Walking Safari Itineraries
8 Days Best Tanzania Birds Watching & Walking Safari, offers an amazing opportunity to explore various bird species in Tanzania. Our Tanzania amazing Bird Watching tour starts at Arusha national park, Mkomazi National Park will offer great game drives, walking safaris, mountain hikes, camping, and bird watching. Learn more about conservation and rhinoceros at Mkomazi Rhino Sanctuary and there is an opportunity to explore the Usambara Mountains in the northeast of Tanzania. Landscape, tropical forests, and numerous spectacular viewpoints, historical sites, and the opportunity to visit local community development projects, through the explanation of the history and life of the local farmers provide a memorable experience. This area of west Usambara is nicknamed Switzerland of Africa because of the mountain range.
ITINERARY DESCRIPTION
Day 1: Arrive to Tanzania
Meet a Kilipeak Adventure staff at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). then drive to Arusha for Accommodation at Masailand Safari Lodge, which is a beautiful hotel located on the slope of Mount Meru and is a perfect place to prepare for your adventure Tour.
Safari Guide will gather in the hotel for a pre-safari briefing.
Dinner and overnight at Masailand Safari Lodge: Bed and Breakfast included.
Day 2: Birds Watching and Walking Safari to Arusha National Park.
In the morning, we will collect you from your hotel and take you to Arusha National Park. The park has an incredible variety of flora and fauna, which cannot fail to impress. Hollywood also chose this region to film the movie “Hatari” Swahili for “Danger!”) in which Hardy Kruger starred alongside the legendary John Wayne. Your day trip will include a visit to the Ngurdo Crater. Expects Buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, and baboons can be seen all year round as well as many different bird species. At the Momella Gate, an armed ranger will be waiting for us to accompany us on the walking safari that will give you the chance to experience the wildlife up-close. Only a few other national parks in Tanzania give you such an opportunity and it is something that should not be missed. Lunch will be taken at a picnic place and in the afternoon, you will continue your tour in the safari vehicle through the Arusha National Park. After plenty of time allocated for you to observe the wildlife, we will drive back to Arusha overnight.
Dinner and overnight at Masailand Safari Lodge: Bed and Breakfast included.
Day 3: Arusha to Mkomazi National Park.
An early start is very essential picked up from the hotel with packed lunch start a straight drive to Mkomazi national park it is located 186 km drive from Arusha, arrive at the park and after registrations, we start the game drive and walking tour with an armed park ranger, Mkomazi is outstanding for East Africa birds watching site. Dinner and overnight at Elephants Motel: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast, and lunch included.
Day 4: Birds Watching and Walking to Mkomazi National Park.
Morning pick-up from your hotel and departs to Mkomazi National Park.
Game drives, walking safari with an armed ranger to accompany us, an amazing bird watching tour can be done in this beautiful national park.
Dinner and overnight at Elephants Motel: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast, and lunch included.
Day 5: Walking Safari to Mkomazi.
After breakfast drive, you’ll go for a full day of game viewing taking a packed lunch to maximize your time. Most of the animals that you’ll see are endangered species, particularly the black rhinos, wild dogs, along with several bird species. After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, you’ll drive back to your hotel in the evening.
Dinner and overnight at Elephants Motel: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast, and lunch included.
Day 6: Trekking to Usambara Mountain.
After breakfast we drive to Mombo and Korogwe towns can be seen the drive to Lushoto ready for the tour
The walk takes about 4-5 hours. The tour on Montane Forest, a high chance to see most colorful forest bird species, reptiles (like chameleons), butterflies, black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, and forest flowers. Pick up lunch will be provided on the way during lunchtime. On the way visit the village close to the Vuga peak. On arrival at the lodge, you can take a short walk for bird watching or to the waterfalls.
Dinner and overnight at Swizz farm cottage: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast, and lunch included.
Day 7: Birds Watching to Usambara Mountain.
After breakfast, walk and tour the Usambara Mountain forests. This is a great opportunity to see several forest bird species, reptiles, butterflies, black and white colobus monkeys, and many more features. A picnic lunch is provided on the way. You can arrange a village tour where you can learn about the traditional way of life of the indigenous communities
Dinner and overnight at Swizz farm cottage: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast, and lunch included.
Day 8: Lushoto to Arusha
After morning breakfast we will take a drive back to Arusha.
Dinner and overnight at Masailand Safari Lodge: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast included.
