From $ 2,430.00 per person
Experience the ultimate African adventure with our Tanzania Wildlife Breakaway lodge safari. Immerse yourself in the breath-taking beauty of Tanzania’s most magnificent game reserves, where wildlife sightings are abundant. Witness the spectacular wildlife of the Serengeti, Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and other extraordinary destinations. Relish the thrill of the safari during the day, then relax and unwind in comfortable East African safari lodges at night.
Tour Highlights
- Lake Manyara National Park
Known for the elusive tree climbing lions - Tarangire National Park
Forms the centre of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephant, 25,000 wildebeest and 30,000 zebra - Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti is characterised by open plains of grassland, packed with animals - Arusha
City in northern Tanzania - Ngorongoro Crater
Boasts all of the ‘Big 5’ - The Seronera River
The lifeblood of the Serengeti
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
DAY 1: ARUSHA, TANZANIA – D
You will be collected from the airport and transferred to your Boutique hotel in the heart of Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will have an opportunity to explore the lodge grounds, go for a dip in the swimming pool or partake in any of the offered additional activities available.
Distance: 50 km Driving time: 1 hour
Accommodation: African Tulip Hotel or similar
Dinner: At African Tulip Hotel or similar
DAY 2: ARUSHA – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – MANYARA – BLD
Your safari begins after breakfast this morning. Our first stop is Arusha town, for any last minute purchases before we head off on an exciting safari experience! We will be in Tarangire National Park for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Tarangire is well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the centre of the annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephant, 25,000 wildebeest and 30,000 zebras.
Distance: 250km Driving time: 4-5 hours
Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge or similar
Breakfast: At African Tulip Hotel or similar
Lunch: Picnic lunch
Dinner: At Tarangire Simba Lodge or similar
DAY 3: MANYARA NATIONAL PARK, TANZANIA – BLD
We head towards Lake Manyara National Park for an early morning game drive. The spectacular national park is located at the north-western corner of Lake Manyara, a hallow soda lake, which lies at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. Manyara NP is not only known for its large flocks of flamingos, but also for the elusive tree climbing lions.
Distance: 120 km Driving time: 3-4 hours
Accommodation: Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
Breakfast: At Tarangire Simba Lodge or similar
Lunch: Picnic Lunch from Tarangire Simba Lodge or similar
Dinner: At Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
DAY 4: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK, TANZANIA – BLD
After breakfast we drive up the Rift Valley escarpment towards the world famous Ngorongoro Crater. For many, this wildlife spectacle is the pinnacle of their safari experience. The Ngorongoro Crater boasts all of the ‘Big 5’, including a small population of endangered black rhino. After a picnic lunch, we head towards the Serengeti through the stunning Southern Plains. This is the area that the Serengeti is best known for – the endless, undulating grass savannah with rocky outcrops that serve as isolated wildlife refuges.
Distance: 400 km (including the Crater) Driving time: 6-7 hours
Accommodation: Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Breakfast: At Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
Lunch: Picnic lunch from Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
Dinner: At Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
DAY 5: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK, TANZANIA – BLD
Today you will be spending a full day game driving around the Seronera area of the Serengeti. The Serengeti is divided into three main areas: Seronera is the most central and accessible region and this is where the Park HQ is based, as well as most of the larger lodges and communal campsites. This part of the Serengeti is characterised by open plains of grassland, packed with animals. The Seronera River is the lifeblood of the Serengeti and this area is renowned for great game viewing all year round. It is also particularly good for lion and cheetah sightings, as well as the most elusive of all big cats, the leopard.
Accommodation: Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Breakfast: At Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Lunch: Picnic lunch from Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Dinner: At Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
DAY 6: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – NGORONGORO CRATER – LAKE MANYAR – BLD
Today we retrace our steps with a morning game drive through the Serengeti followed by a picnic lunch, before we continue through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route we visit Olduvai Gorge.
Distance: 200 km Driving time: 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
Breakfast: At Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Lunch: Picnic lunch from Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Dinner: At Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
DAY 7: LAKE MANYARA – ARUSHA – BL
After breakfast we explore the colourful town of Mto-wa-Mbu for some last-minute pictures and curio shopping. Afterwards we head to Arusha where the tour will end. We hope to welcome you again on one of our African adventures!
Distance: 250 km Driving time: 3-4 hours
Breakfast: At Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
DEPARTURE:
The Tanzania Wildlife Breakaway departs from the African Tulip Hotel in Arusha. When arriving in Arusha on day one, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your lodge. Should you arrive prior to day one, pre-tour accommodation can be arranged and you will be picked up from your hotel on the morning of day.
After breakfast on day 2, there will be a pre-departure meeting presented by your guide at your accommodation. It is imperative that all clients attend this meeting so as not to miss out on any critical information.
Whilst it is our every intention to adhere to the above mentioned itinerary, there may on occasion be a necessity to make alterations in order to make the tour more enjoyable or practical. Therefore please treat the itinerary as a guide only.
TRANSPORT:
We use fully equipped Toyota Land Cruisers, Mercedes All-Terrain vehicle, 12-seater 4×4 safari vehicles or other appropriate vehicles with comfortable seating, large windows for game viewing, a music and PA system. We endeavor to ensure that air-conditioning is provided, however we are unable to guarantee this for vehicles travelling through Namibia. All luggage, besides hand luggage and photo equipment, is carried on the vehicle or trailer roof racks to ensure maximum comfort in the vehicle. Some game drives may be conducted in open-sided safari vehicles. For transfers between Kasane and Victoria Falls or Hwange and Victoria Falls (or vice versa), 2×4 vehicles may be utilised.
TRAVELLING TIMES AND DISTANCES:
All travelling times are affected by road conditions, border crossings, detours and weather conditions, therefore on certain days travelling times may be longer than anticipated especially where there is a lot of distance to be covered. Please keep in mind that the time it takes to travel 100 km in your home country is not equivalent to the time it takes to travel 100 km on African roads, therefore we encourage you to sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery Africa has to offer. Where possible additional stops will be made to ensure your travelling comfort at all times.
ACCOMMODATION:
We make use of mid-range typical African standard lodge accommodation. Accommodation is situated either in national parks, on the banks of a river, or in other places of interest. The accommodation will be a mix of lodges, chalets and tented camps with en-suite bathrooms.
MEALS:
Where included most breakfasts and dinners will be enjoyed in the restaurants of the various accommodation establishments. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements in advance.
VISAS:
The onus is on the client to organize all visas required to visit the countries stated on the itinerary. Please note that travellers entering Botswana will be required to present a valid international health certificate of vaccination for yellow fever should they originate from or have travelled through countries which have been declared yellow fever infected areas within the preceding 6 months.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Please note that travel and cancellation insurance is mandatory for every guest travelling with us. All insurance is solely the responsibility of our guests. Please ensure you arrange your own insurance with protection for the full duration of your journey to cover personal injury, damage and loss of personal items including but not limited to camera equipment and other electronic items, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and loss of luggage, etc. Please speak to your travel agent if you require assistance.