bank transfer. We do encourage the payment of the remaining balance to be paid seven (7) days before arrival. And if you will face logistical difficulties, you can make an arrangement of balance payment on arrival.
Cancellation Policy:
- If it happens that you must cancel your safari, we charge half of what you paid at the time of booking, corresponding to 10% of the total package. We refund you the other half (the other 10% of the total package).
- Reschedule the Safari is free of charge.
- Cancellations and rescheduling must be made via email to WildReality email.
What is included
- All accommodations
- Safari vehicle
- All meals as listed above
- Mineral water, and soft drink during safari
- All Airport transfers
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All National Park fees
- Game viewing activities as stated Above
What is not included
- International and Local Flights
- Travel insurance (Flying doctor insurance available for $25)
- Items of personal nature
- Tips to Staffs (recommended is 10 -15 dollars per person per day)
What to bring:
- Appropriate clothing for Safari: A warm sweater and a light jacket as the nights can be chilly at high altitudes
- Towels for showering and Personal hygiene toiletries
- Mosquito spray
- Sun-glasses and Sunscreen lotion
- Binoculars for better sightings