8 Days Best Tanzania Birds Watching & Walking Safari Includes:
• Private 4X4 Safari Vehicle
• Private Guide based on bird watching
• Private driver
• Bottled water every day
• Guide and Driver salaries
• All entry fees
8 Days Best Tanzania Birds Watching & Walking Safari Excludes:
• Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Meals not listed above
• Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)
• Tips and any items of personal nature.
Tanzania-Kenya Itineraries, Combo Packages, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park
Safari Briefing
12 Days Bush To Beach Safari Kenya And Tanzania, This is a super safari package that takes you to the most premium game parks and reserves of East Africa. After a fantastic view of the flamingos at Lake Nakuru National Park and a wildlife venture at Masai Mara you cross the border to Tanzania and head to Lake Victoria the largest freshwater lake in Africa for a relaxed afternoon. You will wake up at the shores of Lake Victoria in Tanzania, and from here you enter the endless plains of Serengeti National Park before you head to the largest unbroken Caldera in the world; Ngorongoro Crater. Wind up at the Lake Manyara National Park in search of more flamingos and the legendary tree-climbing lions and finish Tarangire national park home of Elephants before heading to geneva of Africa Arusha city.
Full Safari Details
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi Kenya
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi). After Customs and immigration formalities meet our representative and proceed to the hotel.
After Check-in, we explore the city in an orientation tour where we see the Residential area, the National Museum, and Parliament Building.
Overnight and dinner are at Ole-sereni Hotel. Bed and Breakfast.
Day 2: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, we embark on our way north to Lake Nakuru National park about 3 hours drive from the capital city. We arrive for lunch at the lodge then go for an afternoon game drive in the National Park in search of the rare white Rhinos and the Rothschild that are endemic to this park only in East Africa. Many other ungulates to see in the park and the vibrant colors of the flamingos at the lake itself await you for the afternoon.
Overnight and dinner are at Lake Nakuru Lodge. All meals included.
Day 3: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
Early morning game drive is possible if staying in the park and if you wish. After breakfast we are on our way to the most celebrated game reserve in Africa; the Masai Mara Game Reserve. After a brief stop at Sekenani gate for registration formalities, we drive to the tented camp for hot lunch with game drives en route. Masai Mara is the home of the big cats and the Big 5 so after lunch we are off to the plains in search of the animals.
Overnight and Dinner at Julia’s River Camp. All meals included.
Day 4: Full day Masai Mara Safari
At dawn, you wake up for a morning game drive to see animals rise for a new day then go back to the camp for breakfast. After breakfast, you go back to the wilderness for a full day of game drives. Masai Mara is famous for the Wildebeests Migration were by more than a million and a half herds move in from the Serengeti accompanied by zebras and gazelles in search for pasture and water. If you are lucky and if in time you may as well witness the spectacular river crossing at the Mara River.
Dinner and overnight at Julia’s River Camp. All meals Included
Day 5: Masai Mara – Tanzania – Lake Victoria
This morning we take an early breakfast then embark on our long way to Lake Victoria via the Isebania border to Tanzania. We will have a brief stop at the border for visa obtaining then head to the shores of Lake Victoria on the Tanzania side. Here you will relax at a nice retreat accommodation by the shores of the largest freshwater lake in Africa, or even take a traditional boat from Musoma Lakeside town to an Island Lodge. Here you will take a dip in the warm waters if you wish and relax.
Dinner and Overnight at Speke Bay Lodge.
Day 6: Serengeti National Park
Early in the morning, we join the local fishermen for a boat trip then after breakfast we drive to Serengeti National Park via the Ndabaka gate. We leave with a lunch box and spend the rest of the day in the Serengeti plains in search of the animals. If we missed out on the wildebeests in Masai Mara depending on the time of visit then we are sure to see the herds in the Serengeti National Park. Among other animals, we are likely to spot lions, leopards, baboons, zebras, hartebeests, elephants, warthogs, and many bird species.
Dinner and Overnight at Kananga Special Tented Camp. All meals included.
Day 7: Serengeti National Park Safari
This day is spent in the Serengeti plains. If you wish you may go for a predawn game drive to see animals in the African rising sun. Today we have the option of doing morning and sunset game drives only then relax at the lodge or camp if you wish so.
Dinner and overnight at Kananga Special Tented Camp. All meals included.
Day 8: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
We check out and go on with game drives on our way out of the Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will have a brief stop at Masai Village on our way uphill to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim. In the afternoon we will check-in at the lodge and relax, or take a dip in the swimming pool to cool off from the African sun.
Dinner and overnight at Rhino Lodge. All meals included.
Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Tour.
