Itinerary
Overview
Ultimate Wildlife Adventure
This 10-day safari takes you through Tanzania’s most famous national parks during the Green Season, when the landscape is lush and wildlife sightings are abundant. This period is ideal for game viewing as it coincides with the Great Migration’s calving season, offering a unique opportunity to witness newborn wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles. From the dense forests of Lake Manyara to the vast plains of the Serengeti and the incredible Ngorongoro Crater, this itinerary covers the best of Tanzania. With luxurious accommodations and expert guides, you’ll experience a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife adventure.
This 10-Day Tanzania Green Season Safari is perfect for travelers looking to experience the best of Tanzania’s wildlife during a quieter, more exclusive time of year. With the lush landscapes of the Green Season and the calving of the Great Migration, this safari provides unforgettable wildlife encounters and cultural experiences, all while staying in some of Tanzania’s finest lodges and camps.
Highlights & Activities
What's on offer during this trip?
- Witness the Green Season: Explore Tanzania’s most iconic parks when the landscapes are lush, and wildlife is at its most active.
- Calving Season: Watch as thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles give birth during the calving season in the Southern Serengeti.
- Big Five Safari: Search for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti.
- Cultural Experiences: Meet the Hadzabe Bushmen at Lake Eyasi for a rare glimpse into their ancient way of life.
- Luxury Lodging: Stay in comfortable lodges and tented camps, providing stunning views and excellent amenities.
Itinerary
Day by day
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you prepare for your safari adventure.
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. Despite its small size, Lake Manyara is packed with wildlife, including elephants, baboons, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing to your lodge in Karatu for dinner.
Days 3 & 4: Lake Eyasi
Travel to Lake Eyasi and spend time with the local Datoga people and Hadzabe Bushmen. Participate in a hunting excursion with the Hadzabe to learn about their survival skills. After lunch, enjoy the scenic views around the lake, including local farming and fishing activities
Days 5-7: Southern Serengeti Plains
Drive to the Southern Serengeti plains, where you’ll spend three days exploring the Great Migration during the calving season. This area is rich in predators, making it an ideal spot for game viewing. You’ll have full-day game drives, returning to the camp for rest in between.
Days 8 & 9: Ngorongoro Crater
After a morning game drive, head to the Ngorongoro Highlands. The next day, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, where you can expect to see a vast array of wildlife, including the Big Five. Enjoy a full-day game drive in the crater before returning to camp.
Day 10: Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha, where you’ll have lunch and time for some last-minute shopping before being transferred to the airport for your flight home.
What's Included?
- Accommodation: 6 nights in luxury tented camps and lodges.
- Meals: Full-board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) throughout the safari.
- Transport: 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing, including airport transfers.
- Professional Guide: Services of an experienced, English-speaking safari guide.
- Park Fees: All national park entrance fees, including the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Game Drives: Daily game drives as per the itinerary.
Drinking Water: Bottled water during game drives. - Maasai Village Visit: A cultural visit to a Maasai village (if time permits on Day 7).
- Internal Flights: Domestic flight from Arusha to Serengeti (if applicable).
- Emergency Evacuation: AMREF Flying Doctors emergency evacuation insurance.
What's Excluded?
- International Flights: Flights to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- Visas: Entry visas for Tanzania.
- Travel Insurance: Comprehensive travel and medical insurance.
- Gratuities: Tips for guides, drivers, and lodge staff.
- Personal Expenses: Items of a personal nature such as souvenirs, additional beverages, and laundry services.
- Optional Activities: Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary (e.g., hot air balloon safari).
- Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic drinks at lodges and camps unless otherwise stated.
- Covid-19 Related Expenses: Any testing or quarantine costs related to Covid-19 regulations.
