You can tailor-make the tour duration, route, themes, and cultural experiences, etc, based on your personal needs & interests.
Tour Duration:
12 Days 11 Nights.
Tour Code:
TZ012005
Tour Themes:
Classic
Tour Route: Arusha - Manyara - Babati - Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Arusha - Kigoma - Arusha
Tansania is more than just Wildlife on the grassland. Beaches, volcano mountains, preserve area, lakes and valleys, friendly people, fascinating cultures – Tanzania has all of them.
Best Season for Safari in Tanzania
1. Wildebeests cross the Mara River: mainly in August and September
The Wildebeests spend 10 months of the year in the Serengeti, part of them (about 40 per cent) entering the Masai Mara in July-September.( two thirds of the Mara River inside the Serengeti and one third inside the Masai Mara in Kenya.)
2. Time of crossing of the Glumeti River by Wildebeests: June and July
Compared to the Mara River, the Grumeti River is shallower, and the crocodiles here are more skillful in attacking the Wildebeests. You must have seen in documentaries that crocodiles sneak into the water, approaching slowly, and when they are less than one meter away, they suddenly leap out of the water and drag their prey underwater.
3. Animal returning season:
October to November from Maasai Mara in Kenya back to Serengeti in Tanzania; therefore, you can watch the Wildebeests and zebras' returing journey.
4. Wildebeest birth season: February in Ndutu
February is an unusual month! At this month, the East African grasslands will stage one of the most magnificent scenes on the planet: Up to 500,000 calves are born!
5. In February, the migration group moved into the southern part of Serengeti.
The ash from the volcano near Ndutu is rich in potassium. These fertilizers make Africa's most lush pastures here. it is also the month close to the beginning of the rainy season when new grass is plentiful. The perfect time and place to give birth for the migratories.
Million-headed wildebeest will complete the huge project of reprocuction in about 6-8 weeks. About 8,000 calves are born every day.
6. Spring of Ngorongoro Crater: January to March
The Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania is the largest caldera in the world. The most beautiful season is January - March.
When spring comes, thousands of flamingos who migrating annually gather in the salty lake of the crater like a layer of pink tulle spreading over the lake, which is extremely beautiful.
The flowers around the crater are complex, with lilies, calamus, petunia, daisies, lupines, and clover in full bloom, making the most charming scenery at the crater.
The animals in Ngorongo do not migrate, so it is a place worth to visit in any season.
7. Rainy season and dry season
From December to May of the following year is the rainy season in Serengeti, Tansania. with abundant water and grasses, it is a paradise for wild animals.
In mid-to-late May, the dry season cames, and animals migrated to Masai Mara across the Mara River in Kenya.
October arrivals, the animals return back to Serengeti. In this way, the famous East African animal migration was formed again and again.
【Popular National Parks for Safari in Tansania】
1. Mahale Mountains National ParkLocated in the remote western part of Tanzania, Mahale Mountains National Park is one of the most picturesque places in Tanzania. The park borders Lake Tanganyika, one of the oldest and deepest lakes in the world.
Getting to the park is an adventure as it is accessible only by air and boat. There are no roads in the park, only forest paths through the lush vegetation. This park is a hiker’s paradise, but most importantly it is a chimpanzee paradise. Mahale is a haven for primates, with chimpanzee trekking one of the prime reasons for visits.
The park is teeming with life, rivers and waterfalls are everywhere and around the shoreline of the lake, are the most unspoilt white sandy beaches anyone could imagine.
2. Kitulo National Park
The locals named the Kitulo Plateau as "Bustaniya Mungu", which means "Garden of God", and botanists call it the "Serengeti Flower", "one of the world's great botanical landscapes." There are 350 kinds of vascular plants, including 45 kinds of diversified orchids, and these species are blooms from late November to April of the following year, creat a prosperous, colorful and breathtaking view. They are indeed plant miracles.
There is moist volcanic soil that nourishes Tanzania's largest and most important meadow ecosystem here. As one of the important watersheds of the Ruaha River, Kitulo is known for its various Flora, not just orchids, but also surprisingly yellow and orange torch lilies and a variety of garro trees , Pelargonium, big lobelia, lily and aster pattern, and more than 30 kinds of them are native plants in southern Tanzania.
3. Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is also one of the most popular national parks inTansania. Some people even think that her beauty is even better than Serengeti. In addition to the various wild animals and birds in Africa, she has an unusually spectacular herd of elephants and huge baobab forest.
Here, you may lucky to see endangered animals too: the striped-eared sword antelope with elegant horns, the tall kudu, and the tiny Aspen starling. whether it is dry or wet season, it is easy to see herds of elephants as well.
In addition to natural scenery and animals, here you can visit Maasai village and Barabaig village, learn the cultural and history of old tribe; or go to Kolo (Kondoa Irangi Rock on the Dodoma Road.) to watch hundreds of ancient rock paintings.
【Recommended Rustic Luxury Safari Accommodation】
● Ngorongoro Crater: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
A traveler commented on this hotel: When we came to Sopa Lodge, we were surprised: The scenery is really spectacular! ! ! ! No picture can accurately describe all this. The main building is also very luxurious, with a very very beautiful bar. We stayed during the Christmas period. There are many cartoon characters in the hotel, and there is a very good buffet with delicious food. You will feel like you are treated like a royal family.
● Serengeti National Park: Lobo Wildlife Lodge
The room is very clean and suitable for families. The hotel is located on the majestic Serengeti Plain, with clear rock structures visible in and around. The beautiful scenery can be seen in the room and every corner of the hotel. The rooms and furniture are in the Ngorongoro wild style, with the different layers and the perfect combination of rocks, they are even more attractive.
A specially developed sightseeing platform. There is no embarrassment and noisy crowds, here you can enjoy a grand and complete animal migration with peace of mind.
Arival at Kilimanjaro Airport, private driver and vehilce will pick you up and transfer to hotel in Arusha.
If the sky is clear on the day, you will have the opportunity to see the highest snow peak in Africa--the Kilimanjaro Snow Mountain, photo stops on the way.
To easy the fatigue from the long flight and relieve jat leg, you will take dinner and rest earlier to store energy for the next day.
Welcome to "Switzerland" in Africa!
Arusha is full of greenery and vibrant in the morning. the houses on the street are small & cute, see through the window of you hotel, you will enjoy the exotic views while the air is filled with the fragrant aroma of Arabica coffee.
After breakfast, proceed to Tarangire National Park to admire her beauty. In addition to the various wild animals and birds, she has an unusually spectacular herd of elephants and huge baobab forest too.
Beside, you will visit Maasai village and Barabaig village , learn the cultural and history of old tribe.
Return to your hotel at end of the day and enjoy your dinner at hotel restaurant with open deck view.
In the morning, you will continue wildlife safari in Tarangire National Park.
At afternoon, you will be transfered to Lake Manyara for bird watching. it is home to over 400 species of birds, a truly rewarding for bird enthusiasts.
One of the unique features of the park's wildlife is the tree-climbing lions altough they are rare to see due to the thick vegetation. A must stop is the new hippo viewing deck from which visitors can gaze upon these large mammals going about their business.
Return to your hotel at end of the day and enjoy your hotel facility yourself.
After breakfast in the hotel, you will be taken to the Serengeti: the most famous wildlife safari reserve in east Africa.
Whilst on a game drive in the popular southern plains you will be overwhelmed by the never ending flat seas of grass. The Seronera Valley is the heart of the park where lions and leopards are often spotted. The area around the Seronera River is abuzz with different bird species and large flocks of black headed herons, marabou storks and various birds of prey. The Retima Hippo Pool, where you can get a good look at these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
Wild picnic lunch under an acacia tree:
On the open land of Serengeti, under a beautiful acacia tree, enjoy an African-style picnic. well settled dinning table with Colorful checkered tablecloth, delicious local food and cool drinks, with wind blows gently through your hair, vast and beautiful grassland... what an authentic Africa memory!
After lunch, continue the game drive in Serengeti, and return to hotel at end of the day for your dinner. relax or soak yourself into the swimming pool to cool off the heat away.