Today we are descending into the wonderful largest unbroken caldera in the world also referred to as the Eden of Africa or the eighth wonder of the world. With the unmatched concentration of animals the crater floor will never stop amazing you with animals at very close range and if you are a little lucky; you will spot the big 5 in a single day. Lions, elephants, silverback jackals, black rhinos, spotted hyenas, warthogs, leopards, cheetahs are just a few to mention. The picnic will be offered at the Hippo poolside picnic site. Later in the afternoon, you will drive up the Crater rim.
Dinner and overnight at Eileen’s Tree Inn Lodge. All meals included.
Day 10: Lake Manyara National Park.
After breakfast, we are hit the road again this time down into the Rift valley floor to the Lake Manyara National Park. This is a small evergreen park with stunning views of the Great Rift Valley walls. The park is fed by underground rivers that ensure an unlimited presence of animals all year round. What makes the park more popular are the flamingos and other varieties of aquatic birds and the legendary tree-climbing lions.
Dinner and Overnight Nsya Lodge. All meals included.
Day 11: Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire National Park the third-largest national park. This beautiful park is highlighted by the abnormally large herds of gigantic elephants and the massive baobab trees that dot the park. This park is also the home of some of the rarest birds and animals like the Oryx which can be spotted in this park in Tanzania. The Tarangire River is the lifeline of the animals in this park and this turns the riverbank into an active field of the wild as animals converge amidst the risk of predators as they come for the valuable drop of water later evening back to Arusha
Dinner and Overnight Masailand Safari Lodge. Bed and Breakfast.
Day 12: Departure Day.
Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight back home, safari, or a relaxing trip to Zanzibar we can discuss on arrival day.
12 Days Bush to Beach Safari Kenya And Tanzania Includes:
• Full board accommodation whilst on safari in the above mentioned en suite tented camps and lodges
• Private safari guide
• Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
• Transfers in both directions between the International Airport
• All National Park fees
• All meals whilst on safari
• Ngorongoro Crater fees
• Airport Arrival/Departure Meet and Greets at the airport
• On safari – Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water, wildlife guidebooks and Binoculars
• Government taxes, VAT, and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals
12 Days Bush to Beach Safari Kenya And Tanzania Excludes:
• Visa on Arrival in Kenya and Tanzania:
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Government added VAT
• Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 550 per person etc)
• Tips and any items of personal nature.
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Packages, Featured Itineraries, The Most Visited Itineraries
The Machame route, also known as the “Whisky Route” is one of the most popular and recommended routes on Mount Kilimanjaro. This popular route with paths through magnificent forests to gain a ridge leading through the moorland zones to the Shira Plateau. It then traverses beneath the glaciated precipices of the Southern Ice fields to join the Barafu Route to the summit. The total Machame route distance is approximately 62 kilometers from gate to gate.
One can complete the Machame route in 6 days. Although 7 days are recommended. Both options include a climb high, sleep low acclimatization day.
Duration: 6 Days on the Mountain and 2 Days Before and After the climb
Difficulty: Medium
Scenery: Excellent
Itinerary: Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking – Machame Route – 6 Days
Program Description
Arrive In Tanzania:
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred to Moshi or Arusha. Your head guide will meet you for your briefing, gear check, and arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.
We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.
Dinner and overnight at Moshi or Arusha. Bed, and Breakfast-included.
Day 1: Machame Gate (1,640 meters) – Machame Hut (2,835 meters)
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking – Machame Route – 6 Days, begins at Machame Gate (1,640 meters) Typically, you will drive from the town of Moshi or Arusha to the gate, we walk through the lush lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Slowly gaining altitude while enjoying the diverse flora and fauna of the rain forest, you will arrive at the first Machame Hut, situated at 3000m above sea level
It is a clear day we may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds. Machame Gate to Machame Hut (6-7 hours walking.
Day 2: Machame Hut (2,835 meters) – Shira Two Camp (3,850 meters)
A Shorter day climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff known as a picnic site, and continue up a gentler ascent through the lower alpine moorland, which is known for beautiful wild alpine flowers. The most spectacular views of Kibo peak can be seen from Shira Camp. Machame Hut to Shira Camp (4-6 hours walking.
Day 3: Shira Two Camp(3,850m) Via Lover Tower (4,600m) -Barranco Camp (3,900m)
After breakfast, we walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m.).
Shira Camp to Barranco valley: 5-7 hours walking.
Day 4: Barranco Camp (3,900m) – Barafu Camp (4,680m)
The steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley. After a short break for a hot lunch, we take a steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp. Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp: 7-9 hours walking.
Day 5: Barafu Camp (4,680 m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) Down to Mweka Camp (3,100m)
Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to the main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp.
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp: 13-15 hours walking.
Day 6: Mweka Camp (3,100m) – Mweka Gate (1,640m)
A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you with packed Lunch at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha, Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner, and celebrations!! Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking.
Overnight Moshi – Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel or Arusha- Maasailand Safari Lodge B&B. before being transferred to your journey home, safari, or a relaxing trip to Zanzibar that we can discuss on arrival.
TREKKING KILIMANJARO FOR CHARITY CHALLENGE?
The above climb can be undertaken for your own personal charity or group charity.
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking – Machame Route – 6 Days Includes:
• Airport Transfers
• Accommodations before and after trekking( double occupancy)
• All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees, and climbing permits.
• Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team)
• Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summit aid)
• Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
• Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters, and cook
• Salaries for the mountain crew
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress
• Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt
• Private Portable Chemical toilet
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking – Machame Route – 6 Days Excludes:
• Flights and airport taxes
• Items of a personal nature
• Compulsory tips for guides, porters, and cook
• Highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
• Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some from our equipment store in Tanzania
• Snacks, personal medicine, and water purifying tablets
Safety
Success is what we want during our trip. We are prepared for any urgent situation and also have in place a complete evacuation procedure in case of altitude sickness. We carry first aid supplies, supplement summit oxygen, and Pulse Oximeters).
Travel insurance
all customers traveling with Kilipeak Adventure are required to have fully comprehensive travel insurance.
The policy needs to be valid from the date that the initial order is placed so as to provide cover for a cancellation prior to departure.
During travel, the insurance needs to provide comprehensive medical, evacuation, and repatriation cover.
Blog News, The Most Visited Itineraries
MOUNT KILIMANJARO HELICOPTER RESCUE EVACUATION. KiliMedAir the only helicopter-based search and rescue company eager to save lives of people on the Mountain offers the best and modern search and rescue services using helicopters that can fly in any weather. We are making you the hero of our story by making Kilimanjaro the safest tourist destination in Africa.
EVACUATION
An emergency medical service to ensure your safety while hiking Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru with helicopters that can be deployed within 5 minutes. We ensure a quick response and guarantee your safety regardless of the season.
KiliMedAir is committed to ensuring safety for Mountaineers and Safari goers in case of distress. We provide reliable helicopter Medivac with EMS 138 configured helicopter (Airbus H125) from remote areas i.e., Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru, and all national Parks in Tanzania.
Tourists can secure any trustworthy insurance that covers medical evacuation up to 6000 meters above sea level if they climb Mt.Kilimanjaro to ensure their safety. For safari-goers any travel insurance is applicable.
Just one call through our emergency call center number 0800110172 and our emergency response team will be at your aid
FAQ ABOUT INSURANCE
What kind of travel insurance do my clients need for a helicopter evacuation on Mount Kilimanjaro?
– Travel insurance which covers Medical Evacuation up to 6,000 Meters, above sea level. It is very important your clients ask the travel insurance companies to include this in their final prices.
Is the same insurance required for evacuation on Mount Meru?
– If clients are climbing Mt Kilimanjaro and they have proper insurance coverage up to 6000m then they will also be covered on Mt Meru.
What do I do if my client doesn’t have this kind of insurance?
– Ask the client to contact their Travel Insurance company to ensure they will have Medical Evacuation up to 6000m.
Why Standard insurance packages do not cover high altitude trekking?
The risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) increases above 2800 Meters, as do the costs of emergency medical services and evacuation.
Is it possible to be evacuated without a proper insurance?
Yes, you can always count on us to help you in case of distress. In case you lack proper insurance coverage, you will be subjected to pay for evacuation costs after you have recovered.
Do I have to submit my insurance policy to my tour operator?
YES, before starting climbing mt. kilimanjaro, you need to submit your insurance details to your tour operator by filling the climbing manifest form this will help us to shorten the emergency response protocol
What kind of insurance is required for evacuation within national parks and game reserves?
– Any travel insurer that lists medical evacuation (altitude detail is unnecessary).
Tented Camps Safari, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park
Program Highlights
9 Days Best Tanzania Hakuna Matata Safari. Hakuna Matata means “No Worries” in Swahili, and you’ll certainly have no worries on your nine-day safari that takes you to some of Tanzania’s most stunning national parks in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara will offer outstanding wildlife viewing in true safari style with all the creature comfort you could possibly wish for whilst ensuring an entirely authentic experience without hordes of tourists.
Itinerary Description
Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania.
Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Meet our staff member of Kilipeak Adventure From here you will be driven to Hotel in Arusha at Masailand Safari Lodge, which is beautifully located on the slope of Mount Meru and is a perfect place to prepare for your adventure Safari
Kilipeak Adventure Safari Guide will gather in the hotel for a pre-safari briefing.