Proceed to the west side of Serengeti for more wild life safari driving. you will be accompanied by a professional guide, enter the hometown of zebras and wildebeests. the Grumeti and the Mbalageti River both flow into Lake Victoria in the west. huge crocodiles who enjoy basking in the sun during the day while the riverine forest around this area is home to the rare patas monkeys. trekking various wild animals by looking for their footprint, try another kind of "animal hunting" experience.
Serengeti hot air balloon safari:
one of the most fascinating air balloon trips in the world. up in sky, watching the sun sets down at the "end of the world", you just can't stop pressing the camera buttom.
The park is together with the Maasai Mara in Kenya, the only conservation area in Africa where you can see the annual migration of hundred thousand zebras and over a million gnus.
The majestic Mara River flows here in the northern part of Serengeti and it is this river in particular that all the migrating animals fear crossing as crocodiles with a size of up to 5 m lurk below the surface. This part of the Serengeti is a lot less frequented by visitors, making it a great place for an intimate safari experience.
If you are lucky, you may wittness the great migration happening right in front of you!
In the morning, continue the Safari at heart of Serengeti where most of wild life lives.
In the afternoon, head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. A walk along the Ngorongoro Crater rim accompanied by an armed ranger takes visitors on a path created by livestock, pass moss covered trees and Masai bomas, offering breath-taking views of the crater below.
Check into one of the Crater Hotel with fascinating view of Ngorongoro crater.
andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge restaurant:
This restaurant in the game lodge at the top of the world, makes you feels like you have the world. It located in crater of Ngorongoro at more than 2500 altitudes. animals roam freely on the grassland rich in water and grass, while you are tasting delicious food and ejoy boundless scenery, like a darling of nature.
Today, you will continue the driving safari in Ngorongoro crater hinterland. The crater floor is covered by various landscapes that range from dense mountain forests and woodlands to grasslands, lakes and swamps. Huge herds of ungulates dominate the crater floor with zebras, wildebeests, elands, Grant’s and Thompson’s gazelles being the species most commonly seen. But the crater is also home to the “big five” and elephants, lions and buffaloes are often spotted. a great numbers of lesser flamingos can be seen at Lake Magadi too.
Archeologists found evidence showing that the area was occupied by hominids over 3 million years ago and thus claiming that it could be the birthplace of mankind.
at end, return to Arusha to rest.
In the morning, charter a flight from Arusha to Mahale Mountain National Park if you are traveling with friends and families. Upon arrival, a boat will be ready to escorted to your hotel. relax and have your lunch at hotel.
Then take the Chimpanzee trekking tour in the afternoon. the tour will take visitors on a wild adventure through the misty forests. During the trekking journey, you will have chance to spot other animals such as roan and sable antelope too, as well as mongoose, warthog and sometimes even lion and leopard.
Get up early in the morning and continue the chimpanzee trekking tour to find the chimpanzee's troops. beside there are a minimum of 20 species of amphibians and 26 reptile species in the park too. Crocodiles are also known to live in the park. Hippos are sometimes sighted in Lake Tanganyika. With almost 355 species of birds, the park will satisfy both amateur and serious birders.
Free & Leisure today for your own exploration;
Mahale offers the perfect balance of wildlife viewing, as well as relaxing at the lake. Kayaking, snorkelling and fishing on the clear waters of Lake Tanganyika adds an extra dimension. this could be your wonderful leisure activities.
After breakfast, take a boat trip to the airstrip and charter a small plan back to Arusha for your flight back home.
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Tanzania is located in the tropics, south of the equator, and it is warm all year round. The average temperature is around 22°C-29°C in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, and 11°C-22°C in Arusha. But It is usually cool in the morning and evening, There is a big temperature difference between day and night in Tanzania.
It is recommended to prepare two coats, one thin and one thick, wear them in layer, like the 2-peice jacket; to wear long trousers when going out for safari, and sport sandals for those who tend to sweat. It is recommended to wear a "close-fitting T-shirt + 2-piece jacket (with fleece)" in the morning and evening.
When the temperature rises, take off your outermost jacket, then the fleece one and change to quick-drying clothes. You can wear sneakers for exercise in the morning. Change to sport sandals at noon and afternoon. Prepair a set of long pajamas for sleeping. Masks are necessary, preferably thin ones. The magic headscarf is a good alternative.