Accommodation at Masailand Safari Lodge: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast included.
Day 2: Game Drive in Tarangire National Park.
After breakfast, we head to Tarangire National Park. The park, which has its own source of water, comes into its own in the dry season as bird life congregates on the Tarangire River, and herds of giraffe, zebra, buffalo, and, in particular, the elephant can be seen. Predators such as lions and leopards are also regularly spotted here. Our lodge is located within the park. It has a large lookout area from where sundowners can be had whilst watching the game on the sweeping plains below.
Accommodation at Tarangire Safari Lodge: Full board.
Day 3: Game Drive in Serengeti National Park.
We head towards the Serengeti National Park. we will stop for lunch, After lunch, we drive into the Serengeti itself and the rest of the afternoon is spent game viewing in the vast plains that are broken only by stands of acacia trees and the occasional kopje. In December, January and February we will normally meet the migration with large herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle. There are always plenty of resident animals, such as giraffes, buffalo, and elephants, and many large predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. We return to our special tented camp for the night.
Accommodation at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp: Full board.
Day 4: Another Day in Serengeti.
We have another full day in this wonderful park, rising early to make the most of our time. Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for the time of year; we can spend time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, watch a big pride of lions, be in the middle of the migration, sometimes surrounded by wildebeest, sometimes by zebras, which travel with the wildebeest. We journey from the wide-open plains to the kopjes: these volcanic rocky outcrops provide protection and shelter for a wide variety of animals and from the top, we can look out across the vast grasslands of the Serengeti. This diverse and interesting landscape will provide us with the ultimate in game viewing, we will hopefully see all of the plain games; elephants, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, lions, and if you are lucky the elusive leopard and cheetah, as well as huge amounts of the interesting birdlife, from the elegant secretary birds to the flightless ostrich. We return to our special tented camp for the night.
Accommodation at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp: Full board.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Conservation Area:
Morning game drive in Serengeti; afternoon drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
We have a final game drive in the Serengeti before heading back into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater where we spend the night.
Accommodation at Ngorongoro Angata Tented Camp: Full board.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Tour:
Today we descend into the crater. The crater walls provide a natural sanctuary for the animals, which means there is plenty to see: lions, elephants, buffalo, rhino, and leopards (if you are lucky). The only animal you won’t see here is a giraffe, whose long legs are unable to cope with the steeps sides of the crater. In the late afternoon, we travel back to our special tented camp.
Accommodation at Migunga Tented Camp: Full board.
Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park:
We depart from your lodge and proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Although small in size, this park is one of the most diverse reserves in the country. Lake Manyara covers two-thirds of the park. At the backdrop is the wall of the Great Rift Valley, before which lies the groundwater forest, areas of open grassland near the lake foreshore, and the Soda Lake. We enjoy a picnic lunch in this area, which consists of open grassy areas, hot springs, dense woodlands, and steep mountainsides. Lake Manyara National Park is a birding paradise that has more than 350 species of bird. The park is also famed for its unique and elusive tree-climbing lions.
In the late afternoon, we drive back to our special tented camp.
Accommodation at Migunga Tented Camp: Full board.
Day 8: Culture Tour in Lake Manyara:
Today we will visit Maasai boma in Mto Wa Umbu before we drive back to Arusha.
Get an inside look at the homes and exquisite crafts of Mto Wa Mbu’s many tribes. Visitors will get a chance to meet locals and learn about banana beer, Makonde woodcarvings, and tribal painting techniques; the village provides a great introduction to everyday life in Africa.
In the afternoon we drive back to Arusha.
Accommodation at Masailand Safari Lodge: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast included.
Day 9: Departing Tanzania:
Morning breakfast then drives to Kilimanjaro airport for the flight back home or to the other tour.
9 Days Best Tanzania Hakuna Matata Safari includes:
1. Full board accommodation whilst on safari in the above mentioned en suite tented camps and lodges
2. Private safari guide
3. Maasai Experience tour
4. Extended Toyota Land Cruiser
5. Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
6. Transfers in both directions between the International Airport
7. Park fees
8. Crater fees
9. All meals while on safari
10. Airport Arrival/Departure Meet and Greets at the airport
11. On safari – Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water, wildlife guidebooks
12. Government taxes, VAT, and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals
9 Days Best Tanzania Hakuna Matata SafariI excludes:
1. Tanzania Visa:
2. Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
3. Meals not listed above
4. Optional Tours (balloon rides)
5. Tips and any items of personal nature.
